| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Art and Design: Drawing and Painting at Cerritos College
Associate of Arts
The Painting and Drawing Program at Cerritos College prepares students with a foundation in the elements and principles of composition. These fundamental courses prepare students with the soft skills needed to succeed in every aspect of the creative workforce. These courses teach the creative process through project-based experiences that have historical and contemporary relevance. Studio courses combine creative process, critical analysis, and technical development to deepen students' understanding of their creative practice.
Salary, Growth, and Careers
Salary
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $38,000 to $165,000 with an average salary of $104,000.
Growth
Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.
Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Education Level: Bachelor's degree
- Job Growth: +8.2%
- Average Salary: $133k
- Salary Range: $97k - $162k
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Education Level: Master's degree
- Job Growth: +3.2%
- Average Salary: $127k
- Salary Range: $79k - $162k
- Craft Artists
- Education Level: No formal educational credential
- Job Growth: +3.9%
- Average Salary: $86k
- Salary Range: $50k - $111k
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- Education Level: Bachelor's degree
- Job Growth: +5.2%
- Average Salary: $114k
- Salary Range: $74k - $136k
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
- Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
- Job Growth: +5.9%
- Average Salary: $105k
- Salary Range: $50k - $165k
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
- Job Growth: +3.2%
- Average Salary: $59k
- Salary Range: $38k - $69k
Program Map
Art and Design: Drawing and Painting
Associate of Arts
60.0 Units
- Major Course
- General Education Course
- Elective Course
- Milestone
- Offers Microcredential
Fall 2024 - 1st Term
16.0 UNITS
- MAJ / GEN ART 102 or ART 103 (3.0 Units)
- MAJ / GEN ART 110 (3.0 Units) - Freehand Drawing
- MAJ ART 120 (3.0 Units) - Two-Dimensional Design
- GEN English Composition (4.0 Units)
- GEN U.S. History or Government (3.0 Units)
Spring 2025 - 2nd Term
16.0 UNITS
- MAJ ART 112 (3.0 Units) - Life Drawing
- MAJ ART 130A (3.0 Units) - Fundamentals of Painting
- GEN Proficiency: Mathematics (4.0 Units)
- ELEC Elective (3.0 Units)
- ELEC Elective (3.0 Units)
Fall 2025 - 3rd Term
15.0 UNITS
- MAJ ART 130B (3.0 Units) - Fundamentals Of Painting
- GEN Natural Sciences (3.0 Units)
- GEN Communication and Analytical Thinking (3.0 Units)
- ELEC Elective (3.0 Units)
- ELEC Elective (3.0 Units)
Spring 2026 - 4th Term
13.0 UNITS
- MAJ ART 121 (3.0 Units) - Three-Dimensional Design
- MAJ ART 136 (3.0 Units) - Painting For Art Majors
- GEN Proficiency: Health & Wellness (1.0 Units)
- ELEC Elective (3.0 Units)
- ELEC Elective (3.0 Units)
Art and Design: Drawing and Painting - Associate of Arts
60.0 units
Program Outline
The program emphasizes the creative process through project-based experiences with historical and contemporary relevance. It is structured over four terms, with each term offering a specific set of courses.
Schedule:
The schedule is organized by term, with fall and spring terms offering different courses. Specific course offerings can be found within the provided context.
Modules:
- 1st Term:
- ART 102 or ART 103 - Choose a course
- ART 110 - Freehand Drawing
- ART 120 - Two-Dimensional Design
- English Composition - Choose a course
- U.S. History or Government - Choose a course
- 2nd Term:
- ART 112 - Life Drawing
- ART 121 - Three-Dimensional Design
- Proficiency: Mathematics - Choose a course
- Elective - Choose a course
- Elective - Choose a course
- 3rd Term:
- ART 130A - Fundamentals of Painting
- Natural Sciences - Choose a course
- Communication and Analytical Thinking - Choose a course
- Elective - Choose a course
- Elective - Choose a course
- 4th Term:
- ART 130B - Fundamentals Of Painting
- ART 136 - Painting For Art Majors
- Proficiency: Health & Wellness - Choose a course
- Elective - Choose a course
Careers
Average Salary:
$76,000
Salary Range:
$28,000 to $206,000
Job Growth:
14.3% expected nationwide from 2019 to 2029
Career Examples:
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Craft Artists
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
Other
- The program prepares students with the "soft skills" needed to succeed in the creative workforce.
- Studio courses combine creative process, critical analysis, and technical development to deepen students' understanding of their creative practice.
- The program offers a Microcredential.
- Students can schedule an appointment to create a customized education plan.
- The program map provided is for reference only and represents one possible pathway through the program.
- The program is listed under the Arts, Humanities, and Communication department at Cerritos College.
Cerritos College
Overview:
Cerritos College is a community college located in Norwalk, California. It offers a wide range of academic programs, career training, and transfer pathways for students seeking to further their education. The college emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, creating a welcoming environment for all students.
Services Offered:
Cerritos College provides various services to support student success, including:
