# Studio Arts for Transfer (Associate in Arts Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Art

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/art/

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a studio arts degree, an emphasis or option within a studio arts degree, or a degree considered similar to studio arts at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a non-participating CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a studio arts major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will possess knowledge and mastery of a variety of art making skills, be able to identify major movements in art and architecture, and be able to convey ideas and concepts about artwork.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core (12 units):** | |  |
| ART 100 | Drawing and Composition | 3 |
| ART 101 | Design and Color | 3 |
| ART 103 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary * | 3 |
| **List A (select one course):** | | 3 |
| ARTH 158 | Indigenous Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas * |  |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era * |  |
| ARTH 260 | History of Modern Art * |  |
| ARTH 260H | History of Modern Art (Honors) * |  |
| **List B (select three courses):** | | 9 |
| ART 102 | Drawing and Composition II |  |
| ART 203 | Figure Drawing I |  |
| ART 204 | Painting I: Oils |  |
| ART 207 | Film Photography I |  |
| ART 210 | Printmaking I |  |
| ART 216 | Sculpture |  |
| ART 223 | Woodworking and Furniture Design I |  |
| ART 225 | Ceramics I |  |
| ART 232 | Video Art |  |
| ART 234 | Kinetic Art * |  |
| ART 244 | Digital Media for the Visual Artist |  |
| ART 245 | Digital Art and Media |  |
| ART 251 | Digital Photography |  |
| **Total Units** | | **24** |

*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.

**NOTE**: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.