Art Degrees, Certificates and Transfer Pathways

The Arts

Interested in expressing your creativity? The Art Department offers various courses that build a foundation of skills in the areas of Art History, Digital Media Art, Interactive Media Arts, and Studio Art.

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The Art Department is made up of several programs for students interested in studying or creating art. Explore the language of Art through Art History and discover the way artists have used art to represent their lives and the world around them. Create visual art using drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture techniques and concepts. Produce digital media art content for graphic design, photography, and video projects. Develop immersive worlds through interactive media using animation, game design, and environmental design.

Program Length

Most of the Art Department’s programs can be completed in two years. The Art Department offers AA, AA-T, AS, COA, COP awards in four distinct areas of Art History, Digital Media Art, Interactive Media Arts, and Studio Art.

Transfer Options

Most of the Art Department’s courses articulate to a CalState or UC. Many art students transfer to a four-year institution including prestigious art schools such as ArtCenter College of Design and the California Institute of the Arts.

Program Specific Support

Many Studio Art courses run open studio times where students can continue to work on projects outside of class lab time. Additionally, the college’s Student Success Center is a dedicated computer lab and tutoring center for Digital Media Art and Interactive Media Arts students. The Art Department also hosts a student art exhibition every year in addition to supporting student-led art clubs at IVC.

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Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates

Sample Academic Plans

Art UC TransferAA

UC Transfer: Art or Fine Art, Major* IGETC-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
ART 80	Drawing Fundamentals	Major	3
COMM 1	Communication Fundalmentals	1C	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 2	College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking	1B	4
ART 25 or ART 26	Art History Survey I or II: Western	3A & Major	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	3B	3
Social and Behavior Science**	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ART	Art Major Prepration Course	Major	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science Lab	Biological Science Lab GE Course	5C	1
Social and Behavior Science**	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		2-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
ART	Art Major Prepration Course	Major	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social and Behavior Science**	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.
Students must take three Social and Behavioral Sciences course from at least two different disciplines. Please see IGETC GE pattern for details.

Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.

Art, AA AA-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
ART 40	2-D Design and Color	7 & Major	3
ART 80	Drawing Fundamentals	Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	2-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
ART 41	3D Design	Major	3
ART 50	Beginning Oil Painting	Major	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ART 85	Life Drawing I	Major	3
ART	Art Major Course from List A	Major	3
ART	Art Major Course from List A	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ART	Art Major Course from List A or B	Major	3
ART	Art Major Course from List A or B	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natrual Sciences GE Course	3	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	6	3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

Art History UC TransferCSU TransferAA

UC Transfer: Art History, Major* IGETC-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	2A	3
ARTH 25	Art History Survey I: Western	3A & Major	3
COMM 1	Communication Fundalmentals	1C	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 2	College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking	1B	4
ARTH 26	Art History Survey II: Western	3A & Major	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	3B	3
Social and Behavior Sciences	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
Art History	Art History Major Prepration Course	Major	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Biological Science LAB	Biological Science Lab GE Course	5C	1
Social and Behavior Sciences	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		2-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
Art History	Art History UC Major Prepration Course (As needed)	Major	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social and Behavior Sciences	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement in IGETC GE Area 2A.

Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.

CSU Transfer: Art History for Transfer, AA-T* CSU-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
ARTH 25	Art History Survey I: Western	C1 & Major	3
Learning & Self Dev	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
ARTH 26	Art History Survey II: Western	C1 & Major	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	C2	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ART 80	Drawing Fundamentals	C1 & Major	3
ARTH 27	Art History Survey III: Non-Western (Typically Offered Spring)	C1 & Major	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Physical Science LAB	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ARTH Major	Art History Major AA-T Course from LIST B	Major	3
ARTH Major	Art History Major AA-T Course from LIST B or C	Major	3
Life Science	Life Science Course	B2	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3
Social Science	Social Science GE Course	D	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement from CSU GE Area B4.

