Associate in Arts Degree in Art

Golden West College

The Associate in Arts Degree in Art focuses on visual literacy and provides students with the opportunity to develop skills that are needed to be successful in the visual arts. Students build both their artistic confidence and art portfolios while participating in rigorous problem solving and conceptual assignments while having flexibility in the media they explore. The degree introduces students to the foundations, history, and technical knowledge of the visual arts. Students acquire the skills to build a diverse body of artwork through participating in a contemporary program that promotes critical thinking, creative problem solving, and aesthetic understanding.