Studio Arts
Studio Arts
The Studio Arts degree emphasizes the exploration of the various modes of fine and digital art, with special attention placed upon the development of a portfolio and it prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution or art school. This degree can lead to a baccalaureate in fine arts or art education. Careers in fine arts studio practices, graphic design, education and various related fields can be pursued with this study.
For information, contact department chair, Dr. Augustine Nigro.
Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:
- Apply sound studio practices in two and three-dimensional fine and digital art;
- Apply basic design skills to original works of art;
- Demonstrate proficiency in manual and digital skills toward transfer to a four-year school;
- Analyze in speech, reading, and writing, works of art, including one’s own, using terminology appropriate to form, function, and the principles and elements of art.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 38 credits | |
| When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses. | |
| Communication (9 credits) | |
| ENGL101-Composition I |
3
|
| ENGL102-Composition II |
3
|
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Choose: COMM110-Interpersonal Communication or COMM120-Public Speaking |
3
|
| Mathematics-Science-Technology (8 credits) | |
| MATH122-College Algebra or higher General Education Mathematics course |
4
|
| General Education Science course |
4
|
| Social Science (6 credits) | |
| PSYC101-General Psychology |
3
|
| SOCL101-Principles of Sociology |
3
|
| Humanities (6 credits) | |
| Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, or ARTS115 |
3
|
| General Education Humanities course |
3
|
| History (6 credits) | |
| Choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103 or HIST104 |
6
|
| Diversity (3 credits) | |
| Choose: ANTH103, ENGL201, GEOG102, GEOG110, PHIL105, PHIL106, PHIL111 or RELG110 |
3
|
| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS |
38
|
| PROGRAM COURSES - 18 credits | |
| ARTS100-Color and 2-D Design |
3
|
| ARTS110-Fundamental Drawing |
3
|
| Choose any ARTS course |
3
|
| Choose any 200-level ARTS course |
3
|
|
Program Electives (6 credits) Choose one set (Fine Arts or Digital Arts): |
6 |
| Fine Arts | |
| ARTS112-Introduction to Ceramics | |
| Choose: ARTS128-Introduction to Photographic Methods or ARTS135-Art with Computers | |
| Digital Arts | |
| ARTS135-Art with Computers | |
| Choose: ARTS116-Graphic Design or ARTS128-Intro to Photographic Processes | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
18
|
|
FREE ELECTIVES - 4 credits Choose any college-level course(s) |
4 |
| Technological Competency: 0-4 credits Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing out or reviewed departmental portfolio. |
|
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: |
60
|
| (SART) EFFECTIVE FALL 2024 |
Recommended sequence of courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
First Semester (13 credits) |
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ARTS100 |
Color and 2D Design |
3 |
|
ARTS110 |
Fundamental Drawing |
3 |
|
ENGL101 |
Composition I |
3 |
|
Choose |
MATH122 or higher General Education Mathematics course |
4 |
|
Second Semester (16 credits) |
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|
ENGL102 |
Composition II |
3 |
|
Choose |
ARTS112 (if Fine Arts) or ARTS135 (if Digital Arts) |
3 |
|
Choose |
ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, or ARTS115 |
3 |
|
Choose |
General Education Science course |
4 |
|
Choose |
COMM110 or COMM120 |
3 |
|
Third Semester (15 credits) |
||
|
PSYC101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
|
Choose |
ARTS128 or ARTS135 (if Fine Arts) or ARTS116 or ARTS128 (if Digital Arts) |
3 |
|
Choose |
Choose two: HIST101, HIST102, HIST103, HIST104 |
6 |
|
Gen Ed |
Humanities course |
3 |
|
Fourth Semester (16 credits) |
||
|
SOCL101 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
Choose |
200-level ARTS course |
3 |
|
Choose |
ARTS course |
3 |
|
Choose |
Free elective(s) |
4 |
|
Choose |
ANTH103, ENGL201, GEOG102, GEOG110, PHIL105, PHIL106, PHIL111, or RELG110 |
3 |