Programs

Art and Design Major - Associate of Applied Arts

This two-year art curriculum leads to an associate of applied arts degree in art and design. Preferred studio areas may be selected from ceramics, computer art, digital cinema, drawing/painting, graphic design, human centered design, illustration, metalsmithing/sculpture, photography or woodworking/furniture design.

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• Total Credits Required for Degree

  60

• General Education

  16
• EN 111 College Composition I

  4
• EN 211 College Composition II

  4
• Perspectives on Society or Social Responsibility Elective*

  4
• Human Expression Elective*

  4

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• Major Courses

  24
• AD 101 Process and Design

  4
• AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History

  4
• Foundations Studio
• 2D Studio selected from AD 117, AD 119, or AD 120

  4
• 3D Studio selected from AD 111, AD 116, AD 122, AD 123, or AD 124

  4
• Digital Studio selected from AD 112, AD 118, or AD 134

  4
• AD 270 Concepts and Culture

  4

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• Preferred Studio Area

  8-12
• AD 100 Level**

  4
• AD 200 Level

  4
• AD 300 level (optional)

  4

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• Art and Design Electives

  12-16
• Non-preferred studio or art history courses

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*Courses used for General Education – Perspectives on Society, Social Responsibility and Human Expression must be selected from the approved list of courses in the bulletin.

**The 100 level course in a concentration will also count for the appropriate Foundations requirement in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Digital Studio.