Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog 
    
    Dec 07, 2024  
Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Studio Art, AFA Statewide Program (Visual Arts): 910


: 910

This Collegewide degree is studio intensive with two-thirds of the total credit hours in studio art courses, and one-third of the total credit hours in General Education courses. The program will prepare students for transfer to a four-year art institution to pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree.

All students should meet with their advisor to plan their program of study as well as their transfer and career goals.

Footnote: The Maryland Higher Education Commission designates some community college programs as statewide programs. A student may enroll in any of these programs at the same rates as in-county residents if his or her particular program is not offered by the local community college or if the student cannot enroll due to an enrollment limit. For more information on statewide programs, please see college catalog.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


All students should review the Advising Worksheet and consult an advisor.

Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Natural sciences distribution with lab  4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • Program art elective 3 semester hours ‡‡‡
  • Program art elective 3 semester hours ‡‡‡

Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or art elective.

‡ Program craft electives: ARTT 120 , ARTT 123 , ARTT 245 , or ARTT 247 .

‡‡ Program printmaking electives:   ARTT 225 , ARTT 226 , ARTT 227 , ARTT 228 , ARTT 230 , or ARTT 233 .

‡‡‡  Program art electives:  Select any ARTT,  GDES 134 GDES 210 , or GDES 220 .

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


  • English foundation 3 semester hours  (ENGF)
  • Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses


  • 3 semester hours (ARTD)
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
  • Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Elective


General Education Elective

Program Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or art elective.

‡ Program craft electives: ARTT 120 , ARTT 123 , ARTT 245 , or ARTT 247 .

‡‡ Program printmaking electives:   ARTT 225 , ARTT 226 , ARTT 227 , ARTT 228 , ARTT 230 , or ARTT 233 .

‡‡‡  Program art electives:  Select any ARTT,  GDES 134 GDES 210 , or GDES 220 .

Program Outcomes


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

  • Demonstrate visual problem solving capability.
  • Utilize foundational skills and demonstrate competency in a range of art media and techniques.
  • Demonstrate comprehension of art with a historical and contemporary context.