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Art—Visual

Associate in Arts

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

ART 110Introduction to the Visual Arts3
MUSC 100Music Appreciation3
PHIL 210Ethics3
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Select three of the following recommended courses:9
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science, & Technology

Select one of the following recommended courses:3-4
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Math in Society
Elementary Statistics
Select one of the following recommended Science with lab combinations:4-5
Concepts of Biology
and Concepts of Biology Lab
General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I
and Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Introductory Chemistry
and Introductory Chemistry Lab
College Physics I
and College Physics I Lab
Select from one of the following recommended courses:0-3
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
Introduction to Computers
Principles of Information Security
 
General Education Total Credits36-37

Enrichment

    

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

    

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

    

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives 

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
ART 122Two-Dimensional Design (Required)3
ART 130Drawing I3
ART 230Drawing II3
ART 220Painting I3
ART 250Ceramics I3
ART 265Sculpture I2
Select 3-4 courses from the following recommended list:
ART 135Sculptural Welding3
ART 181Digital Image and Output3
ART 182Graphic Design I3
ART 210Art History I3
ART 211Art History II3
ART 124Three-Dimensional Design3
ART 221Painting II3
ART 251Ceramics II3
ART 265Sculpture I2
ART 266Sculpture II2
ART 270Printmaking I3
ART 271Printmaking II3