Associate of Arts - Art - Studio Arts

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Studio Arts) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Studio Arts. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Studio Arts) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major.

The combination of a liberal arts background with studio arts proficiency skills and practical experience will help students investigate and integrate their knowledge and perspectives in modern technologically changing world and will give them the background needed for careers in the visual arts, design, and related fields. Students who complete this program successfully will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the formal principles and elements of art making. Students will learn skills through the use of tools, techniques, theoretical, and historical aspects of visual art, culture, and critical analysis.

• Students will create and critique works of art in a supportive environment using traditional and new art media according to established principles of art and design, and will be able to communicate orally and in writing about art and design related topics.
• Students will develop their vision to devise innovative solutions to creative and technical problems.
• Students will present to the instructor a portfolio of work which will be evaluated according to the criteria of technical mastery, creativity, solving problems with original solutions, and meeting the stated goals of the assignment.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills as they analyze, compare and contrast, and trace the development of art forms from different parts of the world from ancient to modern times.