I recently found out that UC Berkley has an arts requirement for incoming undergrads. Is there any way to get past this like taking the AP Art History test?
Yes, you can take the test for credit. You need to pass it and it does require a lot of memorization of the art and mediums. It’s not that easy if you aren’t familiar with that area of study.
http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/a-g-requirements/f-visual-performing-arts/index.html
FWIW: Berkeley is spelled with one more “e” than how you’ve been spelling it. If you are OOS, you will be paying full fees of $55K per year.
All the UC’s have this requirement not just Berkeley FYI.