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Program checklist · AS

Fine Arts, AS

Mohawk Valley Community College · Utica, NY

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Program
Award
AS
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Total credits (published)
64
Catalog edition
College Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This program provides the skills and knowledge required for fine arts students to communicate effectively in a visual and verbal format; to prepare the student to exhibit understanding of creative,conceptual, and perceptual techniques of art making; to provide advance knowledge of fine arts through diverse global and historical perspectives; to utilize the traditional technical skills for creating art; and to prepare students for a career in fine arts. Graduates will be prepared to transfer and enter the fields of art education, curation, studio arts, arts therapy, and arts administration. This program allows students through the SUNY Art Studio transfer pathway.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193283
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193283_fb5412ab
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

First Semester

7 items
  1. CF 100
    College Foundations Seminar
    Not resolved to a course
    1
  2. EN 101
    As published: “English 1: Composition”
    3
  3. MD 161
    Visual Communication
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. FA 101
    As published: “General Drawing”
    3
  5. FA 105
    As published: “Foundation Design”
    3
  6. FA 108
    As published: “Three-Dimensional Design”
    3
  7. Physical Education Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    0.5

Second Semester

6 items
  1. MA 110
    As published: “Elementary Statistics”
    3
  2. FA 103
    Figure Drawing 1
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. FA 106
    Color Theory
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. FA 113
    Figure Sculpture 1
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  5. HU 205
    As published: “History of Art 2”
    3
  6. Physical Education Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    0.5

Third Semester

6 items
  1. FA 104
    Figure Drawing 2
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. FA 209
    Painting 1
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. HU 204
    As published: “History of Art 1”
    3
  4. EN 102
    As published: “English 2: Ideas and Values in Literature”
    3
  5. FA 211
    Printmaking 1
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  6. Physical Education Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    0.5

Fourth Semester

6 items
  1. Natural Science Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. PY 101
    As published: “Introduction to General Psychology”
    3
  3. FA 218
    Painting 2
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. SO 101
    Introduction to Sociology
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  5. World Language Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  6. Physical Education Elective
    Not resolved to a course
    0.5

Program Goals and Outcomes

21 items
  1. Prepare students to communicate ideas, concepts, and emotions effectively through visual art forms and articulate those ideas clearly using appropriate verbal and written language
    Not resolved to a course
  2. ​Students will demonstrate an understanding of the visual problem-solving and creative process through clear verbal and written communication in critiques, discussions, and reflective assignments.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Students will participate constructively in individual and group critiques, articulating informed observations and responses to both their own work and the work of their peers using appropriate artistic vocabulary.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Students will apply the critical thinking process to analyze and interpret works of art, examining formal elements such as composition, color, space, scale, and light in order to communicate meaning and intent effectively
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Prepare students to communicate ideas, concepts, and emotions effectively through visual art forms and articulate those ideas clearly using appropriate verbal and written language
    Not resolved to a course
  6. ​Students will apply the creative process to the development of artwork, utilizing research, brainstorming, preliminary studies (thumbnails and sketches), and revision to resolve artistic and visual problems.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Students will create works of art that effectively communicate complex ideas or concepts through the thoughtful selection of media, techniques, and formal strategies informed by contemporary and historical practices.
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Prepare students to demonstrate an understanding of the fine arts through diverse historical, cultural, and global perspectives, fostering awareness of art as a reflection of social, political, and cultural contexts
    Not resolved to a course
  9. ​Students will demonstrate knowledge of fine arts within global, cultural, and historical contexts by identifying and examining significant works and artists from diverse traditions and time periods.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Students will analyze and compare their own work and the work of others to contemporary and historical artistic practices, articulating connections between artistic expression and social, cultural, and historical influences.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Prepare students to demonstrate proficiency in traditional and contemporary artistic techniques, materials, and processes necessary for the creation of original works of art
    Not resolved to a course
  12. ​Students will demonstrate technical proficiency in observational practices, including hand-eye coordination and the accurate representation of form through drawing, painting, and sculpting.
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Students will apply knowledge of human anatomy and underlying structural principles to the creation of works that reflect an informed understanding of proportion, volume, and spatial relationships.
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Prepare students for professional practice, exhibition, and continued study in the Fine Arts through the development of disciplined studio habits, portfolio readiness, and professional standards of conduct
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Students will develop a professionally presented portfolio of original artwork that demonstrates technical proficiency, conceptual development, and readiness for employment, commissions, transfer, or continued study in the Fine Arts.​
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Students will articulate and evaluate career and academic pathways, including opportunities for employment, freelance work, commissions, and transfer to four-year institutions, through written plans and reflective discussion.
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Students will synthesize technical skills, creative process, historical and cultural understanding, and professional practices through the production, presentation, and critical evaluation of a cohesive body of work.
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Prepare students to demonstrate information literacy through the effective location, evaluation, and ethical use of information in support of artistic, academic, and professional practice
    Not resolved to a course
  19. ​Students will locate, access, and apply authoritative information from both traditional and emerging technologies using appropriate tools and resources relevant to the discipline of Fine Arts​
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Students will evaluate information sources for authority, validity, bias, and origin, demonstrating critical judgment in the selection and use of research materials
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Students will demonstrate ethical understanding in the use, creation, and dissemination of information, including proper citation practices and responsible engagement with intellectual property
    Not resolved to a course
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