Degree Programs

Studio Art and Design AS

This is a transfer program for students planning a career in the visual arts.

Five concentrations are offered for Studio Art and Design students who wish to focus on specific media in their degree program. These concentrations and the courses required for completion are listed on the following page. Students may select any studio course to fulfill studio elective requirements.

Note: You do not need to complete a concentration to earn a studio art and design degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Create the illusion of form on a two-dimensional surface
• Manipulate line and mass within a three-dimensional space
• Compose positive and negative space on a two-dimensional surface
• Utilize color mixing and color schemes
• Proficiently use a variety of media
• Illustrate the human figure
• Communicate ideas and concepts visually
• Understand the history of art
• Become aware of career options
• Continue your education at a 4-year institution

Career Possibilities

Advertisements, packaging, textiles, book covers, posters, furniture, architectural forms, and more are designed by professionals trained in studio art. Students will be encouraged to consider how to apply their skills to industry, freelance opportunities, or the creation of an artist-operated business.

Transfer Information

Students should contact their advisor and the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement for information on transfer services. Early consultation to plan the most appropriate course sequence will optimize transferability.

Degree Requirements

Students will complete traditional art foundation courses (drawing, painting, design, and art history) and explore studio disciplines where they may concentrate upon transferring to a four-year institution. Emphasis is placed on the student’s creative and aesthetic development and the professional application of formal design skills.

General Education Requirements must be met before granting the AS degree.