Why Choose Art?
- Develop real creative and technical skills through studio art, digital media, and photographic arts
- Explore global artistic traditions that deepen your understanding of culture, history, and visual storytelling
- Build a strong foundation for transfer in art or art history while fulfilling general education requirements
- Grow personally and creatively in a supportive community where your ideas and artistic voice can flourish
Student Voice
Kristina Kalchev
"I felt like the classes were small enough and the professors were really supportive in that space. It was a safe space to fail and to grow.” Shirin Towfiq stands out as a rising star. Her interdisciplinary work, which focuses on installation, sculptural photography, textiles, and printmaking, has been featured in galleries from Australia to New York, as well as closer to home in San Diego at prestigious venues such as the Mingei Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Read More About Shirin-Academic Programs in Art
The academic maps will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.
KEY: Certificate of Proficiency Certificate of Achievement Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree
| Art History for Transfer | MAP | |
| Digital Photography | MAP | CAREERS |
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| Museum Studies | CAREERS | |
| Studio Arts for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Contact Information
Department
Art
Building OC 2100
760.795.6816
Full-Time Faculty
- Leah Cluff - Art History
- Lauren Greenwald - Photography
- Yoshimi Hayashi - Sculpture and Ceramics
- Xuchi Eggleton - Design and Drawing
- Gilbert Neri - New Genre
- Dean Ramos - Drawing and Painting
