Studio Arts
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) Art · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Studio Arts AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
The program will provide an opportunity to develop all the skills necessary to be successful in the field of art. Students build confidence in their abilities and the quality of their professional portfolios. They participate in rigorous problem solving and conceptual assignments to develop critical thinking, creative problem solving and aesthetic understanding skills. This major introduces students to foundation, history and technical knowledge of many facets of Art.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Display competence in the use of tools, materials and concepts by completing a portfolio of original art and design projects.
- Demonstrate ability to evaluate works of art and design through critical discussion and written assignments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the contribution of art and design to human experience.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Requirements
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (12 units) | ||
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| orARTH C1200H | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | |
| ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART A111 | Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART A120 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| orART A120H | Beginning Drawing Honors | |
| List A: Select one (3 units) | 3 | |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| orARTH C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors | |
| ART A103 | Survey of Asian Art | |
| ART A115 | Art of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America | |
| ART A102 | Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art History | |
| List B: Select three (9-10 units) Curricular Areas | 9.0 - 10.0 | |
| ART A121 | Life Drawing 1 | |
| orART A124 | Advanced Drawing | |
| ART A130 | Painting 1 | |
| ART A170 | Printmaking 1 | |
| ART A150 | Ceramics 1 | |
| ART A141 | Sculpture 1 | |
| DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | |
| PHOT A120 | Introduction to Photography | |
| orPHOT A120H | Introduction to Photography Honors | |
| ART A147 | Jewelry 1 | |
| ART A143 | Story Illustration Techniques | |
| ART A151 | Ceramics 2 | |
| ART A142 | Life Sculpture 1 | |
| ART A241 | Sculpture 2 | |
| PHOT A122 | Personal Expression | |
| PHOT A283 | Art Photography | |
| ART A247 | Jewelry 2 | |
| Total Major Units | 24.0 - 25.0 | |
| Cal-GETC Requirement | 34.0 | |
| Required units that count toward GE | -3.0 | |
| Transfer elective units needed to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement | 5.0 - 4.0 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ART A120or ART A120H | Beginning Drawingor Beginning Drawing Honors |
| ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ART A111 |
| ARTH C1200or ARTH C1200H |
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| ADT List B Course (See Requirements) |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H |
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE |
| ARTH C1100or ARTH C1100Hor ART A103or ART A115or ART A102 |
| ADT List B Course (See Requirements) |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A no lab - CHOOSE ONE 4 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 4 |
| ADT List B Course (See Requirements) |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 6 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
- Satisfies Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A
- American Institutions Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; or choose one course from Cal-GETC Area 3B or 4
- American Institutions Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; or choose one course from Cal-GETC Area 4
- Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.