Art History

AA-T Degree A0330

Transfer Degree OptionBachelor’s Degree:Art History

Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0330
The academic discipline of Art History involves the study of visual objects as both works of art and as artifacts of the historical and cultural contexts in which they were created. The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) will provide the student with a solid foundation in both European and non–European art and visual culture from the periods of pre–history through modern. The degree program requires students to critically analyze visual objects from a variety of perspectives, utilizing various modes of analysis.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

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- What Do I Need To Know About This Major?
  
  Art History provides students with a solid foundation in both European and global art, and visual culture from the periods of pre-history through contemporary. The degree program requires students to critically analyze visual objects from a variety of perspectives, utilizing various modes of analysis. We have the only autonomous Art History department in the California community college system, with four fulltime art historians and an excellent staff of instructors.
- What Kind of Job Can I Get With This Major?
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- How Do I Know This Major Is For Me?
  Studying any discipline in the humanities (art history, visual/performing arts, philosophy, history, religion, world languages, etc.) is about exploring human experience, culture and human communication. Students choose this major because they are interested in it and they love it, and the academic skills they acquire – critical thinking, discipline, organization – are transferable to a variety of jobs and careers in and outside of the field. Students should bring their curiosity, an open mind, and visual analysis skills to their art history courses. Students who feel they don't have visual analysis skills will learn these skills in their art history courses. Students will also develop skills in critical viewing, critical reading, critical writing and critical thinking.
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I pursued Art History because I have always been drawn to the visual worlds of human cultures. I have been able to explore other cultures, periods of time, and the many ways people communicate visually through art, architecture, utilitarian objects, clothing, performance and ritual. Many art historians pursue museum careers, art restoration, archival work, research and public education. Many have also used Art History skills to work in computer and information technologies since their visual and critical analysis skills are transferable.

- Professor Cristina Hernandez

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