Studio Arts for Transfer
Program Map
The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Studio Arts is designed to prepare students who wish to transfer for the purposes of continuing study and practice in drawing, painting, digital art and other fine/studio arts.
Overview
Completion of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Studio Arts degree guarantees admission for students to transfer to a CSU with junior standing. This degree allows students to complete various lower division courses in preparation for obtaining a baccalaureate degree in art, fine art, or studio arts at a California State University. Students have the option of fulfilling CSUGE or IGETC general education patterns. Learn more about general education patterns
- With CSUGE Requirements: MAA693
- With IGETC Requirements: MAA694
California Community Colleges offer associate degrees for transfer to the CSU. These may include Associate in Arts (AA-T) or Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees. These degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.
Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. To view the most current list of Moreno Valley College Associate Degrees for Transfer and to find out which CSU campuses accept each degree, visit I Can Go to College. Students are encouraged to meet with a MVC counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Articulate ideas utilizing art terminology for critical discussion.
- Demonstrate proficient technical and creative skills with a variety of art materials.
- Describe and discuss art in its cultural and historical context.
- Demonstrate accurate visual perception, working in an observational context.
Total Units Required: 24
Core Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
| AHS-2 or 2H* | History of Western Art: Renaissance through Contemporary or Honors | 3 |
| ART-22 | Basic Design | 3 |
| ART-24 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART-17 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| Electives Choose from List A | 3 | |
| Electives Choose from List B | 9 | |
List A: Choose 3 Units
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
| AHS-1*/1H* | History of Western Art: Pre-Historic, Ancient, and Medieval or Honors | 3 |
| AHS-12* | Asian Art History | 3 |
| ART-5* | Non-Western Art History | 3 |
* Courses may be double-counted within CSUGE or IGETC.
List B: Choose 9 Units
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
| ART-40A | Figure Drawing Introduction (Curricular Area: Drawing) | 3 |
| ART-18 | Intermediate Drawing (Curricular Area: Drawing) | 3 |
| ART-26 | Beginning Painting (Curricular Area: Painting) | 3 |
| ART-36A | Computer Art Introduction (Curricular Area: Digital Art) | 3 |
| ART-23 | Color Theory and Design (Curricular Area: Color) | 3 |
Suggested Schedule by Term
Major and transfer course credit areas
Ensure you know how recommended classes satisfy your graduation and transfer goals.
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Major
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RCCD GE
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CSUGE
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IGETC
This program can be completed in 2 years, or 4 semesters (fall/spring). Students can decrease their semester course load by taking some required classes during the winter and summer terms instead.
Program completion within this time frame is dependent on the number of units enrolled per term and course availability. Full-time students are recommended to take 12-15 units per term. Meet with a counselor to develop your Student Educational Plan (SEP), determine the appropriate general education pattern and work/life/school balance.
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M
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M
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A2
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1A
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E
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Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to complete your student education plan
- Explore career paths with VitaNavis
- Explore career resources
- Find internship and apprenticeship opportunities
- Attend career workshops
- Get help with job searches, resume building, and interviews
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M
Choose one:
- ART 18 – Intermediate Drawing
- ART 40A – Figure Drawing - Introduction
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M
Choose one:
- AHS 1/1H – History of Western Art: Prehistoric, Ancient and Medieval/Honors
- AHS 5 – Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America
- AHS 12 – Asian Art History
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M
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3A
MAT 11 or 12/12H – College Algebra or Statistics/Honors
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B4
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2B
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D
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4
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan
- Explore transfer resources
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend transfer workshops
- Start planning for transfer
Choose one:
- ART 23 – Design and Color
- ART 26 – Beginning Painting
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M
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M
Choose one:
- COM 1/1H – Public Speaking/Honors
- COM 2 – Persuasion in Rhetorical Perspective
- COM 6 – Dynamics of Small Group Communication
- COM 9/9H – Interpersonal Communication/Honors
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A1
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1C
ENG 1B/1BH – Critical Thinking and Writing/Honors
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A3
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1B
ANT 1/1H – Physical Anthropology/Honors
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B2
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4A
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan and complete your graduation check
- Apply to transfer
- Prepare to apply for your degree
Choose one:
- ART 18 – Intermediate Drawing
- ART 23 – Design and Color
- ART 36A – Computer Art - Introduction
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M
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B2
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B3
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D
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4
Any Course from:
- CSUGE Area D – Social Sciences
- IGETC Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
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D
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4
Any Course from:
- CSUGE Area F – Ethnic Studies
- IGETC Area 6 – Languages Other than English
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F
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6
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to complete your final graduation check
- Request CSU/IGETC Certification if applicable
- Apply for graduation
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