Art – Studio, Associate in Fine Arts (STU)

The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) in Art – Studio concentrates on painting and drawing. Experienced and accomplished faculty members mentor students as they cultivate skills and build a portfolio required for transfer into a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program. The first year of the program covers the fundamentals of art and design, methods and materials, art history, and the process of creative thinking. The second year consists of advanced coursework including a final capstone course, Painting Studio Practices, in which graduating students develop a personal body of artwork to be viewed in the AFA Annual Graduation Exhibition hosted by the Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College.

While the Art-Studio degree underscores painting and drawing, graduates are prepared to transfer into a range of art programs offered at four-year universities. Hands-on skills such as observational drawing and painting provide a deeper knowledge of form, structure, volume, and color, and can be applied to various disciplines including concept art, animation, illustration, 2D and 3D modeling. The Art – Studio degree can lead to a range of career paths including Fine Artist, Studio Assistant, Arts Educator, Digital Artist, Art Therapist, Fashion Designer, Arts Administrator, Gallery Assistant, Museum Preparator, Conservator, Fabricator, Art Handler, Jewelry Maker, Printmaker and Professor of Art.

The Associate in Fine Arts in Art – Studio is awarded upon successful completion of all ART courses with a grade of “C” (2.0) or above. An ART course with a grade lower than “C” must be repeated.