Art History, AA AA-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
ARTH 25	Art History Survey I: Western	7 & Major	3
ARTH 4	Introduction to Art Theory	Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	2

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
ARTH 26	Art History Survey II: Western	Major	3
ARTH Major	Art History Major Course from List A	Major	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ARTH 27	Art History Survey III: Non-Western	Major	3
ARTH Major	Art History Major Course from List A	Major	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ARTH Major	Art History Major Course from List A	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	6	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

Digital Media ASCOA

Digital Media Art, AS AS-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE AREA/MAJOR	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH GE	Various (Degree Applicable Math Related GE Course)	1C	3-5
DMA 10	Introduction to Digital Media	Major	3
DMA 51	Beginning Digital Photography	Major	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		2-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE AREA/MAJOR	Units
COMMUNICATION/THINKING	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
DMA 55	Graphic Design I	Major	3
DMA 65 or DMA 70	Typography or Digitial Video Producation	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	3	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE AREA/MAJOR	Units
DMA 62	Motion Graphics (Fall Only)	Major	3
DMA 52 or DMA 56	Intermediate Digital Photography or Graphic Design II	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	2	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE AREA/MAJOR	Units
DMA 91	Portfolio Development	Major	3
DMA MAJOR	DMA Major Course from List A	Major	3
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	4	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.

Digital Media Art, COA COA 2 Years Part-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
DMA 10	Introduction to Digital Media	3
DMA 51	Beginning Digital Photography	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
DMA 55	Graphic Design I	3
DMA 65 or DMA 70	Typography or Digitial Video Producation	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
DMA 62	Motion Graphics (Fall Only)	3
DMA 52 or DMA 56	Intermediate Digital Photography or Graphic Design II	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
DMA 91	Portfolio Development	3

Interactive Media Arts COP

Animation- 2D, COP COP 2 Years Part-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 20	Writing and Storyboarding for Games	3
IMA 96	2D Animation Principles	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 79	Character Design and Layout	3
ART 85	Life Drawing I	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 193	Portfolio Development - 2D Motion	2.5

Animation- 3D, COP COP 2 Years Part-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 20	Writing and Storyboarding for Games	3
IMA 30	3D Animation	3
IMA 89	Rigging for 3D Animation	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 79	Character Design and Layout	3
IMA 88	3D Character Animation II	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 192	Portfolio Development - 3D Motion	2.5

Note: This sample academic plan shows additional units for this certificate as compared to the IVC catalog due to prerequisite requirements.

Immersive Design - Environmental Design, COP COP 1 Year Part-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 90	Organic Modeling	3
IMA 27	Environmental Texturing and Lighting	3
IMA 46	Concept Design and Visual Development	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design	3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film	3

Immersive Design - Game Design, COP COP 2 Years Part-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 20	Writing and Storyboarding for Games	3
IMA 22	Video Scripting for Games	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 40	Introduction to Game Design	3
IMA 98	3D Modeling for Games and Film	3
IMA 99	Game Design II	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
IMA 191	Portfolio Development - Game Level Design	2.5

Studio Arts CSU Transfer

CSU Transfer: Studio Arts, AA-T* CSU-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
ART 40	2-D Design and Color	C1 & Major	3
ART 80	Drawing Fundamentals	C1 & Major	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-2

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
ART 41	3D Design	Major	3
ARTH 26	Art History Survey II: Western	Major	3
Learning & Self Dev.	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ARTH 25	Art History Survey II: Western	Major	3
ART or DMA	Studio Art Major Course from LIST B	Major	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
Physical Science	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Physical Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	C2	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
ART or DMA	Studio Art Major Course from LIST B	Major	3
ART or DMA	Studio Art Major Course from LIST B	Major	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3
Life Science	Life Science Course	B2	3
Social Science	Social Science GE Course	D	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement.in CSU GE Area B4

AA = Associate of Arts
AS = Associate of Science
AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
COA = Certificate of Achievement
COP = Certificate of Proficiency

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