Completion of this degree provides a foundation in studio art methods. Program offerings include coursework in art history, 2-D, and 3-D studio practices. The Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer Degree (AA-T) is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing at least one art studio degree option in the California State University (CSU) system. The degree is comprised of lower-division coursework typically required by CSU institutions. Students must complete a total of 60 transferable semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including either the California State University General Education Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum; students must also earn a grade of C or better in all the courses for the major as described in the Required Program. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students will be guaranteed admission to the CSU system with junior status and will not have to repeat lower-division coursework. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop their educational plans as degree options and general education requirements vary for each university.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 differentiate major historical movements and developments in the visual arts. PSLO #1

🗸 compose or design works of art that utilize a combination of technique, materials, visual ideas, and experiences. PSLO #2

🗸 construct and document an initial portfolio of artworks for professional presentation. PSLO #3

🗸 critique artworks using correct terminology related to concepts, materials, and techniques. PSLO #4

🗸 evaluate form, image, and artistic creation of visual artworks from different traditions, cultures, and civilizations. PSLO #5

Career Information

Individuals with baccalaureate degrees in art may be placed in the K-12 educational field as well as in museums and galleries as registrars, preparators, and curatorial staff. Individuals may also work as fine artists, graphic artists or designers, illustrators, digital artists, and other commercial work such as freelance photographers. Advanced degrees in art may lead to careers as educators at the college or university level, art directors, art editors, curators, conservators, and restorers for museums and galleries. Many careers may require training beyond the baccalaureate level.