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The art curricula include four tracks leading to the A.A. in arts and sciences (art, art education, art history, and studio art), two tracks leading to the A.F.A. (graphic design and studio art), and two certificate curricula (specialized art and studio art).
Arts and Sciences A.A.
Revised: Effective Semester—Fall 2013
The basic art curriculum is designed to provide a foundation of general art courses supplemented by general education requirements. The core of skills provided by this foundation encourages a broad exposure to the arts and prepares students for advanced study and careers in many areas, including studio art, art education, applied design, museum studies, and art marketing.
The following curriculum offers basic art courses that will prepare the student for transfer, leading to a degree of bachelor of arts or bachelor of fine arts from a four-year college or university. Completion of all requirements for this track will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences. In keeping with the College’s commitment to serve the varied educational needs of the community, the art program accommodates students who seek careers in the arts, as well as those who want to strengthen established skills or find a means of self-expression.
Suggested course sequences for students planning to pursue advanced study in art or art education, follow. All students should consult an adviser.
| General Education Requirements |
| Foundation Courses |
|
|
| EN 102 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing II (ENGF)‡ |
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3 -4 |
| |
Speech foundation |
3 |
| Distribution Courses |
|
|
| AR 101 |
Introduction to Drawing (ARTD) |
3 |
| |
Humanities distribution* |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences distribution† |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences distribution† |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences distribution with lab |
4 |
| |
Natural sciences distribution with or without lab |
3-4 |
| Program Requirements |
| AR 103 |
Design Studio: 2 Dimensional
|
3 |
| AR 104 |
Design Studio: 3 Dimensional |
3 |
| AR 107 |
Art History: Ancient to 1400 |
3 |
| AR 108 |
Art History: 1400 to Present |
3 |
| AR 114 |
Intermediate Drawing |
|
| OR |
|
|
| AR 115 |
Figure Drawing I |
3 |
| AR 116 |
Digital tools for the Visual Arts |
4 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I‡ |
3 |
| |
200 level literature or writing course ** |
3 |
|
AR electives (3)*** |
9 |
Total credit hours 63-65 |
* A world languages course is strongly recommended.
† The two behavioral and social sciences courses must be in different disciplines.
‡ EN 101, if needed, for EN 102/109 or art elective
** Students interested in pursuing advanced study in art should choose one 200 level literature or writing course from EN 201, EN 202, EN 204, EN 208, EN 209, EN 210, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 214, EN 215, EN 216, EN 217, EN 218, EN 220, EN 221, EN 223, EN 226, EN 227, EN 230, EN 231. Student interested in pursuing advanced study in art education should replace the 200 level literature or writing course requirement with AR 123 or AR 221.
*** Students interested in pursuing advanced study in art should choose 9 credits of AR electives. Students interested in pursuing advanced study in art education should choose 9 credits from AR 201, AR 121, and one course from AR 213, AR 214, AR 223, AR 224, AR 225, or AR 226.
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Program Outcomes for the Arts & Sciences A.A. Degree -
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Express ideas creatively.
- Employ the formal elements of design and drawing.
- Demonstrate foundational skills and competency in a wide range of art media and techniques.
- Solve visual problems in a manner that reflects individual creativity, technical expertise and an understanding of art in a historical context.
- Appreciate the rich fabric of aesthetic that characterizes art from around the globe.
- Express ideas about their personal artistic vision as well as write, speak with clarity about, and critically and analytically discuss the vision of others.
- Display a work that reflects a dedication to process and the intelligent development of a personal aesthetic.
- Appreciate the cultural resources available in museums and galleries in the Washington, D.C. area.
- Develop a portfolio of artwork that reflects a high level of technical skill and conceptual engagement.
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Arts and Sciences A.A.
Revised: Effective Semester - Fall 2013
This track is designed for the student who is interested primarily in the historical and aesthetic aspects of the subject rather than in the production of art and who plans to transfer to a four-year program to pursue a degree in museum work, art research, or art history. Completion of all requirements for this track will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.
| General Education Requirements |
| Foundation Courses |
|
|
| EN 102 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing II (ENGF) |
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3-4 |
| |
Speech foundation |
3 |
| Distribution Courses |
|
|
| AR 101 |
Introduction to Drawing (ARTD) |
3 |
| AR 103 |
Design Studio: 2 Dimensional (ARTD) |
3 |
| |
Literature elective* (HUMD) |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences distribution† |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences distribution† |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences distribution with lab |
4 |
| |
Natural sciences distribution with or without lab |
3-4 |
| Program Requirements |
| AR 107 |
Art History: Ancient to 1400 |
3 |
| AR 108 |
Art History: 1400 to Present |
3 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I ** |
3 |
| EN 122 |
Introduction to World Mythology |
|
| OR |
|
|
| |
Art History Elective |
3 |
| |
Art history electives |
6 |
| |
World language elective‡ |
12 |
Total credit hours 62-64 |
* Course should be selected from humanities distribution list.
