Studio Art, AFA

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Here is a suggested sequence of courses, the timeline or number of semesters, and the total credit hours you need to earn this degree: Suggested Course Sequence - Studio Art, AFA

Some courses can be substituted to better suit your preferences, transfer plans, or schedule.

Some programs may require additional courses if you need extra time or support to gain the skills needed to be successful. If you have any questions, please reach out to your advisor, department chair, or program coordinator for further guidance and support.

General Education Requirements (26 credits)

Communication

English Requirement

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)

Communications Requirement

Any COM MOTR course (minus 200-level) 3 Credit(s)

Mathematics

MAT 155 - Contemporary College Math 4 Credit(s) or higher

Social Science

Select one of the following:

HIS 101 - U.S History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 102 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 103 - African American History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 104 - African American History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
POL 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)

Natural Science

Any Core 42: Natural Sciences BIO, CHM, or PHY 3 Credit(s)

Humanities

Select one of the following:

ART 1200 - 2-D Design 3 Credit(s)
ART 1500 - Survey of Western Art History I: Prehistory to End of the Middle Ages 3 Credit(s)
ART 1505 - Survey of Western Art History II: Renaissance 3 Credit(s)

College Success Seminar - 1 Credit

COL 101 - College Success Seminar is a graduation requirement for SCC students.

COL 101 - College Success Seminar 1 Credit(s)

Core Course Requirements (18 credits)

GDS 105 - Digital Art Studio 3 Credit(s) *
ART 1205 - Color Theory 3 Credit(s)
ART 1300 - 3-D Design 3 Credit(s)
ART 1400 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s)
ART 1405 - Drawing II 3 Credit(s)
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)

Studio Art Electives (18 credits)

5 additional studio art courses reflecting a breadth of studio experiences. Studio Art Option majors must take at least one art elective from each of the three groups of art electives as follows:

Additional Art Electives:

The additional 2 Art Electives can be from whichever area the student has the most interest, or another area they have not yet tried including Graphic Design courses.

ART 2999 - Sophomore Studio Art Seminar 3 Credit(s) ****

Art Education Electives (19 credits)

3 additional studio art courses reflecting a breadth of studio experiences. One course from Group (1, 2 & 3) is required. Seven additional credit hours of EDU-related coursework, based on four-year school’s degree requirements.

Group 1

ART 2300 - Drawing III 3 Credit(s)
ART 2310 - Figure Drawing 3 Credit(s)
ART 2400 - Painting I 3 Credit(s)
ART 2900 - Illustration and Sequential Art I 3 Credit(s)

Group 2

ART 2500 - Ceramics I 3 Credit(s)
ART 2550 - Jewelry I 3 Credit(s)
ART 2600 - Sculpture I 3 Credit(s)
ART 2700 - Introduction to Printmaking 3 Credit(s)
ART 2750 - Fibers 3 Credit(s)
ART 2810 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s)

Group 3

ART 2700 - Introduction to Printmaking 3 Credit(s)
ART 2750 - Fibers 3 Credit(s)
ART 2810 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s)

Education Group

EDU 101 - Introduction to Teacher Education 1 Credit(s)
EDU 212 - Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society 3 Credit(s)
Select One of the Courses Below:
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Technology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 240 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s)

Additional Art Education Elective:

ART 2999 - Sophomore Studio Art Seminar 3 Credit(s)

Total Required Hours: 62-63 credits

Graphic Design students may also choose Studio Art courses but should consult with the Graphic Design Chair for advising.

GDS 105 also fulfills the SCC computer literacy requirement.