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Visual and Performing Arts, Visual Arts Concentration, AFA

Study a variety of art forms or learn art history while preparing to transfer to a 4-year university.

What can I do with this concentration?

Academic Options: This program has been designed to match as closely as possible the first two years of a visual arts degree at the University of Arizona. Students planning to transfer to another university should meet with an advisor to complete a transfer plan.

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-6690
Lead Faculty: 520-206-6882

Program/Major/Concentration Code: AFAFINEARTS/AFAV

Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A)

A grade of C or better is required for graduation. Course lists for each General Education category listed below can be found in the Arizona General Education Curriculum-A (AGEC-A) Certificate .

English Composition: 6 credits

Humanities and Fine Arts: †

Biological and Physical Sciences: 8 credits

Mathematics: 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Other Requirements: †

Special Requirements

  • ART 130  fulfills the I and G requirements.
  • The C requirement should be fulfilled by a course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences category.

Subtotal: 23 credits¥

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Art Electives

Complete five courses from any of the following categories: 15-17 credits

(These courses cannot double-dip with General Education or Required Core Courses)

Art in the Craft Media
Photography
Art History
Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture
Printmaking
Second Language
  • Language course numbered 101 4 Credits
  • Language course numbered 102 4 Credits

Subtotal: 37-39 credits

Required Support Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Subtotal: 1 credit

Total Credits as Displayed: 61-63 Credits

† Core or support course(s) fulfill this requirement.
¥ AGEC requires 35 credits. This subtotal shows the AGEC credits not fulfilled by core or support courses.