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FineArts Degree
Associate of Arts
The associate of arts–fine arts degree is primarily for the
student who is planning to make a career in the fine arts. The
emphasis is in studio art with an awareness of art history and fine
art communication skills. The associate of arts – fine arts degree
is a transferable degree satisfying lower-division university
requirements for a baccalaureate degree in fine arts.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Develop visual and kinetic perceptions related to fine arts
applications.
• Identify design principles in a variety of techniques within
each art genre.
• Demonstrate a knowledge base in the cultural and historical
dimensions of studio art including the works of leading artists
both past and present.
• Understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about studio
and related arts and will strengthen critical thinking skills,
which may be broadly applied to various disciplines.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the “Diversity” section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
English 6 credits
ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114
Fine Arts 3 credits
Humanities 6 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Social Science 9 credits
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 33 Credits
Core Requirements
ART 100 Visual Foundations. ............................................3
ART 101 Drawing I............................................................3
ART 135 Photography I.....................................................3
ART 211 Ceramics I. ..........................................................3
ART 216 Sculpture I. .........................................................3
ART 231 Painting I............................................................3
ART 260 Survey of Art History I.........................................3
ART 261 Survey of Art History II........................................3
ART 298 Portfolio Emphasis..............................................3
Total Core Requirements 27 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
For a suggested program sequence, please contact the academic
advisement office at 775-673-7062.