Art History for Transfer

Description

The Associate in Arts in Art History degree for Transfer (AA-T) prepares the student to transfer to the CSU’s as a junior to further their studies of the history of the practice and production of visual arts.

The study of art history is the study of objects within their historical, cultural and stylistic context. This is complemented by the requirement of two studio classes where the art history student learns the basic skills and concepts inherent in creating a work of art, in addition to the 60 units which includes the following required courses: ARTH 1510 Prehistoric to Renaissance Art History, ARTH 1520 Renaissance to Contemporary Art History, ARTH 2030 Survey of Asian Art, ARTH 2040 Survey of African, Oceanic, and the Americas Art, ART 1600 Basic Design, ART 1620 Drawing and Composition, and two of the following: HIST 2210 World History to 1600, HIST 2204 Western Civilization from 1600 and HUM 2010 Film Studies.

The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) is granted upon successful completion of a courses in the degree. The following is required for all AD-T degrees for transfer to the California State University system.

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C) in all CSU-transferable coursework, that is courses numbered 1500 and above. Note that while a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) is required for admission to a CSU, some transfer institutions for certain majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with the transfer counselor at the transferring institution for details. Students are advised to check on ASSIST.org for the most recent information.
3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an AA-T or AS-T major courses as detailed in section of the catalog under Degrees & Certificates. Please see a counselor for more information.
4. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the Art History for transfer major, a student will be able to:

1. Apply art history terminology in the analysis and evaluation of works of art and architecture through written tests, presentations, and oral discussions, the intersection of form, content, and patronage in the formation of visual culture.
2. Develop critical interdisciplinary thinking, both in oral and written form, through comparative analysis and development of visual acuity.
3. Discern and appreciate the wide range of ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse art forms, representations, and practices.
4. Identify the interrelationship of form and content in the artworks and architectural monuments of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
5. Locate works of art and architecture within diverse historical, political, religious and philosophical contexts.