Associate of Arts - Art - Studio Art - Transfer to California State University

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree from Skyline College prepares students for transfer into the California State University system to obtain a degree in Studio Arts or a closely related discipline. The degree promotes historical and contemporary perspectives on the creation of art, the ability to analyze and understand compositional structure, and hands-on skills working in a variety of media.

An education in art fosters creativity, encourages independent thinking, and develops personal expression. Art is a broad field where one may apply training in visual foundations to a wide range of careers that include architecture, archiving, art conservation/restoration, art direction, art education, art history, art sales, art therapy, digital art, digital animation, commercial photography, courtroom sketching, curating, fashion design, fine art, fine art photography, forensic art, graphic design, illustration, interior design, industrial design, interactive design.