Fine Arts Student artists will be trained to fully comprehend, use, and manipulate the materials, techniques, and procedures of the visual arts through drawing, painting, printmaking, and graphic design. All visual arts students will be provided a solid arts foundation in the principles of drawing, composition, design, and history. Through an in-depth knowledge of these elements, the student will be able to artistically assimilate and transfer this artistic understanding into "informed" personal creative art. Students are also trained in the professional presentation of gallery display techniques. All visual arts majors have the opportunity to present their art works in various scheduled exhibits in the gallery. Visual Arts Associate in Arts degree For students pursuing a four-year degree. Choose One: Fine Art Specialization Graphic Design/New Media Specialization Fine Art/Photography Specialization (Download PDF) Fine Art Associate in Science degree Fine Art (2506) (Download PDF) All visual art students will be provided a solid arts foundation in the principles of drawing, composition, design, and art history. This program prepares student artists for careers with professional art galleries. The student will complete a professional portfolio for art agents and consultants. Illustration Associate in Science degree Illustration (2507) (Download PDF) Illustration students are prepared for entry-level positions as illustrators in advertising agencies, design firms, publishing houses, production studios or corporate environments. The students also develop a representative body of work used to compile a portfolio for marketing their skills. SEND THIS SITE TO A FRIEND! Special Associate in Arts degree requirements What is an Associate in Arts degree? Special Associate in Science degree requirements What is an Associate in Science degree? Explore other programs Download College catalog

SPECIAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Art specialization students must demonstrate proficiency in the area of their specialization. Failure to do so may result in the student enrolling in additional courses in order to correct deficiencies. The graduate show serves as the proficiency exam for visual arts majors. BACK TO TOP ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE This degree ensures junior-level entrance into a state supported four-year college or university. The Associate in Arts degree requires successful completion of 60 semester hours in both general education and the chosen Florida School of the Arts program area. Each student must complete a planned program including course work in the area of specialization, and related courses, as well as the general education requirements for English composition, humanities, social science, and mathematics. Florida Statute requires standardized testing to assess the basic computation and communication skills of entering students. Students who do not meet minimum communication, reading, and/or computation scores established by the State Board rule must complete remediation through enrollment and satisfactory completion of college preparatory courses prior to admission to the college credit communications and/or mathematics courses. (See the college preparatory section in the College catalog). Students may take courses concurrently in other curriculum areas for which they are qualified while undergoing remediation. BACK TO TOP SPECIAL ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS A graduate show is required for all fine art or graphic design majors in the last year of residence. BACK TO TOP ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE This degree is for the student who is interested in entering the professional arts world or transferring into an advanced level professional arts school. The A.S. degree requires successful completion of 64 semester hours in both general education and a chosen FloArts program area. BACK TO TOP

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