Associate in Arts
This associate in Art in Fine Arts Degree is a transfer degree designed to be the first two years of a Bachelors of Fine Art (BFA) degree and/or a Bachelors of Art Education (BAE) degree. Students will develop fine art drawing skills, learn 2D and 3D design elements and principles, and color expression skills that are necessary to be successful in completing a BFA or BAE degree. This degree also prepares students who are seeking careers/positions as fine artists; those artists who are seeking work with community art education programs; gallery managers; professional studio internships; art studio teaching assistants; and those who wish to work as apprentices in community theater set designs.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
This Associate of Art in Fine Arts Degree is a transfer degree designed to be the first two years of a Bachelors of Fine Art (BFA) degree and/or a Bachelors of Art Education (BAE) degree. Students will develop fine art drawing skills, learn 2D and 3D design elements and principles, and color expression skills that are necessary to be successful in completing a BFA or BAE degree. This degree also prepares students who are seeking careers/positions as a fine artists; those artists who are seeking work with community art education programs; gallery managers; professional studio internships; art studio teaching assistants; and those who wish to work as apprentices in community theater set designs.
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- Humanities, Language & the Art
- Advisors
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 112 | Basic Design I | 4 | |
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | |
| HUM 101 or | Introduction to the Humanities - Ancient to Medieval | ||
| HUM 102 or | Introduction to the Humanities - Renaissance to Modern | ||
| HUM 103 | Introduction to the Humanities - 20th Century to Present | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Lab Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| Total | 13 | ||
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 108 | Three-Dimensional Design | 4 | |
| ART 122 | Basic Drawing II | 4 | |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) 2 (Not HUM) | 3 | ||
| Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 2 | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) to reach minimum 60 credits; students must complete 100-level or above transferrable course(s) | 2 | ||
| General Education Elective(s) (0-2 credits) to reach a minimum 30 General Education Credits | 2 | ||
| Total | 18 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60