Fine Arts - Associate of Arts Degree

The Associate of Arts Fine Arts degree focuses on the development of creative expression and critical inquiry in music and the arts. Students will appreciate the value of artistic expression and human creativity in the fine arts and evaluate them as part of human culture and human creativity. This degree is multidisciplinary giving students the knowledge and experience in theatre arts, the visual arts, music and dance.

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

A minimum of six (6) units must be taken from the following courses in at least two disciplines.

Art

ART 100 or ART 100HArt History I: Prehistoric Art to Medieval Art

3.00

ART 102 or ART 102HArt History II: Renaissance Art to Contemporary Art

3.00

Music

MUSIC 103 or MUSIC 103HAppreciation of American Popular Music

3.00

MUSIC 120 or MUSIC 120HAppreciation of Musical Literature

3.00

Theatre Arts

THART 100 or THART 100HIntroduction to Theatre

3.00

Students must complete at least (12) twelve additional units from the following courses in at least two disciplines:

Art
ART 100 or ART 100HArt History I: Prehistoric Art to Medieval Art

3.00

ART 102 or ART 102HArt History II: Renaissance Art to Contemporary Art

3.00

ART 105History of Modern Art

3.00

ART 120Foundations of Two-Dimensional Design

3.00

ART 121Foundations of Three-Dimensional Design

3.00

ART 124Drawing I

3.00

ART 126Painting I

3.00

ART 132Life Drawing I

3.00

ART 175Sculpture

3.00

ART 226Painting II

3.00

ART 232Life Drawing II

3.00

Music
MUSIC 100Fundamental Skills in Music

3.00

MUSIC 101Music Theory I

4.00

MUSIC 102Music Theory II

4.00

MUSIC 103 or MUSIC 103HAppreciation of American Popular Music

3.00

MUSIC 120 or MUSIC 120HAppreciation of Musical Literature

3.00

MUSIC 132Guitar I

2.00

MUSIC 133Guitar II

2.00

MUSIC 134Jazz History

3.00

MUSIC 135Piano I

2.00

MUSIC 136Piano II

2.00

MUSIC 150X4Concert Choir I

1.00

MUSIC 164X4Concert Band

1.00

MUSIC 174X4Jazz Band I

1.00

MUSIC 179X4Contemporary Ensemble

1.00

MUSIC 180X4Musical Theatre Workshop

2.00

MUSIC 190Songwriting and Composition

3.00

MUSIC 195Music Technology and Recording

3.00

MUSIC 201Music Theory III

4.00

MUSIC 202Music Theory IV

4.00

MUSIC 232Guitar III

2.00

MUSIC 233Guitar IV

2.00

MUSIC 235Piano III

2.00

MUSIC 236Piano IV

2.00

Theatre Arts
THART 100 or THART 100HIntroduction to Theatre

3.00

THART 108 or ENGL 108World Drama I

3.00

THART 109 or ENGL 109World Drama II

3.00

THART 110 or COMMST 110Voice and Diction

3.00

THART 120Beginning Acting

3.00

THART 124X2Beginning Performance Workshop

3.00

THART 133Audition Techniques

2.00

THART 134X4Technical Theatre Workshop

1.00

THART 140X2Intermediate Performance Workshop

3.00

THART 145Advanced Theatre Practicum I

3.00

THART 150ASummer Theatre Workshop I

3.00

THART 150BSummer Theatre Workshop II

3.00

THART 150CSummer Theatre Workshop III

3.00

THART 150DSummer Theatre Workshop IV

3.00

THART 174X4 or DANCE 174X4Dance Production Workshop

2.00

THART 176Fundamentals of Stagecraft I

3.00

THART 179Fundamentals of Stagecraft II

3.00

THART 205Play Directing

3.00

THART 220Intermediate Acting

3.00

THART 221Advanced Acting

3.00

THART 226 or ENGL 226Play and Screenplay Analysis

3.00

THART 245Advanced Theatre Practicum II

3.00

THART 250Advanced Summer Theatre Workshop

3.00

Total Credit Hours: 18.00

Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are cautioned that this degree may not meet all of the lower division requirements for transfer into a particular major; however, through careful educational planning with a counselor, this degree would offer a solid foundation in the transfer process. Students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding their intended major at the university of their choice.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Express a knowledge of historical figures, trends, styles, and events related to a Fine Arts field (Art, Music, Theatre). 
  • Produce work that demonstrates skill within a Fine Arts medium, using techniques and methods appropriate to an intentional result.
  • Consider the role of art making and its place in the larger social context.
  • Produce a tangible product demonstrative of one’s work (portfolio, research paper, exhibition, stage work, etc.) demonstrating skills and/or knowledge related to a specific Fine Arts discipline (Art, Music, Theatre).
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills to a specific Fine Arts discipline (Art, Music, Theatre).