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Degree A8983
An emphasis in Fine Arts provides the student with an understanding of the practices and theories of traditional and contemporary two- and three-dimensional studio arts and an introduction to the history of Western art. In addition to the foundation courses (24 units), students select twelve (12) units from one of the art categories.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

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- Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
  Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1121.00
  Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $40.38
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,747.91
  Annual Job Openings
  19,689
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Elementary School Teachers
  Elementary School Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-2021.00
  Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $36.00
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $95,928.76
  Annual Job Openings
  13,089
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Middle School Teachers
  Middle School Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-2022.00
  Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $37.01
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $98,399.49
  Annual Job Openings
  4,725
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Secondary School Teachers
  Secondary School Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-2031.00
  Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $37.65
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $100,947.14
  Annual Job Openings
  7,850
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
  Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-3021.00
  Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $16.92
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $47,847.71
  Annual Job Openings
  10,027
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Archivists
  Archivists
  SOC Career Code: 25-4011.00
  Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $20.52
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $60,754.99
  Annual Job Openings
  160
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Curators
  Curators
  SOC Career Code: 25-4012.00
  Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $27.58
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $75,681.25
  Annual Job Openings
  222
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Museum Technicians and Conservators
  Museum Technicians and Conservators
  SOC Career Code: 25-4013.00
  Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $22.33
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $59,890.37
  Annual Job Openings
  281
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Art Directors
  Art Directors
  SOC Career Code: 27-1011.00
  Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $31.53
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $92,904.51
  Annual Job Openings
  1,907
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Craft Artists
  Craft Artists
  SOC Career Code: 27-1012.00
  Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $5.14
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $20,651.09
  Annual Job Openings
  777
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
  Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
  SOC Career Code: 27-1013.00
  Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $8.94
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $38,449.14
  Annual Job Openings
  2,327
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
  Special Effects Artists and Animators
  SOC Career Code: 27-1014.00
  Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $37.34
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $107,984.39
  Annual Job Openings
  1,693
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Commercial and Industrial Designers
  Commercial and Industrial Designers
  SOC Career Code: 27-1021.00
  Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $30.07
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $81,516.89
  Annual Job Openings
  387
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Graphic Designers
  Graphic Designers
  SOC Career Code: 27-1024.00
  Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $22.01
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $67,364.10
  Annual Job Openings
  3,501
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Set and Exhibit Designers
  Set and Exhibit Designers
  SOC Career Code: 27-1027.00
  Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $24.09
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $70,564.91
  Annual Job Openings
  375
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Photographers
  Photographers
  SOC Career Code: 27-4021.00
  Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $15.10
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $60,260.47
  Annual Job Openings
  2,195
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Art Therapists
  Art Therapists
  SOC Career Code: 29-1129.01
  Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $22.39
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $71,534.91
  Annual Job Openings
  698
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Jewelers
  Jewelers
  SOC Career Code: 51-9071.00
  Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $13.14
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $40,595.47
  Annual Job Openings
  771
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Gem and Diamond Workers
  Gem and Diamond Workers
  SOC Career Code: 51-9071.06
  Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $13.14
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $40,595.47
  Annual Job Openings
  771
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Etchers and Engravers
  Etchers and Engravers
  SOC Career Code: 51-9194.00
  Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $16.85
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $43,590.16
  Annual Job Openings
  148
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

