Students will be able to use the specialized vocabulary of art history; identify examples of art objects depending on course (ancient, Renaissance, etc.); and analyze the cultural significance of art objects studied. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to analyze cultural significance of art objects studied; identify specific examples of art; apply the specialized vocabulary of art history.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	Option 1 - Art History
	ARTH 101	Art History: Prehistoric-Gothic	3
	ARTH 102	Art History: Renaissance-Modern	3
	ART 130	2-D Foundations	3
	Select 3 courses from the following:
	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 108	Art of the Eastern World	3
	ARTH 111	History of World Ceramics	3
	ARTH 112	Precolumbian Art of the Americas	3
	ARTH 113	American Art	3
	ARTH 115	Survey of Non-Western Art History	3
	ARTH 116	Art of Africa, Oceania, and North America	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
	MINIMUM UNITS REQUIRED		18

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

November 2025	GCC Catalog 2024-2025
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. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.