Art History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree (AA-T in Art History) program promotes an understanding of art across cultures and geographic boundaries. Students are taught to apply fundamental art and art historical terminology to analyze works, and to develop an appreciation of process, in order to articulate the historical, social, and aesthetic functions of art. Successful completion of the Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree program provides the student a seamless transfer and guaranteed acceptance to a California State University (but does not guarantee acceptance to a particular campus or major) to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Art History or similar area of study. Students must complete the Associate Degree for Transfer requirements to earn the AA-T degree.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe the formal qualities of a work of art.
- Interpret and appraise the formal qualities of works of art in relation to specific social and historical circumstances.
- Analyze and explain the influences affecting artists working within diverse cultural contexts.
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ARTH 3 | Western Art I | 3 |
| ARTH 4 | Western Art II | 3 |
| ARTH 8 | Survey of Asian Art | 3 |
| ARTS 10A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ceramics | ||
or ARCE 1A | Ceramic Handbuilding I | |
| Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Visual Fundamentals: Three-Dimensional Design | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Photography I: Black and White | ||
or ARTP 12A | Digital Photography I | |
| Creative Digital Media I | ||
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| List B | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Any List A course not already selected | ||
| Greek and Roman Art and Architecture | ||
| Renaissance Art and Architecture | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
or HIST 5 | Western Civilization II | |
| Humanities in Multicultural America | ||
or PHIL 2 | Introduction to Philosophy | |
| Music Appreciation | ||
or THEA 1 | Introduction to Theatre | |
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 18 | |
| Additional Requirements | 42 | |
| Complete Cal-GETC pattern and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 transferable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 2 (STAT C1000, PSYC 19, or SOCI 19 Recommended) | 4 | |
| ARTH 3 | Western Art I | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 4 (US-1 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective (COUN 10 Recommended) | 1 | |
| Elective (LIBR 50 Recommended) | 1 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ARTH 4 | Western Art II | 3 |
| ARTS 10A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 4 (US-2 & 3 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| ARTH 8 | Survey of Asian Art | 3 |
| HIST 4 | Western Civilization I or Western Civilization II or Humanities in Multicultural America or Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Major List A | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Cal-GETC Area 5B & 5C | 4 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6 | 3 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 5 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
MPC transfer programs are designed to enable students to complete lower-division requirements in preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution.
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to California State University (CSU) system for any community college student who earns an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), although not to a particular campus or major. Upon transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T), students will be required to complete no more than 60 upper-division units to earn a bachelor’s degree in a same or similar major (unless designated as a “high-unit” major).
The following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements must be completed to earn the AA-T or AS-T degree:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units;
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework (while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA);
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units as detailed in the Major Requirements;
- Completion of all courses in the major with a grade of C or better (or a “P” if the course is taken on a “Pass/No Pass” basis);
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss transfer pathways and specific university admission requirements. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.