Art Associate in Arts Degree
Division: Visual and Performing Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 1A03776
Financial Aid Eligible
The Art Associate in Arts Program is designed to prepare the student in the development of conceptual and technical skills required by artists in certain occupations. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Local General Education requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements; (3) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (4) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. This degree requires a total of 27 units in the major, in addition to other general education requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses are listed in suggested sequence (18 units) | ||
| ART 182 C | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 120 C | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 111 C | Survey of Art History I | 3 |
| ART 112 C | Survey of Art History II | 3 |
| or ART 112HC | Honors Survey of Art History II | |
| ART 121 C | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 123 C | Color Theory | 3 |
| Elective units: Select from the following (9 units) | 9 | |
| Introduction to Digital Art (formerly ART 122 C Gallery and Portfolio Design) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Printmaking | 3 | |
| Intermediate Printmaking | 3 | |
| Beginning Sculpture (formerly ART 149 C) | 3 | |
| Intermediate Sculpture | 3 | |
| Introduction to Crafts | 3 | |
| Ceramics Handbuilding | 3 | |
| Ceramics Throwing | 3 | |
| Technical and Conceptual Ceramics | 3 | |
| Ceramic Studio Exploration | 3 | |
| Ceramic Aesthetics and Finishes | 3 | |
| Introduction to Gallery Studies - Exhibition Preparation and Installation Techniques (formerly ART 1 | 3 | |
| Intermediate Gallery Studies - Exhibition Organization and Management Techniques (formerly titled Ga | 3 | |
| Portfolio Development and Professional Practices (formerly titled Gallery Studies 3) | 3 | |
| Contemporary Art Studio | 3 | |
| Contemporary Art Studio 2 | 3 | |
| Intermediate Drawing | 3 | |
| Advanced Drawing | 3 | |
| Beginning Life Drawing | 3 | |
| Intermediate Life Drawing | 3 | |
| Life Painting | 3 | |
| Portrait Painting | 3 | |
| Beginning Painting (formerly ART 189 C) | 3 | |
| Intermediate Painting | 3 | |
| Advanced Painting | 3 | |
| Beginning Watercolor Painting | 3 | |
| Illustration | 3 | |
| Advanced Illustration | 3 | |
| Total Units | 27 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOME 1: Given art materials, students will able to show their knowledge of various art processes, theory, and technical skills.
OUTCOME 2: Given art materials, students will be able to effectively communicate content through the principles and elements of design.
OUTCOME 3: Given art works and materials, students will be able to critically analyze the principles and elements of design for content and historical importance.
OUTCOME 4: Students will develop artistic skills to visually articulate and comprehend the interconnection between art and culture.
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