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5 additional studio art courses reflecting a breadth of studio experiences. Studio Art Option majors must take at least one art elective from each of the three groups of art electives as follows:
The additional 2 art electives can be from whichever area the student has the most interest, or another area they have not yet tried including Graphic Design courses.
* Graphic Design studens may also choose Studio Art courses but should consult with the Graphic Design Chair for advising.
** ART 1105 also fulfills the SCC computer literacy requirement.
What Is Graphic Design A.F.A.?
The Associate of Fine Arts degree is a professional transfer degree for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree with a concentration in graphic design or studio fine arts at either a four-year college, university or art school. The degree provides experience in selected areas to prepare students for a career in a creative arts profession.
Occupational Outlook
Employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 2 percent from 2014 to 2024. Employment growth of artists depends in large part on the overall state of the economy, because purchases of art usually are optional.
Salary Outlook
In the state of Missouri, employees working in the fine arts field earn a mean average of $48,780 per year, depending on education, experience and employer. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, earnings increase significantly as a worker’s degree of education rises.
Graphic Design Careers
SCC graduates with an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in graphic design are employed in a broad range of careers including, but not limited to:
animator art appraiser art/ creative director art restorer cartoonist cinematographer educator exhibition designer fashion designer furniture designer graphic designer illustrator
imaging specialist infographics designer motion graphics artist package designer painter police artist print production public art designer 3-D designer/sculptor typographer video editor web designer
Unlike other forms of employment, many graphic designers require very little on-the-job training to get started with their career.
Success Stories
Chris Ryan
"I value doing things that are meaningful ... I truly believe in the pursuit of passion."
