Art A.A.

Create, learn and grow

Learn about different techniques and mediums

Learn the fundamentals of creating art—with an associate degree in Art from College of Lake County. This degree saves you money on your way to a bachelor’s degree, and it prepares you for success at the university level. It also prepares you for a rewarding career as a professional artist, graphic designer or teacher.

What can you do with an A.A. in Art?

The Associate in Art (A.A.) degree in Art prepares you to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in the visual arts or other related fields.

Apply for the Art Major Scholarship

The Art Major Scholarship can speed you along your educational journey. This $250 award can pay for any educational expense (including art supplies), and it’s renewable for multiple terms. To qualify, you must be an Art major demonstrating financial need.

Highlights

Student and Faculty Art Showcase

See samples of faculty and student art on Instagram.
Annual Student Art Competition

Showcase your creations at the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art and get a chance to win awards or sell your work.
Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
Transfer Degree

Save on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice.
Program Length: 2 Years

Full-time students finish in 2 years.

Career Outlook

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $44,789
  
  Median
  
  $67,763
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $110,012
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $21.53
  
  Median
  
  $32.58
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $52.88
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  16.13%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  83.88%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $55,590
  
  Median
  
  $96,682
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $193,047
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $26.72
  
  Median
  
  $46.48
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $92.81
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  9.69%
  
  Some college
  
  5.7%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  5.37%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  71.54%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  7.69%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $29,469
  
  Median
  
  $57,739
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $139,950
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $14.16
  
  Median
  
  $27.76
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $67.28
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  Master's Degree
  
  96.87%
  
  Doctorate
  
  3.12%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $46,932
  
  Median
  
  $75,284
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $130,145
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $22.56
  
  Median
  
  $36.19
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $62.57
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  Associate Degree
  
  1.44%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  14.59%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  52.29%
  
  Doctorate
  
  31.67%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $49,450
  
  Median
  
  $65,441
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $115,656
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $23.77
  
  Median
  
  $31.45
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $55.60
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  4.3%
  
  Certificate
  
  0.29%
  
  Some college
  
  15.23%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  12.26%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  67.92%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $4,595
  
  Median
  
  $15,360
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $59,682
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $2.20
  
  Median
  
  $7.38
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $28.69
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  36%
  
  Certificate
  
  12%
  
  Some college
  
  16%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  8%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  24%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  4%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $34,274
  
  Median
  
  $59,249
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $101,168
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $16.48
  
  Median
  
  $28.48
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $48.63
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  Some college
  
  3.37%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  1.48%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  14.22%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  44.05%
  
