Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (A10600)

The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.

Associate in Fine Arts degree candidates must complete the following general education courses in addition to professional program requirements for a total of 60-61 credit hours with an overall grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better.

Note: This degree is offered on Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, and online.

ACA-122 IS REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN IN THE FIRST SEMESTER FOR ALL COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS.

English Composition (6 SHC)

This requirement is met by completing courses below:

ClassLabCredit
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry30

3

ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disciplines30

3

Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (6 SHC)

Two unduplicated courses from two subject areas are required:

ClassLabCredit
ART 111Art Appreciation30

3

COM 231Public Speaking30

3

ENG 231American Literature I30

3

ENG 232American Literature II30

3

ENG 241British Literature I30

3

ENG 242British Literature II30

3

MUS 110Music Appreciation30

3

MUS 112Introduction to Jazz30

3

PHI 215Philosophical Issues30

3

PHI 240Introduction to Ethics30

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)

Two unduplicated courses from two subject areas are required:

ClassLabCredit
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics30

3

ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics30

3

HIS 111World Civilizations I30

3

HIS 112World Civilizations II30

3

HIS 131American History I30

3

HIS 132American History II30

3

POL 120American Government30

3

PSY 150General Psychology30

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology30

3

Mathematics (3-4 SHC)

This requirement is met by completing one of the following courses:

(If MAT 143 (3 SHC) is taken, an additional 1 to 3 credit hours are required in order to meet the 60-61 program hours needed.)

ClassLabCredit
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy22

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I32

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra32

4

MAT 271Calculus I32

4

MAT 272Calculus II32

4

Natural Science (4 SHC)

This requirement is met by completing one course with accompanying lab (if applicable) listed below:

ClassLabCredit
AST 151General Astronomy I30

3

and

AST 151AGeneral Astronomy I Lab02

1

 

BIO 110Principles of Biology33

4

BIO 111General Biology I33

4

 

CHM 151General Chemistry I33

4

GEL 111Geology32

4

 

PHY 110Conceptual Physics30

3

and

PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab02

1

Other Requirements

ClassLabCredit
ACA 122College Transfer Success02

1

Professional Program Courses

The following courses are required (15 SHC):
ClassLabCredit
ART 114Art History Survey I30

3

ART 115Art History Survey II30

3

ART 121Two-Dimensional Design06

3

ART 122Three-Dimensional Design06

3

ART 131Drawing I06

3

An additional 18-20 SHC of courses should be selected from the courses classified as pre major, elective general education, or UGETC within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (AFA to BFA). Students should select these courses based on their intended major and/or transfer university. Pre major courses, listed below, should take priority.
ClassLabCredit
ART 116Survey of American Art30

3

ART 132Drawing II06

3

ART 135Figure Drawing I06

3

ART 171Computer Art I06

3

ART 212Gallery Assistantship I06

3

ART 213Gallery Assistantship II06

3

ART 231Printmaking I06

3

ART 232Printmaking II06

3

ART 240Painting I06

3

ART 241Painting II06

3

ART 242Landscape Painting06

3

ART 247Jewelry I06

3

ART 248Jewelry II06

3

ART 250Surface Design: Textiles06

3

ART 264Digital Photography I06

3

ART 265Digital Photography II06

3

ART 271Computer Art II06

3

ART 281Sculpture I06

3

ART 282Sculpture II06

3

ART 283Ceramics I06

3

ART 284Ceramics II06

3

ART 285Ceramics III06

3

ART 286Ceramics IV06

3

ART 288Studio06

3

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 60-61

Notes:

  1. Students must meet the receiving university’s foreign language and/or health physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.
  2. Graduates with the AFA in Visual Arts may have to pass a portfolio review and/or take additional hours before attaining junior status in a Bachelor of Arts or Fine Arts degree program at the senior institution.