Montgomery College 2023-2024 Catalog 
    
    May 11, 2024  
Montgomery College 2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art AA: 618


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(R, TP/SS): 618

This collegewide degree is a liberal education degree that focuses on art within the context of a broad educational experience in the arts and humanities, the natural and physical sciences, and the social sciences that make up half of the program requirements. Therefore, it is a suitable degree for students who seek a general liberal arts degree with an art emphasis. This program will prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a BA (bachelor of arts) degree, such as UMD College Park.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102 , or art elective.

** Behavioral and social sciences distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

*** A world languages course is strongly recommended.

† Students interested in pursuing advanced study in art should choose 6 credits of ARTT electives. Students interested in pursuing advanced study in art education should choose 6 credits from ARTT 120  or ARTT 211  or one printmaking course from ARTT 225 ARTT 226 ARTT 227 ARTT 228 ARTT 230 , or ARTT 233 .

‡ Students should consult an advisor regarding the requirements of transfer institutions. A foreign language course is appropriate for students intending to transfer to UMD College Park BA in Art. ARTT 123  or ARTT 221  is appropriate for students interested in pursuing advanced study in art education. ARTT 221  is required for students pursuing MC AA in Art to Salisbury University at Shady Grove’s BFA in Graphic Design Articulation Agreement.

Students are required to have at least 12 credits at 200 level.

AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


Distribution Courses


General Education Institutional Requirements


Program Requirements


Area of Concentration Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102 , or art elective.

** Behavioral and social sciences distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

*** A world languages course is strongly recommended.

† Students interested in pursuing advanced study in art should choose 6 credits of ARTT electives. Students interested in pursuing advanced study in art education should choose 6 credits from ARTT 120  or ARTT 211  or one printmaking course from ARTT 225 ARTT 226 ARTT 227 ARTT 228 ARTT 230 , or ARTT 233 .

‡ Students should consult an advisor regarding the requirements of transfer institutions. A foreign language course is appropriate for students intending to transfer to UMD College Park BA in Art. ARTT 123  or ARTT 221  is appropriate for students interested in pursuing advanced study in art education. ARTT 221  is required for students pursuing MC AA in Art to Salisbury University at Shady Grove’s BFA in Graphic Design Articulation Agreement.

Students are required to have at least 12 credits at 200 level.

AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Apply a basic comprehension of art historical and contemporary concepts to the creative process.
  • Utilize foundational skills to demonstrate a basic competency in techniques in one or more art media.
  • Demonstrate visual problem solving capability.

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