Associate Degree in ART History
College of Alameda
Key Information
Campus location
Alameda, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,120 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History at a CSU or UC campus.
The AA-T incorporates studio practice in order to encourage a rigorous understanding of creative traditions and innovations.
Students will explore the relationship between art, artists, the concept of aesthetics, and their sociocultural context. The AA-T prepares students for a future in Art History.
Students interested in the AA-T in Art History should consult with the Art Department Chair and a counselor.
What you will learn
The art department is a diverse, open, and interesting community of learners. Art classes such as painting and drawing offer ways for you to explore creativity with an emphasis on personal expression. You’ll be encouraged to experiment with problems of design. Art history classes examine the world of visual culture, as you actively study and reflect upon the variety of artistic forms people have produced.
In addition:
- you are engaged in the learning of fundamental skills in all classes
- all courses are taught by experienced artists and/or art historians
- people in classes are actively involved with creative thinking
- you may earn an AAT degree in Studio Arts or in Art History
- you may begin to address a career as an Artist, Art Educator, or Art Historian
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships provide students with opportunities to attend college, advance their knowledge and skills for career readiness and help them prepare for both academic opportunities and financial challenges after transfer. This website provides information and resources to assist students in how to begin their search for scholarship opportunities. Note that requirements and deadlines vary among every scholarship.
College of Alameda Promise
The College of Alameda (COA) Promise is a pathway for Alameda high school graduates to access a quality college education. Eligible students will receive a year of college without fees.
Peralta Foundation Scholarships
Each semester, the Peralta Colleges Foundation is committed to providing students with access to post-secondary education and persistence services so they can complete college prepared for a successful career. The Peralta Promise enables qualifying students to attend their first semester at one of the Peralta Colleges – Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda, or Berkeley City College – for free!
External Scholarships
Here is a list of general scholarships that are available for community college students. Not every scholarship has a citizenship requirement. Review the following scholarships for your eligibility.
Curriculum
Recommended Course Sequence
Title | Course | Units |
ART 20 | Beginning Drawing and Composition | 3 |
ART 2 | History of Western Art: Prehistory through the Middle Ages | 3 |
ENGL 1A/1AS | Composition and Reading (w/ support) | 4 or 5 |
MATH 15 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 |
LIS 85 | Introduction to Information Resources | 3 |
Total Number of Units: 15-16
ART 46 | 2-D visual Design | 3 |
ART 3 | History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary Art | 3 |
ENGL 5 | Critical Thinking in Reading and Writing | 3 |
COMM 45 | Public Speaking | 3 |
ART 22 | Intermediate Drawing and Composition | 3 |
Total Number of Units: 15
ART 4 | History of Modern Art | 3 |
HUMAN 40 | Religions of the World | 3 |
ANTHR 1 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 |
ANTHR 1L | Physical Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
PSYCH 1A | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
COUN 57 | Career and Life Planning | 3 |
Total Number of Units: 16
ART 122 | World Art | 3 |
HIST 7A HIST 7B AFRAM 30
AFRAM 31 | History of the United States to 1877 or History of the United States since 1865 or African-American History: Africa to 1865 or
African-American History: 1865-1945 | 3 |
POSCI 1 POSCI 26 | Government and Politics in the United States or U.S. and California Constitution | 3 |
GEOG 1 BIOL 102 | Physical Geography or Fundamentals of Oceanography | 3 |
HUMAN 13A | Myths, Symbols and Folklore | 3 |
Total Number of Units: 15
Program Outcome
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate with scholarship knowledge of the purposes of art in history.
- Demonstrate skillful competence in a basic set of studio practices of art.
- Demonstrate analytical knowledge of the human achievement of creative arts.
Career Opportunities
Students who continue their studies in Art History are qualified to apply their skills in careers which include: art instructor, art historian, community arts leader, registrar, arts/culture writer, and arts administrator. Artists will also benefit from an AA-T and will gain personal insights about their practice as well as an improved ability to describe their work.