Art/Visual Arts (MassTransfer) Overview Focuses on the development of critical, philosophical, visual, and technical skills in the visual arts. Students may concentration in photography, video, computer arts, painting, drawing, and interdisciplinary arts. The program includes studio foundation experiences in diverse media and required courses in liberal arts and art history. This version of the Visual Arts program is designed to meet the specific requirements of the MassTransfer General Education Foundation. What You'll StudyCourse Sequencing AVC Curriculum Documents Art/Visual Arts (MassTransfer) (AVC) required courses - from our official academic catalog Degree completion worksheets to track your progress in this program are available from the Registrar's Office. To plan degree completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled. This is just one way you might complete the Art/Visual Arts (MassTransfer) program in 4 semesters over 2 years of full-time study, or 8 semesters over 4 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information, download the Art/Visual Arts (MassTransfer) program description from our official academic catalog.Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2 AHS 101 ART 121 ART 131 Beh. Social Sci elective ENG Comp. I AHS 102 ART 123 ART 132 ART 151 or ART 161 ENG Comp. II AHS 207 ART 151 or ART 161 ART Studio elective Beh. Social Sci elective 4 cr Science ART Studio elective ART Studio elective Beh. Social Sci elective 3-4 cr MAT 4 cr Science Sample 4 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2ART 121 ART 131 ENG Comp. I ART 151 or ART 161 Beh. Social Sci elective ENG Comp. II AHS 101 ART 123 Beh. Social Sci elective AHS 102 ART 132 4 cr Science Fall 3Spring 3Fall 4Spring 4AHS 207 ART 151 or ART 161 ART Studio elective 3-4 cr MAT ART Studio elective 4 cr Science ART Studio elective Beh. Social Sci elective Program Learning Outcomes Students completing a course of study in this program will be able to: Demonstrate an ability to work hard, in depth, and engage in risk-taking relative to new concepts, content, techniques and processes Express a personal vision/voice through a strong thematic body of work Sustain investigative work on projects over an extended period of time Display growth in their understanding of the visual language, issues and concepts Demonstrate competence in the manipulation of materials and media Demonstrate a critical way of seeing, understanding, and interpreting space Discuss their own work and the work of others within the context of art discourse and visual literacy Display a level of independence, motivation and critical thinking commensurate with continued work beyond academia What's Next Transfer to a four-year university or liberal arts college or seek entry-level employment. Your future career could include work in photography, video, design, computer graphics, illustration, art education, museum/gallery curatorship, and arts administration.