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2022-2023 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Associate of Fine Arts - Academic Plan
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This program is designed to transfer to Metropolitan State University of Denver’s BFA program. The Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art, prepares students for transfer to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs at four-year institutions. The degree is composed of the first two years of study toward the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. The Associate of Fine Arts degree will provide a well-rounded education with hands-on instruction in studio art courses to develop effective visual expertise in composition, media, and professional presentation standards.
Career paths in Fine Art include professional artist, craft artist, sculptor, painter, illustrator, and art teacher. A full time student can complete the Associate of Fine Art (AFA) degree in two years. This degree prepares to transfer to a four-year university to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). To be successful, a student should have a strong interest in creative endeavors, fine motor skills, ability to be self-directed, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
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Course Availability
Total Credits = 60
| Required Courses - General Education Courses |
Credits |
Pre or Co Reqs Required |
Course Available Fall? |
Course Available Spring? |
Course Available Summer? |
| Arts/Humanities GT-AH1-AH4 |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Arts/Humanities GT-AH1-AH4 |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1* |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| History GT-HI1 |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics GT-MAT1* |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Natural/Physical Science GT-SC2 |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Natural/Physical Science GT-SC2 |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Social/Behavioral Science GT-SS1-SS3 |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Social/Behavioral Science GT-SS1-SS3 |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Required Courses - Additional Required Courses |
Credits |
Pre or Co Reqs Required |
Course Available Fall? |
Course Available Spring? |
Course Available Summer? |
| ART 1111 - Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1* |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ART 1112 - Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1* |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ART 1201 - Drawing I |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ART 1002 - Visual Concepts 2-D Design |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ART 1003 - Visual Concepts 3-D Design |
3 |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| ART 1004 - 4-D Design: Time-Based Art |
3 |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| ART 2089 - Capstone |
3 |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Elective |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Required Courses - Emphasis Courses |
Credits |
Pre or Co Reqs Required |
Course Available Fall? |
Course Available Spring? |
Course Available Summer? |
| ART Studio Emphasis Level I Course |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| ART Studio Emphasis Level II Course |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Program Outcomes
- Create provocative, original artwork using thoughtful content and subject matter that supports it.
- Demonstrate applied interdisciplinary research or conceptual synthesis to inform meaning in their creative work.
- Create holistic compositions using strategies of visual arrangement.
- Demonstrate proficiency of technique while performing effective studio practices using the medium’s tools, materials, and equipment.
- Use professional presentation standards for finishing and signing/documenting work.
- Demonstrate critical analysis of creative work (theirs and others) in verbal and/or written critique, using appropriate vocabulary.
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)
ART Studio Emphasis Level I Course
Arts/Humanities GT-AH1-AH4
Social/Behavioral Science GT-SS1-SS3
ART Studio Emphasis Level II Course
Natural/Physical Science GT-SC2
Social/Behavioral Science GT-SS1-SS3
Arts/Humanities GT-AH1-AH4
Natural/Physical Science GT-SC2
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)
Arts/Humanities GT-AH1-AH4
Social/Behavioral Science GT-SS1-SS3
ART Studio Emphasis Level I Course
Social/Behavioral Science GT-SS1-SS3
ART Studio Emphasis Level II Course
Arts/Humanities GT-AH1-AH4
Natural/Physical Science GT-SC2
Natural/Physical Science GT-SC2
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- Course availability is subject to change.
- Electives: Select from any GT course, AAA 1001 , AAA 1009 , ACC 1021 , ACC 1022 , BUS 1015 , BUS 1016 , BUS 2017 , BUS 2026 , CIS 1018 , COM 1150 , COM 2220 , CSC 1060 , CSC 1061 , ENG 1031 (or higher), HNR 1000 , HNR 2089 , HWE 1060 , HWE 1065 , MAT 1240 (or higher), any Foreign Language courses (including ASL) numbered 1011 or higher, or any course in the following prefixes except Special Topics, Independent Study, Capstone, and Internships: ANT, ART, BIO (1000 or above), CHE, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PED, PHI, PHY (1000 or above), POS, PSY, SOC.
- Follow the Recommended Course Sequence on the following pages of this document.
- Recommended courses are listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) or the Studio Art Department for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2022/2023 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.
- Studio Elective: Students may choose either an advanced III/IV level in the same media emphasis, or choose a choose in a different media.
- Studio Emphasis Course Choice: Choose 2 courses (ART Studio Emphasis Level I & II) from the same studio emphasis -Drawing/Painting (ART 1202 or ART 1203 and ART 1301 or ART 1501 ), Photography (ART 1402 & ART 1401 ), Ceramics (ART 1703 & ART 1704 ), or Jewelry (ART 1604 & ART 1605 ).
- The Colorado Department of Higher Education website has additional information about this statewide agreement.
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