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2025-2026 Catalog
Art with Areas of Concentration, AA
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Award: Associate of Arts
Degree Code: CNCM (Ceramics Concentration) - 60 Credits
Degree Code: CNDP (Drawing and Painting Concentration) - 60 Credits
Degree Code: CNGD (Graphic Design Concentration) - 60 Credits
Program Description
The Associate of Arts in Art provides students with a strong foundation for transfer to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) program at a four-year college or university. It also prepares students for career advancement in a wide range of creative fields, including fine arts, illustration, commercial arts, K-12 art education, curatorial and museum studies, model making and special effects, 3D digital arts, decorative arts, art therapy, advertising, graphic design, animation, clay animation, art direction, arts administration, fashion design, interior design, and photography.
Transfer Information
Cecil College has the following transfer agreements: https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements. Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.
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Career Opportunities
Fine arts, illustration, commercial arts, K-12 art education, curatorial and museum studies, model making and special effects, 3-D digital arts, decorative arts, art therapy, advertising, graphic arts, animation, clay animation, art direction, arts administration, fashion design, interior design, or photography. General Education Requirements
General Education Requirements Electives - Select 16 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection. - MAT - Math Elective (M) - Credits: 3
- SCI - Science Elective (S, SL) - Credits: 3
- SCI - Science Elective with Lab (SL) - Credits: 4
- SOC SCI - Social Science Electives (SS) - Credits: 6 1
Concentration Requirements and Electives - Select 29 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.2 Areas of Concentration
Students may declare one or more areas of concentration: Drawing and Painting, Ceramics, and Graphic Design. It is recommended that students contact the Art and Design Program Coordinator and art faculty early on. They can help you identify the best transfer institutions and guide you in selecting electives that align with your goals. Concentration Electives - Select 8 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection. Drawing and Painting Concentration
Concentration Electives - Select 11 Credits
Graphic Design Concentration
Concentration Electives - Select 8 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection. Art electives are chosen to tailor the program of study to specific transfer goals. It is recommended that students contact the fine arts program coordinator and art faculty before selecting art elective courses. Recommended Sequence
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning. Fall II (14 Credits)
- Concentration Requirements and Electives
Spring II (15 Credits)
- Concentration Requirements and Electives
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: - Use visual problem solving and creative thinking skills to make works of art.
- Proficiently work with a range of art media and techniques.
- Professionally document and present a body of work that demonstrates artistic voice, concept development, and technical proficiency.
- Discuss the importance of the arts and interdisciplinary research.
- Interpret visual art in its cultural context.
Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Ceramics Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to: - Proficiently work with a wide range of ceramic materials, tools, techniques, and processes to create work from concept to finished product.
- Apply the elements and principles of design to communicate aesthetic and conceptual intent.
- Professionally document a body of work that demonstrates artistic voice, concept, and technical proficiency in ceramics.
Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Drawing and Painting Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to: - Proficiently work with a wide range of drawing and painting materials, tools, techniques, and processes to create work from concept to finished product.
- Apply the elements and principles of design to communicate aesthetic and conceptual intent.
- Professionally document a body of work that demonstrates artistic voice, concept, and technical skills in drawing and painting.
Additional Outcomes - Area of Concentration in Graphic Design Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will also be able to: - Discuss the roles of tools and technology in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.
- Use industry-standard software tools for modeling, animation, illustration, video, sound, photography, and web/print design.
- Apply the elements and principles of design to communicate aesthetic and conceptual intent.
Note
1 Courses must be from two different disciplines. 2 Art electives are selected to tailor the program of study to each student’s transfer or career goals. Students are encouraged to meet with the Art and Design Program Coordinator and faculty before selecting elective courses. |
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