Overview
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree focuses on the theory and
practice of visual arts skills based on a foundation of both traditional and contemporary
practices, with curriculum geared toward transfer to a CSU. This program will provide
students with an alignment of courses required for transfer and a cohesive group of
courses in the area of Studio Arts. Coursework will provide students with a variety
of two- and three-dimensional media in which to develop their capacity to solve problems
in new and creative ways. The study and critical analysis of great works of human
expression and imagination will allow students to identify the role of the visual
arts in traditional and contemporary culture, and further prepare them for meaningful
participation in society as visual artists.
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree is intended
for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts at a CSU campus.
Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not
to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept
this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn
a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending
to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part
of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more
information on university admission and transfer requirements.
