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Earn your Associate in Fine Arts degree at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a BFA degree in art or design. You’ll take core classes along with art-focused courses in areas such as drawing, design, ancient and medieval art history, modern and contemporary art history, gothic and romantic art history and more.
91ÖÆÆ¬³§ allows you to take hands-on studio courses in drawing, design, printmaking, digital art, digital photography, painting, ceramics/sculpture and more.
91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is home to a vibrant art scene, with more than 250 original works located across campus. The Art Exhibition Space hosts several exhibits each semester featuring student and faculty work, solo and group exhibits, visiting artists’ exhibits and juried exhibitions. Each year, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ hosts the Small Works National Juried Art Exhibition. And the department’s Visiting Artist Program provides a variety of opportunities for you to observe and interact with different artists. You can participate in various student organizations including Point of View (a literary and art magazine), the 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Clay Guild, the Graphic Design Club and more.
This program is a convenient and affordable way to begin your college education. Academic advisors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to attend.
Art Studio Transfers: This plan is for students who intend to transfer to a four-year school to complete a BFA degree in art. The 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Art Faculty suggests choosing media-specific studio electives that most align with the interests of the student. These classes will dictate the kind of artwork that makes up the student’s transfer portfolio. The fine arts encompass a host of disciplines, which are centered on personal and cultural expression, as well as creative production for various industries. Careers include: Animator, ceramic artist, college professor, fabricator, film/video-maker, furniture-maker, jewelry artist, painter, photographer, print-maker, prop/display production, and sculptor.
Design Studio Transfers: This plan is for students who intend to transfer to a four-year school to complete a BFA degree in a design field. Media-specific studio electives should be chosen to prepare the student for their area of interest. These classes will dictate the kind of artwork that makes up the student’s transfer portfolio. The design fields primarily serve the needs of business and industry. Almost all career areas in design are digital-based. Careers include: Animator, college professor, fashion designer, film/video-maker, game designer, graphic designer, illustrator, industrial designer, interior designer, landscape designer, photographer, and web designer.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Choose one course from the . | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| One of the following recommended Social and Behavioral Science courses: or | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Media Specific Course | Art Studio Elective1 | 3 |
| Choose one course from the . | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the . | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Media Specific Course | Art Studio Elective1 | |
| Media Specific Course | Art Studio Elective1 | |
| One of the following recommended Social and Behavioral Science courses: or | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the . | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the . | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 64 | |
| Note: | ||
| 1Choose from: (Printmaking Studio), (Figure Drawing), (Digital Art and Animation Studio), (Introduction to Photographic Art), (Intermediate Photographic Art), (Painting Studio), (Ceramics Studio), and (Sculpture Studio). | ||
| Non-Western Art History, which fulfills the World Culture and Diversity Requirement,
is strongly recommended as well. |
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| Please check with your preferred transfer institution and/or advisor to maximize articulation. | ||
For more information about 91ÖÆÆ¬³§'s Art and Design program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700.