Art (A.A.)

*PROGRAM DEACTIVATION: THE A. A. IN ART WILL NO LONGER TAKE NEW STUDENTS EFFECTIVE THE START OF FALL 2025 SEMESTER. *ALL DEACTIVATED PROGRAMS WILL REMAIN IN THE CATALOG DURING THE TEACHOUT TIME PERIOD FOR VA CERTIFICATION PURPOSES. 

The Art program is dedicated to the creative and personal growth of every student.  The courses are designed to give students a solid foundation in the elements and principles of design that will prepare them for more advanced studies.  Our program establishes students with a strong understanding of realism before introducing more abstract and conceptual forms of art.

Curriculum for the Associate of Arts in Art

Core IMPACTS (Credit: 42 hours)

See listing of requirements for Core IMPACTS

 

Field of Study: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)

Major Field

A grade of at least a "C" in the following:

Required Lower Division Major Courses (Credit: 15 hours)

ARTS 1010Drawing I

3

ARTS 10202D Design & Color Theory

3

ARTS 10303D Design

3

ARTS 2016Introduction to Computer Arts

3

 

ARTS 2010Art History I: Prehistoric to Gothic

3

OR

ARTS 2011Art History II: Renaissance to Present

3

Elective Chosen in Consultation with an Advisor (Credit: 3 hours)

ARTS 1011Drawing II

3

ARTS 1012Computer Illustration

3

ARTS 2015Photography

3

ARTS 2036Typography l

3

ARTS 2651Digital Photography

3

NMAC 2145Introduction to Media Production

3

Total Hours: 60