Studio Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Studio Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
A student graduating with an Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree may transfer to a CSU Campus to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Ceramics, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Fine Arts, Painting, Photography or Sculpture.
To earn an Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree, students must meet the following requirements:
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Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
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The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
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The coursework required for the AA-T in Studio Arts as listed in the Ventura College catalog.
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Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).
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Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 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.
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Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the college district.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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| Required Core: 12 units | ||
| ART V02B | Introduction to the History of Western Art II | 3 |
| ART V11A | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART V12A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART V19 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| List A (select one course): 3 units | ||
| ART V02A | Introduction to the History of Western Art I | 3 |
| ART V02D | Art of the Ancient Mediterranean | 3 |
| ART V04 | Introduction to Renaissance and Baroque Art | 3 |
| ART V05 | Introduction to American Art | 3 |
| ART V06 | Introduction to Modern Art | 3 |
| ART V08 | Introduction to Asian Art | 3 |
| ART V09A | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ART V09B | Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art | 3 |
| List B (select three courses): 9 units - Curricular Areas | ||
Drawing: | ||
| ART V12B | Drawing and Composition II | 3 |
| ART V13A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
Painting: | ||
| ART V15A | Life Painting I | 3 |
| ART V16A | Beginning Oil Painting I | 3 |
| ART V46A | Beginning Acrylic Painting I | 3 |
Ceramics: | ||
| ART V51A | Beginning Ceramics I | 3 |
Sculpture: | ||
| ART V25A | Beginning Sculpture I | 3 |
Digital Art: | ||
| ART V68 | Introduction to Digital Art | 3 |
Photography: | ||
| PHOT V01 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT V02 | Digital Studio | 3 |
Color: | ||
| ART V11B | Color and Design: Color Theory and Practice | 3 |
Other Media: | ||
| ART V29A | Illustration I | 3 |
| ART V71 | Graphic Design: Typography | 3 |
Second Semester Courses: | ||
| ART V16B | Beginning Oil Painting II | 3 |
| ART V25B | Beginning Sculpture II | 3 |
| ART V51B | Beginning Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART V72 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
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| Required Major Units | 23-25 | |
| CalGETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (3-6) | |
| Elective (CSU transferrable) units to reach 60 | 4-9 | |
| Total Units for the Associate Degree for Transfer | 60 | |
See a counselor or consult assist.org, especially if you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a college or university other than CSU.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic drawing skills, color manipulation, and design principles in areas of emphasis.
- Demonstrate three-dimensional techniques in creating objects in selected areas of emphasis.
- Demonstrate the proper use of the camera and of the basic techniques of analog and digital photography in selected areas of emphasis.
- Critically evaluate digital media and graphic communication design and production techniques and their use in selected areas of emphasis.
- Analyze works of art in terms of their historical contexts and social and cultural values.