Studio Arts: AA-T Degree
This degree option provides a comprehensive foundation in the studio arts in preparation for transfer to Baccalaureate program in painting, drawings, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, or other studio arts areas in the California State University system.
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Art. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” (or “P”) and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyze and assess diverse historical and contemporary works of art, architecture, and design.
- Create art that engages and builds on historical and contemporary practices, theories, and materials.
- Translate concepts and visual experience into images or tactile forms.
- Present finished artwork for peer, professional or academic review.
- Evaluate and critique artwork and receive criticism from others.
- Express artistic concepts and intents in written and oral formats.
- Safely handle and maintain materials, studio facilities, and equipment.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (12 units) | ||
| ARTS-101 | 2D Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS-102 | 3D Foundations | 3 |
| ARTH-106 | History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARTS-110 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| Required Electives: Art History (3 units) | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval | ||
| History of Asian Art | ||
| Art of the Ancient Americas | ||
| Required Electives: Studio Arts (9 units) | ||
| Complete three courses from the following: | 9 | |
Ceramics: | ||
| Beginning Ceramics: Hand-Building | ||
or ARTS-141 | Beginning Ceramics: Throwing | |
Painting: | ||
| Fundamentals of Painting | ||
Drawing: | ||
| Figure Drawing | ||
or ARTS-112 | Creative Drawing | |
Printmaking: | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking | ||
Sculpture: | ||
| Sculpture | ||
or ARTS-145 | Clay Sculpture | |
Digital Art: | ||
| Introduction to Digital Art | ||
Photography: | ||
| Beginning Darkroom Photography | ||
or PHOT-150 | Beginning Digital Photography | |
Color: | ||
| Color Theory | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.