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Liberal Arts - Art—Visual Pathway

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 from 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
Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. 6
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Select from the "Social & Behavioral Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. 9
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science, & Technology

Select from the "Math, Science & Technology (Math)" category on the General Education matrix.3
Select from the "Math, Science & Technology (Science with Lab Pair)" category on the General Education matrix.4
Select from the “Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met).2
Introduction to Computers (Recommended)
Principles of Information Security (Recommended)
Credits Subtotal9
General Education Total Credits36

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 

ART 122Two-Dimensional Design (Required)3
Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
ART 130Drawing I3
ART 230Drawing II3
ART 220Painting I3
ART 250Ceramics I3
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