Associate of Arts, Fine Arts: 2008-2009 Catalog
Programs of Study |
Fine Arts
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degree in Fine Arts is designed to provide training in the breadth of skills required for many careers in the fine arts field as well as to satisfy many of the lower division requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees at most four-year institutions.
Salary: $23,982–$58,550 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Faster than average growth through 2014
Good To Know: Many fine artists are self-employed; some have graduate degrees
WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Communications and Fine Arts Division.
Total Requirements: 60 credits
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| Program Requirements |
21 Credits |
ART 100
or ART 107
or GRC 107 |
Visual Foundations
Design Fundamentals I (2-D)
Design Fundamentals |
3 |
| ART 101 |
Drawing I |
3 |
ART 135
or ART 141
or ART 243* |
Photography I
Introduction to Digital Photography I
Digital Imaging I |
3 |
| ART 160 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
| ART 298* |
Portfolio Emphasis |
3 |
Select one 3 credit course from the following 2-D courses: |
ART 231
ART 127*
ART 124 |
Painting I
Watercolor I
Beginning Printmaking |
3
3
3
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Select one 3 credit course from the following 3-D courses: |
ART 216
ART 115*
ART 211 |
Sculpture I
Beginning Clay Sculpture
Ceramics I |
3
3
3
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| * Courses satisfy WNC degree requirements but will not transfer directly to the University of Nevada, Reno as the same course. They may transfer as electives. |
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| Program Requirements: Program Electives |
6 Credits |
| ART 102 |
Drawing II |
3 |
| ART 105* |
Color Theory |
3 |
| ART 111* |
Beginning Ceramics |
3 |
| ART 115* |
Beginning Clay Sculpture |
3 |
| ART 124 |
Beginning Printmaking |
3 |
| ART 127* |
Watercolor I |
3 |
| ART 135 |
Photography I |
3 |
| ART 141* |
Introduction to Digital Photography I |
3 |
| ART 142* |
Introduction to Digital Photography II |
3 |
| ART 201 |
Life Drawing I |
3 |
| ART 208* |
Fiber Arts |
3 |
| ART 211 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
| ART 212 |
Ceramics II |
3 |
| ART 216 |
Sculpture I |
3 |
| ART 217 |
Sculpture II |
3 |
| ART 218* |
Alternative Sculpture |
3 |
| ART 224 |
Beginning Printmaking: Relief |
3 |
| ART 227* |
Watercolor II |
3 |
| ART 231 |
Painting I |
3 |
| ART 232 |
Painting II |
3 |
| ART 235 |
Photography II |
3 |
| ART 236 |
Photography III |
3 |
| ART 243* |
Digital Imaging I |
3 |
| ART 244* |
Digital Imaging II |
3 |
| ART 260 |
Survey Art History I |
3 |
| ART 261 |
Survey of Art History II |
3 |
| * Courses satisfy WNC degree requirements but will not transfer directly to the University of Nevada, Reno as the same course. They may transfer as electives. |
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| General Education Requirements |
33 Credits |
| English/Communications Requirements |
6 |
| Humanities Requirement |
6 |
| Mathematics Requirement |
3 |
| Science Requirement |
6 |
| Social Sciences Requirement |
9 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements |
3 |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Arts can be found on the Associate of Arts Degree Requirements page. |
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