Students majoring in art at the lower-division level concentrate on learning the basic theoretical concepts, techniques, skills, and materials of drawing, painting, or watercolor. By learning these basics in a step-by-step process, students develop a better understanding of their powers of observation and self-expression. In addition, students will learn to appreciate historical works of art and architecture through required surveys in order to better articulate their own ideas and aesthetic concepts as a part of a longstanding visual tradition. Students may prepare to transfer into upper-careers in graphic arts, drawing, painting, photography, and advertising will find the major especially helpful. The Visual Arts faculty recommends that the art major not choose an art course to fulfill the general education requirement in Fine Arts and Languages, but explore one of the other arts, such as music, writing, theatre arts, or photography.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate artistic and creative growth as a studio artist.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of fundamental design, drawing and painting techniques.
Grain an increased aesthetic awareness and understanding of how to analyze their own and peer artwork from a critical point of view.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive,
IRVINE,
California,
92618, United States
All applicants must provide proof of graduation from high school (or equivalent) in the form of official records/transcripts with certified English translation (if necessary). Students should submit transcripts from all years of study at the high school level. Students may also submit the GED or HISET to fulfill this requirement.
English proficiency can be met by submitting one of the following English proficiency tests:
(Official exam scores must not be more than two years old)
TOEFL: 52 iBT or 470 paper based test (IVC institution code is 4773)
IELTS: 4.5
iTEP 3.5
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 160 (B2 First, C1 Advanced)
PEARSON 41
EIKEN: Grade 2A
GTEC CBT: 900
Applications for admission will be processed beginning on the following dates:
Fall semester: July 1
Spring semester: December 1
Summer session: April 10
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
For the complete student experience, ideal for university transfer goals and in a safe city, Irvine Valley College is an excellent choice.