Visual Arts
The Visual Arts A.A.S. program prepares students for careers in creative industries through hands-on training in traditional and digital media. Students develop foundational skills in drawing, design, color theory, and portfolio development while working with industry-standard tools. Graduates are prepared for entry-level creative positions or transfer to four-year visual arts programs.
What’s the Job Outlook for Visual Arts Careers?
Employment in arts and design occupations is projected to grow as digital media, advertising, and creative services continue to expand across industries.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, June 2024.
Where is Visual Arts Offered?
This program is offered at the Eastern campus.
What are my Transfer Pathway Options?
Graduates may transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in fine arts, graphic design, multimedia arts, or related disciplines. Students should consult an academic advisor for transfer planning.
Recommended course sequencing:
Semester 1-Fall Total: 12 Credits
- ART 101 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s)
- ART 111 - Design I 3 Credit(s)
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- HUM 101 - Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2-Spring Total: 12 Credits
- ART 102 - Drawing II 3 Credit(s)
- ART 112 - Design II 3 Credit(s)
- ART 131 - Ceramics I 3 Credit(s)
- ART 104 - Life Drawing 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3-Summer Total: 12 Credits
- ART 132 - Ceramics II 3 Credit(s)
- ART 121 - Painting I 3 Credit(s)
- ART 115 - Basic Drawing for Animation 3 Credit(s)
- SPH 101 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit(s)
Semester 4-Fall Total: 12 Credits
- ART 122 - Painting II 3 Credit(s)
- ART 151 - Sculpture I 3 Credit(s)
- HUM 222 - Art History 3 Credit(s)
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Track Elective Credits / Units: 3
Semester 5-Spring Total: 12 Credits
- ART 200 - Art Portfolio Development 3 Credit(s)
- ENT 100 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 Credit(s)
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
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Track Elective Credits / Units: 3
Track Electives
- PRN 101 - Introduction to Print Technology 3 Credit(s)
- CIS 266 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credit(s)
- WLT 110 - Introduction to Metal Sculpture 4 Credit(s)
- WLT 111 - Advanced Metal Sculpture 4 Credit(s)
- DPT 110 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s)
- DPT 205 - Digital Photography II 3 Credit(s)
- ART 171 - Printmaking I 3 Credit(s)
- ART 172 - Printmaking II 3 Credit(s)
