Art

Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of art may choose from four options. The options include:

Award Credits
Certificate in Fine Arts 30
Career Studies Certificate in Graphic Design 18
Career Studies Certificate in Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art 15
Career Studies Certificate in Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art 15

Transfer Option: Fine Arts

Award: Certificate

The Fine Arts Certificate provides students with an art foundation course of study that could be used to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in art or to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for a career in art. It allows students that have completed the Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art Career Studies Certificate or the Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art Career Studies Certificate to continue their academic studies in art. Students who wish to earn the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer may apply most coursework from this certificate to the degree.

Curriculum

First Semester

Course No. Title Credits
ENG 111  College Composition I 3
HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I 3
  or  
HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II (3)
ART 101 History & Appreciation of Art I 3
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
  ART Electives a 3
  Total credits required 18

 

Course No. Title Credits
ART 102 History & Appreciation of Art II 3
ART 122 Drawing II 3
ART 132 Fundamentals of Design II 3
  ART Electives b 3
    12
  Total credits required 30

a Choose from ART 241: Painting I, ART 243: Watercolor I, or ART 153: Ceramics I

b Choose from ART 154: Ceramics II, ART 242: Painting II, ART 244: Watercolor II, ART 235: Functional Ceramics, or ART 236: Sculptural Ceramics

Graphic Design

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: to provide the educational background and skills in graphic design for entry level positions in graphic communications and graphic design. These courses generally transfer to a four-year college or university.

Course No. Title Credits
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ITD 110 Web Page Design I 3
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3
PHT 264 Digital Photography 3
ART 283 Computer Graphics I 3
ART 284 Computer Graphics II 3
  Total credits required 18

Art: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: to provide a foundation for individuals interested in two-dimensional art for personal enrichment and for those interested in a career in art. The courses generally transfer to a four-year college or university. This program balances basic skills and knowledge with expressive concerns in order to encourage individuals to find their artistic vision. Courses may be applied to the Fine Arts Certificate.

Course No. Title Credits
ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I 3
  or  
ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II (3)
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 122 Drawing II 3
  Plus two electives from the following:  
ART 241 Painting I 3
ART 242 Painting II (3)
ART 243 Watercolor I 3
ART 244 Watercolor II (3)
  Total credits required 15

Art: Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: to provide a foundation for individuals interested in the three-dimensional arts for personal enrichment and for those interested in a career in art. The courses generally transfer to a four-year college or university. This program balances basic skills and knowledge with expressive concerns in order to encourage individuals to find their artistic vision. Courses may be applied to the Fine Arts Certificate.

Course No. Title Credits
ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I 3
  or  
ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II (3)
ART 121 Drawing I 3
ART 132 Fundamentals of Design II 3
ART 153 Ceramics I 3
  Plus one elective from the following:  
ART 154 Ceramics II (3)
ART 235 Functional Ceramics (3)
ART 236 Sculptural Ceramics (3)
  Total credits required 15