This degree offers students a comprehensive education in three-dimensional art practices.
The program is designed to develop both the technical skills and the critical thinking
needed to excel in the field of 3-D art. Students will explore a range of media, materials,
and processes, preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution or for professional
practice in the arts.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will learn and apply key 3-D art concepts
in a variety of mediums, materials and techniques, while prioritizing proper handling
and safety precautions; describe, interpret, and critique artworks by exploring their
meaning, history, and connections to Contemporary Art; develop artist statements,
resumes, portfolios, and exhibition skills to professionally present your work in
Contemporary Art contexts; make original art that demonstrates strong craftsmanship,
creative material use, and thoughtful ideas.
Associate of Arts Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
|
ART 130
|
2-D Foundations |
3
|
|
ART 138
|
3-D Foundations |
3
|
ARTH C1100/C1100H
or
ARTH C1200/C1220H |
Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
or
Survey of Art form the Renaissance to Contemporary |
3
or
3 |
| CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
ART 152
|
Figure Drawing |
3
|
|
ART 157
|
Gallery Studies/Art Presentation |
3
|
| ART 179 |
Portfolio Presentation for Studio Artists |
3 |
|
ART 180
|
Sculpture Fundamentals |
3
|
|
ART 181
|
Intermediate Sculpture |
3
|
|
ART 186
|
Ceramics I |
3
|
|
ART 187
|
Ceramics II |
3
|
|
ART 190
|
Ceramic Handbuilding |
3
|
| ART 280 |
Current Techniques and Trends in Studio Arts |
3 |
| MINIMUM UNITS REQUIRED |
18 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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