The Associate in Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts prepares students to transfer into the third year of a baccalaureate degree program or to work in their field of concentration. Students gain a broad knowledge through the core curriculum and complete their degree requirements through extensive experience in one of four concentrations, or through a tailored set of electives from these four areas.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Identify and explain the significant events in the history of art as well as contemporary practices;

• Discuss and/or integrate different techniques and approaches to art making;

• Analyze and evaluate artwork verbally and in writing;

• Create a portfolio for education transfer, employment, or artistic venues.

Students learn in modern, well-equipped facilities. Most courses are offered through day or evening classes, and an Associate in Fine Arts degree may be pursued either full- or part-time.

Admission to the Visual Arts program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Through the Art History concentration (VIS.HIS.AFA), students gain an understanding of the arts of both western and non-western societies, including so-called primitive cultures. Students study the history of painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, photography, and decorative arts not only in relation to aesthetics, but also in relation to and as an indicator of world history.

The Ceramics/Sculpture concentration (VIS.CER. AFA) provides students with both aesthetic understanding and broad-based knowledge of three-dimensional arts: design, ceramics, and sculpture. Students develop their creativity in and knowledge of a variety of three-dimensional media, technical processes, and traditions.

The Fine Arts concentration (VIS.FINE.AFA), with an emphasis on drawing, painting, and printmaking courses, develops students’ technical skills and personal expression, and provides a deeper knowledge and appreciation of art history.

For Photography concentration (PHOTO.AFA) requirements, refer to the Photography program.

VIS.HIS.AFA - Art History

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