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.
Suggested Program Pathway
Fall Semester I
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ART 121 | Two-Dimensional Design | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| ART 131 | Drawing I | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 14 | 13 |
Spring Semester I
| ART 122 | Three-Dimensional Design | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | or | | | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Art Studio Elective | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 9 | 14 | 16 |
Summer Semester I
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Fall Semester II
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Art Studio Elective | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| | Art Studio Elective | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| | Natural Science Elective | 3 | 2-3 | 4 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 14-15 | 13 |
Spring Semester II
| ART 115 | Art History Survey II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Art Studio Elective | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| | Art Studio Elective | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| | Art Studio Elective | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| | Portfolio/Resume/University Application | | | |
| Semester Total: | 3 | 18 | 12 |
Minimum Program Requirements
English Composition (6 SHC)
This requirement is met by completing courses below:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (6 SHC)
Two unduplicated courses from two subject areas are required:
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)
Two unduplicated courses from two subject areas are required:
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.)
Natural Science (4 SHC)
This requirement is met by completing one course with accompanying lab (if applicable) listed below:
Other Requirements
Professional Program Courses
The following courses are required (15 SHC):
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.
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 60-61
Notes:
- If MAT 143 (2/2/3) is taken in place of MAT 152, an additional 1 to 3 credit hours are required in order to meet the 60-61 program hours needed to fulfill the degree. This class would be added to the fifth semester.
- 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.
- 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.