Foundation Year
The purpose of the foundation year is to prepare visual art students for a seamless transition into higher-level course work. Art students interested in pursuing an associate degree in Studio Art, Graphic Design, or Photography are required to complete a common core of foundation art courses designed to provide art students with studio-based experience in the fundamental issues of art and design.
Below is a chart that represents the first year of study of each program offering an Associates in Fine Arts (AFA)
Semester 1 (Five Course, 15 Credits)
| Graphic Design Track | Studio Art Track | Photography Track |
| ART 130, Drawing I | ART 130, Drawing I | ART 130, Drawing I |
| ART 122, 2-D Design | ART 122, 2-D Design | ART 122, 2-D Design |
| ART 124, 3-D Design | ART 124, 3-D Design | ART 133, Photography I |
| ENG 100, English Composition | ENG 100, English Composition | ENG 100, English Composition |
| COMM 111, Public Speaking | COMM 111, Public Speaking | COMM 111, Public Speaking |
Semester 2 (Five Courses, 15 Credits)
| Graphic Design Track | Studio Art Track | Photography Track |
| ART 123, Color Design | ART 123, Color Design | ART 123, Color Design |
| ART 131, Drawing II or ART 136 Drawing as Design Process | ART 140, Painting I | ART 124, 3-D Design |
| ART 208, Computer Illustration | ART 124, 3-D Design | ART 134, Photography II |
| ART 211, Digital Imaging | ART 236, Digital Photography (Recommended) or ART 211, Digital Imaging | ART 236, Digital Photography |
| Choose between ART 110, 111, 115, 116 | ART 110, 111 | Choose between ART 110, 111, 115, 116 (ART 116 is recommended) |
Student Work
