Fine Art Painting and DrawingAssociate in Arts

  1. Chabot College
    Fine Art Painting and Drawing
    Associate in Arts
    • 63.5–68.5 credits
    • 4 terms
  2. to Degree

Fine Art Painting and Drawing map for 2025-2026

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Chabot College: Fine Art Painting and Drawing

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses16 credits

ART 2A

Introduction to Drawing
  • Major
  • 3 credits

ART 23

2-D Foundations
  • Major
  • 3 credits

ART 24

3-D Foundations
  • Major
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: English Composition

  • General Education
  • 4 credits

GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

Student Educational Plan

Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).
  • Milestone

Tutoring

Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.
  • Milestone

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Term 2 — Spring

5 courses15–17 credits

ART 3A

Figure and Composition I
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites

ART 25

Color Theory
  • Major
  • 3 credits

Art History: Electives

  • Major
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits

GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.
  • Milestone

Career Exploration & Preparation

Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.
  • Milestone

Term 3 — Fall

6 courses16 credits

ART 12A or ART 13A or ART 7A (Choose one)

  • Major
  • 3 credits

ART 2B

Drawing and Composition
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites

Fine Art Painting and Drawing: Electives

  • Major
  • 3 credits

ARTH 5

Art History - Renaissance to Modern-Day
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3 credits

GE AA: American Institutions

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

GE AA: Wellness - Physical Education Activity

  • General Education
  • 1 credit

Apply for Transfer

Support and Activities
  • Reminder

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.
  • Milestone

Term 4 — Spring

6 courses16.5–19.5 credits

ART 45

Artist Portfolio and Self-Promotion
  • Major
  • 1.5 credits

ART 12B, ART 13B or ART 7B (Choose one)

  • Major
  • 3 credits

Fine Art Painting and Drawing: Electives

  • Major
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits

GE AA: Wellness - Areas of Health

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits

Graduation

Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st
  • Milestone

General Education Certification

Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.
  • Milestone
Fine Art Painting and Drawing — Associate in Arts
Total credits: 63.5–68.5

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