Fine Arts Emphasis

AA Degree Fine Arts · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Arts Division
Fine Arts Department

An emphasis in Fine Arts provides the student with an understanding of the practices and theories of traditional and contemporary two- and three-dimensional studio arts and an introduction to the history of Western art. In addition to the foundation courses (24 units), students select twelve (12) units from one of the art categories.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
ARTD 15ADrawing: Beginning3
ARTD 17ADrawing: Life3
ARTD 20Design: Two-Dimensional3
ARTD 21Design: Color and Composition3
ARTD 25ABeginning Painting I3
ARTS 22Design: Three-Dimensional3
ARTH C1100Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era3
orARTH C1100HSurvey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era – Honors
ARTH C1200Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary3
orARTH C1200HSurvey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors
Choose twelve units from one of the following art categories:12
Ceramics
ARTS 30ACeramics: Beginning I
ARTS 30BCeramics: Beginning II
ARTS 31Ceramics: Intermediate Studio
ARTS 33Ceramics: Hand Construction
ARTS 34The Sculptural Vessel
Drawing
ANIM 101ADrawing - Gesture and Figure
ANIM 110Animal Drawing
ARTD 15BDrawing: Intermediate
ARTD 16Drawing: Perspective
ARTD 17BDrawing: Life-Intermediate
ARTD 23ADrawing: Heads and Hands
Figure Drawing
ARTD 17BDrawing: Life-Intermediate
ARTD 23ADrawing: Heads and Hands
ARTD 23BDrawing: Intermediate Heads and Hands
ARTD 75Anatomy for Artists
ANIM 101ADrawing - Gesture and Figure
ANIM 101BFigure Gesture - Design
ANIM 101CFigure Gesture Expressive Design
ANIM 107Figure in Motion
ANIM 110Animal Drawing
Portrait Studies
ARTD 17BDrawing: Life-Intermediate
ARTD 19AFigure Painting
ARTD 23ADrawing: Heads and Hands
ARTD 23BDrawing: Intermediate Heads and Hands
ARTS 41ASculpture: Life
ARTS 41BSculpture: Intermediate Life
Painting
ARTD 19AFigure Painting
ARTD 25BBeginning Painting II
ARTD 26AIntermediate Painting I
ARTD 26BIntermediate Painting II
ARTD 27Painting: Watercolor
Printmaking
ARTD 43AIntroduction to Printmaking
ARTD 43BIntermediate Printmaking in Intaglio and Relief
ARTD 44APrintmaking: Introduction to Lithography I
ARTD 46APrintmaking: Introduction to Monotype
ARTD 48ALetterpress Book Arts
Applied Printmaking
ARTD 43AIntroduction to Printmaking
ARTD 45APrintmaking: Introduction to Screenprinting
ARTD 45BPrintmaking: Intermediate Screenprinting
ARTD 47APrintmaking: Photo and Alternative Processes
ARTD 48ALetterpress Book Arts
Sculpture
ARTS 40ASculpture: Beginning
ARTS 40BSculpture: Intermediate
ARTS 40CSculpture: Carving
ARTS 41ASculpture: Life
ARTS 41BSculpture: Intermediate Life
ARTS 42Sculpture: Mold Making
ARTS 46ASculpture: Special Effects Makeup
ARTS 46BSculpture: Special Effects Makeup
Sculpture Special Effects Makeup
ARTS 41ASculpture: Life
ARTS 41BSculpture: Intermediate Life
ARTS 42Sculpture: Mold Making
ARTS 46ASculpture: Special Effects Makeup
ARTS 46BSculpture: Special Effects Makeup
ARTD 75Anatomy for Artists
Gallery
ARTG 20Art and Culture - Galleries, Museums, and Their Communities
ARTG 21Art Galleries and Museums - Professional Practices
ARTG 23Writing for Arts Careers
ARTG 24Shop Practices for Art Careers and Exhibitions
Graphic Design
ARTC 100Fundamentals of Graphic Design
ARTC 120Print Design and Advertising
ARTC 140Vector Design and Illustration
ARTC 160Typography
ARTC 200UI/UX and Web Design
ARTC 210Corporate Identity and Branding
ARTC 220Creative Design and Compositing
Illustration
ARTC 100Fundamentals of Graphic Design
ARTC 163Dynamic Sketching
ARTC 165Illustration
ARTC 169Contemporary Illustration
ARTC 290Portfolio
ARTD 19AFigure Painting
ARTC 167Visual Development
orANIM 167Visual Development
Photography
PHOT 10Basic Digital and Film Photography
PHOT 12Black and White Photo Alternative Studies
PHOT 20Color Photography
PHOT 9Digital Image Editing for Photographers
orPHOT 17Photocommunication
Total Units36

Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

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