Art History for Transfer, AA-T

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.

Required Core (9 units):

ARTH 25 ART HISTORY SURVEY I: WESTERN 3 Units
ARTH 26 ART HISTORY SURVEY II: WESTERN 3 Units
ART 80 DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS 3 Units

List A: Select One (3 units)

ARTH 22 SURVEY OF ASIAN ART 3 Units
ARTH 23 AFRICA, OCEANIC, AND INDIGENOUS NORTH AMERICAN ART 3 Units
ARTH 27 ART HISTORY SURVEY III: NON-WESTERN 3 Units

List B: Select One (3 units)

ART 40 2-D DESIGN AND COLOR 3 Units
ART 41 3D DESIGN 3 Units
ART 50 BEGINNING OIL PAINTING 3 Units
ART 51 INTERMEDIATE PAINTING 3 Units
ART 82 ADVANCED DRAWING 3 Units
ART 85 LIFE DRAWING I 3 Units
DMA 10 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA 3 Units

List C: Select one (3 Units)

Any course from List A or B not already used.

ARTH 1 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Units
ARTH 4 INTRODUCTION TO ART THEORY 3 Units
ARTH 22 SURVEY OF ASIAN ART 3 Units
ARTH 23 AFRICA, OCEANIC, AND INDIGENOUS NORTH AMERICAN ART 3 Units
ARTH 24 ANCIENT ART 3 Units
ARTH 28 CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY 3 Units
ARTH 29 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY ART 3 Units
ARTH 30 RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ART 3 Units
ARTH 31 MEDIEVAL ART 3 Units
ARTH 32 HISTORY OF WORLD ARCHITECTURE 3 Units
ARTH 33 AMERICAN ART 3 units

Total Units Required: 18

To earn the associate for transfer degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree for transfer graduation requirements.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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