Overview
Studio Arts AFA (LASSAAA) Active: Sp 2024
The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) is awarded for completion of coursework in the interdisciplinary arts. Areas of emphasis are Photography, Studio Arts, and Written Arts.
This degree is designed for students pursuing the fine arts but does not transfer to other colleges and universities the way the Associate of Arts & Sciences - DTA does. The AFA is accepted by The Evergreen State College and some other colleges.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts should consult their faculty advisor and the university in which they intend to enroll about transferability.
Requirements
A GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
College Success - 2 units
A College Success course is mandatory for all new degree-seeking students. The class may be waived due to previous college coursework or the specific course of study. Certain programs are exempt from this requirement; please see the College Success webpage for details.
Required Course
General Education Requirements - 30 units
Required Courses
| ENGL& 101 |
English Composition I |
5 |
5 units of Quantitative Skills from:
N
ote that BUS 130 is not intended for transfer.
Core Art Skills - 20 units
Required Courses
Portfolio Review - 2 units
Required Courses
| ART 195 | Foundation Portfolio Review | 2 |
Art Focus - 26 units
Required Courses
Interdisciplinary Skills - 5 units
Choose 5 units
Final Presentation - 5 units
Required Course
Total Credit Hours: 90
Diversity Course Requirement
Diversity courses focus on perspectives related to cultural diversity in our society, which is defined as including human differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexuality, gender, ability, class, socioeconomic status, language, and religion. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. They are typically found in the areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Transfer Electives. A Diversity course may count toward one of the Distributions listed above, as well as meeting the Diversity Course requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
Completing one diversity class with a grade of D or better is an EvCC institutional requirement and is necessary to receive any degree from Everett Community College.
Required Course
Any course from the Diversity course list
EvCC Residency Units Requirement
To be eligible to earn a diploma at EvCC for any certificate, at least one-third of the units must be earned at Everett Community College and apply towards the credential being earned. These units must be traditionally graded and calculated in the EvCC GPA.
Required Residency Units: 30 minimum
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the applicable Diversity and Residency Units requirements, EvCC has other graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees, including which version of credential requirements should be met, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, fulfillment of all obligations to the college (financial or otherwise), and filing of an application for graduation. Details can be found in EvCC Graduation Requirements or in the Current Catalog on the EvCC website.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Critique verbally and in writing, visual and media arts using the language of the chosen discipline.
- Create and analyze a body of work that demonstrates personal development and proficiency in the use of tools, techniques, and processes relevant to the chosen discipline of study.
- Integrate knowledge of the chosen discipline of study with an understanding of the social, cultural, historical, and aesthetic context of artistic work.
- Articulate the educational and vocational opportunities available in the chosen discipline of study.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment. Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance: Equal Opportunity Director: EqualOpportunity@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271; ADA Coordinator: ADAcoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9232; Title IX Coordinator: TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271. All offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201. For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website: EverettCC.edu/EqualOpportunity.