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 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 |
| or ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1220G | 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 | ||
| ARTH 2110G | History of Art I 3 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | ||
| Choose one course from any General Education area. 2 | 3-4 | |
| Core Degree Requirements | ||
| ARTS 1240 | Design I 4 | 3 |
| ARTS 1250 | Design II 4 | 3 |
| ARTS 1310 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ARTS 1610 | Drawing I 4 | 3 |
| ARTS 1711 | Computer-Based Illustration | 3 |
| ARTH 2120G | History of Art II 3 | 3 |
| Option Area | ||
| Select Ceramics/Sculpture or Drawing/Painting Option | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1220G College Algebra 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 | ARTH 2110G History of Art I and ARTH 2120G History of Art II can be taken in any order. |
| 4 | It is recommended that students take Fine Arts core requirements, specifically ARTS 1610 Drawing I, ARTS 1240 Design I, ARTS 1250 Design II, and begin pathway requirements in their first year. |
Ceramics/Sculpture Option
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 2610 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 2839 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTS 1320 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Drawing/Painting Option
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 2610 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 2630 | Painting II | 3 |
| ARTS 2635 | Painting III | 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.
A grade of C- or better is required in Art courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ARTS 1610 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 2610 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 1250 | Design II | 3 |
| ARTS 1310 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2221G |
Professional & Technical Communication or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science |
3 |
| MATH 1130G or MATH 1220G |
Survey of Mathematics 2 or College Algebra |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARTS 1630 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTH 2110G | History of Art I | 3 |
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G |
Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 1 | 4 | |
| General Education Elective (select any area) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 2839 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTS 1320 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ARTH 2120G | History of Art 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 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics 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 | |
| ARTS 1310 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ARTS 1240 | Design I | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 2610 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 1250 | Design II | 3 |
| ARTS 1310 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| MATH 1130G or MATH 1220G |
Survey of Mathematics 2 or College Algebra |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARTS 1630 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTH 2110G | History of Art I | 3 |
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G |
Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 1 | 4 | |
| General Education Elective (select any area) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 2630 | Painting II | 3 |
| ARTS 2635 | Painting III | 3 |
| ARTH 2120G | History of Art 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 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course. |