The AA-T in Art History provides students with a strong academic foundation in the
field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed
the AA-T in Art History will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer
into Art History or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University
system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for
your transfer institution.
Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or
area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable
grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify major topics,
developments, debates, and issues of art history; apply their knowledge of key concepts
in art history to discuss; analyze, and synthesize a variety of theoretical and practical
foci within the discipline; and gain a global, national, and local perspective on
issues pertaining to art history preparing them for multiple pathways to future study
and career opportunities.
Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| ARTH C1100 |
Art History: Prehistoric - Gothic |
3 |
| ARTH C1200 |
Art History: Renaissance - Modern |
3 |
| ART 150 |
Foundations of Drawing |
3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| ARTH 108 |
Art of the Eastern World |
3 |
| ARTH 112 |
Precolumbian Art of the Americas |
3 |
| ARTH 115 |
Survey of Non-Western Art History |
3 |
| ARTH 116 |
Art of Africa, Oceania, and North America |
3 |
| LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| ART 130 |
2-D Foundations |
3 |
| ART 138 |
3-D Foundations |
3 |
| ART 152 |
Figure Drawing |
3 |
| ART 180 |
Sculpture Fundamentals |
3 |
| ART 186 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
| PHOTO 100 |
Digital Photography |
4 |
| LIST C - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| Any List A or B course not already used |
|
| ARTH 103 |
Ancient Art |
3 |
| ARTH 104 |
Greek and Roman Art |
3 |
| ARTH 105 |
Medieval Art |
3 |
| ARTH 106 |
Renaissance/Baroque Art |
3 |
| ARTH 107 |
Modern Art |
3 |
| ARTH 111 |
History of World Ceramics |
3 |
| ARTH 113 |
American Art |
3 |
| ARTH 118 |
Women In Visual Arts |
3 |
| ARTH 119 |
Contemporary Art |
3 |
| ARTH 120 |
History Of Western Architecture From Prehistory To 1300 |
3 |
| ARTH 121 |
History Of Architecture II |
3 |
| ARTH 125 |
Motion Picture History and Culture |
3 |
| ARTH 199 |
History of Photography |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18-19
|
Units for the major may be double counted for CSUGE or IGETC. Elective units to reach
the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
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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.
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