Studio Arts for Transfer

Description

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts prepares students to transfer to a four year institution to further their studies of the practice and production of visual arts.

The Associate in Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science degree for Transfer (AS-T) is granted upon successful completion of a program of study with a minimum of 60 semester units with an overall average grade of ‘C’ or higher. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees for transfer to the California State University system.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Studio Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T), students must complete all course requirements with a minimum grade of “C” in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis; and must complete the General Education Breadth pattern for CSU’s with an overall GPA of 2.0. There are no local graduation requirements associated with this degree.

Additionally, students shall be deemed eligible for transfer into a California State University baccalaureate program when the student meets both the following requirements:

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the Studio Arts for transfer degree major, a student will be able to:

1. Create art that engages and builds on historical and contemporary practices, theories, and materials.
2. Critically analyze and assess diverse historical and contemporary works of art, architecture, and design.
3. Evaluate and critique their own artwork and receive criticism from others.
4. Express artistic concepts and intents in written and oral formats.
5. Present finished artwork for peer and academic review.
6. Translate concepts and visual experience into images or tactile forms.