The associate in arts degree in studio arts offers students a curricular program for studying a variety of beginning courses within the field of art practice. The student with an associate in arts degree in studio arts is prepared for upper division work in the major at four-year institutions. The major is available at UC and CSU systems, the San Francisco Art Institute, the California College of Art, and at other colleges of art and schools of design. The studio arts curriculum develops a student’s critical thinking skills, hones problem-solving skills, and establishes visual literacy. Career opportunities in studio arts include: exhibiting artist, art critic, art dealer, educator, art historian, graphic designer, photographer, sculptor, ceramist, jeweler, printmaker, painter, art illustrator, art technician, museum curator, art journalist, arts administrator, product designer, advertising specialist and other professions in creative endeavor.

The studio arts major is a two-year degree program of transferable courses open to all students. The program requirements are designed for those interested in art as a professional practice and as preparation for transfer. The major has three components. The first component is a core of two required foundations studio arts courses. The second component is two required art history courses. The third component offers students choices in ten emphasis areas.

Students may select an emphasis in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, art digital media, graphic design, art history, or metalsmithing, but are encouraged to choose within a wide range of these beginning courses for transfer. Studio arts faculty and staff are dedicated to assisting students in exploring job opportunities, internships, and transferring to four-year institutions of higher learning.

课程学习成果

- demonstrate proficiency in basic skills and techniques related to two-dimensional media and apply the elements and principles of design in the creation of art and projects in selected media.

- demonstrate proficiency in basic skills and techniques related to three-dimensional media and apply the elements and principles of design in the creation of art and projects in selected media.

- apply critical thinking skills to the critique and evaluation of their artwork and the artwork of others.

- analyze works of art in terms of their historical circumstances and cultural values.