Art - Studio Art
A.A. - Transfer Degree
Art (Studio) provides foundational and continuing opportunities for the study of visual art.
Program Purpose
Graduates will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in studio art that will prepare them for transfer to the university and (2) critical thinking skills in AWC’s General Education focus areas.
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 hands-on and conceptual understanding of the process of design.
- Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize in three-dimensional space.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
This program map has been updated for new students starting in Fall 2025 (or after) to reflect the new Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements. Students following previous catalogs can find corresponding program maps in Self-Service/Student Planning. For official requirements, refer to the AWC Catalog.
This program has 3 recommended tracks available: General, 2 Dimensional, and 3 Dimensional. Sign in to Self-Service and go to My Progress to view and load your selected track using the "Load Sample Course Plan" button. Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan or schedule an appointment with the Advising Office or the Faculty Advisor.
Program Requirements Based on Fall/Spring rotation (AGEC certificate also included)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Basic Design/2 Dimensional | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ART 111 | Drawing 1 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Freshman Composition I/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communication |
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics/GE (or higher) | 3 | GE-Quantitative Reasoning |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| 15 |
Milestones:
- Meet professors one-on-one
- Research University Degree Program options
- Plan with your advisor after midterm grades posted
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend AWC Majors Fair & Career Expos
- Register with Jobs 4 Matadors
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARH 141 | Survey of World Art 1/GE | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ART 102 | Basic Design/3-Dimensional | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 102 or ENG 108 |
Freshman Composition II/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communication |
| HIS 111 | World History Since 1500/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| ART Elective | Choose an ART elective course towards a General Track, 2D Track, or 3D Track | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| 15 |
Milestones:
- Join a club
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend Transfer Services Events
- Apply for Scholarships
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARH 142 | Survey of World Art 2/GE | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ART Elective | Choose an ART elective course towards a General Track, 2D Track, or 3D Track | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ART Elective | Choose an ART elective course towards a General Track, 2D Track, or 3D Track | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Science/GE (recommended) | 4 | GE-Natural Sciences |
| ORAL COMM | Choose a course from Oral Communication (Second Language/101 level recommended, or take a CLEP World Languages exam) |
3-4 | GE-Oral Communication |
| 16-17 |
Milestones:
- If transferring, apply to universities
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Visit universities campus
- Apply for internship or volunteer opportunities
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART Elective | Choose an ART elective course towards a General Track, 2D Track, or 3D Track | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ART Elective | Choose an ART elective course towards a General Track, 2D Track, or 3D Track | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| PHI 105 | Introduction to Ethics/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Arts & Humanities |
| INST/AME | Choose one course from Institutions in the Americas | 3 | GE-Institutions in the Americas |
| GEN ELEC | Choose an additional general elective (100 level or higher) | 2-3 | General Elective |
| 14-15 |
Milestones:
- Apply for Graduation
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend Etiquette Lunch
- Meet with Career Services
- Apply for university scholarship opportunities
Transfer Information
| UNIVERSITY / LOCATION | DEGREE | MAJOR | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | BFA, BA | Art (multiple program options) Fashion |
None |
| Northern Arizona University | BFA, BSED | Studio Art (multiple program options) Visual Communication (multiple program options) |
None |
| University of Arizona | BFA, BA | Art & Visual Culture Education (multiple program options) Studio Art |
2nd or 4th Semester Proficiency (depends on program) |
Transfer Tools
AZTransfer will provide you with more information and tools on how to transfer to ASU, NAU, and UofA.
Need help with transferring? The AWC Transfer Services office can provide you with individualized help to explore degree pathways and specific university requirements. Visit their website or schedule an appointment with a transfer specialist.