Associate in Arts - Fine Arts - General Studio Art

Students gain historical and contemporary perspectives on the creation of art, the ability to analyze and understand compositional structure, and hands-on skills working in a variety of media. Art majors find employment in a variety of fields, which include advertising, manufacturing, industrial design, public relations, and communications. Experienced artists frequently specialize in a particular product or field such as fashion, industrial art, advertising, or story illustration.

Career opportunities include advertising manager, antique dealer, architect, art administrator, art therapist, art critic, art dealer, art historian, cartoonist, ceramicist, commercial ceramicist, community artist, computer artist.

Graduates completing this program will be able to: • Exhibit visual literacy and critical thinking through communication, analysis, and reflection on artworks and the concepts and influences from which artworks originate. • Possess physical/technical skills within an art/design based medium to be used as tools for creative expression.