Fine Arts Program, Studio Art Option, A.F.A.

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The Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art provides a well-rounded education with the adequate range of liberal studies required by four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts programs. The Studio Art Option is designed for students seeking to transfer to a four-year college or professional art school. This option provides the courses necessary at the Associate degree level to transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art or Visual Art with a concentration in Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Jewelry, or Sculpture. Because certain requirements may vary in some B.F.A. programs, students should identify transfer schools as early as possible, and work closely with counselors to insure selecting appropriate courses for smooth transfer.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate a proficiency in basic design elements
Discuss the history of the visual arts
Demonstrate a proficiency in the use of basic crafts and visual arts

Requirements

General Education - 20 credits*

*Students can attain 20 credits by taking two 4-credit courses and four 3-credit courses.

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and identified below:

ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research or SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Humanities or Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 3-4
General Education Credits: 7-8

*One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.

Career Studies - 19 credits as follows:

ARTH106 - History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval Credits: 3
ARTH107 - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3
ARTS111 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS121 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
ARTS122 - Color Theory Credits: 3
ARTS123 - 3-D Design Credits: 3 **
ARTS295 - Special Project - Art Credits: 1-6 (minimum 1 credit) ⁽¹⁾

Career Studies - 21 credits from among the following:

ARTC141 - Digital Paint I Credits: 3
ARTC142 - Digital Paint II Credits: 3
ARTS112 - Drawing II Credits: 3
ARTS151 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
ARTS152 - Ceramics II Credits: 3
ARTS156 - Sculpture I Credits: 3 *
ARTS161 - Jewelry I Credits: 3
ARTS162 - Jewelry II Credits: 3
ARTS213 - Figure Drawing Credits: 3
ARTS214 - Figure Drawing II Credits: 3
ARTS231 - Painting I Credits: 3
ARTS232 - Painting II Credits: 3
ARTS235 - Watercolor Credits: 3 ***
ARTS295 - Special Project - Art Credits: 1-6
ARTS299 - Art Internship Credits: 1-3
PHTY111 - Photography I: Film and Darkroom Credits: 3

Total credits required for degree: 60

Notes:

⁽¹⁾Minimum one credit special project to be used for portfolio development.
* Offered Fall Term only
**Offered Spring Term only
*** Offered Summer Term only

Program Code for registration: ART

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Suggested Sequence - Fine Arts Program A.F.A. Degree Studio Art Option

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

ARTS111 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS121 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
General Education Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester 2 - Spring Term

ARTH106 - History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval Credits: 3
ARTS122 - Color Theory Credits: 3
ARTS123 - 3-D Design Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science or Technological Competency Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

ARTH107 - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3
ARTS295 - Special Project - Art Credits: 1-6 (1 credit required)
Career Studies Credits: 9
Humanities Credits: 3 ^₍₁₎

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4 - Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 12

Total Credits: 12

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾ One course is recommended from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area.

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