Art, Associate of Arts (302)
About Our Program
The program is designed for the student intending to transfer to a college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in visual art. While it is possible to complete the two-year program and secure entry-level employment, further education is usually required. Students majoring in this program study art theory, development, history, and application of the core art concepts.
Nature of Work and Employment
Types of employment in the field of art vary widely. Many students who complete an AA degree with an emphasis in art transfer to a four-year institution to pursue the professional degree for a studio artist, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Others choose to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in art with an emphasis in museum education or art history.
Special Considerations
The listed coursework is a recommendation only. Students should check with a student advisor for HCC graduation requirements and specific university requirements in this major. Students must meet with an advisor to ensure that the special requirements of the department and institution to which they plan to transfer are met. Colleges and universities have specific requirements for transfer students. Students are encouraged to speak with art faculty members to discuss various four-year degree options in the field of art as well as specific issues regarding their field of study.