Art History
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Art History · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer is designed for prospective California State University (CSU) transfer students who are preparing for careers in the field of Art History. Completion of the Art History Transfer degree will provide a streamlined pathway for transfer to a CSU campus with a Art History or similar major. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether or not this degree is the best option for their transfer goals. General education requirements should be selected carefully based on the intended transfer institution; please see a counselor for details if you are pursuing transfer to the UC system.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Communicate concepts and ideas effectively through written, oral, and digital media.
- Evaluate the artwork from different cultures and art historical periods.
- Identify and evaluate art historical styles, movements, and concepts.
- Recognize art's relationship to geography, cultural ideologies, and historical periods.
- Research and analyze visual artwork using interdisciplinary theories and methods.
Completion Requirements
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Art History (AA-T): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (9 Units) | ||
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| orARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARHS 2 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| orARHS 3 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas | 3 |
| orARHS 8 | Asian Art History | 3 |
| ARTS 2A | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
| List A: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| ARHS 2 | Art of the Ancient Americas* If not already used in Required Core | 3 |
| ARHS 3 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas* If not already used in Required Core | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era* If not already used in Required Core | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary* If not already used in Required Core | 3 |
| ARHS 8 | Asian Art History* If not already used in Required Core | 3 |
| List B: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| 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 |
| PHTO 50 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| PHTO 60 | Intermediate Black and White Photography | 3 |
| List C: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| Any List A or B course not already used. | 3 | |
| ARHS 6 | Museum & Gallery Techniques | 3 |
| ARHS 7 | Modern Art History | 3 |
| Total Units for the Major | 18 | |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College 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 and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units must be CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 42 | |
| Total | 60 | |