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Areas of Study Art

Studio Arts AA-T Degree

Associate in Arts for Transfer | SC Program: AA-T.1005

Art enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis and critical thinking skills. No matter what career you choose, those who can use their creativity to arrange, present and display material in a way that is aesthetically pleasing have an advantage.

The AA-T in Studio Arts program provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of art, including conceptual awareness of current issues in art, technical competencies, visual aptitudes, and skills in many areas of human interaction, including relationship building, intercultural competency, critical thinking, information competency, teamwork and leadership. Students develop an understanding of the principles of art and design while investigating concepts and applying these elements to two dimensional compositions and three dimensional forms.

The Art program is academically grounded in the liberal arts tradition of cultural studies, history, philosophy, and technical processes. It provides a hands-on, learn-by-doing environment that gives students experiences and skills to complement many career paths. The AA-T in Studio Arts will align with the CSU Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degrees.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

16 Units Total
ENGL C1000
GE 4
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1000
Units 4
Note: For students who would benefit from further instruction and individual support while taking their first college-transfer level English course, ENGL C1000E is a recommended alternative to ENGL C1000.

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. An argumentative research essay is required for the successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Alternative Courses
  • Cal-GETC 1A Cal-GETC Area 1A - English Composition
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Cal-GETC 4
GE 3
Cal-CETC Area 4 - Social Sciences
Cal-GETC 4
Units 3
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ART 4
GE M 3
Arts of Africa, Oceania, Indigenous NA
ART 4
Units 3
This course is a survey of visual culture within selected regions in Africa, Oceania, and indigenous North America. It will emphasize both historical and contemporary art. Lectures are focused on the styles, motifs, symbols, rituals, and traditions of the cultures and tribes from the selected regions as seen in their crafts, drawings, sculptures, printmaking, and painting. This course is part of the Art Transfer Degree and may be offered in a distance education format.
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ART 12
M 3
Beginning Form, Design and Color
ART 12
Units 3
This is a fundamental course in two-dimensional design and color theory with the study of basic design elements as they apply to form. Two-dimensional design includes balance, directional movements, structural analysis, texture, and unity. Color theory includes color schemes, psychological use of color, and value and intensity concepts. This course is required for the Art Core Program, and recommended for theatre, architecture, and graphic design studies.
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ART 21A
M 3
Beginning Freehand Drawing
ART 21A
Units 3
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus is on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
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Spring Semester, First Year

15 Units Total
Cal-GETC 2
GE 3
Cal-GETC Area 2 - Mathematics
Cal-GETC 2
Units 3
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Cal-GETC 1B
GE 3
Cal-GETC Area 1B - Critical Thinking and Composition
Cal-GETC 1B
Units 3
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Cal-GETC 4
GE 3
Cal-GETC Area 4 - Social Sciences
Cal-GETC 4
Units 3
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ARTH C1200
GE M 3
Survey of Art/Renaissance-Contemporary
ARTH C1200
Units 3
This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ART 15
M 3
Three Dimensional Design
ART 15
Units 3
Note: Field trips may be required.

This course introduces the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. The course trains students in the development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and the use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects.
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Fall Semester, Second Year

15 Units Total
COMM C1000
GE 3
Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM C1000
Units 3
In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This course may be taught in a distance education format.
Alternative Courses
  • Cal-GETC 1C Cal-GETC Area 1C - Oral Communication
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Cal-GETC 6
GE 3
Cal-GETC Area 6 - Ethnic Studies
Cal-GETC 6
Units 3
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Cal-GETC 5A
GE 3
Cal-GETC Area 5A - Physical Sciences
Cal-GETC 5A
Units 3
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ART 13
M 3
Intermediate Form, Design, and Color
ART 13
Units 3
This course offers a study of the principles, theories, and applications of additive and subtractive color in two dimensions. Topics will include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of projects in applied color, and the elements of design as they apply to color.
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ART 29A
M 3
Beginning Painting
ART 29A
Units 3
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.
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Spring Semester, Second Year

14 Units Total
Cal-GETC 5B
GE Lab 4
Cal-GETC Area 5B - Biological Sciences
Cal-GETC 5B
Units 4
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Cal-GETC 3B
GE 3
Cal-GETC Area 3B - Humanities
Cal-GETC 3B
Units 3
Alternative Courses
  • Cal-GETC 3B Cal-GETC Area 3B - Humanities
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ART 21B
M 3
Intermediate Freehand Drawing
ART 21B
Units 3
This course is an exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.
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ELCT
4
Elective - see counselor for options
ELCT
Units 4
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60

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

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