2018-19 Catalog

Apr 19, 2024

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Associate of Arts in Fine Arts

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Credit Hours Required: 64

The Associate of Arts in Fine Arts degree requires completion of 64 credit hours. This degree is designed to enable a student to transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution. Students following this degree program will complete university-parallel requirements in general education that will fulfill all lower division general education requirements at the Arizona universities. The AAFA degree will also allow students to declare a concentration in Art, Music or Performing Arts. This degree outline provides the list of fine art concentration core requirements and elective options.

Students preparing to transfer to an upper-division baccalaureate degree program should contact an advisor in the major field of study at the transfer institution in addition to meeting regularly with a faculty advisor and/or an academic advisor at Yavapai College.

Regular advisement is important to build an educational plan and ensure transferability of general education, elective, and major courses.

Note: The Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) is embedded in the Associate of Arts in Fine Arts degree. Upon completion of all 35 credit hours (including the Special Requirements) of the AGEC with a grade of "C" or higher, the student will receive recognition of completion on the transcript and guaranteed transferability of the AGEC upon admission to one of the state universities in Arizona.

Students must complete a course from each of the following AGEC Special Awareness areas:

Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry (IWR)
Ethnic/Race/Gender (ERG) Awareness
Global/International or Historical (GIH) Awareness

AGEC-A Requirements (35 credits)

Foundation Studies (9 credits)
1. College Composition
  Credits: 6
2. Numeracy
  Credits: 3
Core Studies (6 credits)
1. Historical Perspective
  Credits: 3
2. Critical Thinking
  Credits: 3
Area Studies (20 credits)
1. Physical and Biological Science
  Credits: 8
2. Arts and Humanities Credits: 6 - Choose Option a, b or c:
3. Behavioral Science
  Credits: 3
4. Social Science
  Credits: 3

Communication Requirement (3 credits)

You may select from the following courses to fulfill the requirements of the Communication component of this degree.

COM 100 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: 3
COM 134 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 200 - Communication Theory Credits: 3
COM 271 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3

Major and Elective Studies (26 credits)

Choose Art, Music or Performing Arts Concentration

Art Concentration

Art Core Requirements (17 credits)

ART 110 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 112 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ART 113 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ART 114 - Color Credits: 3
ART 137 - Adobe Photoshop I Credits: 3
ART 232 - Portfolio Development Credits: 2

Art Electives: Select 9 credit hours

ART 111 - Drawing II Credits: 3
ART 120 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 121 - Ceramics II Credits: 3
ART 140 - Jewelry I Credits: 3
ART 141 - Jewelry II Credits: 3
ART 144 - Furniture and Woodworking I Credits: 3
ART 145 - Furniture and Woodworking II Credits: 3
ART 154 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3
ART 157 - Digital Photography II Credits: 3
ART 160 - Printmaking I Credits: 3
ART 162 - Monoprint I Credits: 3
ART 180 - Sculpture I Credits: 3
ART 181 - Sculpture II Credits: 3
ART 182 - Sculpture: Welded Metal I Credits: 3
ART 183 - Sculpture: Welded Metal II Credits: 3
ART 190 - Oil/Acrylic Painting I Credits: 3
ART 194 - Watercolor I Credits: 3
ART 195 - Watercolor II Credits: 3
ART 196 - Portraiture I Credits: 3
ART 202 - History of Modern and Contemporary Art Credits: 3 ^{IWR ERG GIH}
ART 210 - Life Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 211 - Life Drawing II Credits: 3
ART 212 - Life Painting Credits: 3

Music Concentration

Music Core Requirements (22 credits)

MUS 103 - Piano Class I Credits: 1
MUS 104 - Piano Class II Credits: 1
MUS 131 - Basic Integrated Theory I Credits: 4
MUS 132 - Basic Integrated Theory II Credits: 4
MUS 151 - Applied Music Credits: 2
MUS 151 - Applied Music Credits: 2
Note: MUS 151 must be completed two times totaling 4 credit hours.
MUS 231 - Advanced Integrated Theory I Credits: 4
MUS 232 - Advanced Integrated Theory II Credits: 4

Music Electives: Select 4 credit hours

MUS 101 - Private Music Credits: 1
MUS 105 - Voice Class I Credits: 1
MUS 106 - Voice Class II Credits: 1
MUS 107 - Guitar Class I Credits: 1
MUS 108 - Guitar Class II Credits: 1
MUS 110 - Concert Band Credits: 1
MUS 111 - Symphonic Band Credits: 1
MUS 113 - Big Band I Credits: 1
MUS 114 - Big Band II Credits: 1
MUS 115 - Instrumental Ensemble Credits: 1
MUS 116 - Jazz Combo Credits: 1
MUS 117 - Symphony Orchestra Credits: 1
MUS 129 - Music Fundamentals Credits: 2
MUS 190 - Oratorio: Credits: 1
MUS 198 - Music Topics: Credits: 1-3
Note: 1 credit hour in Music Topics may be applied to Music Electives.
MUS 203 - Piano Class III Credits: 1
MUS 204 - Piano Class IV Credits: 1
MUS 222 - Chamber Singers Credits: 1
MUS 223 - Vocal Ensemble Credits: 1
MUS 224 - Master Chorale Credits: 1
MUS 225 - Community Chorale Credits: 1
MUS 226 - Chamber Choir Credits: 1
MUS 227 - Women's Chorale Credits: 1
MUS 228 - Gospel Choir Credits: 1
MUS 296 - Internship: Music Credits: 3

Performing Arts Concentration

Performing Arts Core Requirements (19 credits)

DAN 110 - Ballet I Credits: 2
THR 131 - Acting I Credits: 3
THR 132 - Acting II Credits: 3
THR 133 - Musical Theater I Credits: 3
THR 141 - Stagecraft Credits: 3
THR 220 - Principles of Dramatic Analysis Credits: 3
Complete 2 of the following Production Workshop Practicums Credits: 2

Performing Arts Electives: Select 7 credit hours

DAN 111 - Modern Dance Credits: 2
DAN 112 - Jazz & Tap Credits: 2
DAN 120 - Ballet II Credits: 2
DAN 145 - Dance Choreography Credits: 2
MUS 101 - Private Music Credits: 1 (Voice)
MUS 103 - Piano Class I Credits: 1
MUS 129 - Music Fundamentals Credits: 2
MUS 134 - Singing for the Actor Credits: 3
MUS 151 - Applied Music Credits: 2 (Voice)
THR 134 - Musical Theater II Credits: 3
THR 151 - Scene Study for Actors Credits: 3
THR 218 - Directing I Credits: 3
THR 231 - Acting the One-Act Play Credits: 3
THR 299 - Independent Study Theater Credits: 1-6

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Fine Arts Degree program, the learner will be able to:

Art Concentration:

Articulate the creative process and influence of project development.
Use safe practices with appropriate equipment, tools and materials.
Exercise and exhibit quality craftsmanship.
Utilize, analyze and synthesize the principles and elements of design.
Identify historical and contemporary examples of the Fine Arts and Crafts.
Create a fine arts portfolio.

Music Concentration:

Perform at a required level of artistry and technical proficiency on an instrument.
Develop and perform a required level of music analytical competence.
Exhibit a required level of aural recognition.
Explain the historical and cultural development of music throughout the ages.
Communicate informed personal reactions to recorded and live music.

Performing Arts Concentration:

Sing, act and dance in creative performances.
Communicate and collaborate professionally in audition, rehearsal and production settings.
Build, dress, coordinate and work in music and theatrical productions.
Identify and integrate historical and contemporary contexts into theatrical performance.
Direct and receive direction on stage.

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