Art History
Associate in Arts for Transfer Art History · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Art History involves the analysis of form, historical context, and meaning in visual images made across the globe from prehistory to today. Because humans make art to communicate the breadth and depth of human experience, art historical inquiry can lead to a consideration of varied subjects, including cultural, ethnic, social, religious, economic, and political topics, in addition to artistic and aesthetic ones. The Art History major is particularly well-suited to students who consider themselves visual learners, or those seeking to enrich their cultural backgrounds, solidify their knowledge of history, develop analytical and writing skills, sharpen critical sensibilities, and prepare for opportunities in museums, galleries, historical societies, and more. Students wishing to pursue the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Art History must complete 60 semester units eligible for transfer to the California State University, including either: The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), and a minimum of 18 units of major coursework in the major, as detailed below. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades of C or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major and general education requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- develop the ability to interpret artistic content through the analysis of subject matter and form;
- acquire a critical understanding of art in historical eras that accounts for changing cultural frameworks over time.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 2A | Introduction to Drawing (Active) | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (Active) | 3 |
| orARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary (Active) | 3 |
| ARTH 7 | Multicultural History of American Art (Active) | 3 |
| orARTH 8 | Art History - A Global Perspective (Active) | 3 |
| ARTH 3 | Film History and Appreciation (Active) | 3 |
| ARTH 6 | Art History - Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century Art (Active) | 3 |
| ARTH 20 | History of Photography (Active) | 3 |
| ART 23 | 2-D Foundations (Active) | 3 |
| ART 24 | 3-D Foundations (Active) | 3 |
| ART 3A | Figure and Composition I (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 41086
TOP Code: 100100 - Fine Arts, General
CIP Code: 50.0101 - Visual and Performing Arts, General