Courses & Requirements
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See General Studies:Art (Visual Communications focus)
The associate in arts degree option in General Studies: Visual Arts Option has two basic objectives: to equip students with the skills necessary to transfer to four-year colleges and arts schools and to develop the skills necessary to pursue a career in fine arts. This program supplies students with a strong foundation in the visual arts with an emphasis in drawing and painting and exposure to art history. A minimum of 65 credit hours are required for graduation.
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ART104 Art History from Pre-History to Early Renaissance | 3 | |
| ART105 Art History from Renaissance to Present | 3 | |
| ART108 Three Dimensional Foundations | 3 | |
| ART111 Drawing I | 4 | |
| ART112 Drawing II | 4 | Prerequisite, Spring Semester Only |
| ART121 Introduction to Photography or ART130 Introduction to Digital Photography |
3 | |
| ART214 Figure Drawing | 4 | Prerequisite, Fall Semester Only |
| ART231 Painting I | 4 | |
| ART232 Painting II | 4 | Prerequisite |
| ART233 Portfolio for Visual Arts | 1 | Prerequisite, Spring Semester Only |
| ENG101 English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 English Composition II | 3 | Prerequisite |
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Art or Design Elective | 3/4 | |
| Behavioral Science Electives | 3 | PSY101 or ANT101 |
| History Elective | 3 | HIS111 and HIS112 or HIS121 and HIS122 |
| History Elective | 3 | HIS111 and HIS112 or HIS121 and HIS122 |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Math Elective | 3/4 | MAT111 or higher |
| Science Electives | 4 | |
| Science Electives | 4 |
