Art

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate skill in a broad range of media, materials and processes, define and use core concepts in 2D or 3D art, where applicable, produce original work that demonstrates a high level of craft, describe, analyze and provide criticism of works of art in various media, prepare and organize art works for exhibition, if applicable, and understand safe and hazard-free use of art materials and equipment. This program is designed for the students who are interested in art as a career. Two options are offered: 2D and 3D Art.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.

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Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	ARTH 101	Art History: Prehistoric-Gothic	3
	ARTH 102	Art History: Renaissance-Modern	3
	ART 130	2-D Foundations	3
ART 130	ART 131	Intermediate 2-Design	3
	ART 150	Drawing Foundations	3
ART 150 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent	ART 152	Figure Drawing	3
ART 130 or equivalent	ART 179	Portfolio Presentation for Studio Artists	3
ART 130 or equivalent	ART 280	Current Techniques and Trends in Studio Arts	3
	Choose one of the following options:
	Two-Dimensional Art
ART 150 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent	ART 160	Painting I	3
ART 152 or equivalent	ART 166	Figure Painting	3
	Select 3 units from the following
	ART 138	3-D Foundations	3
ART 130 or equivalent	ART 180	Sculpture Fundamentals	3
	ART 186	Ceramics I	3
	Select 3 units from the following
ART 150 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent	ART 164	Water Color I	3
ART 130 or 150 or equivalent	ART 170	Printmaking I	3
PHOTO 100 or equivalent	PHOTO 101	Traditional Photography	4
	Three-Dimensional Art
	ART 138	3D Foundations	3
ART 130 or equivalent	ART 180	Sculpture Fundamentals	3
	ART 186	Ceramics I	3
ART 186 or equivalent	ART 187	Ceramics II	3
	ART 190	Ceramic Handbuilding	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		33-39

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2016	GCC Catalog 2016-2017
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.