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Dec 03, 2024
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2024 - 2025 Cowley College Academic Catalog
Graphic Design Transfer Pathway (AFA)
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The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree is designed to prepare students for transfer into a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program at a 4-year college or university. The Graphic Design program combines the art, science, business, and technology of visual communication into a comprehensive two-year degree. Students will create sophisticated illustrations, typographic layouts, photo-manipulations, and more using the latest techniques and design software. Projects come to fruition using the iterative design process: problem definition, analysis, idea generation, concept development, refinement, and production. All courses build on the fundamental principles of design and excellence in craft. Upon completion of an Associate degree in Graphic Design, students will be prepared to continue their education in a 4-year university program or potentially utilize their skills in the field.
Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents Systemwide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation
PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Graphic Design (AA & AFA)
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Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)
Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas Systemwide General Education Core .
Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)
Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.
Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)
Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s) . (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).
Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Social Science Elective(s) . (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC)
Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines from approved Humanities Elective(s) . (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.
Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)
To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved Math, Science, Humanities or Social Science electives applicable to the transfer pathway.
- Approved General Ed Elective 3 hour(s) (ART2111 - Art Appreciation)
- Approved General Ed Elective 3 hour(s) (Alternate ART History course not used to satisfy Humanities elective - ART2141 or ART2142)
Fine Arts Pathway Electives (28 hours)*
The Associate of Fine Arts degree requires a minimum of 28 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.
Pathway Requirements
Students should complete the following courses for this pathway in order to transfer into a corresponding Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program.
Additional Electives
Students can work with their advisor to select additional courses to complete as electives based upon their interest area.
Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*
*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.
Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.
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