Art History, Fine Arts, AA
Program Description
The Associate of Arts, Fine Arts, Art History allows the department of visual and performing arts to serve those students seeking either to transfer into a baccalaureate program in art history and/or to work in an art gallery setting. This program stresses critical analysis of art, knowledge and awareness of a variety of artistic traditions, visual literacy, and oral and written communications skills. Students also graduate with hands-on experience planning and executing an art exhibition in the Introduction to Gallery Practices course.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 4 | |
| Humanities 5 | 3 | |
| MATH 120 | Fundamentals of College Mathematics 5 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| ART 260 | Survey of Art History I | 3 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 4 | |
| Studio Art 5 | 3 | |
| Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| ART 261 | Survey of Art History II | 3 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 3 | |
| Science 5 | 3 | |
| Electives 5 | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| ART 209 | Introduction to Gallery Practices | 1 |
| ART 265 | Introduction to Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 270 | Women in Art 5 | 3 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 3 | |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| Women in Art | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher) | ||
| Science | 6 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change | ||
or PSC 101 | Introduction to American Politics | |
or HIST 111 | Survey of U.S. Constitutional History | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | [3] | |
Requirement satisfied by ART 270 | ||
| Foreign Language | 0-14 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change | ||
or PSC 101 | Introduction to American Politics | |
or HIST 111 | Survey of U.S. Constitutional History | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 |
| ART 209 | Introduction to Gallery Practices | 1 |
| ART 260 | Survey of Art History I | 3 |
| ART 261 | Survey of Art History II | 3 |
| ART 265 | Introduction to Contemporary Art | 3 |
| Select 1 of the following 4 studio art classes | 3 | |
| Drawing I | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking | ||
| Introduction to Digital Photography | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Electives | ||
| The following courses are recommended as electives: | 6-23 | |
| Survey of African, Oceanic, & Native American Art | ||
| Special Topics in Art History | ||
| Field Study | ||
| Portfolio Emphasis | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| General Internship Program | ||
| Any other transferable course. 3 | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Analyze the formal qualities of works of art and various Fine Arts media using art historical terminology.
PSLO2: Interpret and discuss art works orally and in writing in the context of culture, society, and individual identity.
PSLO3: Identify and differentiate the works of diverse artists as well as various styles and art movements.
PSLO4: Draw relationships and compare art works in meaning and style.
PSLO5: Acquire basic practical skills essential to working directly with art works.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
