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Art - Studio Art A.A. Degree - Local GE

CRC’s art curriculum offers introductory and intermediate-level courses in painting, watercolor, digital art, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and design, as well as courses in art appreciation and art history. Through the program’s art theory and art practice classes, students develop an awareness and understanding of the materials, tools, rationale and significance of art in society.

Total Units:

59-60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ART 300 Drawing and Composition I	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L3
ART 320 Design: Fundamentals	3		F, S
CRC Area 1A-English Composition	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area L1A
CRC Area 2-Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area L2
CRC Area 6-Ethnic Studies	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L6

Semester 2

14-15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ART 370 Three Dimensional Design	3		F, S
1 course from List A ¹	3	See List A	See List A
1 course from List B ²	3	See List B	See List B
CRC Area 1B-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L1B
CRC Area 7B-Living Skills	2-3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L7B

¹Recommended ARTH 309 Art Survey: Renaissance to 19th Century (3 units)

²Recommended ART 327 Beginning Painting I (3 units)

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ART 304 Figure Drawing I	3	ART 300	F, S
ART 394 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Beginning or	3		F, S, Su
ART 395 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Intermediate or	3		F, S, Su
ART 396 Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Advanced	3		F, S, Su
1 course from List B	3	See List B	See List B
1 course from List B	3	See List B	See List B
CRC Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sciences	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L4

¹Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
1 course from List A ¹	3	See List A	See List A
1 course from List B	3	See List B	See List B
CRC Area 5-Natural Sciences	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L5
CRC Area 7A-Living Skills (PE)	1		F, S, Su	CRC Area L7A
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su
Elective ¹	2		F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

¹ Recommended ARTH 311 Art Survey: Modern Art (3 units)

² Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

List A-a minimum of 6 units from the following:

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
ARTH 303 Art Survey: Ancient to 14th Century	3		F, S
ARTH 309 Art Survey: Renaissance to 19th Century	3	Advisory: ENGL C1000	F, S
ARTH 311 Art Survey: Modern Art	3		F, S
ARTH 312 Women in Art	3		S
ARTH 328 Survey of African Art	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ARTH 332 Asian Art	3	Advisory: ENGL C1000	F
ARTH 333 Introduction to Islamic Art	3		Check Class Schedule for offering

List B-a minimum of 12 units from the following:

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
ART 301 Digital Drawing and Composition	3		S
ART 302 Drawing and Composition II	3	ART 300	F, S, Su
ART 305 Figure Drawing II	3	ART 304	F
ART 312 Portrait Drawing	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ART 324 Collage and Assemblage	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ART 327 Painting I	3	Advisory: ART 300	F, S
ART 328 Painting II	3	ART 327	F
ART 330 Mural Painting	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ART 336 Watercolor Painting	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ART 337 Intermediate Watercolor Painting	3	ART 336	Check Class Schedule for offering
ART 338 Introduction to Digital Painting I	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ART 361 Printmaking: Survey	3		S
ART 362 Printmaking: Intaglio	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ART 364 Printmaking: Relief	3		Check Class Schedule for offering
ART 372 Sculpture	3		F, S
ART 402 Beginning Clay Sculpture	3		F, S, Su
ART 404 Intermediate Clay Sculpture	3	ART 402	F, S, Su
ART 443 Art Gallery Operations	3	Enrollment limitation: 2 college art courses from ART or ARTH	Check Class Schedule for offering
ARTNM 324 Digital Design	3	Advisory: ART 300, ART 320, CISC 302 or JOUR 330	F, S
ARTNM 420 Introduction to 3D Modeling	3	Advisory: ART 320 & 370	F

Career Options/Outlook:

Individuals with baccalaureate degrees in art may have a professional fine art studio practice, K-12 education fields, arts administration within commercial or institutional museums, galleries, and community arts as registrars, preparators, educators, and curatorial staff. Individuals may also work as graphic artists or designers, illustrators, digital artists, framers, art handling/shipping, and other commercial work such as photography.

Advanced degrees in art may lead to careers as educators at the college or university level, art therapy, art directors, art editors, curators, conservators, and restorers for museums and galleries. Many careers may require training beyond the baccalaureate level.

A sample of reported job titles:

Artist, Fine Artist, Painter, Portrait Artist, Medical Artist, Cartoonist, Ceramicist, Sculptor, Designer, Printmaker, Illustrator, Muralist, Teacher, Animator, Concept Artist, Game Artist, Web Designer, Graphic Artist, Photographer, Arts Administration, Community Arts worker, Curator, Museum/Gallery Director, Exhibition Designer, Preparator, Registrar, Museum Education, Gallerist, Conservator, Art Handler, Production Artist, Creative Director, Tattoo Artist, Interior Designer, Industrial Design, Fashion Design

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

170

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

27% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$77,240/yr

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-4012.00

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

General Education (GE):

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 17, 2025

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