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An Arts and Sciences A.A. Degree Program (Transfer)
For curriculum information, contact the Arts and Humanities Division—Room HVPA-200—443-518-1480.
This curriculum is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art, Architecture, or Interior Design. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer. The main emphasis in the art program is the development of fundamental principles, conceptual abilities, and technical skills demonstrated in a student’s transfer portfolio. Art History, Arts Administration, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, and Photography are other more specialized programs also offered at Howard Community College.
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
Students enrolled in transfer programs must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
| | Credits |
| Composition | ENGL-121 College Composition | 3 |
| Humanities, Arts & Literature1 | ARTT-122 History of Modern Art | |
| OR | |
| FINE-102 Arts, Cultures and Ideas | 3 |
| Humanities Core Course (see p. 62) | |
| Literature Core Course (see p. 61) | 6-8 |
| Social Science2 | Social and Behavioral Science Core Courses (see p. 63) | 6 |
| Science | Science Core Courses (see p. 63; must include one course with lab) | 7-8 |
| Mathematics | Math Core Course (see p. 64) | 3-5 |
| Interdisciplinary | Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues Core Course (see p. 64) | 2-3 |
REQUIRED COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR
Choose one of the options and complete all courses listed for the option.
Studio Art Option
APPLICATION CODE 269A
| ARTT-101 | Two-Dimensional Basic Design | 3 |
| ARTT-102 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTT-104 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARTT-105 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARTT-109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTT-110 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTT-211 | Painting I | 3 |
| ARTT-250 | Portfolio Assessment | 1 |
| Electives – Select 9-12 credits from the following (3 credits each): | |
| Any courses with an ARTT prefix (we recommend that you check the requirements of the transfer institution) | 9-12 |
| | 61-70 |
1 ARTT-122 OR FINE-102 (3 credits), plus one Humanities Core Course (3 credits), plus one Literature Core Course (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement, OR a World Language Sequence (8 credits), plus ARTT-122 OR FINE-102 (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement.
2 One History Core Course is required and may be taken as either a Social and Behavioral Science Core or a Humanities Core. No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Science Core requirements.
Architecture Option
APPLICATION CODE 269B
| ARTT-101 | Two-Dimensional Basic Design | 3 |
| ARTT-102 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTT-104 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARTT-105 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARTT-106 | The History of Western Architecture I | |
| OR | |
| ARTT-107 | The History of Western Architecture II | 3 |
| ARTT-108 | Environmental Design: Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
| ARTT-109 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTT-250 | Portfolio Assessment | 1 |
| Electives – Select 9-12 credits from the following (3 credits each): | |
| Any courses with an ARTT or CADD prefix (we recommend that you check the requirements of the transfer institution) | 3-6 |
| | 61-70 |
Interior Design Option
APPLICATION CODE 269C
| ARTT-101 | Two-Dimensional Basic Design | 3 |
| ARTT-102 | Three-Dimensional Basic Design | 3 |
| ARTT-104 | Art History I | 3 |
| ARTT-105 | Art History II | 3 |
| INDS-101 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| INDS-103 | Residential Interior Design | 3 |
| INDS-105 | Drafting for Interior Design | 3 |
| INDS-106 | Space Planning for Interior Design | 3 |
| INDS-112 | Historical Interiors | 3 |
| ARTT-250 | Portfolio Assessment | 1 |
| Electives – 3-6 credits from the following (3 credits each): |
|
| Any courses with an ARTT or CADD prefix (we recommend that you check the requirements of the transfer institution) | 3-6 |
|
| 61-70 |