  Doctorate
  
  36.87%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits
CLC 120	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.	2
ENG 121	ENG 121 English Composition I Class Description This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.	3
ART 122	ART 122 Two Dimensional Design Class Description This course is a basic studio experience for those interested in fine arts, commercial arts or art education. Students will carry out a series of problems relating to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. The course will develop the students' organizational abilities and technical skills, with the focus on verbal, written and visual definitions of terms and concepts of two-dimensional design used by artists and designers. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.	3
ART 124	ART 124 Drawing I Class Description This course provides students with an introduction to drawing concepts and processes through freehand application. Throughout the course, in-class and out-of-class assignments will stress linear and tonal approaches to describe objects drawn from direct observation. The outline of class work is progressive and includes contour line drawing assignments, visual measuring and sighting, shape quality, composition, linear perspective, value drawing, master studies, and self-portraiture. Mediums employed will be graphite pencil, charcoal, and conte crayon. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.	3
MTH 140	MTH 140 Contemporary Mathematics Class Description This course is to develop competency in analytical reasoning, problem solving, and multi-step decision making as well as exposing students to some current trends in mathematical thought. The emphasis is on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems involving mathematics. The course covers three or four of the following topics in depth: graph theory, counting techniques and probability, topics in geometry, logic/set theory, linear programming, and game theory. NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact EMPS division office for details. This course does not meet the math requirement in the Associate of Science and Associate of Engineering Science, but may be used as elective credits.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	CLC 120
Course Title	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	ENG 121
Course Title	ENG 121 English Composition I Class Description This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 122
Course Title	ART 122 Two Dimensional Design Class Description This course is a basic studio experience for those interested in fine arts, commercial arts or art education. Students will carry out a series of problems relating to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. The course will develop the students' organizational abilities and technical skills, with the focus on verbal, written and visual definitions of terms and concepts of two-dimensional design used by artists and designers. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 124
Course Title	ART 124 Drawing I Class Description This course provides students with an introduction to drawing concepts and processes through freehand application. Throughout the course, in-class and out-of-class assignments will stress linear and tonal approaches to describe objects drawn from direct observation. The outline of class work is progressive and includes contour line drawing assignments, visual measuring and sighting, shape quality, composition, linear perspective, value drawing, master studies, and self-portraiture. Mediums employed will be graphite pencil, charcoal, and conte crayon. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	MTH 140
Course Title	MTH 140 Contemporary Mathematics Class Description This course is to develop competency in analytical reasoning, problem solving, and multi-step decision making as well as exposing students to some current trends in mathematical thought. The emphasis is on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems involving mathematics. The course covers three or four of the following topics in depth: graph theory, counting techniques and probability, topics in geometry, logic/set theory, linear programming, and game theory. NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact EMPS division office for details. This course does not meet the math requirement in the Associate of Science and Associate of Engineering Science, but may be used as elective credits.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
ART 221	ART 221 Three Dimensional Design Class Description This course is a studio experience intended to introduce students to three-dimensional design through the use of a variety of materials, processes and concepts. The course stresses the technical aspects of design, construction, problem solving, and presentation, as well as concept development. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.	3
ART 127	ART 127 Drawing II Class Description This is a second level drawing course in which freehand linear, tonal, and color approaches will be used to describe the relationships of objects and spaces drawn from direct observation. All work will build off of basic drawing principles. Composition, application of media, concept development, and finished quality of each work will be stressed. Mediums employed will be graphite pencil, charcoal, conte crayon, and chalk pastel. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.	3
ART 240	ART 240 History of Art I Class Description A survey of the history of the civilizations of the prehistoric era and the ancient world before 1400 by examination of specific works of art and architecture including artifacts and monuments from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, Japan, Africa, Amerindian/Mesoamerica, Early Christian/Byzantine, the Middle Ages, and the Middle East. Note: A museum visit will be required during the semester at student expense. See course syllabus for approximate cost.	3
ENG 122	ENG 122 English Composition II Class Description This course furthers the work done in English Composition I by providing students more experience as academic writers, readers, researchers and critical thinkers. To help students construct their own meaning while engaging with the texts of others, they will develop the ability to collect, evaluate, and incorporate varied sources in thoughtfully-written analyses and arguments. Students' work should demonstrate the ability to position themselves within the context of academic and societal conversations using a variety of texts, which may include literature, arguments on various issues, news articles, films, advertisements, and websites.	3
BIO 120	BIO 120 Environmental Biology Class Description This course focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Topics include ecology, population biology, modification of our environment, resource use, land use planning, pollution, and energy. The goal is to better understand the biological and social problems that human use and misuse of the environment cause. Students may not receive credit for both BIO 120 and BIO 140. NOTE: Required, local field trips are scheduled during several (approximate1/2) of the lab periods. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from field sites. This course is recommended for non-science majors needing a one-semester lab science course.	4

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 221
Course Title	ART 221 Three Dimensional Design Class Description This course is a studio experience intended to introduce students to three-dimensional design through the use of a variety of materials, processes and concepts. The course stresses the technical aspects of design, construction, problem solving, and presentation, as well as concept development. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 127
Course Title	ART 127 Drawing II Class Description This is a second level drawing course in which freehand linear, tonal, and color approaches will be used to describe the relationships of objects and spaces drawn from direct observation. All work will build off of basic drawing principles. Composition, application of media, concept development, and finished quality of each work will be stressed. Mediums employed will be graphite pencil, charcoal, conte crayon, and chalk pastel. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 240
Course Title	ART 240 History of Art I Class Description A survey of the history of the civilizations of the prehistoric era and the ancient world before 1400 by examination of specific works of art and architecture including artifacts and monuments from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, Japan, Africa, Amerindian/Mesoamerica, Early Christian/Byzantine, the Middle Ages, and the Middle East. Note: A museum visit will be required during the semester at student expense. See course syllabus for approximate cost.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ENG 122
Course Title	ENG 122 English Composition II Class Description This course furthers the work done in English Composition I by providing students more experience as academic writers, readers, researchers and critical thinkers. To help students construct their own meaning while engaging with the texts of others, they will develop the ability to collect, evaluate, and incorporate varied sources in thoughtfully-written analyses and arguments. Students' work should demonstrate the ability to position themselves within the context of academic and societal conversations using a variety of texts, which may include literature, arguments on various issues, news articles, films, advertisements, and websites.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	BIO 120
Course Title	BIO 120 Environmental Biology Class Description This course focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Topics include ecology, population biology, modification of our environment, resource use, land use planning, pollution, and energy. The goal is to better understand the biological and social problems that human use and misuse of the environment cause. Students may not receive credit for both BIO 120 and BIO 140. NOTE: Required, local field trips are scheduled during several (approximate1/2) of the lab periods. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from field sites. This course is recommended for non-science majors needing a one-semester lab science course.
Credits	4

