San José City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) in Art degree.  Students planning to follow a transfer pattern should use the Associate in Arts degree.  This degree may not transfer to all universities, and students need to inquire of the universities if they have a bachelor’s degree for their upper division course work. The Associate in Science has 2 possible areas of emphasis: Drawing and Painting or Photography. A minimum of 3 courses in the Art major must be taken at San José City College.  A grade of “C” or better is required in each course in the major and area of emphasis for graduation.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Create artworks that demonstrate an understanding of the formal elements and principles of design.

- Communicate an idea through an artwork by skillfully using materials and techniques to achieve the desired effect.

- Practice an aesthetic process to develop concepts which enrich the appreciation of making and viewing visual art.

- Recognize and list major artists and historical art trends and styles, and place art in a contemporary context.

- Analyze the objective and subjective qualities of an artwork in order to evaluate and assess its worthiness and discuss those conclusions.

Careers Opportunities:

- Advertising Photography 

- Darkroom Technician

- Fashion Design and Illustration

- Fine Art Framer

- Floral Arranger and Designer

- Interior Designer

- Illustrator

- Textile Designer

- Window & Retail Display