Art, Visual Communications, AA (ARTVD)

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The Associate of Arts - Visual Communications degree will provide a student transfer credit to a university Bachelor of Arts degree in Art, or Bachelor of Fine Art, Visual Communications/Graphic Art. Students wishing to transfer to four-year institutions will have the academic foundations applicable to various fields such as graphic design, environmental design, industrial design, illustration and fine art/computer imaging. For more information regarding the Visual Communications, AA, see the Visual Communications webpage.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

General Education Credits: 35-39

See the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - A) section of this catalog for details.

Special Requirements for the AGEC-A:

ART 130 - World Art History I Credits: (3) use for Section C
ART 230 - World Art History II Credits: (3) use for Section F
COM 100 - Introduction to Communication Credits: (3) use for Section F

Visual Communications Requirements: 27

ART 111 - Design I Credits: (3)
ART 112 - Design II Credits: (3)
ART 121 - Drawing I Credits: (3)
ART 133 - History of Visual Communications Credits: (3)
ART 148 - Introduction to Visual Communications Credits: (3)
ART 221 - Drawing II Credits: (3)
ART 245 - Computer Imaging Credits: (3)
Choose one additional two-dimensional course from the following:
ART 125 - Painting I Credits: (3)
ART 128 - Watercolor I Credits: (3)
ART 223 - Figure Drawing I Credits: (3)
ART 256 - Photo II - Digital Photography Credits: (3)
Choose one additional three-dimensional course from the following:
ART 171 - Ceramics I Credits: (3)
ART 175 - Sculpture I Credits: (3)

Total Degree Credits: 62-66

Guided Pathway

The following pathway provides recommended courses to complete this program, see the Art, Visual Communications, AA Guided Pathway . A full list of course options is listed on the program of study. It is important to consult an advisor regarding any advising concerns in order to maintain the established program path and/or possible transfer goals.