Program Overview
The Art Department affords a unique experience for students seeking a solid foundation in aesthetics, skill development, and understanding of the forms and history of art. The program has been designed to offer a continuity of study through structured courses in the academic tradition. This understanding of art history as a means of understanding the world is intended to support further studies for transfer students.
Requirements
| Complete Core Courses, 15 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Ancient, Classical and Medieval Art History | 3 units |
| ART 102 | Late Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art History | 3 units |
| ART 103 | History of Art from the Baroque Period to Post-Impressionism | 3 units |
| ART 104 | History of Modern Art | 3 units |
| ART 204 | Drawing I | 3 units |
| List A: 3 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 105 | Art of Asia and the Near East | 3 units |
| List C: Select one course from the following, 3 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Any course from the Studio Art courses listed above not already used | 3 units | |
| ART 113 | Great Museums of America | 3 units |
| ART 114 | The Art History of Paris | 3 units |
| ART 116 | The Art of Great Britain | 3 units |
| ART 118 | The Art and Architecture of Spain | 3 units |
| ART 128 | Great Museums of California | 3 units |
| ART 131 | Art History Goes to the Movies | 3 units |
| ART 250 | The Art History of Rome | 3 units |
| HIST 100 | History of Western Civilization I | 3 units |
| HIST 101 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 units |
- California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth),
- OR
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) pattern
Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.