Visual Arts: AFA Degree
The Associate of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts is designed for transfer to the Fine Arts bachelor's degree at all Arizona public universities. The program gives students a strong foundation in visual composition and art history and prepares them to continue their fine arts education in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, or sculpture. Students completing this degree will transfer 60-64 credits to all Arizona public universities. Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.
The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets
that graduates will possess at the end of their program of study.
• Possess drawing skills that include the ability to render forms in pictorial space using light and shade, describe variations in textures and surface qualities, and incorporate the Elements of Drawing in creating evocative images through the effective use of a variety of drawing media
• Possess composition skills in two and three-dimensional media that indicate their knowledge of, and ability to use effectively, basic design principles including, balance and tension, rhythm and repetition, contrast, emphasis and subordination, unity and variety
• Gain the ability to effectively use basic color schemes as well as the ability to use color as an expressive element.
• Be able to discuss historical works of art in the context of the social and cultural climate they were created in and, if applicable, their significance in relationship to subsequent styles or movements in western art.
• Gain the ability to analyze and critically evaluate the form and content of works of art
Minimum credit hours required: 62
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AGEC-A Requirements: 35 credit hours
See General Education Courses that can be used to satisfy AGEC requirements.
Composition (6)
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3)
ENG 102¹ College Composition II (3)
Mathematics (3-5)
MAT 142¹ College Mathematics (3) or a higher course selected from the approved AGEC courses in the Mathematics category.
Arts/Humanities (9)
ART 201¹ Art History I (3)
ART 202¹ Art History II (3)
One more course form another discipline must be selected from the approved General Education courses in the Arts/Humanities category (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6-9)
Courses from two or more disciplines must be selected from the approved General Education courses in the Social/Behavioral Sciences category.
Physical/Biological Sciences (8-10)
Any two courses may be taken from the approved General Education courses in the Physical/Biological Sciences category.
General Education Options (0-3)²
Courses may be selected from the above categories or from the Options category. |
Emphasis Area Core Requirements: 27 credit hours
Required: 15 credit hours
ART 110 Drawing I (3)
ART 160¹ Color & Design (3)
ART 165 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
ART 290 Visual Arts Practicum(3)
ART 111¹ Drawing II (3)
or
ART 210¹ Life Drawing (3)
Degree Electives: 12 credit hours
Select 12 hours from electives suggested below or other art courses. These courses must transfer to all Arizona public universities. See an advisor or check the college catalog web site (www.coconino.edu). for the CEG.
Recommended:
ART 111¹ Drawing II (3)
Or
ART 210¹ Life Drawing (3)
Additional choices:
ART 120 Ceramics I (3)
ART 150 Photography I (3)
ART 180¹ Sculpture I (3)
ART 190 Painting I (3)
ART 191¹ Painting II (3)
¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² 0-3 hours may be taken in the Options category as needed to complete the minimum 35 hours required for the AGEC. |
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This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information is subject to change without notice, obligation, or liability.