Degree Details

2012-2013

Two-Dimensional Emphasis (Associate in Arts)

Units Courses
Courses Required for the Major:
3 ARTF 107 Contemporary Art
3ARTF 109 History of Modern Art OR
ARTF 110 Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic OR
ARTF 111 Art History: Renaissance to Modern
3 ARTF 150A Two-Dimensional Design
3 ARTF 150B Beginning Graphic Design
3 ARTF 151 Three-Dimensional Design
3 ARTF 155A Freehand Drawing I
Complete the requirements for the Two Dimesional Emphasis
3 ARTF 165A Composition in Painting I
3 ARTF 210A Life Drawing I
1 ARTF 280A 2-Dimensional Art Studio Lab
1 ARTF 280F Photography Studio Lab
Select two courses from:
3 ARTF 155B Freehand Drawing II
3 ARTF 165B Composition in Painting II
3 ARTF 165C Composition in Painting III
3 ARTF 191 Cultural Influences on Photography
3 ARTF 194 Critical Photography
3 ARTF 198A Introduction to Printmaking I
3 ARTF 232 Introduction to Digital Drawing and Painting
Select one course from:
3 ARTF 113 African, Oceanic, and Native American Art
3 ARTF 115 African Art
3 ARTF 120 Native American Indian Art
3 ARTF 125 Art History: Arts of the Asian Continent
3 BLAS 110 Afro-American Art
3 CHIC 230 Chicano Art
34 = Total Units
and electives as needed to meet minimum 60 units required for the degree.

Note: Only one Fine Arts (ARTF) course from the above list may be used to satisfy SDCCD general education requirements.

Academic Requirements (Associate in Arts).

Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree:

Recommended Electives: Fine Art 152, 161A, 190A, 198B.

The department offers advanced studio courses for students who are building portfolios and/or extending their skills: ARTF 165C, 165D, 198C, 210C. Students who have completed an entire sequence of studio art course work may also elect to take ARTF 260, 280, 281, or 290.

Transfer Information

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. See the Mesa College catalog TRANSFER INFORMATION section. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements.

Course requirements at the transfer institution are subject to change and may be verified by a counselor or by consulting the current university catalog. Many Baccalaureate in Arts degrees require third semester competency in a foriegn language. Consult the current catalog of the transfer institution and consult with a counselor.

Please Note: This information is for informal use only! This is a converted electronic copy of the official printed 2011/2012 college catalog. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is up to date and accurate, but the college catalog is the authoritative source.