- 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.
- Art/Visual Arts (MassTransfer) (AVC) required courses – from our official academic catalog
- Degree completion checklist (2022-23) • Worksheet to track your progress towards completing this program if you start this year
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 | |||
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Fall 1 | Spring 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 2 |
ART 121 | ART 123 | ART 155 | ART elective |
Sample 4 Year Sequence of Courses | |||
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Fall 1 | Spring 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 2 |
ART 121 | ART 123 | ART 151 | ART 161 |
Fall 3 | Spring 3 | Fall 4 | Spring 4 |
ART elective | ART elective | AHS 107 | Gen. Education elective |
Program Learning Outcomes
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.