Art and Design
Description:
The Art and Design curriculum leads to the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs or accredited art schools after study at Community College of Philadelphia. This curriculum prepares students for either a B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) or a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) program.
The curriculum has been designed to be consistent with the foundation program of art schools and art programs at four-year colleges. Because transferability is most important, students will develop skills accordingly and also prepare a comprehensive transfer portfolio.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic foundation level 2D and 3D design concepts, including perceptual drawing.
- Utilize learned technical studio and/or computer-based skills to realize and test visual ideas and concepts.
- Use a wide range of materials and means of expression to communicate visual ideas.
- Critically interpret and analyze visual concepts.
- Identify associated terminology, historical practices and contemporary developments in order to demonstrate knowledge of the arts.
- Create a comprehensive portfolio of original art work to demonstrate ability, talent and originality
Program Entry Requirements:
Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
Students in the Art and Design curriculum must complete a series of General Education requirements that include English 101 and 102, a quantitative reasoning course, a cultural analysis and interpretation course, and a scientific reasoning course in addition to the program specific courses. English 101 is expected to be completed within the first 30 credits. To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Art and Design, a student must complete a minimum of 63 credit hours as prescribed and attain a grade point average of 2.0 or better and no grade below "C" in any program core and directed elective course.
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | 3 credits | Writing, Research, and Info Lit 1 | |
| ART 105 - Drawing I | 3 credits | Oral Communication/Creative Expression | |
| ART 125 - Design I | 3 credits | ||
| ART 111 - Three-Dimensional Design I | 3 credits | ||
| ART 150 - Introduction to Computer Art/Graphics | 3 credits | Technological Competency |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 106 - Drawing II | ART 105 | 3 credits | |
| ART 126 - Design II | ART 125 | 3 credits | |
| ART 112 - Three-Dimensional Design II | ART 111 | 3 credits | |
| ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance or ART 103H - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance (Honors) | 3 credits | Cultural Analysis & Interpretation | |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) | ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | Writing, Research, and Info Lit 2 |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNMT 101 - Quantitative Reasoning or FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 137 - Geometry for Design or higher Math* | FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement | 3 credits | Quantitative Reasoning |
| ART 290 - Portfolio Preparation | ART 106, ART 111, ART 125 | 3 credits | Technological Competency |
| ART 207 - Drawing III | ART 106 | 3 credits | |
| ART 104 - History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern or ART 104H - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern (Honors) | 3 credits | ||
| Directed Elective - choose ONE from list below: ART 109 - Ceramics I or ART 115 - Painting I or ART 151 - Graphic Design I or PHOT 101 - Introduction to 35mm Film Camera and Darkroom Techniques or PHOT 151 - Techniques in Photo Editing (Photoshop I) or Combine 3 credits worth of ART 180 or ART 170 Special Topics courses |
| 3 or 4 credits |
Semester 4
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
63* Some colleges and universities require a mathematics course above FNMT 118. In that case, students who are FNMT 118 ready should take MATH 137 instead of FNMT 101. Students who are FNMT 118 ready who intend to transfer to Temple University should take FNMT 118, which is the prerequisite for MATH 161. Please visit the transfer agreements web page for more information and consult with an advisor when selecting a quantitative reasoning course.
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
For More Information, Contact:
The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.