Visual Arts - Three Dimensional

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to define and use core concepts in 2D and 3D art; demonstrate skill in a broad range of media, materials and processes; describe, analyze and provide criticism of works of art in various media; prepare and organize art works for exhibition, if applicable; understand safe and hazard-free use of art materials and equipment; produce original work that demonstrates a high level of craft; prepare artist statements, resumes and collateral written materials; and relate works of art to ideas from the study of art history and the humanities.

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 4 - THREE DIMENSIONAL
 

ARTH 101
or
ARTH 102

Art History: Prehistoric-Gothic

Art History: Renaissance-Modern

3
or
3

 

ART 130

2-D Foundations

3

 

ART 138

3-D Foundations

3

  Select 3 courses from the following:
ART 150 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent

ART 152

Figure Drawing

3

 

ART 157

Gallery Studies/Art Presentation

3

ART 130 or equivalent ART 179 Portfolio Presentation for Studio Artists 3
ART 130 or equivalent

ART 180

Sculpture Fundamentals

3

ART 180 or equivalent

ART 181

Intermediate Sculpture

3

 

ART 186

Ceramics I

3

ART 186 or equivalent

ART 187

Ceramics II

3

 

ART 190

Ceramic Handbuilding

3

ART 130 or equivalent ART 280 Current Techniques and Trends in Studio Arts 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.
 
August 2017 GCC Catalog 2017-2018

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.