Fine Arts Transfer Major - AA

West Burlington Campus, and select courses available at the Keokuk Campus

Curriculum Sequence

Fall I Semester Course Title Credit
SDV-108 The College Experience 1
ENG-105 Composition I 3
ART-120 2-D Design 3
ART-133 Drawing 3
ART-203 Art History I 3
ZZZ-SOC Social Science Course 3
Semester Total: 16
Spring I Semester Course Title Credit
ENG-106 Composition II 3
ART-134 Drawing II 3
ART-123 3-D Design 3
ART-204 Art History II 3
Take Course(s) Totaling at Least 4 Credits:
ZZZ-LAB Lab Science Course 3-5
Semester Total: 16
Fall II Semester Course Title Credit
ZZZ-SOC Social Science Course 3
ART-143 Painting 3
ART-173 Ceramics 3
ZZZ-HUM Humanities Course 3
Take one 3 Credit Course:
ZZZ-MAT Mathematics Course 3-4
Semester Total: 15
Spring II Semester Course Title Credit
SPC-112 Public Speaking 3
ZZZ-SOC Social Science Course 3
ZZZ-SOC Social Science Course 3
Take 1 Course:
ZZZ-MSC Math or Science Course 3-5
Take 2 of 7 Courses:
ART-138 Figure Drawing 3
ART-144 Painting II 3
ART-154 Mixed Media 3
ART-157 Printmaking 3
ART-174 Ceramics II 3
ART-184 Photography 3
ART-186 Digital Photography 3
Semester Total: 15
PROGRAM TOTAL: 62

SDV-108 - The College Experience

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed to empower new students to successfully transition to college. Students will learn academic success skills, strategies for personal development and exploration, college culture and expectations, and how to access college resources and services.

ENG-105 - Composition I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.

ART-120 - 2-D Design

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This beginning level course for either non-art or art majors allows the student to explore a variety of two dimensional media such as pencil, ink, pastel, watercolor, acrylics, etc., applied on paper and other types of surfaces. A variety of design styles and methods will be introduced using the various elements and principles of design.

ART-133 - Drawing

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

A beginning drawing class in a variety of media using an assortment of subjects. The student will explore theories and concepts of drawing.

ART-203 - Art History I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A survey of art history from prehistory to the Renaissance. Both period style and personal styles will be compared to the lifestyles of the period. Emphasis will be on artists and artforms of Western cultures. Class work will consist of discussion of art using slides, prints and field trips.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ENG-106 - Composition II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105, with a minimum grade of C-.

ART-134 - Drawing II

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

Development and techniques of a personal drawing style, a continuation of Drawing I with more emphasis on the student's individualized curriculum. Prerequisite: ART-133.

ZZZ-LAB - Lab Science Course

Lecture: 2-4

Lab: 2

Credit: 3-5

Courses fulfilling the Lab Science requirement incorporate hands-on experimentation and observation by students in the study of science. Any science course of 100-level or above including laboratory credit from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, science, or environmental science can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ART-123 - 3-D Design

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This beginning level course for non-art or art majors allows the student to explore a variety of three dimensional media making constructions such as relief designs, mobiles and sculpture using a variety of media such as wood, metal, wire, paint, etc., and other media of the student's choice. A variety of design styles and methods will be introduced.

ART-204 - Art History II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Continuation of ART-203 from Renaissance to post-modern.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ART-143 - Painting

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

A beginning painting course for non-art or art majors in a variety of media. A variety of subjects, theories and concepts will be considered.

ART-173 - Ceramics

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

A beginning level course for either non-art or art majors exploring hand built pottery techniques and use of the potter‘s wheel.

ZZZ-MAT - Mathematics Course

Lecture: 3-4

Credit: 3-4

Courses fulfilling the Mathematics requirement address the properties and relationships of numbers, formulas, and operations, as well as the real world application of these concepts to analyze data. Any mathematics course of the 100-level or above can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-MSC - Math or Science Course

Lecture: 2-4

Credit: 3-5

Courses fulfilling the Math or Science requirement address quantitative and/or scientific reasoning skills. Any course of 100-level or above from mathematics or a science discipline can fulfill this requirement. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

SPC-112 - Public Speaking

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery and audience analysis.

ART-138 - Figure Drawing

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course introduces the students to figurative drawing. We will focus on structure of the human figure and compositional representation through observation. An emphasis will be placed on refining skills of observation and proportioning of the picture plane. A dialogue on formal aspects covered in Drawing I will continue. Personal expression, approach and conceptual language will be covered through assignments and from a figurative historical perspective. Prerequisite: ART-133.

ART-144 - Painting II

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

Development and techniques of a personal painting style; a continuation of Painting I with emphasis on the student's individualized curriculum. Prerequisite: ART-143.

ART-154 - Mixed Media

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This beginning level course allows students to explore art projects that combine a variety of media. The course emphasizes experimentation with conceptual approaches to art. Examples of projects include mixed media on paper, on canvas, handmade art books, assemblage and found object sculpture.

ART-157 - Printmaking

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

Introductory printing course with emphasis in basic printmaking techniques and processes. Printing proficiency in relief, stencil and/or intaglio prints will be pursued.

ART-174 - Ceramics II

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

Advanced hand building and/or throwing techniques; larger scale or more in depth goals; projects may be more sculptural or one of a kind. Prerequisite: ART-173.

ART-184 - Photography

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course introduces basic camera operations and equipment, processing and photographic print production for both the traditional and digital cameras. Topics include contrast, depth-of-field, subject composition, density control, film selection, proper exposure and aesthetics. Digital image scanning, current tools, technologies and software will be covered. Students will need to provide a non-automatic 35MM camera and photographic materials.

ART-186 - Digital Photography

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Introduces students to the use, management and manipulation of photographs as a digital medium. Students will study Photoshop as a photographic editing tool and utilize critical analysis relating to ideas of photo editing and manipulation. Content will include the technical concepts of digital image editing and manipulation in the context of historical and contemporary theories of photography as an art form.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

John Bybee - Professor, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5216

Email: jbybee@scciowa.edu
MFA, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
BFA, Southern Illinois University

Timothy VanGinkel - Assistant Professor, (319) 313-1923 ext. 1974

Email: tvanginkel@scciowa.edu
BA, Western Illinois University
MFA, University of Iowa
MA, Western Illinois University
AA, Southeastern Community College