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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 Program: Fine Arts (AA), Art Studio Concentration

Fine Arts (AA), Art Studio Concentration

School of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)

The Fine Arts program offers a rich variety of courses which are designed to acquaint students with the range of visual arts, elements of drawing and design, the history of art, as well as the important role which art and architecture play in society.

See Recommended Sequence of Courses

Educational Option Information

  • This educational option is an  Associate of Arts Degree.
  • This educational option can be completed  Part-Time or Full-Time.
  • This educational option is designed for  Meeting the requirements for an Associate of Fine Arts, with Concentration in Art Studio, from CNM and prepare a student to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts or related degree.
  • This educational option can be started  Any term.
  • Primary course location:  Main Campus, Westside Campus and Montoya Campus have full art studios.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

  • Cost of Attendance
  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

  • This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
 

Additional costs:

  • Students may be required to purchase materials for art studio courses.
  • This cost is approximately $300.

Career and Educational Opportunities

Educational Opportunities

The Associates Degree is an important milestone for student pursuing either a baccalaureate degree or a graduate degree in the field. Core requirements for the baccalaureate are met through completion of the CNM Associate of Arts degree.

Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.

 

Employment Information

Sample Job Titles
  • Professional Artists/Craftsman
  • Museum Preparator
  • Gallery Attendant
  • Custom Framer
  • Art Supply Sales
  • Tattoo Artist
  • Sign Painter

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students may demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by Diploma/GPA, placement exam scores, or specific course work.

  • MATH 1210 or MATH 1310 or Math Proficiency 3 
  • Reading & Writing Proficiency 2 

Recommended Sequence of Courses

 

Term 1

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ARTS 1106 - Drawing I 3 credit hour(s)

 

ARTS 1121 - Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit hour(s)

or

ARTS 1125 - Art Practices I (Recommended) * 3 credit hour(s)

 

ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
  • Mathematics Requirement 3-4 credit hour(s) * *
  • Social Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hour(s)

    • Term 2

     

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ARTS 1122 - Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit hour(s)

    or

    ARTS 1126 - Art Practices II (Recommended) * 3 credit hour(s)

     

  • Program Approved Art Studio Elective 3 credit hour(s)
    • ENG 1102 - Analytic and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hour(s)
  • Modern Language Elective 4 credit hour(s)

    • Term 3

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    COMM 1130 - Public Speaking 3 credit hour(s)

    or

    COMM 2221 - Interpersonal Communication Studies 3 credit hour(s)

     

  • Laboratory Science Requirement 4 credit hour(s)
  • Program Approved Art History Elective 6 credit hour(s)
  • Program Approved Art Studio Elective 3 credit hour(s)

    • Term 4

     

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ARTS 2210 - Art Career Concerns 3 credit hour(s)

    or

    ARTS 2212 - Advanced Portfolio Development 3 credit hour(s)

     

  • Humanities Requirement 3 credit hour(s) * * *
  • Laboratory Science Requirement 4 credit hour(s)
  • Program Approved Art Studio Elective 3 credit hour(s)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hour(s)

    • Associate of Arts in Fine Arts, Art Studio Concentration 60-61 credit hours

    This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Art Studio. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the four year transfer school to confirm specific admission and degree requirements.

    * ARTS 1125 and ARTS 1126 recommended for transfer.

    * * MATH 1340 recommended.

    * * * HIST 1101 or HIST 1102 recommended.

    Program Approved Electives

     

    Art History Program Approved Electives

     

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ARTH 2201 - History of Art I 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTH 2202 - History of Art II 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTH 2250 - Modern Art 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTH 2251 - Art of the American Southwest 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTH 2260 - Architectural History: Ancient through Modern 3 credit hour(s)

    Art Studio Program Approved Electives

     

    Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ARTS 1130 - Digital Studio Fundamentals 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 1135 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 1168 - Ceramics I 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2204 - Life Drawing I 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2205 - Drawing II 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2206 - Printmaking I 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2207 - Painting I 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2208 - Jewelry/Small Metals I 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2211 - Portraiture 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2214 - Life Drawing II 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2216 - Printmaking II 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2217 - Painting II 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2218 - Jewelry/Small Metals II 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2228 - Jewelry Bench Techniques 3 credit hour(s)
    ARTS 2268 - Ceramics II 3 credit hour(s)
    Notes:





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