The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Studio Arts develops a well-rounded artist. Students who pursue this degree will have guaranteed admission to a California State University (CSU) campus upon successful completion of the specified program requirements. This degree provides students with transfer preparation and pre-professional training. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn this Studio Arts AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P").
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), which requires a minimum of 34 units; and
- Completion of a minimum 60 Cal-GETC transferrable semester units with a minimum “C” grade required in each course. A “C” is defined as a minimum of 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale.
Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution and major in Studio Arts should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: (12 units) | ||
| ART 102 | Art History: Renaissance to Present | 3 |
| or ART 102H | Art History: Renaissance to Present - Honors | |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 121 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 124A | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| List A - One course: (3 units) | ||
| ART 100 | Art History: The Stone Age to the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART 105 | History of Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 107 | Art History: Africa, Oceania and the Americas | 3 |
| ART 108 | Art of Mexico and Mesoamerica | 3 |
| List B - Three courses: (9 units) | ||
| ART 132A | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| or ART 124B | Intermediate Drawing | |
| ART 126A | Beginning Painting | 3 |
| ART 145 | Introduction to Digital Applications for Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 148 | Fundamental Graphic Design Principles and Digital Practices | 3 |
| ART 161 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 175A | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 212A | Beginning Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 240A | Beginning Glassblowing | 3 |
| ART 280 | Beginning 3D Digital Animation and Visualization | 3 |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Total | 24 | |
| Total Units That May Be Double Counted | 3 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) Units | 34 | |
| Elective Units | 5 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete the following General Education (GE) pattern:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Articulate ideas utilizing art terminology for critical discussion.
- Demonstrate proficient technical and creative skills with a variety of art materials.
- Effectively develop concepts into physical form.
- Describe and discuss art in its aesthetic, cultural and historical context.