Art, AA (ART.AA)

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The Associate of Arts in Art prepares the student for transfer to a university Bachelor of Arts degree in Art or a Bachelor of Fine Art in Visual Art with a studio art concentration. This program includes studies with both two- and three-dimensional media. Students wishing to transfer to four-year institutions will have the academic foundation applicable to various career fields such as art education, museum education, art history, design, and fine art. For more information regarding the Art, AA, see the Art 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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:

Apply basic design elements and principles to original and expressive works of art. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Apply the history of art to original and expressive works of art. (1, 2, 3, 4)
Produce works of art in a variety of media. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Apply the history of art to original and expressive works of art. (1, 2, 3, 4)
Produce works of art in a variety of media. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Produce a professional portfolio. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Recommended Program Pathway

NOTE: Courses with an asterik (*) indicates the course is a program requirement.

First Semester: 15 credits

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MAT 142 - College Mathematics Credits: 3 or higher
ART 111 - Design I Credits: 3 *
ART 121 - Drawing I Credits: 3 *
ART 130 - World Art History I Credits: 3
NOTES:
- Review your academic plan and confirm your course sequence with advisor.
- Ensure financial aid, payment options, and required forms are complete.
- Explore campus resources such as tutoring, student life, libraries, and career exploration tools.

Second Semester: 16 credits

ENG 102 - English Composition II Credits: 3
GLG 101 , AST 101 , BIO 160 or any course within the Natural Sciences category of the AGEC Credits: 4
ART 112 - Design II Credits: 3 *
ART 221 - Drawing II Credits: 3 *
ART 230 - World Art History II Credits: 3
NOTES:
- Begin exploring career interests or transfer options related to your program of study. (If interested in transferring to another college or organization, start reviewing requirements and opportunities.)
- Use available academic success resources to strengthen study strategies and time management.
- Check your academic progress and adjust as needed to stay on track.

Third Semester: 15 credits

COM 121 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
or any 3 credit course within the Written and Oral Communication category of the AGEC
ANT 102 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
or any 3 credit course within the Social & Behavioral Sciences category of the AGEC
Any transferable elective course within the AGEC Credits: 3
ART 125 - Painting I Credits: 3
or
ART 151 - Photo I Credits: 3
ART 171 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
or
ART 175 - Sculpture I Credits: 3
NOTES:
- Review progress toward graduation and confirm remaining requirements.
- Begin preparing application materials such as resumes, personal statements, or transfer documents.
- Track important application deadlines, testing requirements, or program prerequisites.

Fourth Semester: 15 credits

HIS 234 - History of the Indigenous Americas Credits: 3
or any 3 credit course within the Institutions of the Americas category of the AGEC
Any transferable elective course within the AGEC Credits: 3
Any course within the Arts & Humanities category of the AGEC Credits: 3
SOC 131 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
or any 3 credit course within the Social & Behavioral Sciences category of the AGEC
ART 289 - Portfolio and Presentation Credits: (3)
NOTES:
- Submit your graduation application and verify completion of eligibility.
- Finalize applications for transfer institutions, programs, or certifications, if applicable. (If planning to transfer, confirm all necessary materials and deadlines.)
- Confirm all financial obligations, forms, and holds are cleared.
- Celebrate your accomplishments and explore the next steps, including transfer, employment, or continuing education.