Fine Arts

Associate in Fine Art

A.F.A. Degree • Suggested Curriculum

The Associate in Fine Arts degree (A.F.A.) is designed to prepare students to transfer as juniors into a bachelor’s degree program (B.F.A.) in Studio Art. Students are encouraged to complete their core courses in Art before enrolling in mediaspecific studio courses. A portfolio is usually required for transfer to a four-year institution. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their instructors and with counselors and advisors
in the PSC Counseling & Academic Advising Center (or with the university where they expect to transfer) for information regarding the most appropriate courses to take while at Prairie State College.

I. General Education Core (31-32)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 [C1 900] Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)
ENG 102 [C1 901R] Composition II - with a grade of C or better (3)
COMM 101 [C2 900] Principles of Communication (3)

Area B: Humanities & Fine Arts (6 credits)

Select two IAI humanities courses from the list for Area B on pages 50-52.

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

MATH 112 [M1 904] General Education Mathematics (3)
OR
MATH 115 [M1 902] General Education Statistics (3)

Area D: Physical & Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

Select one life science course and one physical science course from the list for Area D on pages 50-52. One course must have a lab component.

Area E: Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Select 2 courses from different disciplines from the list for Area E on pages 50-52.

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (21)

ART 101 [ART 907] Two Dimensional Design (3)
ART 102 [ART 908] Three Dimensional Design (3)
ART 104 [ART 904] Drawing I (3)
ART 106 [ART 905] Drawing II (3)
ART 121 [ART 901] History of Western Art I (3)
ART 122 [ART 902] History of Western Art II (3)
ART 162 [ART 906] Life Drawing (3)

III. Electives/Studio Courses (9)

Select 9 credits of media specific studio courses from at least two media. Choose from the following areas of concentration in consultation with an art department advisor:

Art:

ART 109 Ceramics (3)
ART 201 [ART 911] Painting I (3)
ART 202 Painting II (3)
ART 205 [ART 914] Printmaking (3)

Graphic Design:

ART 115 [ART 919] Introduction to Computer Art (3)
GC 151 [ART 918] Principles of Graphic Design (3)

Photography:

PHOTO 171 [ART 917] Introduction to Black & White Photography (3)

Required A.F.A. Degree Program Total: 61 credits