Fine Arts
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 62 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education Electives | 2 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Approved Art Electives from the following:
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ART-100 | Art History: Prehistory to Middle Ages | 3 |
| ART-102 | Foundation Drawing I | 3 |
| ART-104 | Design I | 3 |
| ART-109 | Art Portal | 2 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| ART-101 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern Art | 3 |
| ART-103 | Foundation Drawing II | 3 |
| ART-105 | Design II | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)
| ART-251 | Portfolio Prep | 1 |
-ART
| Approved Art Elective | 3 |
-ART
| Approved Art Elective | 3 |
-ART
| Approved Art Elective | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)
-ART
| Approved Art Elective | 3 |
-ART
| Approved Art Elective | 3 |
-ART
| Approved Art Elective | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Approved Art Electives from the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Apply relevant materials, techniques and concepts to produce finished work.
- Exhibit knowledge of the creative process from concept to finished product.
- Evaluate visual concepts through constructive communication.
- Demonstrate a basic proficiency of skills, craftsmanship and critical thinking through the production of a final portfolio.