Fine Arts (A.A)
Associate in Arts
The Fine Arts Program offers a dynamic and comprehensive education designed to cultivate creativity, technical skills, and critical thinking. This program provides students with the opportunity to explore their artistic passions through specialized pathways in Visual Arts, Music, and Theatre, as well as an Open Interdisciplinary Pathway for those interested in a broader artistic experience.
Pathways
Visual Arts:
This pathway focuses on developing students’ skills in various visual media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital arts. Students will learn fundamental techniques, art history, and contemporary practices, preparing them for transfer or careers in fine arts, graphic design, and more.
Music:
The Music pathway offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes performance, theory, and music history. Students can specialize in instrumental or vocal performance, composition, or music education, gaining the skills needed for professional careers or further academic study.
Theatre:
This pathway immerses students in the world of theatre, covering acting, directing, stage design, and production. Students will participate in live performances and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of theatre production.
Open Interdisciplinary Pathway:
This pathway allows students to gain skills, exposure, and experience in music, theatre, and visual arts in order to apply their learning across multiple mediums. Students will be able to choose courses among the three discipline-specific pathways to build their artistic and creative skills in a variety of fine and performing arts mediums that foster expression.
Expected Outcomes
- Creative Expression: Students will demonstrate the ability to express themselves creatively through various artistic mediums, such as visual arts, music, and theatre.
- Technical Proficiency: Graduates will acquire and apply technical skills relevant to their chosen artistic discipline, such as drawing techniques, musical performance, or stagecraft.
- Critical Analysis: Students will develop the ability to critically analyze and interpret artistic works, understanding their historical, cultural, and social contexts.
- Collaboration: Graduates will effectively collaborate with peers and professionals in the creation and production of artistic projects, showcasing teamwork and communication skills.
- Professional Preparedness: Students will be prepared for careers in the arts or further academic study, equipped with a portfolio or performance repertoire that demonstrates their skills and accomplishments.
- Cultural Awareness: Graduates will gain an appreciation for diverse artistic traditions and practices, fostering a global perspective on the arts.
Graduation Requirements
General Education Courses
ENG-
| English Composition/Writing | 6 |
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
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| History | 6 |
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| Mathematics | 3 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 25 |
Program Courses
| FAS-285 | Fine & Performing Arts Capstone | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Fine Arts Pathways:
| Visual Arts |
Music |
Theatre Arts |
Open Pathway |
| FAS-111 and FAS-120 6 cr. |
MUS 101, 102, 201 3 cr. |
THR 101 3 cr. |
Choose from any FPA Courses for 24 credits. |
| FAS 123 and 163 6 cr. |
MUS 113, 143, 213 3 cr. |
THR 102 and 103 6 cr. |
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| FAS 124 3 cr. |
MUS 106 and 108 6 cr. |
THR 106 3 cr. |
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| FAS 225 3 cr. |
MUS 132 3 cr. |
THR 125 3 cr. |
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| FAS 171 and 172 6 cr. |
MUS 138 1 cr. |
THR 221 3 cr. |
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| 24 total cr. |
MUS 156 2 cr. |
THR 245 3 cr. |
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MUS 185 3 cr. |
THR 198, 199, 298 3 cr. |
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MUS 232 3 cr. |
24 total cr. |
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24 total cr. |
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| Fine and Performing Arts Electives – Choose from any offered courses for 9 credits |
| FAS 103 3 cr. |
MUS 105 3 cr. |
THR 105 3 cr. |
Choose from any FPA electives for 9 total credits. |
| FAS 115 3 cr. |
MUS 110 3 cr. |
THR 111 or 112 3 cr. |
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| FAS 136 3 cr. |
MUS 114 1 cr. |
THR 205 3 cr. |
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| FAS 210* 3 cr. |
MUS 139 1 cr. |
THR 223 3 cr. |
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| FAS 222 3 cr. |
MUS 141 3 cr. |
THR 297 3 cr. |
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| FAS 225 3 cr. |
MUS 142 3 cr. |
THR 299 2 cr. |
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| FAS 242 3 cr. |
MUS 185 3 cr. |
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MUS 187 3 cr. |
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MUS 202 1 cr. |
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MUS 216 2 cr. |
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MUS 225 3 cr. |
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MUS 243 1 cr. |
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*Take for MassTransfer
Total Credit Hours: 60
Suggested Pathways
Visual Arts Pathway
First Semester
ENG -
| English Composition | 3 |
| FAS-111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| FAS-123 | Two-Dimensional Design I | 3 |
| FAS-124 | Three-Dimensional Design I | 3 |
| FAS-171 | Pre-Renaissance Art History | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
ENG -
| English Composition | 3 |
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| Mathematics | 3 |
| FAS-120 | Drawing II | 3 |
| FAS-163 | Two-Dimensional Design II | 3 |
| FAS-172 | Renaissance to Modern Art History | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 6 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 4 |
FAS-
| FAS Elective (6) | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 3 |
| FAS-225 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| FAS-285 | Fine & Performing Arts Capstone | 2 |
FAS-
| FAS Elective (3) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Music Pathway
First Semester
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| English Composition | 3 |
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
| MUS-101 | Applied Music I - All Instruments & Voice | 1 |
| MUS-106 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS-113 | Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUS-138 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS-156 | Musicianship I | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Semester
| MUS-102 | Applied Music II - All Instruments & Voice | 1 |
| MUS-108 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-143 | Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUS-158 | Studio Recording Techniques | 3 |
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
ENG -
| English Composition | 3 |
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| Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Third Semester
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
| MUS-132 | Recording Technology - SONAR | 3 |
| MUS-201 | Applied Music III - All Instruments & Voice | 1 |
| MUS-213 | Ensemble III | 1 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 3 |
MUS-
| MUS Elective (3) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| FAS-285 | Fine & Performing Arts Capstone | 2 |
| MUS-232 | Recording Technology - Pro Tools | 3 |
MUS-
| MUS Elective (3) | 3 |
FAS-
| FAS Elective (3) | 3 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Theatre Pathway
First Semester
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| English Composition | 3 |
| THR-101 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
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| THR-102 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| THR-106 | Fundamentals of Theatre Design | 3 |
| THR-198 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
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| Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
ENG-
| English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| THR-103 | Stagecraft II | 3 |
| THR-125 | Drafting & Rendering | 3 |
| THR-199 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THR-221 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THR-245 | Theatre Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
| THR-298 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
THR-
| THR Elective (3) | 3 |
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| Mathematics | 3 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Fourth Semester
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
| FAS-285 | Fine & Performing Arts Capstone | 2 |
THR-
| THR Elective (3) | 3 |
FAS-
| FAS Elective (3) | 3 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Open Pathway
First Semester
ENG -
| English Composition | 3 |
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
FAS-
| FAS Elective (9) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
FAS-
| FAS Elective (9) | 9 |
ENG -
| English Composition | 3 |
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| Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
FAS-
| FAS Elective (9) | 9 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
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| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
| FAS-285 | Fine & Performing Arts Capstone | 2 |
FAS-
| FAS Elective (6) | 6 |
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| Natural or Physical Science | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 60