About Studio Arts
Learn how to successfully express your ideas in a wide range of visual arts media as well as in the spoken and written word.
Studio Arts project-based assignments motivate learning about culturally diverse artwork from ancient to contemporary times while strengthening your analytical, creative and design abilities to support your artistic goals.
Explore Potential Careers
Building the skills needed to foster self-initiative and to communicate ideas and complete projects with diverse and creative teams, an art degree will support your success in many fields.
- As an entrepreneurial studio artist – printmaker, sculptor, painter, or ceramicist contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of regional communities
- As a freelance or staff illustrator or animator support small and large creative projects
- As a jewelry or a tattoo artist aid others in expressing a personal aspect about themselves
- As an art teacher or art therapist encourage learning about and valuing oneself and others
- As an art critic, curator, art director or gallery docent provide opportunities for people to engage in the arts and social action
Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
Transfer Options
The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring Studio Arts programs at the following institutions:
- UC San Diego
- UC Berkeley
- UC Davis
- Humboldt State University
- San Jose State University
- San Francisco State University
- Cleveland Art Institute
- California College of the Arts
- Pratt Institute
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Kansas City Art Institute
Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.