Liberal Arts Degree, AA - Fine Arts Major

Program Description: The Fine Arts Major degree is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in the visual arts. This two-year program is ideal for students passionate about art and seeking to develop their creative skills, critical thinking abilities, and a strong portfolio for further studies or careers in the visual arts. The Fine Arts Major is designed for transferring to a four-year institution for completion of a baccalaureate degree program, usually the Bachelor of Arts degree, the terminal degree for creative careers.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop proficiency in a variety of media through exploration of a wide range of art materials, tools, and techniques.
2. Create works of art that express a unique, creative voice utilizing various visual arts media.
3. Analyze critically works of art and solve creative design problems through the lens of historical, cultural, and conceptual contexts.
4. Create a diverse and professional portfolio showcasing artistic range, technical mastery, and innovation.
5. Cultivate marketable career skills relevant to the arts.

• Below is the recommended course sequence for full-time students.
• Courses are listed by the semester they are usually offered.
• Course availability in a given semester may vary.
• You can change the order or number of classes each semester, but taking fewer classes in a semester will mean more semesters to finish the program.
• Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.
• Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.