Visual Arts

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts with a field of study in Visual Arts is a program of study that combines studio courses in art and design with a broad range of liberal arts courses. The two-year degree program prepares students for creative positions in the workforce and provides skills, values and knowledge in the liberal and creative arts. Additionally, students are prepared for transfer into university bachelor’s degree programs and are trained in portfolio preparation.

If transferring to another college, check with an advisor to see specific program requirements for the Visual Arts requirement.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will apply critical thinking skills using the formal elements and principles of design in two-dimensional media.
2. Students will apply critical thinking skills using the formal elements and principles of design in three-dimensional media.
3. Students will demonstrate their ability to develop a theme using media as a means of personal expression.
4. Students will demonstrate their research of their surroundings using Art Historical References, with an emphasis on composition and context.
5. Students will demonstrate their ability to create a digital artwork portfolio.

TSI Liable

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Additional materials and supplies will be required in all Fine Arts foundation and elective studio courses. It is the responsibility of the student to purchase these materials when needed.

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In addition to the courses in the Field of Study, the student is required to take 42 credit hours from the STC Core Curriculum.

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Students who select a 3 credit hour Mathematics course to fulfill the Mathematics component of the Core Curriculum must take 4 credit hours to complete the Component Area Option for the Core Curriculum.

TSI Liable

Recommended Course Sequence

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Courses to be chosen from Field of Study