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Studio Art A.F.A. Transfer Program
Studio Art A.F.A. Transfer Program
Department: Art
Total Credit Hours: 61 credits
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Missouri has a moderately high level of employment of fine artists, including painters, sculptors and illustrators.
The Associate of Fine Arts degree is a transfer degree for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with a concentration in studio fine arts at either a four-year college, university or art school. The degree provides experience in different art media areas to prepare students for a career in a creative arts profession.
Required Courses
SCC Institutional Requirements
- Complete specific program requirements as listed below.
- Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours at SCC.
- Earn a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.
| Subject | Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (19 credits) | |||
| Communication | ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| SPE 101 or | Oral Communication or | 3 | |
| SPE 102 or | Public Speaking or | ||
| SPE 110 | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mathematics | MAT 155*** | Contemporary College Math (or higher) | 4 |
| Social Science | HIS 101 or | U.S. History to 1877 or | 3 |
| HIS 102 or | U.S. History Since 1877 or | ||
| HIS 115, or | U.S. History Since 1945 or | ||
| HIS 270, or | History of Missouri or | ||
| POL 101 or | American Government or | ||
| POL 102 | State & Local Government | ||
| Natural Science | Any BIO or | Any Biology Course or | 3 |
| Any CHM or | Any Chemistry Course or | ||
| Any PHY | Any Physical Science Course | ||
| Core Course Requirements (24 credits) | |||
| ART 1105** | Digital Art Studio | 3 | |
| ART 1200 | 2D-Design | 3 | |
| ART 1205 | Color Theory | 3 | |
| ART 1300 | 3-D Design | 3 | |
| ART 1400 | Drawing I | 3 | |
| ART 1405 | Drawing II | 3 | |
| ART 1500 | Survey of Western Art History I | 3 | |
| ART 1505 | Survey of Western Art History II | 3 | |
| Electives (18 credits) | |||
| Electives | 5 additional studio art courses reflecting a breadth of studio experiences* | 15 | |
| ART 2999**** | Sophomore Studio Art Seminar | 3 | |
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Total Required Hours: 61 credits *Per College policy Individual students may be required to take COL 101. |
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* Studio Art Option majors must take at least one art elective from each of the three groups of art electives as follows:
Group 1: Drawing III, Figure Drawing, Illustration, Painting
Group 2: Sculpture, Ceramics, Jewelry
Group 3: Printmaking, Photography, Fibers
The additional two art electives can be from whichever area the student has the most interest or another area in which they have not yet tried.
** ART 1105 also fulfills the SCC computer literacy requirement.
*** The Academic Skills Assessment is required before enrolling in math or English courses. If a student places into lower-level courses than are required for his/her degree, then the student needs to first enroll in such courses before enrolling in the required courses.
**** SCC A.F.A. in Studio Art graduation requirement.
Suggested Schedule Planning
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester (15 credits) | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I*** | 3 |
| ART 1200 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| ART 1400 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1105 | Digital Art Studio** | 3 |
| HIS 101 or | U.S. History to 1877 or | 3 |
| HIS 102 or | U.S. History Since 1877 or | |
| HIS 115 or | U.S. History Since 1945 or | |
| HIS 270 or | History of Missouri or | |
| POL 101 or | American Government or | |
| POL 102 | State & Local Government | |
| Second Semester (15 credits) | ||
| ART 1205 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 1300 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| ART 1405 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 1500 | Survey of Western Art History I | 3 |
| Any BIO or | Any Biology Course or | 3 |
| Any CHM or | Any Chemistry Course or | |
| Any PHY | Any Physical Science Course | |
| Third Semester (15 credits) | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| ART Elective* | 3 | |
| ART Elective* | 3 | |
| ART 2999 | Sophomore Studio Art Seminar**** | 3 |
| Fourth Semester (16 credits) | ||
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Math or Higher*** | 4 |
| ART Elective* | 3 | |
| ART Elective* | 3 | |
| ART Elective* | 3 | |
| ART 1505 | Survey of Western Art History II | 3 |
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Total Hours Required for Graduation: 61 credits *Per College policy Individual students may be required to take COL 101. |
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Related Majors, Degrees & Certificates
- Art/Graphic Design Transfer Program Schedule Guide, A.A.
- Design Media C.S.
- Graphic Design A.A.S.
- Graphic Design A.F.A. Transfer Program
- Music A.F.A.
- Photography C.S.
- Print Media C.S.
- Web Media C.S.
Contact Information
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Office Hours
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Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Friday
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376
636-922-8000
