A.S. | Associate in Science

Visual Arts

This program will provide an option for students who are interested in pursuing an associate degree in the Visual Arts with a goal of transferring to a baccalaureate institution. This program will provide a strong foundation in art while offering opportunities to pursue areas of particular interest (drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, graphic design and mixed media). Students may select courses from an area of interest (drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, graphic design, mixed media) or may elect courses in a variety of studio areas. Potential post-transfer careers include textile and fashion design, interior design, product and industrial design, museum and gallery work, art restoration, arts administration, art therapy, display design, motion graphics and animation, graphic design for print, web and other applications, photography and studio art. This degree will satisfy the state-mandated General Education requirements and emphasizes the importance of liberal arts studies in preparation for the BA or BFA degree.

Artwork created by student Melissa Green.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (845) 431-8010 or visit www.sunydutchess.edu/academics

FIRST SEMESTER creditsART 100 Visual Arts Introductory Seminar 1ENG 101 Composition I 3SPE 101 Oral Communication Course 3/THE 120ART 110 Two Dimensional Design 3ART 111 Three Dimensional Design 3ART 112 Drawing I 3 Total: 16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102 Composition II 3ART 101 History of Art 3ART 113 Drawing II 3ART 120 Color Theory and Painting 31 Art Studio Course (a) 3 Total: 15 THIRD SEMESTERAmerican History 3Science (c) 4ART 102 History of Modern Art 3ART 262 Visual Arts Portfolio Course 22 Art Studio Courses (a) 6 Total: 18

FOURTH SEMESTERBHS 103 Social Problems in Today’s World 3MAT 109 (b) Survey of Mathematics 3Other WorldCivilization (d) Appendix F 31 Art Studio Course(a) 3Free Elective (e) 3Total 15 Total: 15

Total Credit Hours: 64

Visual Arts (VAT)ART

(HEGIS 5610)

a. Art Studio: Students must select a minimum of four courses. At least one course must be a 200-level course. Advisors/students should take note that there are multiple offerings in painting, ceramics, photography, and digital media.

b. Math: Some transfer colleges require MAT 110 or higher.

c. Science course: Select one applicable 4-credit course in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences, or physics. See SUNY General Education Appendix B.

d. Students are urged to speak with their transfer institution for possible further requirements. Select a course from SUNY General Education Other World Civilizations courses (Appendix F). ART 103 is recommended, especially for students transferring in Art History. However, if HIS 108 has already been taken, thereby satisfying the Other World Civilizations SUNY General Education course, please instead select an American History course (Appendix D), or a Foreign Language course (Appendix I).

e. See page 33 for a full discussion of the free elective. The subject area for Visual Arts includes all courses labeled ART.

Students who successfully complete the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Visual Arts (VAT) will be able to:

• Create a portfolio of work in one or more art area of choice, including graphic design, ceramics, photography, calligraphy, and mixed media at DCC for review by transfer institutions;

• Create basic drawing, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional art projects that incorporate research, visual idea development, and communication of visual concepts to synthesize structure of composition, form, and space by using tools, materials and the various elements of line, shape, volume, value, texture, and color to achieve balance and unity;

• Show proficiency in creating works of art incorporating thinking (researching, creating), doing (designing, working, building), and communication (presenting and analyzing);

• Analyze their and others’ artwork in terms of description, comparison and evaluation of design elements, principles, methods, goals, content, meaning, relevance, and perspective.

(Page numbers and appendicies refer to College catalog.)