VISUAL ARTS: STUDIO ART AND DESIGN A.S.
This is a transfer program for students planning a career in the visual arts.
Five concentrations are offered for Studio Art and Design students who wish to focus on specific media in their degree program. These concentrations and the courses required for completion are listed on the following page. Students may select any studio course to fulfill studio elective requirements.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Studio Art and Design A.S. students will:
- Create the illusion of form on a two-dimensional surface
- Manipulate line and mass within a three-dimensional space
- Compose positive and negative space on a two-dimensional surface
- Utilize color mixing and color schemes
- Proficiently use a variety of media
- Illustrate the human figure
- Communicate ideas and concepts visually
- Understand the history of art
- Become aware of career options
- Continue your education at a 4-year institution
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Advertisements, packaging, textiles, book covers, posters, furniture, architectural forms, and more are designed by professionals trained in studio art. Students will be encouraged to consider how to apply their skills to industry, freelance opportunities, or the creation of an artist-operated business.
TRANSFER INFORMATION
Students should contact their advisor and the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement for information on transfer services. Early consultation to plan the most appropriate course sequence will optimize transferability.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students will complete traditional art foundation courses (drawing, painting, design, and art history) and explore studio disciplines where they may concentrate upon transferring to a four-year institution. Emphasis is placed on the student’s creative and aesthetic development and the professional application of formal design skills.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| ART 101 | Art History: Ancient to Gothic | 3 |
| ART 112 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 106 | Expressive Drawing | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Intermediate Algebra or higher | 3 |
| Physical Education | 1 | |
| SUB-TOTAL | 16 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| ART 102 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| ART 104 | Painting | 3 |
| ART 160 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| General Education Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Physical Education | 1 | |
| SUB-TOTAL | 16 | |
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||
| ART 113 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART | Art Elective | 3 |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Natural Sciences & Scientific Reasoning | 3 | |
| HIST 103 OR HIST 104 OR HIST 105 |
Pre-History and Early American History OR 19th Century American History OR America in the 20th and 21st Centuries |
3 |
| Health | 1 | |
| SUB-TOTAL | 16 | |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | ||
| ART 139 | Art of Diverse Cultures | 3 |
| Art Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Elective or Free Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Elective or Free Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Elective or Free Elective | 3 | |
| SUB-TOTAL | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 63 | |
Math, Science and Behavioral/Social Science Electives are designed to fulfill the following general education requirements: Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Science, and American History/Western Civilization. Please consult with an academic advisor for the appropriate courses.
General Education Requirement or Free electives are designed to fulfill the remainder of the College’s general education requirements when necessary.
A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.