Studio Arts AA-T Degree
Art is the study of communicating concepts and ideas visually. Career paths chosen by students pursuing undergraduate to graduate studies in art include, but are not limited to: studio artist, art educator, art consultant, art therapist, conservator, gallery assistant, preparator and museum curator. Students who choose not to major in studio art can improve their ability in complex and creative problem solving, critical analysis, research skills, understanding the intuitive process and in their ability to visualize. College of the Desert’s Studio Arts curriculum includes course offerings that provide a general overview and history of the discipline as well as specific training in the myriad of studio areas.The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer, also called the Studio Arts AA-T Degree, requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and 24 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a general counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ART 001A | Beginning Drawing & Composition | 3 |
| ART 003A | Basic Design & Color | 3 |
| ART 004 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTH 002B | History of Art II: Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| List A | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| ARTH 002A | History of Art I: Prehistoric to Medieval | 3 |
| ARTH 002C | History of Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH 012A | Arts of Asia | 3 |
| ARTH 012B | Arts of Africa, Oceania, & Indigenous North America | 3 |
| ARTH 012C | Arts of Latin America | 3 |
| List B | ||
| Select three Curricular Areas: | 9 | |
| Drawing | ||
| ART 005A | Beginning Figure Drawing | 3 |
| or ART 001B | Intermediate Drawing & Composition | |
| Painting | ||
| ART 019 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| Printmaking | ||
| ART 009A | Beginning Printmaking | 3 |
| Ceramics | ||
| ART 007 | Ceramics | 3 |
| Sculpture | ||
| ART 011A | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| Photography | ||
| ART 030A | Beginning Black & White Photography | 3 |
| Color | ||
| ART 006A | Intermediate Design & Color | 3 |
| Digital | ||
| ART 034 | Introduction to Digital Art & Media | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 24 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double counted for CSU GE or IGETC, confer with Counselor.
- 2
Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with Counselor.
