Visual Arts - Two 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 2 - TWO DIMENSIONAL
	ARTH 101 or ARTH 102	Art History: Prehistoric-Gothic Art History: Renaissance-Modern	3 or 3
	ART 130	2-D Foundations	3
	ART 150	Foundations of Drawing	3
	Select 3 courses from the following:
ART 130 or equivalent	ART 131	Intermediate 2-D Design	3
ART 150 or equivalent	ART 151	Intermediate Drawing	3
ART 150 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent	ART 152	Figure Drawing	3
ART 150 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent	ART 160	Painting I	3
ART 150 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent	ART 164	Water Color I	3
ART 152 or equivalent	ART 166	Figure Painting	3
ART 130 or 150 or equivalent	ART 170	Introduction to Printmaking	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
	PHOTO 101	Traditional Photography	4
	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.