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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Arts and Humanities
- Department: Visual and Performing Arts
- Program Code: STU-ART.AA
- Program Type: Academic Transfer
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| Global Perspectives course | 3 | |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1) | 3 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing course 2 | 4 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing course 3 | 3 | |
| ARTS 105 | Introduction to 2-D Art Foundations (GEM 5) | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 3 | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 3 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ARTS 101 | Prehistoric to Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARTS 102 | Renaissance to Modern Art in the West | 3 |
| ARTS 106 | Introduction to 3-D Art Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS 109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 215 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTS 231 | Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTS 290 | Studio Art Capstone | 2 |
| Select one of the following courses to bring the total credits earned to a minimum of 60: | 3 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Digital Design Tools | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Studio Art Internship | ||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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Students must select an “E” designated course to fulfill one of their general education requirements.
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Must include a lab component.
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Course must come from a different discipline.
Degree Plan
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Plans may be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding additional semesters. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ARTS 105 | Introduction to 2-D Art Foundations (GEM 5) 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 101 or ARTS 102 | Prehistoric to Medieval Art 2 or Renaissance to Modern Art in the West | 3 |
| ARTS 106 | Introduction to 3-D Art Foundations 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 215 | Painting I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1) | 3 |
| FINA 109 | Personal Finance and Business Math (Recommended GEM 3) 3 | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARTS 102 or ARTS 101 | Renaissance to Modern Art in the West 2 or Prehistoric to Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARTS 231 | Sculpture | 3 |
| Select one of the following options (Recommended GEM 5): 3,4,5 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Artificial Intelligence and Ethics | ||
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing course 6 | 4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTS 290 | Studio Art Capstone 7 | 2 |
| Global Perspectives course | 3 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing course 5 | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 5 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following courses to bring the total credits earned to a minimum of 60: 8 | 3 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Digital Design Tools | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Studio Art Internship | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
*Students must select an "E" designated (Ethical Reasoning) course to fulfill one of their General Education requirements.*
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Students do not have to take ARTS 105 before taking ARTS 106.
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Students do not have to take ARTS 101 before taking ARTS 102.
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This general education (GE) course is recommended by the department as the most beneficial GE option for students in this program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirement by completing another course from the applicable general education category.
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If transferring, consult transfer institution for possible degree requirements. (NOTE: PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy, PHIL 103 Introduction to Ethics and PHIL 123 Artificial Intelligence and Ethics fulfill the Ethical Reasoning requirement for an associate degree from CWI.)
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Course must come from a different discipline.
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Must include a lab component.
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It is recommended that students take ARTS 290 Studio Art Capstone in their last semester at CWI. In order to enroll in the course, students must have successfully completed the following courses: ARTS 101, ARTS 102, ARTS 105, ARTS 215, and ARTS 231.
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If transferring, consult transfer institution for possible degree requirements. NOTE: All of the program elective courses (other than ARTS 272 Digital Design Tools have prerequisites. Students should review the course descriptions carefully to learn what the prerequisites for each course are.
Students who plan to transfer should select general education and elective courses based on the needs of their transfer institutions. See 2+2 agreements with the appropriate institution for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in two-dimensional (2-D) methods and materials.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in three-dimensional (3-D) methods and materials.
- Critically evaluate major art theories in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.
- Analyze works of art formally and conceptually using discipline appropriate vocabulary.
- Integrate technical skills with knowledge of visual culture to create a cohesive series of artworks.
- Create and present a comprehensive portfolio and/or culminating exhibition.
Z-Degree Pathway for Studio Arts Majors
The courses included in a Z-degree Pathway below offer at least one class section that uses one of the following types of materials/textbooks:
| Classification of Instructional Materials | Cost to Student |
|---|---|
| Open Education Resources (OER) | $0 |
| Low-Cost Textbook | $30 or less |
- Open Education Resources: According to the Idaho State Board of Education, Open Education Resources (OER) are "teaching, learning, and research materials that reside in the public domain or have been released under an intellectual property license, such as a Creative Commons license, that permits free use and repurposing by others." OER have no cost to students and are available on the first day of class.
- Low-Cost Textbooks: Required textbooks or similar instructional materials that cost the student a total of $30 or less per class and are available for purchase at the CWI Bookstore. This cost does not include special course fees or any special equipment needed for a class.
Please note that not all sections of a particular course will utilize OER, as notated in the table below. Students can verify that a specific section uses OER or low-cost textbooks by looking for the following symbol next to the section description listing in Student Planning at the time of registration:
IMPORTANT: There may be changes to the courses utilizing OER or low-cost textbooks throughout the academic year. Students should always refer to Student Planning in myCWI for the most up-to-date Z-degree class information.
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| Global Perspectives course | 3 | |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1) | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1) | 3 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing course | 4 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing course | 3-4 | |
| ARTS 105 | Introduction to 2-D Art Foundations (GEM 5) | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
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| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
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| Major Requirements | ||
| ARTS 101 | Prehistoric to Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARTS 102 | Renaissance to Modern Art in the West | 3 |
| ARTS 106 | Introduction to 3-D Art Foundations | 3 |
| ARTS 109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTS 215 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTS 231 | Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTS 290 | Studio Art Capstone | 2 |
| Select one of the following courses to bring the total credits earned to a minimum of 60: | 3 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Digital Design Tools | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Studio Art Internship | ||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
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This course fulfills the Ethical Reasoning requirement for an associate degree from CWI.
IMPORTANT: Unless otherwise noted, all of the courses required for this degree are taught using OER.