This degree is for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Degree at a four-year college or university. Students must meet the prescribed general education requirements as listed in the Catalog for the Associate in Fine Arts in Art (A.F.A.) Degree. Students pursuing this degree should complete the remaining required semester hours according to the requirements of the four-year school to which they plan to transfer. Because completion of the Associate in Fine Arts in Art (A.F.A.) curriculum does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the institution to which they transfer. However, to meet the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum requirements, the student should take an additional social/behavioral science course. Students should consult with an advisor when selecting elective courses to determine credit transferability. Most schools require a portfolio review for admission to a bachelor’s program. See the “Associate in Fine Arts in Art (A.F.A.) Degree Requirements” table below for guidance when selecting courses.
Associate in Fine Arts in Art (A.F.A.) Degree Requirements
This degree is for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Degree at a four-year college or university. Students must meet the general education requirements listed below for the Associate in Fine Arts in Art (A.F.A.) Degree. Students pursuing this degree should complete the remaining required semester hours according to the requirements of the four-year school to which they plan to transfer. Students should consult with an Academic Advisor when selecting elective courses to determine credit transferability.
Most higher education institutions require a portfolio review for admission to a bachelor’s program.
General education requirements (32 credits)
A. Communications
B. Behavioral/Social Sciences
Select courses from at least two disciplines:
ANT 102, GEG 105, GEG 125, SOC 201: Students are strongly encouraged to complete one course that incorporates cultural diversity. These courses are marked with an asterisk (*).
C. Mathematics
D. Science (must include one laboratory course).
Choose one course from Life Sciences:
and
Choose one course from Physical Sciences:
E. Humanities
Required course:
Choose at least one course from:
| ENG 211 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 215 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 216 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 218 | US Latino/Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| HIS 103 | Early Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 104 | Modern Western Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 150 | Humanities Through the Arts | 3 |
| HUM 151 | Humanities: History & Philosopy | 3 |
| HUM 154 | Latin American Culture | 3 |
| PHI 125 | World Religions in Global Context | 3 |
| PHI 126 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 180 | Social Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 202 | | |
| SPN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SPN 215 | Spanish Conversation & Composition I | 3 |
| SPN 216 | Spanish Conv & Comp II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
ENG 218, HUM 154, PHI 125: Students are strongly encouraged to complete one course that incorporates cultural diversity. These courses are marked with an asterisk (*).
Other Requirements
Complete 30 semester hours of major area requirements and elective courses distributed as follow:
Major Area Required courses
Elective Studio Art courses
Choose three studio art courses in consultation with an art department advisor.
All entering freshmen must earn at least a “C” in ENG 101 and ENG 102 for satisfactory completion of the IAI General Education Core Curriculum and for graduation from the College in all university transfer degrees (A.A., A.S., A.F.A.).
Because completion of the Associate in Fine Arts in Art (A.F.A.) curriculum does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the institution to which they transfer. However, to meet the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum requirements, the student should take an additional social/behavioral science course.