2023-2024 College Catalog

Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Art-A.F.A. [A10600]

Program Information

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.

Program of Study

English Composition (6 Credits)

Required

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

Communication/Literature (3 Credits)

COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication

3

COM 231Public Speaking

3

ENG 231American Literature I

3

ENG 232American Literature II

3

ENG 241British Literature I

3

ENG 242British Literature II

3

History (3 Credits)

HIS 111World Civilizations I

3

HIS 112World Civilizations II

3

HIS 131American History I

3

HIS 132American History II

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)

MUS 110Music Appreciation

3

MUS 112Introduction to Jazz

3

PHI 215Philosophical Issues

3

PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics

3

POL 120American Government

3

PSY 150General Psychology

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3

Math (3-4 Credits)

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4

MAT 271Calculus I

4

Natural Science (4 Credits)

One course in introductory mathematics and one course, including the accompanying laboratory work, from the biological and physical science courses are required.

AST 111Descriptive Astronomy

3

AST 111ADescriptive Astronomy Lab

1

BIO 110Principles of Biology

4

BIO 111General Biology I

4

CHM 151General Chemistry I

4

PHY 110Conceptual Physics

3

PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:25-26

Academic Transition (1 Credit)

ACA 122College Transfer Success

1

Art Major Core Required (15 Credits)

ART 114Art History Survey I

3

ART 115Art History Survey II

3

ART 121Two-Dimensional Design

3

ART 122Three-Dimensional Design

3

ART 131Drawing I

3

Additional Required Electives (Select 19 Credits)

ART 116Survey of American Art

3

ART 117Non-Western Art History

3

ART 132Drawing II

3

ART 135Figure Drawing I

3

ART 171Digital Design I

3

ART 215Visual Art Portfolio

3

ART 231Printmaking I

3

ART 232Printmaking II

3

ART 240Painting I

3

ART 241Painting II

3

ART 261Photography I

3

ART 262Photography II

3

ART 266Videography I

3

ART 267Videography II

3

ART 271Digital Design II

3

ART 281Sculpture I

3

ART 282Sculpture II

3

ART 283Ceramics I

3

ART 284Ceramics II

3

MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry

4

MAT 272Calculus II

4

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

1

Note: WBL 111 is allowed as the 61st semester hour in this program. It cannot be factored into the required 60 credit hours for graduation.

Total Credit Hours: 60-61

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate effective research skills in art history.
  • Students will demonstrate competency with a wide variety of artistic mediums and techniques.
  • Students will effectively critique art work using appropriate terminology based on elements and principles of design.
  • Students will demonstrate professionalism in the presentation and exhibition of art work.

Technical Requirements

Students must meet the receiving university’s foreign language, mathematics, and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.