Art, AA

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CODE: ART-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree is intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV and UNR. Students should meet with their assigned CSN advising unit first and then contact the transfer program advising unit for the university you plan to attend.

ACADEMIC MAPS: Academic Maps: AA Art

SCHOOL: School of Arts & Letters

DEPARTMENT: Department of Fine Arts

AREA OF STUDY: Art & Design

DESCRIPTION

The Art program at CSN provides students with a foundation in studio art and art history. The foundation of the program relies upon exposing students to the concepts of history, technical and conceptual experiences. In addition, students gather experience with all modalities of art including 2D and 3D Design. Students enrolled in the art program at CSN will learn self-expression, creative problem solving and contemporary Art techniques. The Associate of Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a university to complete a BA in Fine Arts.

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Once you have met with your CSN advising unit you should meet with the Transfer Program for the university you wish to transfer to:

NSU/CSN Transfer Program - Aims to provide seamless, transparent pathways for transfer students to complete a bachelor’s degree from NSU. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://transfer2state.as.me/schedule.php?mc_phishing_protection_id=149734-cv8cgsiif6l5uqlogchg.
UNLV/CSN Transfer Program - Prepares students to transfer to UNLV including transfer credit review, referrals to student services, and assistance with transition steps from CSN to UNLV. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4ye2pqh0/10.
UNR/CSN Transfer Program - Students should schedule appointments at the beginning of their third semester. Schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/NVatCSNAdvisors, click Select Staff, the advisor’s name, a date, an appointment time, and then click “Book.”

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply critical thinking skills in the production and analysis of works of art.
Create art using strong foundational skills in technique applications.
Construct oral and written responses to works of art using appropriate language of art.
Explain the practices and cultural contexts of a variety of artistic traditions.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 32

300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE.

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course must be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Recommended: MATH 120 or 120E.

MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics
or MATH 120E - Fundamentals of College Mathematics Expanded or above (except MATH 122 and MATH 123)

English Composition (6-8 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course must be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Literature (3 Credits)

Recommended: ENG 231 or ENG 232.

ENG 231 - World Literature I or above

Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)

Natural Science (7 Credits)

Seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience.

ANTH 102 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
or ANTH 110L - Biological Anthropology Lab
or any AST prefix course
or BIOL 101 - Biology for Non-Majors or above
or CHEM 105 - Chemistry, Man and Society or above
or any ENV prefix course
or GEOG 103 - Physical Geography
or GEOG 104 - Physical Geography Laboratory
or GEOG 117 - Meteorology/Climatology
or any GEOL prefix course
or HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
or any PHYS prefix course

Humanities (3 Credits)

COM 101 - Public Speaking

Social Science (3 Credits)

any ANTH prefix course (except ANTH 102 and ANTH 110L)
or CRJ 104 - Introduction to Administration of Justice
or any ECON prefix course
or HHP 201 - Stress Management
or HHP 213 - Healthy Aging
or any PSC prefix course
or any PSY prefix course
or any SOC prefix course
or WMST 113 - Gender, Race, and Class

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4 Credits)

Values and Diversity

^{All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.}

Recommended: ART 260 or ART 262 or ART 263.

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 28

Core Requirements (13 Credits)

ART 101 - Drawing I
and ART 107 - Design Fundamentals I (2-D)
and ART 260 - Survey of Art History I
and ART 261 - Survey of Art History II
and ART 298 - Portfolio Emphasis

Art Elective (6 Credits)

any ART prefix course not used above.

General Electives (9 Credits)

See your CSN Academic Advising Unit or the Transfer Program for the university you plan to attend for course selection.