Art
Program Description
An Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Graphics or Studio Art will prepare students for transfer to a university program to continue with their studies. The Graphics program provides a foundation in art and technology as it relates to graphic design, and the Studio Art program provides foundational opportunities for the study of visual art.
Graduates of the Graphics program will successfully complete the following learning outcomes:
- Identify stylistic characteristics of cultural/historical periods studied
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between purpose and form in art and architecture
- Analyze the relationship between 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional form and space
- Demonstrate foundational technique methods
- Demonstrate use of the elements and principles of design
- Demonstrate technical/conceptual skills at an appropriate level
Graduates of the Studio Art program will successfully complete the following learning outcomes:
- Describe 3-dimensional form in space utilizing 2-dimensional media
- Demonstrate critical skills used in analyzing the relationship between form and content in the visual art movements of the past
- Demonstrate a hands-on and conceptual understanding of the process of design
- Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize in three-dimensional space
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Schedule NowDegree(s) / Certificates(s)
| Title | Local Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Art - Graphics - A.A. Transfer Degree | - |
| Art - Studio Art - A.A. Transfer Degree | - |
Career Outlook
Successful completion of this program may lead to a variety of employment opportunities, most of which require continued higher education at the university level. Below are examples of related occupations and annual mean wages in Arizona according to a May 2020 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Craft Artists Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft. |
$32,330 |
| Photographers Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists. |
$38,760 |
| Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints. |
$40,590 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques. |
$47,050 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles. |
$50,430 |
| Graphic Designers Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. |
$59,530 |
| Art Directors Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design. |
$80,560 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design. |
Contact Information
Department Contact(s)
Liberal Arts & Education
Hours of Operation
- Normal Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Faculty/Staff Contact(s)
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Abriol, DMA | Professor of Music - Piano | (928) 317-6019 | rodney.abriol@azwestern.edu |
| William Blomquist, MFA | Professor of Visual Arts-2D | (928) 317-6060 | william.blomquist@azwestern.edu |
| Julie Floss, MFA | Professor of Visual Arts-2D, SYC | (928) 314-9434 | julie.floss@azwestern.edu |
| Deltrina Grimes, MM | Professor of Music: Voice | (928) 344-7574 | deltrina.grimes@azwestern.edu |
| Brad Pease, MFA | Professor of Computer Graphics and Visual Arts | (928) 344-7707 | brad.pease@azwestern.edu |
| Louis Pollard III, DMA | Professor of Instrumental Music | (928) 344-7573 | Shawn.Pollard@azwestern.edu |
| Rebecca Shelby, MFA | Professor of Visual Arts-3D | (928) 344-7756 | Rebecca.Shelby@azwestern.edu |
| Ann Wilkinson, MFA | Professor of Theatre | (928) 344-7592 | ann.wilkinson@azwestern.edu |