Associate in Arts Degree in Art History for Transfer

Golden West College

The Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer in Art History is designed to acquaint students with the history of art. Forms of art studied include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, photography, textiles, architecture, performance, and graphic design. These courses help students understand varying forms of visual communication from around the world through studying social, political, economic, historical, and religious contexts. Students will also develop skills to complete a visual analysis, interpret images and texts, use historical sources, and engage in scholarly debates. Students are challenged to think creatively as well as in disciplined ways as they learn about the history of art through the world’s cultures. Students will be prepared for a baccalaureate degree in Art History.