ART—ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
GRICULTURE—FOOD
OF ACHIEVEMENT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The study of art involves the understanding and appreciation of various cultural heritages and the development of skills in drawing, painting, design, weaving, jewelry and/or ceramics. The
faculty of the art discipline are committed to making the arts of the past and present available to students through historical surveys and studio experience. The heritage of thought and skill,
going beyond our immediate time and culture, will enrich students‟ lives, broaden their personal view of the world and their improve their ability to communicate ideas through added
knowledge and greater intercultural understanding.
The majority of these art courses prepare students for higher levels of study at a university. For detailed requirements for individual four-year institutions, students should contact the
transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major. Students can also access major and transfer information for California State
Universities and University of California at www.assist.org.
Positions for which BA graduates in art are qualified include arts administrator, art critic, art dealer, ceramicist, industrial designer, display designer, designer, gallery director, historian,
merchant, sculptor, muralist, or painter.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Office of Academic Affairs at (831) 770-7090, D-102
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Visual Arts program, a student should be able to:
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demonstrate effective technical proficiency in at least one medium of traditional visual art.
structure visual information to produce images or objects of intermediate level aesthetic quality.
interpret and produce art works that communicate intellectually and emotionally.
demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the history of art.
demonstrate an awareness of the influence of art and artists on the lives of all individuals, cultures and societies.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate
Degree. Courses listed below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select a minimum of 3.0 units from the
following:)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Course No.
ART-1A‡
ART-1B‡
ART-3‡
ART-12A
ART-15A
ART-71
PHO-1
Course Title
Art History Survey I
Art History Survey II
Drawing and Composition
Design
Ceramics A
Introduction to 2D Digital Illustration
Introduction to Photography
SUBTOTAL UNITS (21.0)
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Course No.
Course Title
Units
ART-6A
ART-15B
ART-41A
ART-50
Watercolors and Gouache
Ceramics B
Jewelry I
Gallery Management
Course No.
Course Title
ART-1A‡
Art History Survey I
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Composition and Reading
Intermediate Algebra
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
SUBTOTAL UNITS (3.0)
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A. Written Composition
B. Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of 1 unit
from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
General Education
Art Required Major Courses and Restricted Major Electives
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
Units
(3.0)
3.0
5.0
21.0
24.0
15.0
60.0
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a „C‟ or better.
‡These
courses also satisfy General Education Requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the fouryear university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available
online at www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.