Students majoring in art history at the lower division level are provided with a rigorous and rich foundation in the history of art, critically examining the importance of artistic traditions in the study of human cultures. Through a variety of historical periods, students learn to identify, analyze, and interpret works of art and architecture as they reflect not only individual achievement but also the political, social, religious, and economic interests of the society from which they emerge. Students may enroll in the art history program to prepare for transfer into an upper division program in art history.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Successfully complete objective glossary quizzes that evaluate his/her developed vocabulary maturation as it relates to the discipline of art history.

🗸 Define and articulate appropriate art historical terminologies that are utilized in the analyses of aesthetic works of art and architecture.

🗸 Demonstrate a rudimentary understanding of the technical processes involved in standard historical art making.

Students majoring in Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T in Art History) are provided with a rigorous and rich foundation in the history of art, critically examining the importance of artistic traditions in the study of human cultures. Through a variety of historical periods, students learn to identify, analyze, and interpret works of art and architecture as they reflect not only individual achievement but also the political, social, religious, and economic interests of the society from which they emerge.

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AA-T in Art History degree students must:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses.

🗸 Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.

🗸 Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major.

🗸 Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Successfully complete objective glossary quizzes that evaluate his/her developed vocabulary maturation as it relates to the discipline of art history.

🗸 Define and articulate appropriate art historical terminologies that are utilized in the analyses of aesthetic works of art and architecture.

🗸 Demonstrate a rudimentary understanding of the technical processes involved in standard historical art making.

Complete eighteen (18) units from the following and the Associate in Arts graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. If a student chooses this degree option, a plan must be developed with a counselor and placed on file prior to petitioning for graduation.

Students majoring in Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer (AA-T in Studio Art) are provided with lower-division level courses that concentrate on learning the basic theoretical concepts, techniques, skills, and materials of drawing, painting, or watercolor. By learning these basics in a step-by-step process, students develop a better understanding of their powers of observation and self-expression.

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AA-T in Studio Art degree, students must:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses.

🗸 Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.

🗸 Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major.

🗸 Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate artistic and creative growth as a studio artist.

🗸 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of fundamental design, drawing and painting techniques.

🗸 Gain an increased aesthetic awareness and understanding of how to analyze their own and their peer’s artwork from a critical point of view.

Students majoring in art at the lower-division level concentrate on learning the basic theoretical concepts, techniques, skills, and materials of drawing, painting, or watercolor. By learning these basics in a step-by-step process, students develop a better understanding of their powers of observation and self-expression. In addition, students will learn to appreciate historical works of art and architecture through required surveys in order to better articulate their own ideas and aesthetic concepts as a part of a longstanding visual tradition. Students may prepare to transfer into upper careers in graphic arts, drawing, painting, photography, and advertising will find the major especially helpful. The Visual Arts faculty recommends that the art major not choose an art course to fulfill the general education requirement in Fine Arts and Languages, but explore one of the other arts, such as music, writing, theatre arts, or photography.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate artistic and creative growth as a studio artist.

🗸 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of fundamental design, drawing and painting techniques.

🗸 Grain an increased aesthetic awareness and understanding of how to analyze their own and peer artwork from a critical point of view.

The Theatre Arts Technical Theatre Associate of Arts degree program is designed to provide the student the opportunity to obtain professional training and achieve an Associate Degree in Technical Theatre. With this degree, a student can transfer to an institution of higher learning which offers a BA in Drama Studies, Theatre Arts, Theatre Education, Technical Theatre and other related Liberal Arts degrees. A Baccalaureate Degree in Theatre Arts or higher is recommended for those considering a professional career in the entertainment industry or theatre.  An Associate Degree would demonstrate commitment to the major for those transferring to other institutes of higher learning and may support attempts to gain entry‐level employment as a Theatre Technician, Theatrical Stage Employee, Moving Picture Technician, Entertainment Artist, or in Allied Crafts.

The Theatre Arts Performance and Acting Associate of Arts Degree program is designed to provide the student the opportunity to obtain professional training and achieve an Associate Degree in Theatre Arts. With this degree, a student can transfer to an institution of higher learning which offers a BA or BFA in Drama Studies, Theatre Arts, Theatre Education and other related Liberal Arts degrees. Students should consult the transfer institutions for concentration specific requirements. A Baccalaureate Degree in Theatre Arts or higher is recommended for those considering a professional career in Performance and Acting.  An Associate of Arts degree would demonstrate commitment to the major for those transferring to other institutes of higher learning and may support attempts to gain employment in performance, acting, or voice over work. 

Students majoring in Anthropology will focus on the nature and implications of human behavior and interactions through the integration of the four major sub-disciplines of Anthropology. Knowledge and use of the scientific method will allow students to explain evolutionary theory in light of the human fossil record, analyze the relationship between modern humans and non-human primates and objectively evaluate non-Western customs and beliefs. The major is ideal for those who intend a career obliging a high degree of such interaction, particularly of a bi-cultural or multicultural form. Students considering careers in social work, international affairs, teaching, politics, public health, and journalism will find the Anthropology major appropriate. Students intending to specialize in anthropology on the professional level almost always attend graduate school, since employment in the field usually requires an advanced degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Describe how the sub-disciplines of Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archeology, and Linguistics (the four-field approach) are integrated and provide a theoretical basis for understanding human behavior past and present.

🗸 Explain evolutionary theory and have an understanding of the fossil record of human evolution as well as the relationship between non-human and human primates.

🗸 Apply the concepts of cultural relativism, a holistic approach, and ethnocentrism to critically evaluate traditional non-Western customs and beliefs as well as cultural change.

🗸 Identify and explain current archeological fieldwork techniques and the importance of the scientific method in Anthropology.

🗸 Describe the relationship between language and culture and how the anthropological linguist conducts fieldwork.

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree is designed for students who plan to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Art at a California State University institution. The core courses required in this program provide students with a foundation of knowledge to pursue advance study in a variety of programs including General Studio, Ceramics, Crafts, Drawing, Painting, Entertainment Art, Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Sculpture, Printmaking and other similar majors of concentration.

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer prepares students for transfer to a four-year university and guarantees admission to the CSU system, though it will not guarantee admission to a particular campus. While an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, which can be achieved through transfer.

Students majoring in the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T in Anthropology) will focus on the nature and implications of human behavior and interactions through the integration of the four major sub-disciplines of Anthropology. Knowledge and use of the scientific method will allow students to explain evolutionary theory in light of the human fossil record, analyze the relationship between modern humans and non-human primates and objectively evaluate non-Western customs and beliefs. The major is ideal for those who intend a career which obliges a high degree of cultural interaction.

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AA-T in Anthropology degree students must:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses.

🗸 Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.

🗸 Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major.

🗸 Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

​Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Describe how the sub-disciplines of Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archeology, and Linguistics (the four-field approach) are integrated and provide a theoretical basis for understanding human behavior past and present.

🗸 Explain evolutionary theory and have an understanding of the fossil record of human evolution as well as the relationship between non-human and human primates.

🗸 Apply the concepts of cultural relativism, a holistic approach, and ethnocentrism to critically evaluate traditional non-Western customs and beliefs as well as cultural change.

🗸 Identify and explain current archeological fieldwork techniques and the importance of the scientific method in anthropology.