Associate of Arts Fine 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.
To complete the requirements for the Associate of Arts for this degree, a student must:
- Complete the requirements for an associate degree (see requirements 1 through 6).
- Complete a minimum of eighteen (18) units with a “C” or better in each course in the following multidisciplinary program.
- Complete elective units to meet the minimum 60 units required for the associate degree.
Major/Program Requirements
Required Courses:
A minimum of six (6) units must be taken from the following courses in at least two disciplines.
| ART 100 | Art History I: Prehistoric Art to Medieval Art | 3.00 |
| ART 102 | Art History II: Renaissance Art to Contemporary Art | 3.00 |
| MUSIC 103 | Appreciation of American Popular Music | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| MUSIC 103H | Appreciation of American Popular Music-Honors | 3.00 |
| MUSIC 120 | Appreciation of Musical Literature | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| MUSIC 120H | Appreciation of Musical Literature- Honors | 3.00 |
| THART 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| THART 100H | Introduction to Theatre-Honors | 3.00 |
Students must complete at least (12) twelve additional units from the following courses in at least two disciplines:
Art
| ART 100 | Art History I: Prehistoric Art to Medieval Art | 3.00 |
| ART 102 | Art History II: Renaissance Art to Contemporary Art | 3.00 |
| ART 105 | History of Modern Art | 3.00 |
| ART 119 | Digital Video Production | 3.00 |
| ART 120 | Foundations of Two-Dimensional Design | 3.00 |
| ART 121 | Foundations of Three-Dimensional Design | 3.00 |
| ART 124 | Drawing I | 3.00 |
| ART 126 | Painting I | 3.00 |
| ART 132 | Life Drawing I | 3.00 |
| ART 175 | Sculpture | 3.00 |
| ART 200 | Printmaking | 3.00 |
| ART 204 | Contemporary Topics in American Art | 1.00 |
| ART 226 | Painting II | 3.00 |
| ART 232 | Life Drawing II | 3.00 |
Music
Theatre Arts
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.