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
ART 225	ART 225 Figure Drawing Class Description Continuation of basic drawing with the application of drawing techniques and concepts as related to the figure. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.	3
ART 241	ART 241 History of Art II Class Description This course is a survey of the history of the civilizations, countries, and culture areas from the dawn of the Renaissance tradition in Italy through the present day in Western Europe, Asia, India, Africa, Amerindian/Mesoamerica and the Middle East by means of exposure to specific works of art and architecture. Note: A museum visit will be required during the semester at student expense. See course syllabus for approximate cost.	3
CMM 121	CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech Class Description For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.	3
PHI 121	PHI 121 Introduction to Philosophy Class Description This course discusses the ideas of major philosophers concerning questions of human knowledge, moral values, political and social philosophy, and identity. Students are encouraged to think through their own theories about these important topics. Students explore philosophical issues focused on human identity, human nature, and the human condition at the intersections of contemporary social issues.	3
ANT 121	ANT 121 Introduction to Anthropology Class Description This course is an introduction to the nature of humans and their development and relationship to the physical, social, and cultural environments both past and present. This course surveys the major fields of anthropology: physical anthropology, ethnology, linguistics, and archaeology, with an emphasis on non-Western cultures and underrepresented groups.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 225
Course Title	ART 225 Figure Drawing Class Description Continuation of basic drawing with the application of drawing techniques and concepts as related to the figure. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 241
Course Title	ART 241 History of Art II Class Description This course is a survey of the history of the civilizations, countries, and culture areas from the dawn of the Renaissance tradition in Italy through the present day in Western Europe, Asia, India, Africa, Amerindian/Mesoamerica and the Middle East by means of exposure to specific works of art and architecture. Note: A museum visit will be required during the semester at student expense. See course syllabus for approximate cost.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	CMM 121
Course Title	CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech Class Description For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	PHI 121
Course Title	PHI 121 Introduction to Philosophy Class Description This course discusses the ideas of major philosophers concerning questions of human knowledge, moral values, political and social philosophy, and identity. Students are encouraged to think through their own theories about these important topics. Students explore philosophical issues focused on human identity, human nature, and the human condition at the intersections of contemporary social issues.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ANT 121
Course Title	ANT 121 Introduction to Anthropology Class Description This course is an introduction to the nature of humans and their development and relationship to the physical, social, and cultural environments both past and present. This course surveys the major fields of anthropology: physical anthropology, ethnology, linguistics, and archaeology, with an emphasis on non-Western cultures and underrepresented groups.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
ART 149	ART 149 Digital Photography I Class Description This course covers the capture, processing, and output of digital images. Digital camera and scanner input technology, as well as inkjet and electronic media output are explored. Technical instruction in Adobe Photoshop image processing software will also be covered. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.	3
ART 226	ART 226 Ceramics I Class Description This beginning ceramics course covers basic handbuilding (pinching, coiling, and slab building), wheel throwing (basic cylinder and bowl forms), and glaze techniques. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the ceramic process and ceramics as a fine art medium. Note: Students are required to provide their own clay tools, which are available in the bookstore. Clay and glazes will be supplied. Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.	3
GEG 121	GEG 121 Physical Geography Class Description This introductory physical science course examines the processes and agents that help to shape and change the environment in which humans live. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationships that exist between the earth's heat and energy systems and the weather, climate, soils, vegetation, streams, oceans, landforms, and human activities.	3
PSY 121	PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology Class Description This course presents the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives for understanding psychology with an emphasis on cultural competence and social justice. It encompasses factors affecting human behavior and mental processes and includes, but is not limited to, the history of psychology, research methodology, the brain and behavior, learning, memory, cognition, language, intelligence, development, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy and social psychology.	3
SOC 121	SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology Class Description This course introduces the basic concepts and perspectives for understanding sociology. The course examines how society influences and shapes human behavior. Topics of analysis include, but are not limited to, the development of sociology, theoretical perspectives and research methodologies, culture, social institutions, social change, and social inequality on the basis of class, gender, race and ethnicity, and sexuality.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 149
Course Title	ART 149 Digital Photography I Class Description This course covers the capture, processing, and output of digital images. Digital camera and scanner input technology, as well as inkjet and electronic media output are explored. Technical instruction in Adobe Photoshop image processing software will also be covered. Note: Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ART 226
Course Title	ART 226 Ceramics I Class Description This beginning ceramics course covers basic handbuilding (pinching, coiling, and slab building), wheel throwing (basic cylinder and bowl forms), and glaze techniques. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of the ceramic process and ceramics as a fine art medium. Note: Students are required to provide their own clay tools, which are available in the bookstore. Clay and glazes will be supplied. Additional materials beyond those covered by course or lab fees will be required. See course syllabus for a list of materials and approximate costs.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	GEG 121
Course Title	GEG 121 Physical Geography Class Description This introductory physical science course examines the processes and agents that help to shape and change the environment in which humans live. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationships that exist between the earth's heat and energy systems and the weather, climate, soils, vegetation, streams, oceans, landforms, and human activities.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	PSY 121
Course Title	PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology Class Description This course presents the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives for understanding psychology with an emphasis on cultural competence and social justice. It encompasses factors affecting human behavior and mental processes and includes, but is not limited to, the history of psychology, research methodology, the brain and behavior, learning, memory, cognition, language, intelligence, development, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy and social psychology.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	SOC 121
Course Title	SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology Class Description This course introduces the basic concepts and perspectives for understanding sociology. The course examines how society influences and shapes human behavior. Topics of analysis include, but are not limited to, the development of sociology, theoretical perspectives and research methodologies, culture, social institutions, social change, and social inequality on the basis of class, gender, race and ethnicity, and sexuality.
Credits	3

