Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts REVISED
Curriculum Description
The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Fine Arts
A10600
NC CIP: 24.0101
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POS Approved: Fall 2025
1st Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ART 121 | Two-Dimensional Design | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| ART 131 | Drawing I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 2 Social/Behavioral Science | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 14 | 0 | 16 |
2nd Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART 122 | Three-Dimensional Design | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 3 Mathematics (3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 4 Natural Science | * | * | * | 4 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
3rd Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ART 215 | Visual Art Portfolio | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
4th Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART 115 | Art History Survey II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 2 Social/Behavioral Science | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 1 credit) | * | * | * | 1 |
| ___ ___ | List 5 Additional General Education (at least 3 credits) | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Additional Information
List 1 Communications/Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 2 courses (6 credits) from at least 2 subjects
- ART 111
- COM 120, COM 231
- DRA 111
- ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242
- MUS 110, MUS 112
- PHI 215, PHI 240
List 2 Social/Behavioral Science
Take 2 courses (6 credits) from at least 2 subjects
List 3 Mathematics
Take 1 course (at least 3 credits)
List 4 Natural Science
Take 1 of 5 Groups
List 5 Additional General Education
Take 16 credits
- ART 111, ART 132
- ART 171, ART 240, ART 241
- ART 242, ART 244, ART 264, ART 265, ART 281
- ASL 111, ASL 112, ASL 211, ASL 212
- BUS 110, BUS 137
- COM 110, COM 120, COM 231
- DRA 111
- ENG 125,
- FRE 111, FRE 112
- HEA 110,
- HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130,HUM 150, HUM 180, HUM 220, HUM 230
- JOU 110
- MUS 110, MUS 112
- PED 110, PED 111
- PHI 215, PHI 240
- PSY 150, PSY 215, PSY 237
- REL 110
- SOC 210
- SPA 111, SPA 112, SPA 211, SPA 212
- WBL 111* (does not transfer)
*WBL-111 does not count toward graduation or the minimum credit hour requirement for this degree.
A10600