Art, AFA

Program Requirements

Program Information

General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

See Century College Policy 3.17.0.1

Program Note

Students may take ART 1022  before ART 1021  if they are starting in spring semester. Select appropriate courses according to the graduation requirements of your transfer institution

Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships

See the Century College website for information regarding transfer.
This degree program is intended primarily for transfer to a four-year institution. If you are considering the possibility of transfer, you are encouraged to talk with your advisor, counselor, or program instructor before registering to discuss your goals and develop a plan. An articulation agreement exists with Minnesota State University-Mankato. Students transferring to MSU Mankato should expect to take an additional 12 MnTC credits including up to 7 credits of Goal 3 and/or Goal 4. Students transferring to MSU Moorhead should expect to take an additional 12 credits of MnTC course work including up to 7 credits of Goal 3 and/or Goal 4 and a Goal 2 course to fulfill MnTC graduation requirements. Students planning to transfer to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, should consult the U of M “Liberal Education” transfer guide for choices for the general education requirements in this AFA degree or you may want to complete Century’s entire 40 credit Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program students will be able to:

1. Create and present a professional portfolio of artwork.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the Art Historical and critical discourse common to the Art and Design field.
3. Demonstrate an ethical awareness of diversity within society and the discourse of those issues.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of design concepts to an aesthetic purpose.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis of ideas and artwork as well as sound studio work.

Program Contact Information

Melissa Borman 651.747.4059 Room 1038 West
Neil Johnston 651.773.1724 Room 1052 West
Dawn Saks 651.779.3966 Room 1061 West

Sample Plan

Please note that this is a sample course sequence. Individual schedules will vary depending upon student needs, goals, and availability. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor, counselor, or faculty program instructors to create an individualized plan that includes prerequisites and application requirements. For detailed program information see the Century College website. This information is subject to change.

Note

This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu

Century College is a member of the Minnesota State system. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. This document can be available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651.779.3354 or 1.800.228.1978 x 3354.