Fine Arts - Associate Degree
A grade of C- or better is required in Art courses.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 60
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 111G | Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 265G | Principles of Human Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 253G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 210G | Mathematics Appreciation 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 121G | College Algebra | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Select one course from Area III: Laboratory Science (4 credits) 2 | ||
Select one course from Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) 2 | ||
Select one course from either Area III or Area IV. (3-4 credits) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Select one course from Area V: Humanities. 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | ||
| ART 295G | Introduction to Art History I 3 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | ||
| Choose one course from any General Education area. 2 | 3-4 | |
| Core Degree Requirements | ||
| ART 150 | Drawing I 4 | 3 |
| ART 155 | 2-D Fundamentals 4 | 3 |
| ART 156 | 3-D Fundamentals 4 | 3 |
| ART 260 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| ART 275 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 296G | Introduction to Art History II 3 | 3 |
| Option Area | ||
| Select Ceramics/Sculpture or Drawing/Painting Option | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | MATH 121G College Algebra or MATH 210G Mathematics Appreciation is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course. |
| 2 | See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses. |
| 3 | ART 295G Introduction to Art History I and ART 296G Introduction to Art History II can be taken in any order. |
| 4 | It is recommended that students take Fine Arts core requirements, specifically ART 150 Drawing I, ART 155 2-D Fundamentals, ART 156 3-D Fundamentals, and begin pathway requirements in their first year. |
Ceramics/Sculpture Option
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 151 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 265 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 276 | Ceramics I, B | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Drawing/Painting Option
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 151 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 261 | Painting Methods, Techniques and Applications | 3 |
| ART 262 | Aspects of Painting | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study - Fine Arts, Ceramics/Sculpture Option
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ART 150 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 155 | 2-D Fundamentals | 3 |
| ENGL 111G | Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 151 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 156 | 3-D Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 275 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | ||
| MATH 210G or MATH 121G |
Mathematics Appreciation 2 or College Algebra |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 260 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| ART 295G | Introduction to Art History I | 3 |
| COMM 265G or COMM 253G |
Principles of Human Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 1 | 4 | |
| General Education Elective (select any area) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 265 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 276 | Ceramics I, B | 3 |
| ART 296G | Introduction to Art History II | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 1 | 3 | |
| Select one course from Area III or Area IV 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses. |
| 2 | MATH 121G College Algebra or MATH 210G Mathematics Appreciation is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course. |
A Suggested Plan of Study - Fine Arts, Drawing/Painting Option
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ART 150 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 155 | 2-D Fundamentals | 3 |
| ENGL 111G | Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 151 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 156 | 3-D Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 275 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | ||
| MATH 210G or MATH 121G |
Mathematics Appreciation 2 or College Algebra |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 260 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| ART 295G | Introduction to Art History I | 3 |
| COMM 265G or COMM 253G |
Principles of Human Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 1 | 4 | |
| General Education Elective (select any area) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 261 | Painting Methods, Techniques and Applications | 3 |
| ART 262 | Aspects of Painting | 3 |
| ART 296G | Introduction to Art History II | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 1 | 3 | |
| Select one course from Area III or Area IV 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses. |
| 2 | MATH 121G College Algebra or MATH 210G Mathematics Appreciation is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course. |