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Art, Associate in Arts

Pathway:

Art

Curriculum Code:

VPA.ART.AA (U224A50)

Total Program Credits: 60

While the following sequence of courses is strongly recommended, students should select general education courses and plan the sequence for completing general education requirements in consultation with a member of the Counseling department. Students may select art electives that will best prepare them for transfer to senior institutions. Consultation with a counselor is highly recommended.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Art) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:

•   describe a work of art using the form, content, function method of analysis;

•   define Art specific vocabulary;

•   identify key artworks and list pertinent information regarding the works;

•   create original works of Art in selected media; and

•   critique classroom projects.

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
ART 111 Ancient to Medieval Art

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

ART 117 Drawing I

Core Course

3

ART 119 Two-Dimensional Design

Core Course

3

 
MAT 101 # Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

OR
MAT 102 # Liberal Arts Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

RHT 101 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

ART 117 and ART 119 may be used as General Electives.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
ART 112 Renaissance to Modern Art

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

 
ART 118 # Drawing II

Core Course

3

OR
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

 
RHT 102 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Life Science

Life Science Gen-ed

3-5

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Take the Life Science course with a lab.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
HUM 104 Humanities Through the Arts

Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

OR
Take Other Humanities Course

Humanities Gen-ed

3

 
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Physical Science

Physical Science Gen-ed

4-5

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

6

Total Semester Credits:16-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
ART 114 Survey of Asian Art

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

ART 120 # Three-Dimensional Design

Core Course

3

 
ART 140 # Printmaking

Core Course

3

OR
ART 141 # Painting I

Core Course

3

OR
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

 
VIC 104 Computer Art I

Core Course

3

OR
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

 
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s).

Notes: ART 140, ART 141 and VIC 104 are not IAI courses.

ART 114, ART 120, ART 140, ART 141 and VIC 104 may be used as General Electives.

Program Electives (3-6):

CourseCategoryCredits
VIC 100 Graphic Design

Core Course

3

VIC 161 Introduction to Photoshop

Core Course

3

(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)

Notes: choose media specific electives (up to 6).

VIC 100 and VIC 161 are not IAI courses and may be used as General Electives.

See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2022-2023/Triton-College-Catalog/Arts-and-Sciences-Programs/Associate-in-Arts/Associate-in-Arts-Degree-Requirements

See ART course descriptions

Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597