Arts
Program Description: The Associate of Arts degree in Arts is intended to match, within the constraints of the Core Curriculum, the course of study for the first two years of a typical arts program at a four-year college or university. It also provides the flexibility for students desiring only an associate degree to specialize the program to individual interests.
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS | 3 | Area of concentration - select any ARTS courses not taken as a core curriculum or general elective |
| ARTS 1303 - Art History I | 3 | Or select a course from the Creative Arts core area |
| ENGL 1301 - English Composition I | 3 | Or select a course from the Communication core area |
| MATH 1324 - Math for Business & Social Sciences | 3 | Or select a course from the Mathematics core area. Students who wish to transfer to the TAMU Visualization program should take MATH 2413 - Calculus 1. |
| SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking | 3 | Or select a course from the Component Area Option core area. If any overflow hours are earned from Life and Physical Sciences, these will be applied to the Component Area Option. |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes |
| ARTS | 3 | Area of concentration - select any ARTS courses not taken as a core curriculum or general elective |
| ARTS 1304 Art history II | 3 | Restricted Elective |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences core area. Students should talk with an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. |
| ENGL 1302 - English Composition II | 3 | Or select a course from the Communication core area. |
| Component Area Option | 3 | KINE 1164 - Intro to Physical Fitness (1 CH) would fulfill requirement if overflow hours from Life/Physical Sciences exist. If not, then any 3 Credit hour courses from Component course can be selected. |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes |
| Arts | 3 | Area of concentration - select any ARTS courses not taken as a core curriculum or general elective |
| General Elective | 3 | Any course equal to 3 credit hours that is not taken as a core curriculum or Area of Concentration |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences core area. Students should talk with an advisor to determine the best course depending on transfer plan and degree goals. Any overflow hours from this area will be applied to the Component Core Area. Students who wish to transfer to the TAMU Visualization program should take PHYS 1401 - College Physics 1. |
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 - United States History I | 3 | Or select a course from the American History core area |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes |
| ARTS | 3 | Area of concentration - select any ARTS courses not taken as a core curriculum or general elective |
| ENGL 2332 - World Literature 1 | 3 | Or select a course from the Language, Philosophy and Culture core area. |
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government | 3 | |
| HIST 1302 - United States History II | 3 | Or select a course from the American History core area. |
| PSYC 2301 - Intro to Psychology | 3 | Or select a course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences core area. |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours | |
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Arts degree | ||
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Marketable Skills
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Empirical and Quantitative Analysis
- Ability to plan, design, and produce works of art to a finished product.
- Ability to use visual principles, elements, and techniques in one or more media of visual arts.
Transfer Information
This ARTS degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
For more information on program transfer information to four-year institutions visit Blinn’s transfer information site: https://www.blinn.edu/transfer-information/
Blinn College Transfer Resources:
Employment Information
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Specializations - Major
Digital Arts: Students must take 1 ARTS class of their choice (recommend ARTS 1311) and 3 classes from the following class list:
- ARTS 2313 – Design Communication 1
- ARTS 2314 – Design Communication 2
- ARTS 2348 – Digital Arts 1
- ARTS 2356 – Photography 1
- ARTS 2357 – Photography 2