A10600 – Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Arts |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 60 |
No |
Description
The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Create artwork that is technically and conceptually well-crafted using the tools and concepts appropriate to the discipline.
- Create a professional portfolio of work.
- Apply the elements of art and principles of design to make aesthetically-informed judgements and decisions, resulting in the creation of personally-driven, well crafted works of 2D and 3D art.
- Communicate using the language and vocabulary of fine art in both written and verbal form.
- Articulate the history and traditions of the discipline.
Program Requirements
General Education
English Composition
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
Mathematics
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Natural Science
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
Humanities/Fine Arts
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
(Two courses from two different discipline areas must be selected)
Social/Behavioral Science
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
(Two courses from two different discipline areas must be selected)
Other Required Courses
Required Art Core
Complete all of the following Courses:
Electives
Earn at least 19 credits from the following:
AA/AS Electives
(Take 19-20 credits depending on MAT selection above)
ACA
Complete all of the following Courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
Contact the program advisor for schedule planning