Art History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_ARTH
Control Number: 32532
Financial Aid Eligible
Students graduating with an Associate in Art History for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Art History AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
The Associate in Arts in Art History Transfer Degree educates students on the history of art and its function as a global language. Courses are designed to foster an understanding of visual communication through study in context, culture, social, political, economic and religious conditions in different historical eras.
Program Outcomes
- Read,write, interpret and understand the major movements and concepts in art history.
- Conduct original research in the history of art.
- Understand the significance and application of art historical styles, Cultures, artist and relevant vocabulary in art and design.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART A100 | Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic | 3 |
| or ART A100H | Honors Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic | |
| or ART A101 | Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern | |
| or ART A101H | Honors Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern | |
| ART A120/A120H | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART A102 | Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art History | 3 |
| or ART A108 | Women in Art | |
| or ART A109 | Ancient Greek Art and Architecture | |
| or ART A109H | Ancient Greek Art and Architecture Honors | |
| List A - Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| ART A103 | Survey of Asian Art | 3 |
| ART A114 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| ART A115 | Art of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | 3 |
| List B - Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | ||
| Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | ||
| Life Drawing 1 | ||
| Perspective Drawing | ||
| Painting 2 | ||
| Sculpture 1 | ||
| Ceramics 1 | ||
| Ceramics 2 | ||
| Printmaking 1 | ||
| Typography | ||
| Introduction to Computer Graphics | ||
| Graphic Design | ||
| Introduction to Photography | ||
| Personal Expression | ||
| Art Photography | ||
| List C - Select one course from the following or any course from List A or B not taken: | 3-5 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| History of Architecture 1 | ||
| History of Architecture 2 | ||
| Introduction To Art | ||
| Appreciation Of Dance | ||
| Contemporary Ethnic America | ||
| The Ethnic Family | ||
| History and Appreciation of the Cinema | ||
| Afro-American History | ||
| Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories | ||
| History of the United States to 1876 | ||
| History of the United States Since 1876 | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities | ||
| History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Total Major Units | 18-20 | |
| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) 1 | up to 34 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
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Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ART A100 or ART A100H |
Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic or Honors Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic |
3 |
| ART A101 or ART A101H |
Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern or Honors Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern |
3 |
| ART A120 or ART A120H |
Beginning Drawing or Beginning Drawing Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 1 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2- CHOOSE ONE | 3-5 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Summer | ||
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ADT LIST B COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| POLS A180 or POLS A180H |
American Government and Politics 3 or American Government and Politics Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A (no lab)- CHOOSE ONE 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ADT LIST C COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 5 | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5B (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 4 | 4 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 5 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60-63 | |
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American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement and AAT List C OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B and AAT List C- See Requirements Tab
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.
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American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 4
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Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B
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If HIST A170, A170H, A175, OR A175H is not taken.