Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Art History

De Anza College

Completion of the Art History A.A. degree provides students with a broad overview of the discipline of Art History from a global perspective. The program emphasizes visual literacy and research skills necessary for critical inquiry and analysis of art works, as well as knowledge of the technical processes of studio art relevant to the field of Art History.Upon completion, students will be able toAnalyze artworks on the basis of social, cultural, political, economic and ethnic contexts and issues relevant to women’s and gender studiesDemonstrate critical thinking and visual literacy skills through oral and written communication, including those used to analyze, evaluate and synthesize primary and secondary sourcesAnalyze artistic traditions through a cross-cultural perspective and in a global contextApply technical processes of studio art in written assignments in the field of Art History

Creative Arts Division