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. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete required and elective lower division major preparation courses listed below and the appropriate general education pattern (CSU GE or IGETC). Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” 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, e.g. Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking, etc.
Total Units in Area of Emphasis: 24 units (6 units double counted in CSU GE Area C-1.) Total Units in GE (CSU and IGETC): 42 units
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 |
| ARTS-110 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| ARTH-106 | History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | 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 either the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.