The fine arts specialization degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program, usually the bachelor of arts degree, in visual arts or related fields that would necessitate a studio art experience.
Program Information and Curriculum
Liberal Arts Degree, AA - Fine Arts Major
Program Description: The Fine Arts Major degree is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in the visual arts. This two-year program is ideal for students passionate about art and seeking to develop their creative skills, critical thinking abilities, and a strong portfolio for further studies or careers in the visual arts. The Fine Arts Major is designed for transfer to a four-year institution for completion of a baccalaureate degree program, usually the bachelor of arts degree, the terminal degree for creative careers.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Develop proficiency in a variety of media through exploration of a wide range of art materials, tools, and techniques.
- Create works of art that express a unique, creative voice utilizing various visual arts media.
- Analyze critically works of art and solve creative design problems through the lens of historical, cultural, and conceptual contexts.
- Create a diverse and professional portfolio showcasing artistic range, technical mastery, and innovation.
- Cultivate marketable career skills relevant to the arts.
- Below is the recommended course sequence for full-time students.
- Courses are listed by the semester they are usually offered.
- Course availability in a given semester may vary.
- You can change the order or number of classes each semester, but taking fewer classes in a semester will mean more semesters to finish the program.
- Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.
- Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.
Fall Semester
- SDV 100 - College Success Skills
- ENG 111 - College Composition I
- Math elective selected from the list below 3-5 cr.
- CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking
- ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic
- ART 121 - Foundations of Drawing
Spring Semester
- ENG 112 - College Composition II
- ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern
- History elective selected from the list below 3 cr.
- Natural Science elective selected from the list below 4 cr.
- ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design
Fall Semester
- ART 200 - History of Non-Western Art OR
- ART 215 - History of Modern Art
- Literature elective selected from the list below 3 cr.
- Foreign Language Sequence elective (ASL, ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, LAT, RUS, SPA) 101/102 4 cr. 1
- ART 132 - Three-Dimensional Design
- ART 125 - Introduction to Painting OR
- ART 223 - Life Drawing
Spring Semester
- ART 125 - Introduction to Painting OR
- ART 223 - Life Drawing OR
- ART 287 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation
- Foreign Language Sequence elective (ASL, ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, LAT, RUS, SPA) 102, 4 cr.1
- Social and Behavioral Science elective selected from the list below 3 cr.
- CSC 110 - Principles of Computer Science OR
- ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications
Program Total: 61-62 Credits
1A two-semester sequence of a foreign language is required.
It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.
Arts Electives
History Electives
Humanities Electives
- HUM 201 - Early Humanities
- HUM 202 - Modern Humanities
- HUM 216 - Introduction to Non-Western Cultures
- HUM 256 - Comparative Mythology
- HUM 259 - The Greek and Roman Tradition
- PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
- PHI 111 - Logic
- PHI 220 - Ethics and Society
- REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion
- REL 230 - Religions of the World
Literature Electives
Math Electives
Natural Science Electives
- BIO 101 - General Biology I
- BIO 102 - General Biology II
- CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry
- CHM 111 - General Chemistry I
- CHM 112 - General Chemistry II
- ENV 121 - Foundations of Environmental Science
- ENV 122 - Applications in Environmental Science
- GOL 105 - Physical Geology
- GOL 106 - Historical Geology
- PHY 100 - Elements of Physics
- PHY 201 - General College Physics I
- PHY 202 - General College Physics II
- PHY 241 - University Physics I
- PHY 242 - University Physics II
Social and Behavioral Science Electives
- ECO 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Application
- ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics
- GEO 210 - People & the Land: Introduction to Cultural Geography
- GEO 220 - World Regional Geography
- PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics
- PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations
- PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology
- SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 268 - Social Problems
Approved Transfer Electives
- ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I
- ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II
- ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice
- ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System
- ADJ 107 - Survey of Criminology
- ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections
- ADJ 164 - Case Studies in Murder/Violent Crime
- ADJ 171 - Forensic Science I
- ADJ 172 - Forensic Science II
- ADJ 228 - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
- ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation
- ADJ 278 - Firearms and Tool - Mark Identification
- ART (all courses)
- BIO (all courses)
- BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
- BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law
- BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics
- BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business
- CHM (all courses)
- CSC (all courses)
- CST (all courses)
- ECO (all courses)
- EDU (all courses)
- ENG (all courses)
- ENV (all courses)
- Foreign Language (ASL, ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, LAT, RUS, SPA) (all courses)
- GEO (all courses)
- GOL (all courses
- HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I
- HIM 112 - Medical Terminology II
- HIS (all courses)
- HLT (all courses)
- HMS (all courses)
- HUM (all courses)
- ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems
- ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications
- MTH (all courses 154 and higher)
- MUS (all courses)
- PED (all courses)
- PHI (all courses)
- PHY (all courses)
- PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics
- PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations
- PSY (all courses)
- REL (all courses)
- RPK (all courses)
- SOC (all courses)
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Transfer Statement
The associate of arts and sciences (AA&S) and associate of science (AS) degrees are designed to provide freshman and sophomore level course work toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree. These programs require students to take essentially the same courses as required by their four-year college or university counterparts.
To help facilitate the transfer process, Laurel Ridge has created a Transfer webpage that provides detailed information such as tuition, GPA, application requirements, course equivalents, and other information that may be useful in the transfer process.
The Virginia Community College System also offers a Transfer Planning Tool through the Virginia Education Wizard.
Laurel Ridge offers many services and programs to assist transfer students. Students are encouraged to seek the assistance of an advisor to gain additional information to plan a successful transfer experience.
Tuition and Funding Options
Tuition rates for this program are approximately one-third the cost of attending a four-year college or university in Virginia. Compare savings now!
An estimated $15.2 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships are awarded to Laurel Ridge Community College students each year. We are committed to using all available funds to help you gain access to a college education.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments.
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