Program Manager: Wendell Poindexter
Email: wpoindexter@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2513
Program Description
Enables the student to explore and develop areas of concentration which may lead to an associate in arts degree, transfer to a four-year college program, or to pursue individual artistic directions.
Program Learning Outcomes
- To recognize the elements of composition, design and technique of a work of art.
- To analyze and critique works of art within their cultural and historical context.
- To produce works of art in a variety of media.
- To demonstrate and appreciate the creative process through research, development, and execution.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
-
Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - select two courses from different disciplines | 6 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) | 4 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ARTT 101 | Foundations of Studio Art I | 3 |
| ARTT 102 | Foundations of Studio Art II (Fall) | 3 |
| Select two of the following (satisfies cultural competence requirement): | 6 | |
| The History of Art: Non-Western | ||
| The History of Art: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance | ||
| The History of Art: Renaissance to Modern | ||
| ARTT 106 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Select an elective in ARTT or GRPH in consultation with an advisor 1 | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select ten credits of the following recommended electives (depending on the transfer institution): 1 | 10 | |
| Introduction to the Creative Arts | ||
| The History of Art: Non-Western | ||
| Drawing II | ||
| Introduction to Color Theory and Design | ||
| Survey of African American Art History | ||
| Introduction to Watercolor I | ||
| Jewelry Design (Fall) | ||
| Pottery I | ||
| Pottery II | ||
| Illustration I | ||
| Illustration II | ||
| Introduction to Figure Study | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Sculpture (Spring) | ||
| Intermediate Sculpture | ||
| Graphic Design I | ||
| Graphic Design II | ||
| Digital Photography I | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Students should check with an advisor or transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting electives.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ARTT 101 | Foundations of Studio Art I (Milestone) | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| The History of Art: Non-Western | ||
| The History of Art: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance | ||
| The History of Art: Renaissance to Modern | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| ARTT 102 | Foundations of Studio Art II (Fall) (Milestone) | 3 |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) | 4 | |
| ARTT 106 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| The History of Art: Non-Western (Milestone) | ||
| The History of Art: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance (Milestone) | ||
| The History of Art: Renaissance to Modern (Milestone) | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (in a different discipline from first) | 3 | |
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3-4 | |
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1,3 | |
| Choose an elective in ARTT or GRPH in consultation with an advisor (credits may vary to fulfill 60 credits for degree) 2 | 3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor (credits may vary to fulfill 60 credits for degree) 2 | 4 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor (credits may vary to fulfill 60 credits for degree) 2 | 3 | |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor (credits may vary to fulfill 60 credits for degree) 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
- 1
Take this course within the first 24 credits.
- 2
Elective recommendations: ARTT 100 Introduction to the Creative Arts, ARTT 103 The History of Art: Non-Western, ARTT 107 Drawing II, ARTT 108 Introduction to Color Theory and Design, ARTT 109 Survey of African American Art History, ARTT 110 Introduction to Watercolor I, ARTT 112 Jewelry Design, ARTT 113 Pottery I, ARTT 114 Pottery II, ARTT 204 Illustration I, ARTT 205 Illustration II, ARTT 206 Introduction to Figure Study, ARTT 207 Painting I, ARTT 208 Painting II, ARTT 210 Sculpture, ARTT 220 Intermediate Sculpture,GRPH 111 Graphic Design I, GRPH 112 Graphic Design II, FILM 134 Digital Photography I
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.