Art History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Art History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T in Art History) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in Art History, or Studio Art - Art with Emphasis or Concentration in Art History, or a "similar" major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AA-T in Art History within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to the CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search website and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn an AA-T in Art History, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
- The coursework required for the AA-T in Art History as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.
2. Complete all courses in the major and the Cal-GETC with a grade of “C” or better or “Pass/Credit” if the course is taken on a "pass-no-pass" basis. Even though a “Pass/Credit" grade is allowed, it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C). Note: the UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester (21 quarter) units of courses graded "Pass/Credit" toward the 60 transferable semester units required for transfer admission.
3. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
4. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Art History will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE: Complete the following three courses | 9 | |
| ART M30 | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ARTH M110 | History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic | 3 |
| ARTH M120 | History of Western Art: Renaissance through Modern | 3 |
| Units from LIST A | 3 | |
| Units from LIST B | 3 | |
| Units from LIST C | 3-5 | |
| Total Units for the Major | 18 - 20 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST A: Select one of the following (3 units) | ||
| ARTH M100 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| ARTH M100H | Honors: Understanding Art | 3 |
| ARTH M130 | History of Art: Asian | 3 |
| ARTH M150 | History of Western Art: Modern through Contemporary | 3 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST B: Select one | ||
| ART M20 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART M23 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART M31 | Drawing and Composition II | 3 |
| ART M32 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART M33 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART M40 | Illustration I | 3 |
| ART M43 | Acrylic Painting I | 3 |
| ART M44 | Acrylic Painting II | 3 |
| ART M49 | Watercolor I | 3 |
| ART M50 | Watercolor II | 3 |
| ART M70 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART M71 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART M79A | Figure Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART M90 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| DES M120 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| DES M121 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| DES M130 | Design I | 3 |
| DES M131 | Design II | 3 |
| DES M143 | 3D Fundamentals | 3 |
| DES M150 | Web Design | 3 |
| FTMA M126A | Non-Fiction/Reality Production I | 3 |
| FTMA M130 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
| FTMA M138 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| PHOT M10 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT M20 | Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST C: Select one | 3 - 5 | |
| Any LIST A or LIST B course not already used | ||
| Any CSU transferable Art History course (except ARTH 100 Art Appreciation) | ||
| Any Art or Humanities course articulated as Cal-GETC Area 3A | ||
| Any course articulated as Cal-GETC Area 3B in: A language other than English (except ASL); Art, History, Humanities; Philosophy; Religion/Religious Studies; or The History of Costume | ||
| Any course in Anthropology, Archaeology, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, or History course articulated as Cal-GETC Area 4 | ||
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Units for the Major | 18-20 | |
| General Education Pattern (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 3-6 | |
| Electives Units to meet 60 CSU transferable | 9-14 | |
| Total Units for the AA-T Degree | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- examine and assess visual art expressions across time and throughout the world.
- discuss the different mediums and techniques used to create art traditionally and with modern means.
- compare and contrast different cultures, civilizations and artistic expressions based on the knowledge they have acquired, and critically analyze their own cultural assumptions against those of other cultures across time and throughout the world.