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Cowley College Fine Arts program is a rigorous study of the fundamentals of art. Students will leave the program not only with a comprehensive portfolio of work but a thorough understanding of the formal elements of art. The Associates of Arts degree from Cowley College offers an introduction to various artistic media. Drawing, design, painting, sculpture, and ceramics are courses that illustrate artistic diversity to students. Art students have the flexibility to focus on one specialty or to explore a variety of media and techniques. All courses build on the fundamentals of design and promote excellence in craft. The program offers many opportunities to be involved in public art projects and to show their work in area art exhibits.

ART(Associate of Arts Degree)

COURSE NUMBER COURSE NAME

SEMESTER 1 2 3 4

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Basic Skills (12 hours) ENG2211 Composition I 3MTH4420 College Algebra 3ENG2212 Composition II 3COM2711 Public Speaking 3Computer Literacy (3 hours)CGA2013 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3Humanities (9 hours) 3 Different DepartmentsART2141 Art History I or Art History II 3  Philosophy Elective* 3  Literature Elective* 3Social Sciences (9 hours) 3 Different DepartmentsPSY6711 General Psychology 3  Social Science Elective* 3  Social Science Elective* 3Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)  Laboratory Science Elective* 5Health & Physical Education (1 hour)  Health & Physical Education Elective* 1GENERAL ED TOTAL 39 9 6 12 12RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES Choose 23 credit hours from the following:ART2110 Active Artist Workshop ** 2ART2124  Foundation Painting I 3ART2125 Foundation Painting II 3ART2126 Foundation Drawing I 3ART2127 Foundation Drawing II 3ART2130 Foundation Design I ** 3ART2135 Foundation Design II *** 3ART2142 Art History II *** 3ART2145 Sculpture I *** 3ART2147 Sculpture II *** 3ART2146 Ceramics I ** 3ART2148 Ceramics II ** 3ELECTIVE HOURS 23 8 9 3 3TOTAL HOURS 62 17 15 15 15*See List of Electives that fulfill Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree. ** Fall only class *** Spring only class

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.

Revised: April 18, 2016

5/5/2023