Art - Associate in Arts
San José City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) in Art degree. Students planning to follow a transfer pattern should use the Associate in Arts degree. This degree may not transfer to all universities, and students need to inquire of the universities if they have a bachelor’s degree for their upper division course work. The Associate in Science has 2 possible areas of emphasis: Drawing and Painting or Photography. A minimum of 3 courses in the Art major must be taken at San José City College.
A grade of "C" or better is required for each course in the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
CAREER OPTIONS:
Advertising
Darkroom
Fashion Design and Illustration
Fine Art
Framer Art Direction
Floral Arranger and Designer
Interior Designer
Illustrator
Textile Designer
Window and Retail Display
RELATED OCCUPATIONS:
Photography
Animation
Technician
Architecture
Art Education and Teaching
Film and Video Production
Landscaping
Marketing and Advertising
Medical Illustration
Service Bureau Technician
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Utilize the broader vocabulary of art and design as well as discipline-specific terminology in the objective and subjective analysis of artworks.
- Build competency in technical skills and concepts.
- Establish a creative practice which includes problem solving skills.
- Recognize major artists and historical/cultural trends and styles.
- Demonstrate engagement, participation, and civility in the classroom/studio setting.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 012 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 013 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 014 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 024 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 026 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 091 | Survey of Art History: Prehistoric Through Gothic | 3 |
| ART 092 | Survey of Art History: Renaissance to the Present | 3 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
AA Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 21 | |
| General Education Requirements | 34 | |
| Degree Applicable Electives | 5 | |
Complete two courses for the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, and US-3) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |