The Art History A.A. degree introduces students to significant works of art from different
time periods and cultures. We will analyze the cultural significance of art objects,
use the specialized vocabulary of art history, and identify examples of art objects
presented in the courses.
The Associate of Artsdegree 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 be able to analyze cultural significance
of art objects studied; identify specific examples of art; and apply the specialized
vocabulary of art history.
Associate of Arts Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
|
ARTH C1100
|
Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era |
3
|
|
ARTH C1200
|
Survey of Art form the Renaissance to Contemporary |
3
|
|
ART 130
|
2-D Foundations |
3
|
| CHOOSE THREE OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
ARTH 103
|
Ancient Art |
3
|
|
ARTH 104
|
Greek and Roman Art |
3
|
|
ARTH 105
|
Medieval Art |
3
|
|
ARTH 106
|
Renaissance/Baroque Art |
3
|
|
ARTH 107
|
Modern Art |
3
|
|
ARTH 108
|
Art of the Eastern World |
3
|
|
ARTH 111
|
History of World Ceramics |
3
|
|
ARTH 112
|
Precolumbian Art of the Americas |
3
|
|
ARTH 113
|
American Art |
3
|
| ARTH 115 |
Survey of Non-Western Art History |
3 |
|
ARTH 116
|
Art of Africa, Oceania, and North America |
3
|
|
ARTH 118
|
Women in Visual Arts |
3
|
| ARTH 119 |
Contemporary Art |
3 |
|
ARTH 120
|
History of Western Architecture from Prehistory to 1300 |
3
|
|
ARTH 121
|
History of Architecture II |
3
|
|
ARTH 125
|
Motion Picture History and Culture |
3
|
| ARTH 199 |
History of Photography |
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. For previous years requirements please see the catalog
from that year.
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