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  "college": "las-positas-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Art",
  "id": "studio-arts-associate-in-arts-for-transfer-aa-t",
  "name": "Studio Arts",
  "award": "Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)",
  "department": "art",
  "sourceUrl": "https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/102/103/105/107/125/1268/1270/1271/1273",
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      "markdown": "#### Overview\n\nThis Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to a CSU institution to continue their studies toward earning a B.A. in Art or Studio Arts. The students who earn a Studio Arts AA-T degree will have an understanding of art and design concepts, the ability to communicate using visual media, and will possess a portfolio of work reflecting their knowledge, techniques, and creativity gained during the course of study.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcome(s)\n\nUpon completion of this program, students will be able to:\n\n1.  Apply the basic principles of observational drawing and how to develop illusionary spatial constructions.\n2.  Apply the principles and concepts of design.\n3.  Demonstrate critical thinking as it applies to critique, evaluation and/or production of works of art.\n4.  Demonstrate knowledge of the science of color perception and how it can be utilized in the creation of works of art.\n\n#### Completion Requirements\n\n1.  Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:\n    1.  The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).\n    2.  A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.\n2.  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.\n\n##### **Studio Arts (AA-T): Program Requirements**"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core: (12 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTH C1200",
          "title": "Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTS 2A",
          "title": "Introduction to Drawing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTS 23",
          "title": "2-D Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTS 24",
          "title": "Three-Dimensional Design and Modeling",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: Select One (3 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARHS 3",
          "title": "Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTH C1100",
          "title": "Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARHS 8",
          "title": "Asian Art History",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B: Select One Course from Three Curricular Areas (9 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Color",
          "units": "-"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTS 26",
          "title": "Color Theory",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Drawing",
          "units": "-"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTS 3A",
          "title": "Figure and Composition I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Painting",
          "units": "-"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTS 7A",
          "title": "Introduction to Watercolor Painting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTS 12A",
          "title": "Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Photography",
          "units": "-"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHTO 50",
          "title": "Introduction to Photography",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Second Semester Course",
          "units": "-"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTS 12B",
          "title": "Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units in the Major",
          "units": "24"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Education and Electives"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "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.",
          "units": "36"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    }
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