† Must be taken from different disciplines. One multicultural course is required from art, humanities, or behavioral and social sciences distribution.
‡ French or German is recommended.
** EN 101, if needed, for EN 102/109 or general elective.
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Program Outcomes for the Arts & Sciences A.A. Degree - Art History
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and analyze historical and contemporary works of art from multiple cultures.
- Employ chronology in the understanding of historical continuity.
- Discriminate and differentiate works of art from different cultures and historical periods.
- Employ discipline-specific vocabulary for a better understanding of cultural and conceptual interpretations.
- Interpret symbolism in art for a deeper understanding of their layered meanings.
- Recognize the cultural specific differences among varied materials and techniques
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Associate of Fine Arts (School of Art + Design)
Statewide Program
Revised: Effective Semester - Fall 2013
Students who plan to major in graphic design in the School of Art + Design will be assigned the temporary major code of 902A until they are officially admitted to the program. Students may take preparatory courses and courses that fulfill General Education requirements during the waiting period.
This track is studio intensive, with two-thirds of the total credit hours in graphic design courses and one-third of the total credit hours in General Education courses. The program will prepare students for transfer to a four-year art institution to pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree.
All students should meet with their adviser to plan their program of study and transfer and career goals. For more information on the School of Art + Design, see page 70.
| General Education Requirements |
| Foundation Courses |
|
|
| EN 102 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing II (ENGF) |
3 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3-4 |
| Distribution Courses |
|
|
| AR 101 |
Introduction to Drawing (ARTD) |
3 |
| AR 103 |
Design Studio: 2 Dimensional (ARTD) |
3 |
| |
Humanities Distribution |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences distribution with or without lab |
3-4 |
| Program Requirements |
| AR 104 |
Design Studio: 3 Dimensional |
3 |
| AR 107 |
Art History: Ancient to 1400 |
3 |
| AR 108 |
Art History: 1400 to Present |
3 |
| AR 114 |
Intermediate Drawing |
|
| OR |
|
|
| AR 115 |
Figure Drawing I |
3 |
| AR 116 |
Digital Tools for the Visual Arts |
4 |
| AR 275 |
Professional Practice for the Visual Artist |
1 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I* |
3 |
| GD 210 |
Graphic Design I |
3 |
| GD 211 |
Graphic Design II |
3 |
| GD 220 |
Typography I |
3 |
| GD 221 |
Typography II |
3 |
| |
Art Electives † |
9 - 10 |
Total credit hours 62-65 |
* EN 101, if needed, for EN 102/109 or art elective
† To meet the 9 -10 elective credits, select any AR studio course or GD 134, GD 135, GD 212, GD 214, GD 216, or GD 234.
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Program Outcomes for the Graphic Design A.F.A. Degree
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate visual problem solving ability, employing technical skills, a comprehension of art’s historical context, and applications for contemporary work.
- Demonstrate foundational skills and competency in a range of art media and techniques.
- Express ideas creatively.
- Employ the formal elements and principles of art and design.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically about and analyze contemporary and historical design from multiple cultures and time periods.
- Analyze and value the creative accomplishments of other people and cultures, past and present, in the field of graphic design.
- Demonstrate competency in the use of traditional and digital graphic design tools.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits and professional presentation skills.
- Develop safe practices in the use of art materials and equipment.
- Develop a portfolio of work that reflects a high level of technical skill and conceptual engagement.
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Statewide Program
Revised: Effective Semester —Fall 2013
This Collegewide track is studio intensive with two-thirds of the total credit hours in studio art courses, and one-third of the total credit hours in General Education courses. The program will prepare students for transfer to a four-year art institution to pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree.
