Art Transfer Pathway (AA)

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The Cowley College Fine Arts program is a rigorous study of the fundamentals of art. Students will leave the program with not only a comprehensive portfolio of work but also a thorough understanding of the formal elements of art. The Associates of Arts degree from Cowley College offers an introduction to various artistic media. Drawing, design, painting, sculpture, and ceramics are courses that illustrate artistic diversity to students. Art students have the flexibility to focus on one specialty or to explore a variety of media and techniques. All courses build on the fundamentals of design and promote excellence in craft. The program offers many opportunities to be involved in public art projects and to show their work in area art exhibits.

Suggested Course Plan by Semester

Pathway Code: ARTT

General Education Requirements (38 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CGA2013 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 hour(s)
OR
CGA2030 - Intro. to Digital Imaging (Photoshop) 3 hour(s)

Humanities Electives (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included. Art History Elective recommended for this pathway.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s)

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Art History Option:
ART2141 - Art History-Prehistoric to Medieval 3 hour(s) or
ART2142 - Art History-Renaissance to Contemporary 3 hour(s)

Social Science Electives (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s)_______________________________________

Recommended course:
PSY6711 - General Psychology 3 hour(s)

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) ____________________________

Pathway Core Technical Requirements (18 hours)

ART2130 - Foundation Design 2D 3 hour(s)
ART2139 - Foundation Design Color 3 hour(s)
ART2126 - Foundation Drawing I 3 hour(s)
ART2124 - Foundation Painting I 3 hour(s)
ART2135 - Foundation Design 3D 3 hour(s)
CGA2065 - Design Portfolio 3 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (Minimum of 6 hours)

Students should choose a minimum of 6.00 credit hours from the pathway electives listed and work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete.

ART2125 - Foundation Painting II 3 hour(s)
ART2127 - Foundation Drawing II 3 hour(s)
ART2141 - Art History-Prehistoric to Medieval 3 hour(s) (If not used to fulfill Humanities Elective)
ART2142 - Art History-Renaissance to Contemporary 3 hour(s) (If not used to fulfill Humanities Elective)
ART2155 - Intro to Animation 3 hour(s)
CGA2055 - Graphic Materials and Processes 3 hour(s)
MCM2430 - Digital Photography 3 hour(s)
CGA2012 - Computer Illustration (Illustrator) 3 hour(s)
CGA2030 - Intro. to Digital Imaging (Photoshop) 3 hour(s)
CGA2022 - Typography 3 hour(s)

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 4-year 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.