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60

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Start at CLC and continue with a 4-year school to earn your bachelor's degree. CLC has partnerships with many colleges and universities, covering a wide range of programs.

Our Guaranteed Transfer Partnerships (GTAs) with a select number of schools guarantee admission to students who meet specific criteria.

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This transfer degree is just one possible way to study Art. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials and extra options.

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Art students study Art History as well as drawing (including figure drawing) and both two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. You can specialize your studies with various electives, including classes in:
- photography
- computer art
- sculpture
- ceramics
- painting
- jewelry-making
- computer animation
- color and design techniques
Study whatever you are passionate about—art history, photography, drawing and painting, watercolor, computer art, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry-making.
Our art instructors are professional artists who incorporate top-notch technical skills with ideation and conceptual development into your courses. Our courses are demanding and help you curate your artistic vision.
Plus, the tuition is unbeatable. You save thousands of dollars by getting an associate degree and then moving to a 4-year institution.
When you study art at CLC, you join a close-knit community. Our students know each other, and they know the faculty members. Everyone contributes to the community of learning.
Yes! We have a student art show every year. You can display your work in our art gallery and even win awards. Professors also display student work in display cases at the College and we have two ceramic sales each year!
Some classes are held online, such as Art History and Introduction to Art. Most of our studio art classes are taught in-person to take advantage of the facilities and one-to-one interactions.
Attend class in the way that works best for your goals:
- Virtual Live: Learn remotely in real time. Take classes taught live via Zoom.
- Online: Have the flexibility to complete coursework without scheduled meetings while staying actively engaged in a fully online environment.
- In-person: Keep your degree on track with classes that meet face-to-face, providing you with opportunities to interact in person with faculty and peers.
Yes. There’s a distinct advantage to earning your associate degree—a 30% advantage. The Brookings Institution reports that employees with associate degrees earn 30% more on average than those with high school diplomas. Over a lifetime, the earnings of an associate degree recipient are roughly $170,000 higher than those of a high school graduate.
Yes! Researchers have looked at how community college students fare after transferring. The biggest marker for success? Finishing your associate degree before transferring. In fact, those students seem to do better at the 4-year school than students who started at the 4-year school.

*Cost includes tuition and other fees, including books and materials before financial aid is applied, such as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.

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Highlights

Student and Faculty Art Showcase

Annual Student Art Competition

Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

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Program Length: 2 Years

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Semester 1 14 Credits

Semester 2 16 Credits

Semester 3 15 Credits

Semester 4 15 Credits

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