Chabot College 2024-2026 155 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, ARTH ART HISTORY (ARTH) Degrees AA-T Art History AA Art History ART HISTORY Associate in Arts Art History involves the analysis of form, historical context, and meaning in visual images from prehistory to today. Because humans make images to communicate the breadth and depth of the human experience, art historical inquiry can lead to a consideration of widely varied subjects, including cultural, ethnic, social, religious, economic, and political topics, in addition to artistic and aesthetic ones. The Art History AA serves students seeking to enrich their cultural backgrounds, solidify their knowledge of history, develop analytical and writing skills, sharpen critical sensibilities, and prepare for opportunities in museums, galleries, historical societies, and more. The Art History major is particularly well-suited to those students considering themselves to be visual learners. Career Opportunities First and foremost, an AA degree in Art History prepares students to pursue hands-on art specializations, including: museum curator; art conservator; art authenticator, museum director; and art history lecturer. However, with its emphasis on writing, cultural awareness, visual acumen, critical thinking, and culture, the Art History degree is also advantageous in the pursuit of many other professions as well, including: librarian, archivist, art therapist, estate manager, historical house manager, heritage manager, teacher, editor, and publisher. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Develop the ability to interpret artistic content through the analysis of subject matter and form. 2. Acquire a critical understanding of art in historical eras that accounts for changing cultural frameworks over time. Core Courses (12 units) ARTH 1 Introduction to Art 3 ARTH 4 Art History-Ancient to Gothic 3 ARTH 5 Art History - Renaissance to Modern-Day 3 ARTH 6 Art History - Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century Art 3 List A (choose one of the following) (3 units) ART 2A Introduction to Drawing 3 ART 17A Beginning Sculpture 1 3 PHOT 1A Digital Photography I 3 List B (choose one of the following) (3 units) ARTH 7 Multicultural History of American Art 3 ARTH 8 Art History - A Global Perspective 3 ARTH 20 History of Photography 3 or PHOT 20 History of Photography 3 List C (choose one of the following) (3 units) HUMN 60 Creativity and the Community 3 HIS 2 History of Western Civilization Since 1600 3 HIS 5 Critical Thinking in History 3 ANTH 3 Social and Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH 5 Cultures of the U.S. in Global Perspective 3 Major Requirements 21 Units General Education Requirements 28 Units Electives (Degree applicable Units as needed) 11 Units Total 60 Units ART HISTORY Associate in Arts for Transfer Art History involves the analysis of form, historical context, and meaning in visual images made across the globe from prehistory to today. Because humans make art to communicate the breadth and depth of human experience, art historical inquiry can lead to a consideration of varied subjects, including cultural, ethnic, social, religious, economic, and political topics, in addition to artistic and aesthetic ones. The Art History major is particularly well-suited to students who consider themselves visual learners, or those seeking to enrich their cultural backgrounds, solidify their knowledge of history, develop analytical and writing skills, sharpen critical sensibilities, and prepare for opportunities in museums, galleries, historical societies, and more. Students wishing to pursue the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Art History must complete 60 semester units eligible for transfer to the California State University, including either: The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth Requirements, and a minimum of 18 units of major coursework in the major, as detailed below. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades of C or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Develop the ability to interpret artistic content through the analysis of subject matter and form; 2. Acquire a critical understanding of art in historical eras that accounts for changing cultural frameworks over time.
