Fine Arts Emphasis (AA Degree A8983)

Arts Division
Degree A8983
An emphasis in Fine Arts provides the student with an understanding of the practices and theories of traditional and contemporary two- and three-dimensional studio arts and an introduction to the history of Western art. In addition to the foundation courses (24 units), students select twelve (12) units from one of the art categories.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

• Have completed the foundation courses of the major which are the aesthetic base needed for transfer into bachelors programs or independent work as an artist.
• Be able to apply critical thinking skills to original work.
• Be able to apply the elements and principles of design to original art work.
• Be able to apply visual arts concepts that are basic to many forms and fields of art and design in visual, oral, and written communication
• Be able to analyze historical, contemporary, peer, and personal visual artwork that range in modes of artistic expression.  
• Be able to demonstrate in oral, written, and studio work familiarity with the history of western art.
• Be proficient in a variety of visual art techniques and tools using them to explore a range of subjects, media, styles, and formats.
• Create independent original work in the area of their focus demonstrating basic professional practices.

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