Art, Associate of Arts (AA): Emphasis in Art History
The major in Art History has been planned to give students an overview of the History of Art. A broad range of courses is offered in both the Art of the Western and Non-Western World. After fulfilling basic core requirements, students may shape their major, through their choice of electives, to specialize in one of these areas, according to their interest. Students are encouraged to take courses in studio art as well as related courses in the History department, to broaden their understanding of the conceptual, historical and technical bases of art history. Upon graduation from Santa Barbara City College with an art history major, students should be prepared to enter the third year of a major in the field at a four year college or university.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| Art of the Western World: | ||
| ART 102A | Early Twentieth Century Art, 1900-1945 | 3 |
| ART 102B | Late Twentieth Century Art | 3 |
| ART 103 | History of Art, Prehistoric to Gothic | 3 |
| or ART 103H | History of Art, Prehistoric to Gothic, Honors | |
| ART 104 | History of Art, Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| or ART 104H | History Of Art, Renaissance To Modern, Honors | |
| Art of the Non-Western World: Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| History of Asian Art | ||
| Survey Of Tribal Arts | ||
| Survey Of Ancient American Art | ||
| Survey Of Non-Western Art | ||
| Studio Art: Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals Of Drawing | ||
| Studio Art Foundations (2-D) | ||
| Studio Art Foundations 3D | ||
| Controlled Electives: Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| History Of American Art | ||
| History of Asian Art | ||
| History of Women in Art | ||
| Survey Of Tribal Arts | ||
| Survey Of Ancient American Art | ||
| History Of Photography | ||
| Survey Of Renaissance And Baroque Art | ||
| Nineteenth Century Art | ||
| Survey Of Islamic Art And Architecture | ||
| Support Courses: Complete one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Visual Literacy | ||
| Fundamentals Of Drawing | ||
| Advanced Drawing | ||
| Studio Art Foundations (2-D) | ||
| Studio Art Foundations 3D | ||
| Fundamentals of Ceramics | ||
| Introduction to Sculpture | ||
| Introduction to Printmaking | ||
| History of Western Civilization | ||
| History of Western Civilization | ||
or HIST 113H | History Of Western Civilization: 1600 To Present, Honors | |
| History of Mexico | ||
| Total Units | 27.00-28.00 | |
Note: A course may not be used to satisfy more than one requirement (double counting is not allowed).
- Demonstrate knowledge and application and/or analysis of formal principles and elements of art.
- Demonstrate critical thinking as it applies to critique, evaluation and/or production of works of art.
- Demonstrate knowledge of various artistic movements and significant artists.