The Associate in Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts provides first- and second-year art and general education courses leading to the bachelor of art or the bachelor of fine arts degree. It is intended for students planning a career in such fields as commercial design (architecture, graphic, industrial, interior, fashion, film, theater support), fine art (painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, crafts) and a wide range of photography-related disciplines. Students enrolling in this curriculum are urged to meet with an academic advisor each semester to review course selections and transfer plans.
Program-Specific Courses
Art Electives
Choose three:
In addition, a portfolio review is generally required by transfer institutions for studio courses in individual media.
Humanities
ARTS 1553 may not transfer as a fine arts humanities elective. Humanities course cannot be from the list of ARTS courses below.
Communications
Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
At least one course must be designated as a laboratory course.
Mathematics
Choose one
Social and Behavioral Science
Two courses from different prefixes.