Nov 03, 2024

Catawba Valley Community College 2024-2025 General Catalog

Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (A10600)

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 Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts curriculum helps students strengthen and expand their creativity as well as their technical knowledge of the history and practice of creating art and design. The coursework and studio experiences build students’ skills in concept development, visual observation, personal expression, critical thinking, and problem solving - skills essential for prospering in the professional practice of art and design. The program is grounded in the traditions of hands-on practice in drawing, painting, sculpting, ceramics, and printmaking while also connecting fully to the rich opportunities in digital and other emerging technologies.

The Visual Arts Program teaches students appreciation of the arts and visual culture while building the critical thinking skills necessary for becoming innovators and problem-solvers. Courses in art appreciation and art history – as well as studio classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and more – help students learn about the purpose and value of visual art and design as well as teaching skill and technique.

Universal General Education Transfer Component (30-31 SHC)

All Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will transfer for equivalency credit.

English Composition (6 SHC)

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3

Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts (6 SHC)

Select two courses from two different disciplines.

ART 111 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
COM 120 - Intro Interpersonal Com Credit Hours: 3
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
DRA 111 - Theatre Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
ENG 231 - American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 232 - American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENG 241 - British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 242 - British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
MUS 110 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
MUS 112 - Introduction to Jazz Credit Hours: 3
PHI 215 - Philosophical Issues Credit Hours: 3
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)

Select two courses from two different disciplines.

ECO 251 - Prin of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ECO 252 - Prin of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
HIS 111 - World Civilizations I Credit Hours: 3
HIS 112 - World Civilizations II Credit Hours: 3
HIS 131 - American History I Credit Hours: 3
HIS 132 - American History II Credit Hours: 3
POL 120 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics (3-4 SHC)

Select one couse from the following:

MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 4
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4
MAT 271 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4

Natural Sciences (4 SHC)

Select 4 SHC from the following:

AST 151 - General Astronomy I Credit Hours: 3
AND
AST 151A - General Astronomy I Lab Credit Hours: 1
BIO 110 - Principles of Biology Credit Hours: 4
BIO 111 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 4
CHM 151 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
GEL 111 - Geology Credit Hours: 4
PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics Credit Hours: 3
AND
PHY 110A - Conceptual Physics Lab Credit Hours: 1

Art (15 SHC)

Additional Universal General Education Transfer Courses: ART

ART 114 - Art History Survey I Credit Hours: 3
ART 115 - Art History Survey II Credit Hours: 3

Other Required: ART

ART 121 - Two-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3
ART 122 - Three-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3
ART 131 - Drawing I Credit Hours: 3

Other Required Hours (Total of 18-20 SHC)

An additional 18-20 SHC of courses should be selected from the following lists:

from the UGETC courses the student did not select for the first 30-31 hours of General Education requirements listed above
from the list of pre-major/elective courses identified in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement

Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.

Academic Transition (1 SHC)

ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 60/61*

*One semester hour of credit may be included in a 61 SHC Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts program of study. The transfer of this hour is not guaranteed.

Developmental Course Requirements:

Developmental coursework (both prerequisite and corequisite) will be required of students whose placement test measures indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of English and/or Mathematics. Please refer to the Course Description section for prerequisite and corequisite course information.

ENG 011 - Writing and Inquiry Support Credit Hours: 2

Students who elect to take MAT 143 from above:

MAT 043 - Quantitative Literacy Support Credit Hours: 2

Students who elect to take MAT 152 from above:

MAT 052 - Statistical Methods I Support Credit Hours: 2

Students who elect to take MAT 171 from above:

MAT 071 - Precalculus Algebra Support Credit Hours: 2

Suggested Program Sequence:

Fall - 1st year:

ART 131 - Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
ART 121 - Two-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3
ART 114 - Art History Survey I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1

Total Hours: Class 6 | Lab 14 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 13

Spring - 1st year:

ART 115 - Art History Survey II Credit Hours: 3
ART 122 - Three-Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3
• Art Elective (Choose one from list below) Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 6 | Lab 12 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 12

Summer - 1st year:

Math Elective Credit Hours: 3/4
Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 8/9 | Lab 2 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 9/10

Fall - 2nd year:*

Art Elective (Choose one from the list below) Credit hours: 3
Art Elective (Choose one from the list below) Credit hours: 3
Communications and Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit hours: 3
Natural Sciences Elective Credit hours: 4

Total Hours: Class 6 | Lab 14/15 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 13

Spring - 2nd year*:

Art Elective Credit hours: 3
Art Elective Credit hours: 4
Social/Behavior Science Elective Credit hours: 3

ART 215 - Visual Art Portfolio Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 6 | Lab 12 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 13

*Note:

It is strongly recommended for each student to take ART Elective credit in studio practicum classes for college transfer. Please consult an ART Advisor for specific recommendations.