Fine Arts (AAFAA)
Associate in Arts Degree
Description
This associate in Art in Fine Arts Degree is a transfer degree designed to be the first two years of a Bachelors of Fine Art (BFA) degree and/or a Bachelors of Art Education (BAE) degree. Students will develop fine art drawing skills, learn 2D and 3D design elements and principles, and color expression skills that are necessary to be successful in completing a BFA or BAE degree. This degree also prepares students who are seeking careers/positions as a fine artists; those artists who are seeking work with community art education programs; gallery managers; professional studio internships; art studio teaching assistants; and those who wish to work as apprentices in community theater set designs.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- Humanities Dept
- Advisors
- Jill Jepsen
Irving Remsen
Requirements
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First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Basic Drawing I | 4 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| MTH 125 | or | Everyday College Math | |
| Any Math Level 4 or Higher Course | 3 | ||
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences with Lab | 3 | |
| ART 112 | Basic Design I | 4 | |
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | |
| HUM 101 | or | Introduction to the Humanities - Ancient to Medieval | |
| HUM 102 | or | Introduction to the Humanities - Renaissance to Modern | |
| HUM 103 | Introduction to the Humanities - 20th Century to Present | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| Restricted Fine Art Elective: Choose ART 120, ART 121, ART 125, ART 127, ART 128, ART 129, or ART 136 | 4 | ||
| ART 102 | Color | 4 | |
| ART 114 | Painting I | 4 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 108 | Three-Dimensional Design | 4 | |
| ART 122 | Basic Drawing II | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 (Not HUM) | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) to reach minimum 60 credits; students must complete 100-level or above transferrable course(s) | 2 | ||
| General Education Elective(s) (0-2 credits) to reach a minimum 30 General Education Credits | 2 | ||
| Total | 18 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60