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Fine Arts Emphasis

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
ARTD 15A	Drawing: Beginning	3
ARTD 17A	Drawing: Life	3
ARTD 20	Design: Two-Dimensional	3
ARTD 21	Design: Color and Composition	3
ARTD 25A	Beginning Painting I	3
ARTS 22	Design: Three-Dimensional	3
AHIS 4	History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic	3
or AHIS 4H	History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic - Honors
AHIS 5	History of Western Art: Renaissance Through Modern	3
or AHIS 5H	History of Western Art: Renaissance Through Modern - Honors
Choose twelve units from one of the following art categories:		12
Ceramics
ARTS 30A	Ceramics: Beginning I
ARTS 30B	Ceramics: Beginning II
ARTS 31	Ceramics: Intermediate Studio
ARTS 33	Ceramics: Hand Construction
ARTS 34	The Sculptural Vessel
Drawing
ARTD 15B	Drawing: Intermediate
ARTD 17B	Drawing: Life-Intermediate
ARTD 23A	Drawing: Heads and Hands
ANIM 101A	Drawing - Gesture and Figure
ANIM 110	Animal Drawing
ARTD 16	Drawing: Perspective
Figure Drawing
ARTD 17B	Drawing: Life-Intermediate
ARTD 23A	Drawing: Heads and Hands
ARTD 23B	Drawing: Intermediate Heads and Hands
ARTD 75	Anatomy for Artists
ANIM 101A	Drawing - Gesture and Figure
ANIM 101B	Figure Gesture - Design
ANIM 101C	Figure Gesture Expressive Design
ANIM 107	Figure in Motion
ANIM 110	Animal Drawing
Portrait Studies
ARTD 17B	Drawing: Life-Intermediate
ARTD 19A	Figure Painting
ARTD 23A	Drawing: Heads and Hands
ARTD 23B	Drawing: Intermediate Heads and Hands
ARTS 41A	Sculpture: Life
ARTS 41B	Sculpture: Intermediate Life
Painting
ARTD 19A	Figure Painting
ARTD 25B	Beginning Painting II
ARTD 26A	Intermediate Painting I
ARTD 26B	Intermediate Painting II
ARTD 27	Painting: Watercolor
Printmaking
ARTD 43A	Introduction to Printmaking
ARTD 43B	Intermediate Printmaking in Intaglio and Relief
ARTD 44A	Printmaking: Introduction to Lithography I
ARTD 46A	Printmaking: Introduction to Monotype
ARTD 48A	Letterpress Book Arts
Applied Printmaking
ARTD 43A	Introduction to Printmaking
ARTD 45A	Printmaking: Introduction to Screenprinting
ARTD 45B	Printmaking: Intermediate Screenprinting
ARTD 47A	Printmaking: Photo and Alternative Processes
ARTD 48A	Letterpress Book Arts
Sculpture
ARTS 40A	Sculpture: Beginning
ARTS 40B	Sculpture: Intermediate
ARTS 40C	Sculpture: Carving
ARTS 41A	Sculpture: Life
ARTS 41B	Sculpture: Intermediate Life
ARTS 42	Sculpture: Mold Making
ARTS 46A	Sculpture: Special Effects Makeup
ARTS 46B	Sculpture: Special Effects Makeup
Sculpture Special Effects Makeup
ARTS 41A	Sculpture: Life
ARTS 41B	Sculpture: Intermediate Life
ARTS 42	Sculpture: Mold Making
ARTS 46A	Sculpture: Special Effects Makeup
ARTS 46B	Sculpture: Special Effects Makeup
ARTD 75	Anatomy for Artists
Gallery
ARTG 20	Art, Artists, and Society
ARTG 21A	Introduction to Exhibition Production
ARTG 21B	Intermediate Exhibition Production
ARTG 23	Art Writing
ARTG 24	Shop Practices for Art Careers
Graphic Design
ARTC 100	Fundamentals of Graphic Design
ARTC 120	Print Design and Advertising
ARTC 140	Vector Design and Illustration
ARTC 160	Typography
ARTC 200	UI/UX and Web Design
ARTC 210	Corporate Identity and Branding
ARTC 220	Creative Design and Compositing
Illustration
ARTC 100	Fundamentals of Graphic Design
ARTC 163	Dynamic Sketching
ARTC 165	Illustration
ARTC 169	Contemporary Illustration
ARTC 290	Portfolio
ARTD 19A	Figure Painting
ARTC 167	Visual Development
or ANIM 167	Visual Development
Photography
PHOT 10	Basic Digital and Film Photography
PHOT 12	Black and White Photo Alternative Studies
PHOT 20	Color Photography
PHOT 9	Digital Image Editing for Photographers
or PHOT 17	Photocommunication
Total Units		36

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Required Courses

Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

Elementary School Teachers

Middle School Teachers

Secondary School Teachers

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

Archivists

Curators

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Art Directors

Craft Artists

Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Graphic Designers

Set and Exhibit Designers

Photographers

Art Therapists

Jewelers

Gem and Diamond Workers

Etchers and Engravers

Certificate & Degree Details

Required Courses

Guided Pathways

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