Associate of Arts - Art - Art History

The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T in Art History) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Art History. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T in Art History) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer provide students the basics of art historical analysis, and completion of the program enhances students’ reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Program Learning Outcomes • Students will identify major, monuments, and styles in art and architecture from ancient through modern times. • Students will use critical thinking to analyze and compare and contrast world cultures and belief systems through a study of anthropology, philosophy, history, languages, and/or the humanities. • Students will analyze, compare, and contrast works of art according to subject matter, symbolism, style, and artistic influences. • Students will identify the various media and techniques associated with the creation of art and architecture.