Associate in Arts for Transfer - Studio Arts

The AA-T in Studio Arts provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Studio Arts will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Studio Arts or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to Demonstrate intermediate mastery in a range of 2D/3D visual media. Employ basic concepts in 2D design and drawing, or 3D design and drawing-for-sculpture. Create portfolio-ready, original artworks. Discuss and apply visual concepts and aesthetics from art history, contemporary art, and popular culture

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	ARTH 102 or ARTH 102H	Art History: Renaissance - Modern Honors Art History: Renaissance - Modern	3 or 3
	ART 130	2-D Foundations	3
	ART 138	3-D Foundations	3
	ART 150	Foundations of Drawing	3
	List A - Select one course (3 units) from the following
	ARTH 101 or ARTH 101H	Art History: Prehistoric -Gothic Honors Art History: Prehistoric -Gothic	3 or 3
	ARTH 108	Art of the Eastern World	3
	ARTH 116	Art of Africa, Oceania, and North America	3
	List B - Select three course (9 units) from the following
ART 150 or equivalent ART 150 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently)	ART 151 or ART 152	Intermediate Drawing Figure Drawing	3 or 3
ART 150 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently)	ART 160	Painting I	3
ART 130 or ART 150 or equivalent	ART 170	Introduction to Printmaking	3
ART 130 or equivalent	ART 180	Sculpture Fundamentals	3
	ART 186	Ceramics I	3
	ART 220	Introduction to Motion Graphics	3
	PHOTO 100 or PHOTO 101	Digital Photography Traditional Photography	3 or 3
ART 130 or equivalent	ART 144	Color Theory	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		24-25

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.