Humanities Program, Art Option, A.A.

This option prepares the student for transfer to a four-year college or professional art school to major in the visual arts. It provides the core courses necessary for Bachelor’s degree programs in art, art education, art therapy, illustrating, jewelry, ceramics design and manufacture, and commercial art. Graduates of this option may choose to find art-related work and receive on-the-job training.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Explain significant events in the history of art
Discuss the different techniques basic to the processes of artmaking
Develop an aesthetic sense in relation to the arts and culture

Requirements

General Education - 45-48 credits

As described in General Education .

Career Studies - 9 credits as follows:

ARTS111 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS121 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
ARTH106 - History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval Credits: 3
or
ARTH107 - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3

Career Studies - 3 credits from among the following:

(6 credits if ARTH 106 or ARTH 107 are used to fulfill General Education requirements)

Elective - 0-3 credits

Notes:

Both ARTH 106 and ARTH 107 may be required for transfer. Consult your counselor.

* Offered Fall Term only

** Offered Spring Term only

*** Offered Summer Term only

Total credits required for degree: 60

Program Code for registration: HUART

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Suggested Sequence - Humanities Program A.A. Degree 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 Basic Skills 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 your counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

ARTS111 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS121 - 2-D Design Credits: 3
Mathematics /Science /Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾

Total credits: 15-17

Semester 2 - Spring Term

ARTH106 - History of Art: Ancient Through Medieval Credits: 3
or
ARTH107 - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3
or
Career Studies Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total credits: 15-16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 ⁽¹⁾
History Credits: 3
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Total credits: 16

Semester 4 - Spring Term

Social Sciences Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Cultural & Global Awareness Credits: 3 ⁽²⁾
History Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 0-3

Total credits: 12-15

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics , Sciences or Technological Competency knowledge areas.

⁽²⁾ One course is required from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area. Students may meet the requirement while simultaneously fulfilling the General Education requirement for another knowledge area.

Transfer Information

For-additional information on transfer visit the Transfer Resources website at http://transfer.brookdalecc.edu

Degree Audit Information

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