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Studio Arts
An Advisement Sequence in the Liberal Arts and Sciences A.A. Transfer Program

This curriculum teaches students the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques related to drawing, painting and sculpture while also providing a strong liberal arts and humanities background.

Working closely with the program advisor and art faculty, students build a portfolio of art work that exhibits proficiency in the studio arts. It will be reviewed by the program advisor prior to graduation. This portfolio can be used for either transfer or career purposes.

Students in the Studio Arts curriculum should work closely with their faculty advisor to choose electives and determine the specific requirements of transfer institutions offering programs in the studio arts.

Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

  1. Understand and apply fundamental design elements and principles;
  2. Use a variety of two- and three-dimensional media;
  3. Understand fundamental black, white and color concepts and applications;
  4. Apply fundamental drawing skills to design and studio problems;
  5. Use critical, analytical and aesthetic thought processes, and communication skills specific to the discipline;
  6. Understand the significance and application of art historical styles, cultures, artists and relevant vocabulary in art and design;
  7. Begin to identify personal and aesthetic values;
  8. Create a career, transfer or personal portfolio of 12 to 20 art images that demonstrates a broad understanding of studio art skills and critical thinking.

Requirements for the A.A. Degree (64-66 credits)

College Core Requirements (30-32 credits)
Credits
ENG 101 Composition 3
ENG 102 Literature and Composition 3
MAT 136 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 3-4
    Computer elective (100 level or higher) 3
COM 173 Public Speaking 3
    Science elective* 3-4
    Humanities electives* 6
    Social Science elective* 6
       
Major Requirements (31 credits)
ART 111 Drawing I 3
ART 112 Drawing II 3
    or  
ART 113 Figure Drawing  
ART 131 Sculpture I 3
ART 151 Painting I 3
ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART 109 Color Theory 3
ART 290 Portfolio Preparation I 1
ART 101 Art History I: Prehistoric to Baroque 3
ART 102 Art History II: Modern Art 3
    Art electives 6
       
Liberal Arts and Sciences electives (3 Credits)
    Liberal Arts elective 3
    or  
ART 292 Cooperative Education  
       
Recommended Sequence of Study
Semester 1
ENG 101 Composition 3
MAT 136 Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 3-4
    Computer elective (100 level or higher) 3
ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design 3
Semester 2
ART 101 Art History I: Prehistoric to Baroque 3
COM 173 Public Speaking 3
ENG 102 Literature and Composition 3
ART 112 Drawing II 3
    or  
ART 113 Figure Drawing  
ART 131 Sculpture I 3
    Social Science elective* 3
Semester 3
    Social Science elective* 3
ART 102 Art History II: Modern Art 3
ART 109 Color Theory 3
ART 151 Painting I 3
    Humanities elective* 3
Semester 4
ART 290 Portfolio Preparation I 1
ART 102 Art elective 3
    Humanities elective* 3
    Science elective* 3-4
    Liberal Arts elective 3
    or  
ART 292 Cooperative Education  

*One interdisciplinary course is needed to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements. This course may be selected from Humanities, Science or Social Science areas.

 

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