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Transfer Preparation for Art (Associate in Arts Degree or Associate in Science Degree)
Minimum of 60 credit hours.
This program is designed for students planning to complete the first two years of study leading to a baccalaureate degree and major in art. Illinois colleges and universities offer two different bachelor's degrees in art: the professional Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in art. At some schools, a B.A. degree requires competency in a foreign language, while the B.F.A. degree does not.
Most four-year institutions require a portfolio review for admission to a Bachelor of Fine Arts program, for registration in a second studio course in a medium and/or for scholarship consideration. The following courses should be selected in consultation with your academic advisor to ensure transferability to another Illinois school. Remember to consult with your academic advisor early and often in your academic career!
General Education Core Requirements:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 9 | |
| Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Elective | 7-8 | |
| Mathematics Elective | 3-6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 9 |
Required Core:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 102 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 103 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 104 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ART 211 | History of Art I* | 3 |
| ART 212 | History of Art II* | 3 |
| ART 214 | History of Modern Art* | 3 |
Recommended and Other Electives:
Select at least one media-specific studio course in consultation with an advisor. If more than one course is selected, they should be from different media. Completion of the art core courses is recommended before enrolling in these media-specific studio courses. Select studio art courses in consultation with an academic advisor. A portfolio review is usually required for transfer.
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 105 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 106 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 145 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 154 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 180 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| ART 190 | Digital Photography and Imaging I | 3 |
| ART 204 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART 231 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ART | Printmaking | |
| ART | Jewelry and Metalworking | |
| ART | Fibers |
*The Art History sequence should be completed at the same school
Information contained on this Web site is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment. Students who intend to graduate must meet with an Academic Advisor to complete an "Application to Graduate" form a full semester prior to graduation. This will help ensure that a student meets all graduation requirements. Remember to always check with the school you are interested in attending for specific requirements.
