Studio Arts
Studio Arts
The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree is designed to facilitate the student’s passage from Riverside City College to the California State University System with an Associate Degree in Art. This degree is intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in Art at a California State University. The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete an a baccalaureate degree in Studio Arts or similar major.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Articulate ideas utilizing art terminology for critical discussion.
- Demonstrate proficient technical and creative skills with a variety of art materials.
- Describe and discuss art in its cultural and historical context.
- Demonstrate accurate visual perception, working in an observational context.
Studio Arts
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Guidance 48 or 47 | 3 |
| English C1000/C1000H | 4 |
| Art 17 | 3 |
| Elective from List B (** See Below) *ART-15 recommended | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Art History 2 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Math 25 | 3 |
| Humanities 5, 9, or 16 | 3 |
| Art 24 | 3 |
| Art 22 | 3 |
| Communication Studies C1000, 6, or 9 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Political Science 1/1H | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| English 1B/1BH or Com 2 or 3 or Phil 11 or ALR 4 | 3-4 |
| History 6/6H, 7/7H, 14, 31 or 34 | 3 |
| Art 1/1H or 5 or 12 | 3 |
| Elective from List B (**See Below) | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Geography 1 or Physical Science 1 or 5 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Sociology 1/1H or Psychology 9 | 3 |
| Anthropology 1 & 1L | 4 |
| Elective from List B (** See Below) | 3 |
| Choose one: Ethnic Studies 1, 3, 7, 8; Ethnic Studies 13/Philosophy 14; Ethnic Studies/History 14, 15, 44; Ethnic Studies/Political Science 21, 23 |
3 |
| *LOTE can be met with 2 years of the same language in high school (C or better grade), or completion of first semester of foreign language at RCC (Only for UC transfer) | |
| **List B elective options- Choose one course from any three of the following areas
for a maxium of 9 units: Drawing- Art 40A OR 18; Digital Art- Art 36A; Ceramics- Art 15; Painting- Art 26; Photography- PHO 8; Printmaking-Art 30A; Color- Art 23; Sculpture Art 20 |
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Associate in Art for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Art in Studio Arts for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).
Milestones
- Complete English 1A (transfer-level English)
- Complete transfer-level math (Math 25)
- Complete Entry Level Course
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Audition for Summer Stock/Internships
- Creation of a Portfolio
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
- Participate in a research activity (meet with Faculty Advisor)
Careers for Studio Arts Majors
Salaries Range : $48,400 - $72,520
- Crafts and Fine Artists
- Industrial Designer
- Multimedia Artists and Animators
- Art Teacher
- Graphic Designer
- Interior Designer
- Curator