Visual Fine Arts, A.A. Degree
Program Design
For those students seeking a professional career, the Visual Fine Arts program offers a transfer-oriented course of studies that leads to enrollment in an art school or other baccalaureate institution. Careers in commercial art, art education and fine arts are open to graduates with bachelor’s degrees.
The Visual Fine Arts program also serves an ever-expanding population of students seeking personal enjoyment in the creative process. Technical expertise and aesthetic theory are offered to those who pursue art as an avocation.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time. There are no requirements or prerequisites for students wishing to take art courses part-time or as electives for other programs.
Fine arts faculty members are available for consultation with students who wish to enroll in the program and thereafter for course selection and transfer information.
Visual Fine Arts Requirements |
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| Gen Ed | ENG* 101: Composition | 3 |
| Gen Ed | ART* 103: Art History III or ART* 104: Art History IV |
3 |
| ART* 111 ^ ART 113 |
Drawing I or Figure Drawing I |
3 |
| ART* 121 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Choose | Any ANT*, ECN*, GEO*, HIS*, POL*, PSY*, SOC* or SSC* course |
3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| Gen Ed | ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ART* 101 ^^ |
History of Art I or Studio Course |
3 |
| ART* 122 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART* 151 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART* 131 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 5 | 3 |
| Subtotal: 18 | ||
| ART* 102 ^^ | History of Art II or Studio Course |
3 |
| ART* 167 ART* 161 |
Printmaking I or Ceramics I |
3 |
| Elective | Studio Course | 3 |
| Elective | Liberal Arts and Science | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 6 | 3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| Elective | Studio Course | 3 |
| Elective | Studio Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Fine Arts | 3 |
| Elective | Studio Course | 3 |
| Gen Ed | MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| Total Credits Required: 63 | ||
^^ Either ART* 101 or ART* 102 is required, but not both.
The Visual Fine Arts Program strongly recommends that students take the following courses before taking any other Visual Fine Arts course work:
ART* 111: Drawing I,
ART* 121: Two-Dimensional Design and
ART* 122: Three-Dimensional Design
This will provide students with the essential foundations for all other Visual Fine Arts program course work.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Visual Fine Arts degree program requirements, graduates will1. Execute skills and techniques necessary for studio art and demonstrate dexterity with tools, knowledge of equipment specific to various media, and the safe use of all materials and equipment.
2. Demonstrate an historical, cross-cultural appreciation and awareness of the field of visual art.
3. Demonstrate creative thinking, the ability to solve aesthetic, technical and conceptual problems, and critical awareness.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of two- and three-dimensional design and their applications to various studio disciplines.
5. Compile a comprehensive portfolio of work that reflects the breadth of their study and prepares them for transfer to baccalaureate institutions.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.
Division of Liberal Arts: 860-512-2663
Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2663