Associate in Arts in Art History degree for Transfer (AA-T)
DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA NARRATIVE and DOCUMENTATION
Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission
1.
Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
Our department is committed to the belief that an education in the visual arts can be grounded in
tradition while geared toward innovation. We foster study and inquiry into the skills and
knowledge artist have used through time in the production and evaluation of works of art. It is
our goal to assist students in seamlessly transferring to an Art History program at a CSU.
Students who complete this program and transfer to a CSU are able to:
• Identify the interrelationship of form and content in the artworks and architectural monuments
of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
• Develop critical interdisciplinary thinking, both in oral and written form, through comparative
analysis and development of visual acuity.
• Locate works of art and architecture within diverse historical, political, religious and
philosophical contexts.
• Discern and appreciate the wide range of ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse art forms,
representations, and practices.
• 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.
Catalog Description
The Associate in Arts in Art History degree for Transfer (AA-T) prepares the student to transfer
to the CSUs 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
1
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,
HUM 2010 Film Studies
To earn an Associate in Arts in Art History degree for Transfer (AA-T), students must complete: (1)
all course requirements with a minimum grade of “C” in each course; and must complete the General
Education Breadth pattern for CSUs with an overall GPA of 2.0. There are no local graduation
requirements associated with this degree.
3.
Program Requirements
A. Required Core Courses
12 Units
ARTH 1510 Prehistoric to Renaissance Art History (Area C-1)
3
ARTH 1520 Renaissance to Contemporary Art History (Area C-1)
3
ARTH 2030 Survey of Asian Art
3
ARTH 2040 Survey of African, Oceanic, and the Americas Art
3
B. Required Studio Arts Courses
6 Units
ART 1600
Basic Design
3
ART 1620
Drawing and Composition
3
C. Restricted Electives: Select two courses from the following
6 Units
HIST 2210 World History to 1600 (Area D-6)
3
HIST 2204 Western Civilization from 1600 (Area C-2)
3
HUM 2010 Introduction to Film Studies (Area C-2)
3
Major Units
24
CSU GE Breadth Pattern
27-30
Electives
6-9
2
Total Units
60
Note: Areas in parentheses ( ) indicate where the course may be double counted on the GE
Breadth Pattern.
4.
Background and Rationale
Taft College has offered an AA in Art Degree for several decades, but not an Associate in Arts in
Art History degree for Transfer (AA-T). The TMC project identifies Art History as one of the
disciplines appropriate for a TMC degree. Over the past 2 years as enrollment in the art and art
history classes has grown, a number of students have expressed a desire to major in Art History
rather than Studio Arts. Since we have the courses, staff, library materials, and facilities to
provide these courses, it is reasonable to make application for an Associate in Arts in Art History
degree for Transfer (AA-T). Also, this is a natural complement to the AA in Studio Arts Degree
because they both require some of the same core courses.
Full-time and part-time faculty were involved in the discussion and planning for the
program plus the Articulation Officer.
Criteria B. Need
5.
Enrollment and Completer Projections
Taft College estimates enrollment of 20 students with 5 completers.
6.
Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
Taft College has created an Associate in Arts in Art History degree for Transfer in response to the
requirements of SB 1440 and the transfer needs of students.
This program will be housed in the Liberal Arts Division where similar programs and courses are
located. Similar programs and courses offered through this division include: Art, Communication,
and Humanities. Given the focus of the program, it is ideal that it be located with the Liberal Arts
Division to allow for consistency and sharing of the necessary resources and expertise. Additionally,
many of the courses required for this program are already offered through the division.
Taft College currently does not have an associate degree option in Art History. Therefore, the
Associate in Arts in Art History degree for Transfer will provide another option for our students
interested in pursuing this field of study.
3
7.
Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area.
Currently, there are no other Associate in Arts in Art History degrees for Transfer offered in this
service area.
8.
Labor Market Information & Analysis (CTE only)
Not Applicable
9.
Employer Survey (CTE only)
Not Applicable
10.
Explanation of Employer Relationship (CTE only)
Not applicable
11.
List of Members of Advisory Committee (CTE only)
Not applicable
12.
Recommendations of Advisory Committee (CTE only)
Not applicable
Attachment: Labor / Job Market Data (CTE only)
Not applicable
Attachment: Employer Survey (CTE only)
Not applicable
Attachment: Minutes of Key Meetings
Minutes of February 2012 Curriculum Committee to be attached
4
Criteria C. Curriculum Standards
13.
Display of Proposed Sequence
Proposed sequence of courses
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
ARTH 1510
ARTH 1520
ARTH 2030
ARTH 2040
ART 1600 Beginning
Design
ART 1620 Drawing
and Composition
1 Restricted elective
1 Restricted elective
Total units
Total units
Total units
Total units
14.
6
6
6
6
Transfer Documentation (if applicable)
Attachment: Outlines of Record for Required Courses should be separately attached to
each course
Attachment: Transfer Documentation (if applicable)
Criteria D. Adequate Resources
15.
Library and/or Learning Resources Plan
No extraordinary resources or new procedures are required to support this
program. On a yearly basis, the Library acquires new publications, both print and
digital, every year with their annual budget. As has been done in the past,
recommendations specific to the Art History Degree will be made on an annual
basis.
5
16.
Facilities and Equipment Plan
Taft College currently has the necessary facilities and equipment to support this program.
The campus based art history courses are held in one of the newest “smart” classrooms on
campus. The room is equipped for Power point and DVD presentations.
The building which has housed the former art lab has just been remodeled. In Spring of 2012 the
art students will enjoy and utilize a brand new classroom with new desks, easels, etc. The room
is equipped with all of the necessary equipment for the instructor to use digital images, DVDs
and do demonstrations of skills and materials.
There is also a new art gallery adjacent to the rooms where the traditional and digital media art
courses are taught, and that space will feature exhibits of student art work plus other art exhibits
which will enhance the learning experience of the art history and studio art students and the
broader campus community as well as Taft residents.
17.
Financial Support Plan
The current FTE of art and art history is sufficient to support the salaries of 2 full time faculty.
The art faculties have been discussing working with the Foundation staff to raise funds
specifically targeted for the Art Department.
18.
Faculty Qualifications and Availability
Faculty for the art classes must meet Minimum Qualifications. Currently there is a mixture of
MFA and MA degree holders teaching all of the art classes.
Criteria E. Compliance
19.
Based on model curriculum (if applicable)
This new degree program has followed the TMC for Art History, and will continue to
follow that model for any future curricula development. It is the desire of the program to be
consistent with what the UCs and CSUs are expecting in the skills and knowledge of their
transfer students.
6
20.
Licensing or Accreditation Standards
Not applicable
21.
Student Selection and Fees
At this time students enroll first come, first serve in the art courses offered each semester. They
pay the same fee as all community college students. Since this degree requires two studio art
courses, there could be a small materials fee for those courses in the future.
7