Studio Arts
Studio Arts
A degree in fine arts can prepare students for careers in artistic fields such as a fine artist, an illustrator, an animator, a graphic designer, a printmaker, an arts administrator or an instructor in any of the visual arts. Within the major, students have the opportunity to focus on drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics or jewelry. Along with their art studies, students take liberal arts and science courses to build a strong curriculum.
Completion of the Studio Arts: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) system. *For transfer to a UC, please consult with a counselor for additional courses that may be needed. The Studio Arts program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.
Studio Arts - ADT (CSU and UC)
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Guidance 48 or 47 | 3 |
| English 1A/ 1AH | 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 1, 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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For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
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