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Associate in Arts Degrees and Certificates of Achievement Major Requirements
FINE ART
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| ART V02A-V02B | Introduction to the History of Art I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V11A | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART V11B | Color and Design: Color Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ART V12A-V12B | Drawing and Composition I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V13A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART V19 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART V48 | Introduction to Printmaking | 3 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select nine (9) units from the following courses with at least six (6) units from the same area: |
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| ART APPRECIATION/ART HISTORY AREA: | ||
| ART V01 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART V03/AES V10 | Introduction to African and Pre-Columbian Art | 3 |
| ART V04 | Introduction to Renaissance Art | 3 |
| ART V05 | Introduction to American Art | 3 |
| ART V06 | Introduction to Modern Art | 3 |
| ART V07 | Introduction to Women in the Arts | 3 |
| ART V08/AES V65 | Introduction to Asian Art | 3 |
| ART V14A-V14B-V14C | Exploring Visual Arts I & II & III | 3-3-3 |
| CERAMICS AREA: | ||
| ART V51A-V51B | Beginning Ceramics I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V52A-V52B | Ceramic Design I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V53A-V53B-V53C | Ceramic Glazing I & II & III | 1-1-1 |
| ART V54A-V54B | Special Techniques in Raku, Saggar and Primitive- Style Firing I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V55A-V55B | Decorating Techniques for Ceramics I & II | 3-3 |
| COMMERCIAL ART AREA: | ||
| ART V28A-V28B-V28C | Graphic Communications I & II & III | 3-3-3 |
| ART V29A-V29B-V29C | Commercial Illustration and Layout I & II & III | 3-3-3 |
| ART V49 | Commercial Art Portfolio Development | 3 |
| ART V71/JOUR V16 | Computer Graphics and Design I | 3 |
| ART V72 | Computer Graphics and Design II | 3 |
| ART V73/PHOT V73 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART V74 | Fractal Design Painter | 3 |
| DRAWING AREA: | ||
| ART V13B-V13C | Life Drawing II & III | 3-3 |
| ART V18AB/FDM V18AB | Figure Illustration I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V31A-V31B | Head Drawing I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V32A-V32B | Ink Techniques I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V33A-V33B | Intermediate Head Drawing I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V34A-V34B-V34C | Two-Dimensional Mixed Media I & II & III | 3-3-3 |
| PAINTING AREA: | ||
| ART V15A-V15B-V15C | Life Painting I & II & III | 3-3-3 |
| ART V16A-V16B | Beginning Oil Painting I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V20A-V20B | Intermediate Oil Painting I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V36A-V36B | Head Painting I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V37A-V37B | Watercolor Painting I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V39A-V39B | Intermediate Head Painting I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V40A-V40B | Intermediate Watercolor Painting I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V46A-V46B | Beginning Acrylic Painting I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V47A-V47B | Intermediate Acrylic Painting I & II | 3-3 |
| PHOTOGRAPHY AREA: | ||
| PHOT V01 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| PHOT V04A-V04B | Intermediate Photography I & II | 3-3 |
| PHOT V06A-V06B | Introduction to Color Photography I & II | 3-3 |
| PHOT V08 | Principles of Portrait Photography | 3 |
| PHOT V09A-V09B | Applied Photography I & II | 3-3 |
| PRINTMAKING AREA: | ||
| ART V41A-V41B | Relief Printmaking I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V42A-V42B | Intaglio Printmaking I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V43A-V43B | Silkscreen Printmaking I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V44A-V44B | Lithography I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V44C | Lithography: Introduction to Color | 3 |
| ART V45A-V45B | Intermediate Silkscreen Printmaking I & II | 3-3 |
| SCULPTURE AREA: | ||
| ART V25A-V25B | Beginning Sculpture I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V26A-V26B | Intermediate Sculpture I & II | 3-3 |
| TEXTILES AREA: | ||
| ART V23A-V23B | Textile Surface Design I & II | 3-3 |
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| Recommended courses: ART V10, V21, V27, V79; WEL V27;
or any courses listed above not selected for the degree. For specific majors in ceramics, commercial art or photography, please see these majors in the Catalog. Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. |
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
HUMAN SERVICES
Basic Certificate (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT)
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| PSY V01 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY V15 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC V02 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC V50 | Introduction to Social work: Social Welfare Institutions | 3 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE: Select one (1) of the following courses: |
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| HEC V24 | Human Development | 3 |
| PSY V05 | Introduction to Development Psychology | 3 |
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
HUMAN SERVICES
Advanced Certificate (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT)
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| SOC V51-V52 | Basic Skills in Social Work Methods I & II | 3-3 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select one (1) of the following courses: |
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| POLS V08 | Public Administration | 3 |
| SOC V01 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC V03/AES V11 | Race and Ethnic Group Relations | 3 |
| SPCH V15 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SUP V96 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Select three (3) units from the following courses: | ||
| SOC V95-V96 | Sociology Internship I & II | 1-4/1-4 |
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