The Art major with an Art History emphasis is designed for students who wish to pursue the study of the visual arts in a social, political, philosophical and cultural context as a foundation for understanding human history and creativity. The study of art history develops a greater sensitivity to art-related issues, the ability to think critically about art and history, and to appreciate the artistic expression of varied cultures and civilizations. Completion of the AA degree in Art with an emphasis in Art History exposes students to the major stylistic periods of Western European, American and Asian Art & Architecture and provides a firm basis for continued study in the fields of art history.
Career opportunities include the following: college professor, K-12 teacher, arts administrator, museum or gallery curator, corporate art advisor, museum docent, slide librarian, consultant on historical period styles for film and TV production, museum conservator, historical conservationist, art critic or writer, tour guide, travel consultant, research assistant, and art dealer.
Degree Requirements
Complete General Education and other requirements listed for the associate's degree and
Major requirements: 21.0 semester units (Up to 6 units can be double counted for transfer GE)
A grade of "C" or higher is required for each course applied to the major.
Required Core Courses (12 units):
List A (3 units):
| ART 105 | Art of Asia and the Near East | 3 units |
List B (3 units):
| ART 206 | Expressive Figure Drawing and Portraiture | 3 units |
| ART 207 | Life Drawing | 3 units |
| ART 223 | Oil Painting I | 3 units |
| ART 301 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ART 315 | Mixed Media Art | 3 units |
| ART 350 | Visual Perception | 3 units |
| ART 401 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ART 405 | Sculpture I | 3 units |
| ART 411 | Ceramics I | 3 units |
List C (3 units):
| Any List B course not already used | ||
| ARCH 100 | Survey of Modern Architecture | 3 units |
| ART 104 | Art of the 20th Century | 3.units |
| HIST 100 | History of Western Civilization I | 3 units |
| HIST 101 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 units |
| PHIL 300 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 units |
General Education requirements:
CSU GE:
| Area A1 | Oral Communication | 3 units |
| Area A2 | Written Communication | 3 units |
| Area A3 | Critical Thinking | 3 units |
| Area B1 | Physical Science | 3 units |
| Area B2 | Life Science | 3 units |
| Area B3 | Science Lab | 1 unit |
| Area B4 | Math Concepts | 3 units |
| Area C1 | Arts | 3 units |
| Area C2 | Humanities | 3 units |
| Area C1 or C2 | 3 units | |
| Area D | Social, Political, and Economic Institutions | 9 units |
| Area E | Lifelong Understanding | 3 units |
OR
IGETC/CSU
| Area 1A | English Composition | 3 units |
| Area 1B | Critical Thinking/Composition | 3 units |
| Area 1C | Oral Communication | 3 units |
| Area 2 | Math Concepts | 3 units |
| Area 3A | Arts | 3 units |
| Area 3B | Humanities | 3 units |
| Area 3A or 3B | 3 units | |
| Area 4 | Social and Behavioral Science | 9 units |
| Area 5A | Physical Science | 3 units |
| Area 5B | Biological Science | 3 units |
| Area 5C | Either 5A or 5B must be a lab course | 1 unit |
Electives:
Additional CSU transferable courses based on student interest to reach 60 transferable units total.
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