Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Painting

De Anza College

This A.A. degree provides a comprehensive foundation in the areas of design, color theory, multiple painting processes, and professional software and hardware used by artists and designers. Students gain the skills and experience necessary to demonstrate a complete understanding of aesthetics, techniques and philosophy in the creative process.Upon completion, students will be able toCritically analyze and assess diverse historical and contemporary works of art, architecture and designCreate art that engages and builds on historical and contemporary practices, theories and materialsTranslate concepts and visual experience into images and tactile formsPresent finished artwork for peer, professional or academic reviewEvaluate and critique artwork and receive criticism from othersExpress artistic concepts and intents in written and oral formats

Creative Arts Division