All students should meet with their advisor to plan their program of study as well as their transfer and career goals
Footnote: The Maryland Higher Education Commission designates some community college programs as statewide programs. A student may enroll in any of these programs at the same rates as in-county residents if his or her particular program is not offered by the local community college or if the student cannot enroll due to an enrollment limit. For more information on statewide programs, please see page 93 of the 2011-2012 print catalog.
| General Education Requirements |
| Foundation Courses |
|
|
| EN 102 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing II (ENGF) |
3 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3-4 |
| Distribution Courses |
|
|
| AR 103 |
Design Studio: 2 Dimensional (ARTD) |
3 |
| |
Humanities distribution |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences distribution with or without lab |
3-4 |
| Program Requirements |
| AR 101 |
Introduction to Drawing |
3 |
| AR 104 |
Design Studio: 3 Dimensional |
3 |
| AR 107 |
Art History: Ancient to 1400 |
3 |
| AR 108 |
Art History: 1400 to Present |
3 |
| AR 114 |
Intermediate Drawing |
|
| OR |
|
|
| AR 115 |
Figure Drawing I |
3 |
| AR 116 |
Digital Tools for the Visual Artist |
4 |
| AR 201 |
Painting I |
3 |
| AR 221 |
Sculpture I |
3 |
| AR 275 |
Professional Practice for the Visual Artist |
1 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I † |
3 |
| |
Craft Elective‡ |
3 |
| |
Art Electives ** |
9 |
| |
Printmaking elective† † |
|
| |
OR |
|
| AR 203 |
Photographic Expression I |
3 |
Total credit hours 62-64 |
† EN 101, if needed, for EN 102/109 or art elective
.‡ Select AR 121, AR 123, AR 227, or AR 229.
** To meet the 9 elective credits, select a minimum of 6 credits from an AR studio or art history course, and a maximum of 4 credits from
GD 134, GD 136, GD 120, GD 210, or GD 220.
†† Select AR 203, AR 213, AR 214, AR 223, AR 224, or AR 226.
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Program Outcomes for the Studio Art A.F.A. Degree
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate visual problem solving ability, employing technical skills, a comprehension of art’s historical context, and applications for contemporary work.
- Demonstrate foundational skills and competency in a range of art media and techniques.
- Express ideas creatively.
- Employ the formal elements and principles of art and design.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically about and analyze contemporary and historical works of art from multiple cultures.
- Analyze and value the creative accomplishments of other people and cultures, past and present.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits.
- Develop safe practices in the use of art materials and equipment
- Develop a portfolio of artwork that reflects a high level of technical skill and conceptual engagement.
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Revised: Effective Semester - Fall 2013
This certificate curriculum is designed for students who want intensive training in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, or jewelry and metalsmithing. Students who complete this curriculum may continue study toward an associate's degree. Students should select one art history course and one specialized art area in consultation with an adviser in the Art Department.
| Art History Requirement (3 credit hours) |
Select:
AR 107 Art History I: Ancient to 1400 or
AR 108 Art History II: 1400 to Present, or
AR 127 Art Appreciation (Art in Culture).
|
| Drawing: 211A (select 12 credit hours) |
| AR 101 |
Introduction to Drawing |
3 |
| AR 114 |
Intermediate Drawing |
3 |
| AR 115 |
Figure Drawing I |
3 |
| AR 215 |
Figure Drawing II |
3 |
| AR 280A |
Studio Practicum |
3 |
| AR 281A |
Studio Practicum |
3 |
| AR 285A |
Individualized Art Workshop |
3 |
| Painting: 211B (select 12 credit hours) |
| AR 201 |
Painting I* |
3 |
| AR 202 |
Painting II |
3 |
| AR 205 |
Watercolor I* |
3 |
| AR 206 |
Watercolor II |
3 |
| AR 280B |
Studio Practicum |
3 |
| AR 281B |
Studio Practicum |
3 |
| AR 285B |
Individualized Art Workshop |
3 |
| Printmaking: 211C (select 12 credit hours) |
| Select two courses from the following: |
6 |
| AR 213 |
World Woodcut and Relief Traditions† |
|
| AR 214 |
Printmaking: Lithography† |
|
| AR 223 |
Lithography and Relief Printmaking† |
|
| AR 224 |
Intaglio Printmaking |
|
| Select two courses from the following: |
6 |
| AR 226 |
Monotype Workshop |
|
| AR 280C |
Studio Practicum |
|
| AR 281C |
Studio Practicum |
|
| AR 285C |
Individualized Art Workshop |
|
| Ceramics: 211D (select 12 credit hours) |
| AR 121 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
| AR 122 |
Ceramics II |
3 |
| AR 280D |
Studio Practicum |
3 |
| AR 281D |
Studio Practicum |
3 |
| AR 285D |
Individualized Art Workshop |
3 |
| Sculpture: 211E (select 12 credit hours) |
| AR 221 |
Sculpture I* |
3 |
| AR 222 |
Sculpture II |
3 |
| AR 280E |
Studio Practicum |
3 |
| AR 281E |
Studio Practicum |
3 |
| AR 285E |
Individualized Art Workshop |
3 |
| Jewelry and Metalsmithing: 211F(select 12 credit hours) |
| Select two courses from the following: |
6 |
| AR 123 |
Crafts |
|
| AR 124 |
Enameling I |
|
| AR 125 |
Enameling II |
|
| AR 229 |
Jewelry and Metalsmithing |
|
| Select two courses from the following: |
6 |
| AR 280G |
Studio Practicum |
|
| AR 281G |
Studio Practicum |
|
| AR 285G |
Individualized Art Workshop |
|
Total credit hours (for each area) 15 |
| * Students must either complete the prerequisites (AR 115 and AR 103 for AR 201; AR 101 for AR 205; AR 103 and AR 104 for AR 221) or have them waived by consent of the department.
