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Studio Art A.A. Degree - Painting

This program roadmap 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 roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ART 300
Drawing and Composition I
3
F, S
L3
ARTH ELECTIVE: See List below 1
3
F, S
L3
ENGL C1000
College Composition
3
F, S
L1A
Living Skills: Life Development Skills
3
F, S
L7B
Degree Applicable Elective
2
F, S

1ARTH ELECTIVE: Select 3 units from the following:

ARTH C1100 Art Survey: Ancient to 14th Century (3)   

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

ARTH 311 Art Survey: Modern Art (3)  

ARTH 332 Asian Art (3)

Semester 2

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ART 320
Design: Fundamentals
3
F, S
ARTH ELECTIVE: See List below 1
3
F, S
ART 327
Painting I
3
ART 300 or 320
F, S
Living Skills: Physical Education
1
F, S
L7A
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas or
3
F, S
L2
See List Below 2
3
F, S
L2
Degree Applicable Elective or
3
F, S
Art Elective
3
F, S

1ARTH ELECTIVE: minimum of 3 units from the following not already selected:

ARTH C1100 Art Survey: Ancient to 14th Century (3)   

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

ARTH 311 Art Survey: Modern Art (3)  

ARTH 332 Asian Art (3)

2Math List: 

MATH 310: Mathematical Discovery (3 units) 

STAT 300: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 units) 

PSYC 330: Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Science (3 units) 

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ART 304
Figure Drawing I
3
ART 300
F
ART 328
Painting II or
3
ART 327
F, S
ART 336
Watercolor Painting
3
ART 300 or 320
F
Natural Sciences
3
F, S
L5
Oral Communication and Critical Thinking
3
F, S
L1B
ART 302
Drawing and Composition II or
3
F
ART 308
Perspective Drawing or
3
F
Art Elective
3
F

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ART 323
Design: Color Theory
3
S
ART 370
Three Dimensional Design
3
S
ART 334
Acrylic Painting or
3
ART 300
S
Art Elective: See List Below
3
F, S
Social/Behavioral Science
3
F, S
L4
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
L6

* This course has a prerequisite or co-requisite course. 

Art Electives: Minimum of 9 units from the following: 

Art 327*: Painting I (3 units) Offered fall & spring semester

Art 328*: Painting II (3 units) Offered fall & spring semester

Art 332*: Oil Painting (3 units) Offered spring semester

Art 334*: Acrylic Painting (3 units) Offered spring semester

Art 336*: Watercolor Painting (3 units) Offered fall semester

Art 337*: Intermediate Watercolor Painting (3 units) Offered fall semester

Notes:

ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways. For the previous academic year see General Education requirements.

  • FLC 2025-2026 AA/AS General Education requirements. 
  • A degree applicable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 100 and 499. 
  • Some English and math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.

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: 2026-2027

Published April 01, 2026

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