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Program Highlights
Harness your creative abilities and develop your research and analysis skills.
- Develop skills in creative problem-solving strategies, research and analysis foundations, critical-thinking skills, design application, studio arts and art history.
- Start here at ÂÌñÉç by earning an associate degree that transfers to a four-year college for completion of a bachelor’s degree.
- Skills learned can be used in a variety of career areas: graphic design, fine arts, education, photography, commercial and industrial design, art therapy and art management.
Degrees & Certs
ÂÌñÉç offers the following programs to prepare students for university transfer and/or career in the art field.
The Associate in Arts degree is designed for transfer to four-year institutions and intended for students majoring in art-related fields, design and education. Students are encouraged to take a creative approach to problem-solving through exploration of the arts and design, as well as fulfilling general education requirements.
The Associate in Fine Arts degree focuses on developing an understanding of the specific discipline of visual arts through the intensive study of technique, history, theory and hands-on approaches to studio work. This program is designed to provide students with the competencies necessary to achieve a smooth transition into a Bachelor of Fine Arts program.
Cost
For the 2024-2025 academic year (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025), ART classes have a tuition rate of $210 per credit hour for in-district residents, except ART 101, 110, 204, 205, 208 and 290, which have a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.
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