Art
Associate of Arts Degrees
Center for Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences
CCD.edu/Art
Community College of Denver currently offers two Associate of Arts degrees in art.
Art History Designation
Launch your way into a career that investigates the rich history of art and art making! Colorado’s diverse art and museum culture offer you a unique opportunity to focus your study of art and history towards a thriving career! The Associate of Arts degree with a designation in art history is designed for you to earn credit for the first two years of a Bachelor of Arts in art or art history and transfer to a four-year university to complete the bachelor’s degree. More specifically, this degree path invites you to explore hands-on the history of art.
As a student of art history, you will have the opportunity to research and analyze the way that art objects like painting, sculpture, architecture and photography have impacted society and changed over time. Many critical and creative thinkers from CCD have completed an art history degree with designation and transferred to prestigious four-year institutions to continue their education and launch successful careers. Career paths for art history degree holders include various positions within museums and galleries, including curation, exhibition design, restoration, preparation, registration and education. Other popular career paths include research assistants, art education, government or non-profit work and advanced university studies.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 2 | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 1,3 | 3 | |
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Logic: GT-AH3 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Religions-West: GT-AH3 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music History Romantic Period to Present: GT-AH1 | ||
| Development of Theatre Greek to Renaissance: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music History Medieval thru Classical Period: GT-AH1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART 112 | Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 2 | 3 |
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Integrated Science II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ART 207 | Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ART 131 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1~GT-SC3) | 4 | |
| Integrated Science II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Spanish Language I 4, 5 | ||
| French Language I 4, 5 | ||
| Chinese Language I 4, 5 | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Philosophy of Death and Dying: GT-AH3 | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ART 132 | Visual Concepts 3-D Design | 3 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH2~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Humanities: Medieval-Modern: GT-AH2 | ||
| Humanities: Modern World: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Religions-East: GT-AH3 | ||
| Ethnic Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Philosophy of Religion: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Spanish Language II 4, 5 | ||
| French Language II 4, 5 | ||
| Chinese Language II 4, 5 | ||
| Drawing II | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | ART 110 can be counted as an GT-AH1 or as an elective class, if taken as a GT-AH class, students should choose another elective. |
| 2 | Students can take ENG 122 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 121 and ENG 122. |
| 3 | 6 total GT-AH credits must not be courses listed in the additional required courses. |
| 4 | Students planning to transfer to CSU-FC will be required to complete a 200-level foreign language for completion of the BA in Art – Art History. Students will be expected to be prepared upon completion of the associate’s degree to take an intermediate foreign language or be able to pass the CSU-FC Foreign Language placement exam at the sophomore level. It may not be possible to complete the BA in Art – Art History concentration in two years without this prior foreign language competency. |
| 5 | This course is 5 credit hours. CSU students are recommended to take a foreign language sequence. |
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
Studio Art Designation
Draw, paint, or photograph your way to a career in the arts! Colorado’s diverse art culture provides many opportunities for visual artists who want to embrace their creativity and focus it towards a thriving career! The Associate of Arts degree with a designation in studio art is designed for you to earn credit for the first two-years of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts and transfer to a four-year university to complete the bachelor’s degree. More specifically, this degree path invites you to explore studio art-making techniques and the history of art making.
As a student of studio art, you will have the opportunity to learn visual communication skills through drawing, design fundamentals in two- and three-dimensions, photography and more! Many talented artists from CCD have completed a studio art degree with designation and transferred to prestigious four-year institutions to continue their education and launch successful careers. Career paths for studio art degree holders include professional artist, various kinds of illustrators, art educator, art therapist, museum/gallery manager, street artist/muralist, art restorer, interior designer, fashion designer and body/theatre artist.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 2 | 4 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Logic: GT-AH3 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Religions-West: GT-AH3 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| ART 131 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| ART 112 | Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Integrated Science II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ART 221 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 132 | Visual Concepts 3-D Design | 3 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1 | ||
| Humanities: Medieval-Modern: GT-AH2 | ||
| Humanities: Modern World: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Religions-East: GT-AH3 | ||
| Ethnic Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Philosophy of Religion: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose one Social & Behavioral Sciences Courses (GT SS1-GT SS3) | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Choose One Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Digital Photography I | ||
| Visual Concepts 4-D Design | ||
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Mural Painting I | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Digital Photography I | ||
| Digital Photography II | ||
| Visual Concepts 4-D Design | ||
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Digital Photography II | ||
| Visual Concepts 4-D Design | ||
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Mural Painting I | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1~GT-SC2) | 4 | |
| Integrated Science II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | Students can take ENG 122 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 121 and ENG 122. |
| 2 | One Guaranteed Transfer Math course (GT-MA1), MAT 120 is recommended. |
Note: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
