Visual Arts Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.A.
The transfer program in Visual Arts is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in visual arts, visual arts education, or a related field. Students should identify an intended transfer institution as early as possible and complete appropriate courses. Students should always confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements as these are subject to change. All majors will be required to pass a professional portfolio review and an exit interview with an art department faculty panel.
Program Outcomes:
- Students will apply an understanding of the fundamental elements of art and the principals of design toward the creation of original works of art.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze works of art using discipline specific terminology and concepts.
- Students will evaluate cultural artifacts with reference to: composition and medium, artistic style, historical context, and geographical influence.
- Students will create and present a body of work that demonstrates the development of a personal aesthetic, an advanced level of technical skill, and an understanding of composition specific to their chosen medium.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
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| MAT-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
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Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| ART-103 | Drawing I | 3 credits |
| ART-102 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
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| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
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Restricted Elective-
| Select one course from List I | 3 credits |
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| ART-120 | Ceramics I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-122 | Sculpture I | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Select one course from List II | 3 credits |
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| ART-231 | History of Western Art I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-232 | History of Western Art II | 3 credits |
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Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| ART-240 | Visual Art Cap. Exp. and Portfolio Rev. | 2 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
General Education Requirements (31-32 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category; one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
| MAT-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
Program Requirements (17 Credits)
Requirements List
| ART-102 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| ART-103 | Drawing I | 3 credits |
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| ART-120 | Ceramics I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-122 | Sculpture I | 3 credits |
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| ART-231 | History of Western Art I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| ART-232 | History of Western Art II | 3 credits |
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| ART-240 | Visual Art Cap. Exp. and Portfolio Rev. | 2 credits |
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| GDT-112 | Digital Tools | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| GDT-116 | Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (6 Credits)
Select One Course from List I
Select One Course from List II
Free Electives (5-6 Credits)
Requirements List
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:
| ART-101 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 credits |
| ART-231 | History of Western Art I | 3 credits |
| ART-232 | History of Western Art II | 3 credits |
| ART-269 | Internship I | 1-3 credits |
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| Select any Graphic Design Technology (GDT) course | 3 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)