Studio Art Associate of Arts
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a Bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Fine Art or Arts. Students explore studio techniques and historical aspects of art. Careers often require a Master's degree. Studio Art teaches students both how to make art and understand how it is made. Students will study drawing, painting, ceramics, and photography in detail. This program introduces students to the study of Studio Art and includes courses that are common to all Colorado four-year institutions. Career paths for Studio Art degree holders include museum and gallery management, building design, media, art restoration, and education. The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree with Designation in Studio Art prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art or Art History at a four-year university.
Note: The degree track in Studio Art with Secondary Teaching Licensure has different requirements and is not included in this agreement. Please refer to this agreement’s cover page for the name of the Bachelor’s degree at the four-year institution to which this agreement applies.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ART 1111 | Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ART 1201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 1002 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| GT- AH2 or GT-AH3 or GT-AH4 | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH2, AH3, or AH4). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015), Humanities: Early Civ (HUM 1021), Humanities: Medieval-Modern (HUM 1022), Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011), Ethics (PHI 1012), or Logic (PHI 1013) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| ART 1112 | Art History Renaissance to 1900: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ART 1003 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| ART 1202 or ART 1203 | Drawing II (ART 1202) or Figure Drawing (ART 1203) | 3 |
| GT- AH2 or GT-AH3 or GT-AH4 | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH2, AH3, or AH4). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015), Humanities: Early Civ (HUM 1021), Humanities: Medieval-Modern (HUM 1022), Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011), Ethics (PHI 1012), or Logic (PHI 1013) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| GT- MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240). | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS). Prefer: World Regional Geography (GEO 1005) or Cultural Anthropology (ANT 1001). | 3 |
| Any Studio Art | Any Studio Art Course | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: If you take Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) and/or more credits in Natural & Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the 8 credits of electives needed.
Fourth Semester
| GT- SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: Western Civ: Antiquity-1650 (HIS 1310) or Western Civ: 1650-Present (HIS 1320) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS). Prefer: World Regional Geography (GEO 1005) or Cultural Anthropology (ANT 1001). | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: If you take Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) and/or more credits in Natural & Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the 8 credits of electives needed.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ART 1111 | Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ART 1201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| ART 1112 | Art History Renaissance to 1900: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | Any Mathematics (GT-MA1). Prefer: Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240). | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you take Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) and/or more credits in Natural & Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the 8 credits of electives needed.
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
Semester Note: If you take Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) and/or more credits in Natural & Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the 8 credits of electives needed.
Spring Semester 5
| ART 1003 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| GT- SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| GT- AH2 or GT-AH3 or GT-AH4 | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH2, AH3, or AH4). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015), Humanities: Early Civ (HUM 1021), Humanities: Medieval-Modern (HUM 1022), Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011), Ethics (PHI 1012), or Logic (PHI 1013) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: If you take Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) and/or more credits in Natural & Physical Sciences than are listed, it will reduce the 8 credits of electives needed.
Summer Semester 6
Fall Semester 7
| ART 1202 or ART 1203 | Drawing II (ART 1202) or Figure Drawing (ART 1203) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS). Prefer: World Regional Geography (GEO 1005) or Cultural Anthropology (ANT 1001). | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1). Prefer: Western Civ: Antiquity-1650 (HIS 1310) or Western Civ: 1650-Present (HIS 1320) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 8
| Any Studio Art | Any Studio Art Course | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS). Prefer: World Regional Geography (GEO 1005) or Cultural Anthropology (ANT 1001). | 3 |
| GT- AH2 or GT-AH3 or GT-AH4 | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH2, AH3, or AH4). Prefer: Intro to Literature (LIT 1015), Humanities: Early Civ (HUM 1021), Humanities: Medieval-Modern (HUM 1022), Intro to Philosophy (PHI 1011), Ethics (PHI 1012), or Logic (PHI 1013) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
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Important Program Notes:
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), if ART 1002, ART 1111, ART 1112, ART 1113, and/or ART 1201 are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take two gtPathways Natural & Physical Science courses (GTSC1, GT-SC2). One of these courses must have the required laboratory (GT-SC1).
If you take Math for Liberal Arts (MAT 1240) and/or more credits in Natural & Physical Science than are listed, it will reduce the 8 credits of electives needed.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.