Art

Beauty in All Forms

Art is the study of visual thinking, idea generation, and the creation of aesthetic objects. This department explores concepts of creative intelligence and art making techniques for a full range of two- and three-dimensional forms and investigates the history of art in both Western and non-Western cultures. Students learn the language of art, design principles, and elements of composition, as the foundation for the communication of visual ideas into such forms as painting, drawing, photography, digital imagery, ceramics, new genres, sculpture, printmaking, and graphic design. Art analysis, theory, and criticism serve as the basis for problem solving.

Program Awards

Our Art programs are included in the Arts, Communication, Design, and Media field of study and offer these awards:

Award	Location	Estimated Completion	Program Map
Art History (SB1440), Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Studio Arts (SB1440), Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Art, Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Graphic Design, Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Photography and Digital Imaging, Associate in Arts Degree: Career/Technical	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Professional Photography, Certificate of Achievement	Chula Vista	# Semesters

Common Careers

Below is a sample of the career options for art majors. Most require an associate degree, some require a bachelor’s degree, and a few require a graduate-level degree. Possible career options include artist, graphic artist, computer technician, photographer, elementary school or high school teacher, college instructor, gallery director, museum technician, sales, museum director or curator, materials supplier, film/video maker, broker, consultant, and the allied professions of architecture, telemedia, and interior design.

The average annual salary in this field is  $70,580 for occupations like Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrator.

Typical Duties

• Thinking Creatively
  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Getting Information
  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Working with Computers
  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Handling and Moving Objects
  Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.