Required Core Courses (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 001B/H | Survey of Western Art II or Honors | 3 units | ARTH 120 |
| ARTS 031A | Beginning Drawing | 3 units | ARTS 110 |
| ARTS 033A | Two-Dimensional Drawing | 3 units | ARTS 100 |
| ARTS 081 | 3-Dimensional Design | 3 units | ARTS 101 |
List A: Select one from below (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 001A/H | Survey of Western Art I or Honors | 3 units | ARTH 110 |
| ARTS 001E | Design in Society | 3 units | |
| ARTS 001J | Survey of Non-Western Art: Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 units | ARTH 140 |
| ARTS 007 | The Art of Asia | 3 units | ARTH 130 |
List B: Select 3 Curricular Areas (9 units)
Drawing
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 031B | Expressive Drawing | 3 units | ARTS 205 |
| ARTS 035A | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 units | ARTS 200 |
Painting
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 049A | Beginning Painting | 3 units | ARTS 210 |
Ceramics
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 065A | Ceramics - Handbuilding | 3 units | ARTS 230 |
| ARTS 067A | Ceramics - Potter's Wheel | 3 units | ARTS 230 |
Color
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 033C | Color Design | 3 units | ARTS 270 |
Digital Arts
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 055 | Introduction to Computer Arts | 3 units | ARTS 250 |
Photography
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 062A | Basic Photography | 3 units | ARTS 260 |
Sculpture
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 085A | Sculpture | 3 units | ARTS 240 |
Second Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 049B | Intermediate Painting | 3 units | |
| ARTS 057A | Animation I | 4 units | |
| ARTS 065B | Ceramics – Handbuilding II | 3 units | |
| ARTS 067B | Ceramics – Potter’s Wheel | 3 units | |
| ARTS 085B | Sculpture | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 24 – 25 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 or 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this transfer degree:
- will earn an Associate’s Degree from West Valley College
- are guaranteed admission to a campus in the CSU system
- will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU
- will not need to complete more than 60 units after transfer
CSUs with Similar Majors
A complete and up-to-date listing of the similar CSU majors can be found by visiting adegreewithaguarantee.com
For more information, please speak with a counselor from Counseling or Transfer.
Important Notes
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- While a minimum of 2.0 GPA is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completing courses prior to transfer that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement as part to the CSU GE-B or IGETC is highly recommended.
Learn more about Associate Degree for Transfer at West Valley College.