Degrees & Certificates
Art: Emphasis in Painting AA
Effective Fall 2019
The AA in Art: Emphasis in Painting provides students with broad exposure to art courses, allowing students to explore and refine their studio arts practice. This degree is designed for art majors in addition to those who are pursuing an arts education for its own merit.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| ARHS 1 (Introduction to Art History) | 3 |
| ARHS 4 (Western Art History - Ancient to Medieval) | 3 |
| ARHS 5 (Western Art History - Renaissance to Contemporary) | 3 |
| ARTS 2A (Introduction to Drawing) | 3 |
| ARTS 3A (Figure and Composition I) | 3 |
| ARTS 7A (Introduction to Watercolor Painting) | 3 |
| ARTS 12A (Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning I) | 3 |
| ARTS 23 (2-D Design) | 3 |
| ARTS 24 (3-D Design) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| ARHS 6 (Museum & Gallery Techniques) | 3 |
| ARTS 2B (Drawing and Composition) | 3 |
| ARTS 3B (Figure and Composition II) | 3 |
| ARTS 7B (Watercolor Painting) | 3 |
| ARTS 12B (Oil/Acrylic Painting: Beginning II) | 3 |
| ARTS 13B (Acrylic Painting: Beginning II) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units in the Major | 36 |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | 24 |
| Total Units | 60 |
See the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Arts Degree for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.