† Students may not receive credit for both AR 223 and AR 213 or AR 214.
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Program Outcomes for All Specialized Art Certificate Areas of Concentration
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate visual problem solving ability, employing technical skills, a comprehension of art’s historical context, and applications for contemporary work.
- Demonstrate foundational skills and competency in a range of art media and techniques.
- Express ideas creatively.
- Employ the formal elements and principles of art and design.
- Demonstrate ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and analyze contemporary and historical works of art from multiple cultures.
- Analyze and value the creative accomplishments of other people and cultures, past and present.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits.
- Develop safe practices in the use of art materials and equipment.
This program is not approved for federal or state student financial aid.
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Revised: Effective Semester - 2013
This certificate curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in art while offering an opportunity for generalized study. Students who complete this curriculum may continue study toward an associate's degree. Student should select courses in consultation with an adviser in the Art Department.
| General Art Requirements (18 credit hours) |
| AR 101 |
Introduction to Drawing |
3 |
| AR 103 |
Design Studio: 2 Dimensional |
3 |
| AR 104 |
Design Studio: 3 Dimensional |
3 |
| AR 105 |
Color Theory and Application |
3 |
| AR 115 |
Figure Drawing I |
3 |
| Select one of the following: |
3 |
| AR 107 |
Art History: Ancient to 1400 |
|
| AR 108 |
Art History: 1400 to Present |
|
| AR 127 |
Art Appreciation (Art in Culture) |
|
| Studio Art Electives (12 credit hours) |
| Select from the following courses: AR 112, AR 113, AR 114, AR 121, AR 122, AR 123, AR 124, AR 125, AR 201, AR 202, AR 203, AR 204, AR 205, AR 206, AR 213, AR 214, AR 215, AR 221, AR 222, AR 223*, AR 224, AR 225, AR 226, AR 227, AR 229, AR 280A–AR 280G, AR 281A–AR 281G, AR 285A–AR 285L. |
Total credit hours 30 |
| * Students cannot also receive credit for AR 213 or AR 214. |
Program Outcomes for the Studio Art Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate visual problem solving ability, employing technical skills, a comprehension of art’s historical context, and applications for contemporary work.
- Demonstrate foundational skills and competency in a range of art media and techniques.
- Express ideas creatively.
- Employ the formal elements and principles of art and design.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically about and analyze contemporary and historical works of art from multiple cultures.
- Analyze and value the creative accomplishments of other people and cultures, past and present.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits.
- Develop safe practices in the use of art materials and equipment.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure
Institution OPEID: 006911
Program CIP: 24.0101
Program Length: 3 semesters (this does not include time for developmental or AELP courses)
Related Occupations: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Artists and Related Workers, All Other | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | Craft Artists | Art Directors
Cost:
- Cost for entire program completed in 3 semesters: $4,380
- Total estimated costs for books and supplies for the entire program: $1,500
- More cost information
Montgomery College does not offer on-campus housing
Debt at Program Completion:
Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012:
- 3 students completed this program; 0 of them had student loan debt upon completing the program
- Median cumulative debt for all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers):
$0 Federal student loan debt
$0 Private loan debt
Program Completion in Normal Time: 0 of 3 students completed the program within 3 semesters
Job Placement: This program is not required to collect job placement information by the college's accrediting agency. This information will be updated as it becomes available.
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Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.