Art, Associate in Arts
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.
- Critique classroom projects.
(Spring 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| 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 |
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| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 102 # ◊ Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 # ◊ English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
| ART 112 ◊ Renaissance to Modern Art | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
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| ART 118 ◊ # Drawing II | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
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| RHT 102 # ◊ English Rhetoric and 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 |
Meet 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.
| HUM 104 ◊ Humanities Through the Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Other Humanities Course | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| 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 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
| ART 114 ◊ Survey of Asian Art | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| ART 120 ◊ # Three-Dimensional Design | Core Course | 3 |
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| ART 140 ◊ # Printmaking | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| ART 141 ◊ # Painting I | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
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| VIC 104 ◊ Computer Art I | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet 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). |
| 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: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See ART course descriptions
Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597, email: dennismcnamara@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC/AES) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |
Last Updated
6/6/2024 11:15:02 AM