Online Degrees & Certificates
AA Transfer Studio Arts
Program Description
Studio art is the study of visual art through hands-on studio experience and understanding of the history of art. The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree is a solid preparation for transfer majors to local California State Universities (CSUs) in various areas in studio art. The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree includes core foundation level drawing, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, and art history. The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree also offers a wide variety of beginning level studio art electives, including painting, figure and head and hand drawing, ceramics and ceramic sculpture, illustration, digital arts, and photography.
Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree will be ensured preferential transfer status to local CSUs for Studio Art majors and majors in related disciplines. The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree requirements will fulfill the lower division major requirements at many local CSUs. Students are advised, however, to meet with a counselor to assess the course requirements for specific local CSUs and to validate which CSUs are considered local.
Learn more about the program on the Art website.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be equipped with the fundamental formal two- and three-dimensional foundation level technical skills, materials, concepts, and methods.
Students will gain strong awareness of cultural art traditions through the examination and critical evaluation of culturally significant works of art.
Students will be able to critique and analyze two- and three-dimensional creative projects using the current principles, theories, and language of art and design.
Units Required
Major: 42
Associate Degree Requirements
Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer requires completion of a minimum of 90 units, including:
Core and support courses for the major (42 units)*
Summer Session 2025 only–CSU General Education Breadth (CSU GE Breadth) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)** (49-58 units) (full certification is required)
Beginning Fall Quarter 2025–California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)*** (45 units) (full certification is required)
Transferable electives necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement
*Some units from the core and support courses may be used to satisfy the GE requirement. Please see a counselor for more information.
**Summer Session 2025 is the final term during which CSU GE Breadth and IGETC may be used. Please see a counselor for more information. Important Note: Although it is possible to fulfill the requirements for the Associate Degree for Transfer by completing the IGETC for UC pattern, admission to CSU requires completion of an Oral Communication course (IGETC Area 1C; CSU GE Area A-1); therefore, students who plan to transfer to CSU should complete this course as part of their GE or elective units.
***Cal-GETC begins in Fall Quarter 2025. Please see a counselor for more information.
NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be completed with a grade of "C" (or "P") or better. In addition, the student must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Online Courses for Social Work and Human Services Studio Arts AAT
The courses listed BELOW are offered as online courses at least once every two years. Please see the Class Schedule for verification.
- For a complete listing of online courses offered during the current quarter, visit Online Course Information.
- If you need any additional degree information or confirmation, please contact the Counseling Division.
NOTE: Students having difficulty attaining an associate degree because of timing or availability of classes should consult with a counselor to submit a petition for course substitution.
Core and Support Courses
Core Courses
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| ART 2B | History of Western Art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance | 4.5 |
| or ART 2BH | Honors History of Western Art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance | 4.5 |
| ART 2C | History of Western Art from the Baroque to Impressionism | 4.5 |
| ART 3 | History of Modern Art from Post-Impressionism to the Present | 4.5 |
| ART 4A | Fundamentals of Drawing | 4 |
| ART 5A | 2-D Foundations | 4 |
| ART 5B | 3-D Foundations | 4 |
Support Courses
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| List A: Complete one course from List A | 4.5 | |
| ART 2A | History of Art: History of Western Art from Prehistory through Early Christianity | 4.5 |
| or ART 2AH | Honors History of Art: History of Western Art from Prehistory through Early Christianity | 4.5 |
| ART 2D | African, Oceanic & Native American Art | 4.5 |
| ART 2F | Introduction to Asian Art | 4.5 |
| List B: And complete three courses total, from three different areas in List B: | 12 | |
| Drawing Area | ||
| ART 4B | Intermediate Drawing | 4 |
| and ART 4C * | Representational Drawing | 4 |
| ART 4D | Figure Drawing I | 4 |
| and ART 4E * | Heads & Hands Drawing | 4 |
| Painting Area | ||
| ART 19A | Oil Painting I | 4 |
| and ART 19B * | and Acrylic Painting I | 4 |
| Second Semester Area | ||
| ART 19C | Oil Painting II | 4 |
| Color Area | ||
| ART 20 | Color Theory | 4 |
| Ceramics Area | ||
| A fully online asynchronous "W" course is not available for the Ceramics Area | ||
| Sculpture Area | ||
| A fully online asynchronous "W" course is not available for the Sculpture Area | ||
| Other Media Area | ||
| ART 47A | Watercolor I | 4 |
| Digital Art Area | ||
| GID 41 | Digital Art & Graphics | 4 |
| Photography Area | ||
| PHOT 5 | Introduction to Photography | 4 |
| Total Units | 42 | |
* Both courses must be completed to fulfill the requirement.
Note that this is a list of fully online courses that satisfy degree requirements.
For a list of on-campus courses that satisfy degree requirements, please visit Associate Degree for Transfer-Studio Arts 2025-2026.
Based on the 2025 - 2026 degree program.