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Art History, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)

Banner Code: 1_AAT_ARTH

Control Number: 32532

Financial Aid Eligible


Students graduating with an Associate in Art History for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Art History AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.

The Associate in Arts in Art History Transfer Degree educates students on the history of art and its function as a global language. Courses are designed to foster an understanding of visual communication through study in context, culture, social, political, economic and religious conditions in different historical eras.

Program Outcomes

  1. Read,write, interpret and understand the major movements and concepts in art history.
  2. Conduct original research in the history of art.
  3. Understand the significance and application of art historical styles, Cultures, artist and relevant vocabulary in art and design.
  4. Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

  1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
  2. Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
  3. Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
  4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU General Education Breadth — Option 2) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC — Option 3).
  5. A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
Course Title Units
Required Courses
Core Courses
ART A100/A100HSurvey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic3
ART A101/A101HSurvey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern3
ART A120/A120HBeginning Drawing3
Core Courses Subtotal9
List A
ART A103Survey of Asian Art3
List B
Select one of the following:3-4
Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Color and Design: Three-Dimensional
Life Drawing 1
Perspective Drawing
Painting 2
Sculpture 1
Ceramics 1
Ceramics 2
Printmaking 1
Printmaking 2
Screen Process Printing 1
Watercolor 1
Typography I
Introduction to Computer Graphics
Graphic Design
Introduction to Photography
Personal Expression
Art Photography
List C
Select one of the following or any course from List A or B not previously taken:3-5
Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
History of Architecture 1
History of Architecture 2
Introduction To Art
Women in Art
Public Speaking
Appreciation Of Dance
Introduction to Creative Writing
Contemporary Ethnic America
The Ethnic Family
History and Appreciation of the Cinema
Elementary French 1
Elementary German 1
Afro-American History
Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories
History of the United States to 1876
History of the United States Since 1876
Introduction to the Humanities
Elementary Italian 1
Elementary Japanese 1
History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music
Introduction to Philosophy
Ethics
Elementary Spanish 1
Introduction to Theatre
Elementary Vietnamese 1
Program Major Units18-21
CSU or IGETC for CSU 37-39
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementVaries
Total Units60

Program Sequence - CSU

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ART A100
Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic
or Honors Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic
3
ART A101
Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern
or Honors Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern
3
ART A120
Beginning Drawing
or Beginning Drawing Honors
3
CSU GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 3
CSU GE AREA B4- CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units15-16
Semester 2
ART A103 Survey of Asian Art 3
ADT LIST B COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 3-4
CSU GE AREA A3- CHOOSE ONE 3-4
CSU GE AREA B1 (no lab)- CHOOSE ONE 1 3
CSU GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15-17
Year 2
Semester 1
HIST A170
History of the United States to 1876 2
or History of the United States to 1876 Honors
or History of the United States Since 1876
or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors
3
CSU GE AREA B2 (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
CSU GE AREA D- CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 6
 Units15-16
Semester 2
PSCI A180
American Government 2
or American Government Honors
3
CSU GE AREA E- CHOOSE ONE 3
CSU GE AREA F- CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 6
 Units15
 Total Units60-64
1

Lab can be taken with B1 or B2

2

American Ideals Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; HIST A170/A175 AAT List C- See Requirements Tab

3

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS

Program Sequence - IGETC

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ART A100
Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic
or Honors Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic
3
ART A101
Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern
or Honors Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern
3
ART A120
Beginning Drawing
or Beginning Drawing Honors
3
IGETC GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE 3
IGETC GE AREA 2- CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units15-16
Semester 2
ART A103 Survey of Asian Art 3
HIST A170
History of the United States to 1876 1
or History of the United States to 1876 Honors
or History of the United States Since 1876
or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors
3
ADT LIST B COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 3-4
IGETC GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE 3-4
IGETC GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15-17
Year 2
Semester 1
PSCI A180
American Government
or American Government Honors
3
IGETC GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE 3
IGETC GE AREA 5A (no lab)- CHOOSE ONE 3 3
IGETC GE AREA 1C - CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 4 3
ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 3
 Units15
Semester 2
IGETC GE AREA 5B (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 3 4
LOTE: Foreign Language or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 5 3-5
ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 3
ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 6 5
 Units15-17
 Total Units60-65
1

American Ideals Requirement - IGETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement and AAT List C OR take another course from IGETC GE AREA 3B and AAT List C- See Requirements Tab

2

American Ideals Requirement - IGETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from IGETC GE AREA 4

3

Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B

4

IGETC GE Area 1C - CSU Requirement

5

LOTE Requirement for UC only. If met LOTE through HS then take elective units to meet minimum 60 transferable units

6

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS