Art: Emphasis in Painting
Associate of Arts (AA) Art · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The AA in Art: Emphasis in Painting provides students with broad exposure to art courses, allowing students to explore and refine their studio arts practice. This degree is designed for art majors in addition to those who are pursuing an arts education for its own merit.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply creative thinking through the production of original artworks.
- Apply the principles of visual design for the communication and expression of ideas.
- Create works of art that synthesize quality technical execution with content and concept.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in use of art media, tools, processes and technology.
Art: Emphasis in Painting (AA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (27 Units) | ||
| ARHS 1 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARTS 2A | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 3A | Figure and Composition I | 3 |
| ARTS 7A | Introduction to Watercolor Painting | 3 |
| ARTS 12A | Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning I | 3 |
| ARTS 23 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS 24 | Three-Dimensional Design and Modeling | 3 |
| List A: Select Three (9 Units) | ||
| ARHS 3 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas | 3 |
| ARHS 6 | Museum & Gallery Techniques | 3 |
| ARTS 3B | Figure and Composition II | 3 |
| ARTS 7B | Watercolor Painting | 3 |
| ARTS 12B | Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning II | 3 |
| Total Units in the Major | 36 | |
| General Education and Electives | ||
| See the Las Positas College General Education (LPC-GE) pattern or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 25 | |
| Total | 61 | |