Division of Humanities and Fine Arts
Chris R. Iwata, Dean
Auditorium 19a
Phone: (916) 558-2551
Art , Degree
Art History , Degree
Program Information
The art program is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year university or college, as well as students interested in furthering their skills in the visual arts. A wide range of courses are offered, providing students experiences in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and other media.
Career Opportunities
Degrees in art allow individuals to work in the educational field as teachers, as well as in museums, as restorers, and in galleries. Primarily, individuals with art degrees will work independently, producing works which are displayed in museums, galleries, and other exhibition spaces. Some artists will also work as graphic designers, illustrators, and in other commercial work.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| ART 300, Elementary Drawing and Composition |
3 |
| ART 302, Elementary Drawing and Composition |
3 |
| ART 320, Design: Fundamentals |
3 |
| ART 370, Three Dimensional Design |
3 |
| ARTH 300, Introduction to Art or ARTH 304, Ancient Art (3) or ARTH 306, Medieval Art (3) or ARTH 308, Renaissance Tradition in Art (3) or ARTH 310, Modern Art (3) or ARTH 312, Women in Art (3) or ARTH 324, Art of the Americas (3) or ARTH 328, Survey of African Art (3) or ARTH 330, Survey of African-American Art (3) or ARTH 332, Asian Art (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: Any other ART course. |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 18 |
Associate in Arts (A. A.) Degree
The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Transfer Program
Transfer students should consult the Requirements of Transfer Institutions section of this catalog and the Art or related major sections of the specific catalog for the institution to which they wish to transfer to determine admissions, general education, and major requirements. Consultation with an SCC counselor is urged.
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Art History
Associate in Arts Degree
Career Opportunities
Art historians with undergraduate degrees are placed as registrars, preparators, and curatorial staff in art museums and galleries; they can also be employed as art critics in mass media publications, such as newspapers and magazines. An advanced degree allows an art historian a wider range of possible career applications, including museums directorships, curators, instructors, preservationists, researchers, and auction house personnel.
Associate in Arts (A. A.) Degree
The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
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