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University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units
California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities
Program Overview
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to pursue broad areas of knowledge in specific interest areas. This degree is designed for students who wish to explore different disciplines (subject areas) before deciding on a definite major program prior to transferring to a four-year university, or for students who may not be planning to transfer but wish to earn a degree in a particular area of study that interests them.
The Arts and Media emphasis integrates the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will analyze and evaluate the ways in which people of different cultures throughout time have responded to themselves and the world around them in cultural and artistic creation.
Transfer majors appropriate for this option include but are not limited to: Art History, Broadcast & Electronic Media, Digital Media, Electronic Music, Film, Television, & Electronic Media, Graphic Design, Music, Photography, and Studio Art.
Program Requirements
| Required Core Courses: Select a minimum of 18 units in at least three different disciplines from the following: | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Art and Architecture from the Ancient World to Medieval Times (c. 1400) | 3 units |
| ART 102 | Art of Renaissance and Baroque (c. 1300-1700) | 3 units |
| ART 103 | Art of Europe and America: Neoclassical (c. 1750-Present) | 3 units |
| ART 104 | Modern Art | 3 units |
| ART 105 | Asian Art and Architecture | 3 units |
| ART 124 | Old Masters' Aesthetics and Techniques | 3 units |
| ART 129 | New Masters' Aesthetics and Techniques | 3 units |
| ART 200 | Portfolio Preparation | 3 units |
| ART 203 | Plein Air Painting | 3 units |
| ART 204 | Drawing I | 3 units |
| ART 205 | Drawing II | 3 units |
| ART 206 | Expressive Figure Drawing and Portraiture | 3 units |
| ART 207 | Life Drawing | 3 units |
| ART 208 | Portrait Drawing I | 3 units |
| ART 209 | Portrait Drawing II | 3 units |
| ART 213 | Life Drawing II | 3 units |
| ART 214 | Color | 3 units |
| ART 223 | Oil Painting I | 3 units |
| ART 224 | Oil Painting II | 3 units |
| ART 225 | Acrylic Painting I | 3 units |
| ART 226 | Acrylic Painting II | 3 units |
| ART 230 | Expressive Figure Drawing and Portraiture II | 3 units |
| ART 231 | Watercolor I | 3 units |
| ART 232 | Watercolor II | 3 units |
| ART 253 | Plein Air Painting II | 3 units |
| ART 301 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ART 347 | The History of Photography (1900- present) | 3 units |
| ART 348 | Photographic Composition using Handheld Devices | 3 units |
| ART 350 | Visual Perception | 3 units |
| ART 251 | Acrylic Painting III | 3 units |
| ART 352 | Intermediate Black and White Photography | 3 units |
| ART 381 | Beginning Digital Photography | 3 units |
| ART 383 | Intermediate Digital Photography | 3 units |
| ART 391 | Experimental Photography 1 | 3 units |
| ART 396 | Documentary Photography 1 | 3 units |
| ART 401 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| ART 405 | Sculpture I | 3 units |
| ART 406 | Sculpture II | 3 units |
| ART 411 | Ceramics I | 3 units |
| ART 412 | Ceramics II | 3 units |
| DANC 100 | Dance Appreciation | 3 units |
| DANC 390 | Dance Composition/Theory/Choreography | 3 units |
| DANC 400.1 | Dance Performance & Production I | 0.5 - 2 units |
| DANC 400.2 | Dance Performance & Production II | 0.5 - 2 units |
| DGME 100 | Media in Society | 3 units |
| DGME 101 | Writing for Mass Media | 3 units |
| DGME 102 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 units |
| DGME 103 | Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design | 3 units |
| DGME 104 | Digital Media Career Pathways | 3 units |
| DGME 105 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 units |
| DGME 107 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 units |
| DGME 110 | Photoshop Fundamentals | 1 unit |
| DGME 113 | Digital Video Production | 3 units |
| DGME 114 | Digital Video Production II | 3 units |
| DGME 118 | Digital Audio Production | 3 units |
| DGME 119 | Radio and Podcast Production Lab | 3 units |
| DGME 133 | Radio and Podcast Production Lab II | 2 units |
| DGME 164 | User Interface/User Experience Design | 3 units |
| DGME 167 | Web and Mobile Design I | 3 units |
| DGME 168 | Web and Mobile Design II | 3 units |
| DGME 169 | Web and Mobile Design III: Mobile First Design | 3 units |
| DGME 170 | Introduction to Online Advertising | 3 units |
| DGME 175 | Interaction Design | 3 units |
| DGME 211 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 units |
| DGME 215 | History of Graphic Design | 3 units |
| DGME 216 | Intermediate Graphic Design | 3 units |
| DGME 220 | Typography | 3 units |
| DGME 230 | Production Design for Print and Screen | 3 units |
| ETHN 288 | African-American Cinema | 3 units |
| ETHN 585 | Ethnicity in Cinema | 3 units |
| FILM 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 units |
| FILM 120 | Film History I | 4 units |
| FILM 121 | Film History II | 4 units |
| FILM 122 | Film History Focus | 4 units |
| FILM 123 | Documentary Film: Studies and Practice | 4 units |
| FILM 130 | Film Directors | 4 units |
| FILM 135 | Film Genres | 4 units |
| FILM 140 | Contemporary World Cinema | 4 units |
| FILM 145 | Watching Quality Television | 4 units |
| FILM 153 | Screenwriting | 3 units |
| FILM 154 | Expanded Scriptwriting Skills | 3 units |
| FILM 200 | Women and Film | 4 units |
| FILM 215 | Film and New Digital Media | 4 units |
| MUS. 100 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 units |
| MUS. 111 | Musicianship I | 1 unit |
| MUS. 112 | Musicianship II | 1 unit |
| MUS. 120 | Songwriting | 3 units |
| MUS. 131 | Harmony I | 3 units |
| MUS. 132 | Harmony II | 3 units |
| MUS. 202 | Music Appreciation | 3 units |
| MUS. 210 | From Blues to Hip Hop: A History of American Popular Music | 3 units |
| MUS. 222 | Live Sound and Streaming | 3 units |
| MUS. 250 | World Music | 3 units |
| MUS. 275 | History of Jazz | 3 units |
| MUS. 280 | History of Electronic Music | 3 units |
| MUS. 286 | Music Business | 3 units |
| MUS. 289 | Recording for Musical Applications | 3 units |
| MUS. 290 | Electronic Music I | 3 units |
| MUS. 291 | Electronic Music II | 3 units |
| MUS. 292 | Sound Creation: Sampling and Synthesis | 3 units |
| MUS. 298 | New Interfaces for Making Music | 4 units |
| MUS. 301 | Piano I | 2 units |
| MUS. 302 | Piano II | 2 units |
| MUS. 303 | Piano III | 2 units |
| MUS. 304 | Piano IV | 2 units |
| MUS. 371 | Guitar I | 2 units |
| MUS. 372 | Guitar II | 2 units |
| MUS. 373 | Guitar III | 2 units |
| MUS. 374 | Guitar IV | 2 units |
| MUS. 401 | Voice I | 2 units |
| MUS. 402 | Voice II | 2 units |
| MUS. 403 | Voice III | 2 units |
| MUS. 404 | Voice IV | 2 units |
| MUS. 470 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.
