| Course Number | C-ID | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 31 | ARTS 110 | Beginning Drawing | 3 units |
| ARTS 33A | ARTS 100 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ARTS 81 | ARTS 101 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ARTS 55 | ARTS 250 | Introduction to Computer Arts | 3 units |
| ARTS 62A | ARTS 260 | Basic Photography | 3 units |
| ARTS 1B | ARTH 120 | Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
The "Orange Core" is 18 units of required coursework at many universities, including San Jose State University.
The WVC courses listed above have been approved by the C-ID program and given a C-ID designation. The courses with the C-ID designation will articulate with any other CCC course with the same designation for course content credit.
Associate of Arts Degree in Art History
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree (AA-T in Art History) is a 60-unit program which provides lower division education to students planning to transfer to a CSU in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in Art History or Art with an emphasis in Art History. Students completing the Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree (AA-T in Art History) will be able to attribute artworks to artist, culture, country and/or style, give rationale for attribution, respond to artworks on both intellectual and emotional levels, and analyze iconography.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements, or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the college.
Required Core Courses (9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1A | Survey of Western Art I | 3 units |
| ARTS 1B | Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
| ARTS 31A | Beginning Drawing | 3 units |
List A: Select one from below (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1J | Survey of Non-Western Art: Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas | 3 units |
| ARTS 7 | The Art of Asia | 3 units |
| ARTS 12A | Art of Pre-Hispanic Mexico | 3 units |
| ARTS 12B | Art of Colonial and Modern Mexico | 3 units |
List B: Select one from below (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 31B | Expressive Drawing | 3 units |
| ARTS 33A | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ARTS 33C | Color Design | 3 units |
| ARTS 35A | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 units |
| ARTS 55 | Introduction to Computer Arts | 3 units |
| ARTS 62A | Basic Photography | 3 units |
| ARTS 81 | 3-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
List C: Select one from below or from List A or B not already used (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1D | Survey of Modern Art | 3 units |
| ARTS 1E | Design in Society | 3 units |
| ARTS 1G | History of Photography | 3 units |
| ARTS 10 | American Art: A Multicultural Approach | 3 units |
| ARTS 13 | African-American Art History | 3 units |
| ARTS 14 | Women in Art History | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 18 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Fall,Year 1 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1B | Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
| ARTS 31A | Beginning Drawing | 3 units |
Spring,Year 1 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1A | Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
Spring,Year 1; Fall,Year 2; Spring,Year 2 (9 units)
Select 1 course from List A,B,C.See above for more details.
Required Major Total:18 units
Associate of Arts for Transfer Degree in Studio Art
The Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer degree (AA-T in Studio Art) is designed to provide lower division education to students planning to transfer to a CSU institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in Art, Visual and Public Art or Visual and Performing Arts. Students completing the Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer degree (AA-T in Studio Art) will be able to examine and evaluate artwork in terms of strengths and goals; create drawings that demonstrate proportion, value, volume, composition, chiaroscuro and perspective and techniques of pencil, ink and charcoal application; and create an art project that uses the elements of design point, line, plane, value, and other design principles of organization.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
Required Core Courses (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1B | Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
| ARTS 31A | Beginning Drawing | 3 units |
| ARTS 33A | Two-Dimensional Drawing | 3 units |
| ARTS 81 | 3-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
List A: Select one from below (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1A | Survey of Western Art I | 3 units |
| ARTS 1E | Design in Society | 3 units |
| ARTS 1J | Survey of Non-Western Art: Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas | 3 units |
| ARTS 7 | The Art of Asia | 3 units |
List B: Curricular Areas (9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 31B | Expressive Drawing | 3 units |
| ARTS 33C | Color Design | 3 units |
| ARTS 35A | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 units |
| ARTS 49A | Beginning Painting | 3 units |
| ARTS 49B | Intermediate Painting | 3 units |
| ARTS 55 | Introduction to Computer Arts | 3 units |
| ARTS 57A | Animation I | 3 units |
| ARTS 62A | Basic Photography | 3 units |
| ARTS 65B | Ceramics – Handbuilding II | 3 units |
| ARTS 67B | Ceramics – Potter’s Wheel | 3 units |
| ARTS 85 | Sculpture | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 24 – 25 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Fall, Year 1 (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1B | Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
| ARTS 31A | Beginning Drawing | 3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 33A | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
Fall, Year 2 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 81 | 3-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
List A
Spring, Year 2 (3 units)
Select 1 course
List B: Curricular Areas
Fall, Year 2 and Spring, Year 2 (9 units)
Select courses from list.
Required Major Total: 24-25 units
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 31A | Beginning Drawing | 3 units |
| ARTS 33A | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ARTS 81 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ARTS 55 | Introduction to Computer Arts | 3 units |
| ARTS 62A | Basic Photography | 3 units |
| ARTS 1B | Survey of Western Art II | 3 units |
| ARTS H | Choose from List A | 3 units |
| ARTS 57A | Animation I | 4 units |
The above 8 courses complete the AA-T degree om Studio Art, Animation Pathway.
Recommended additional coursework/portfolio development in Animation
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 57B | Animation II | 4 units |
| ARTS 57C | Animation I | 4 units |
Note: The Associate Degree for Transfer can be seen as a minimum requirement for acceptance as a junior to CSU/UC and other transfer institutions. Many programs require additional portfolio reviews once accepted to the university. We recommend using the ADT as a great starting point, and adding as much extra art media experience that your course schedule will allow, in addition to the GE requirements.