ADVERTISING - COMMERCIAL ART (CAR)
(HEGIS 5012)
The program introduces students to the basic skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career or further study in the visual arts. Students may select courses from an area of interest (graphic design, photography, painting/illustration, ceramics) or may elect courses in a wide variety of studio areas.
The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.
Upon successful completion of the CAR program, students will be able to:
- Create basic drawing, two-dimensional and three-dimensional art projects that incorporate research, visual idea development, and communication of visual concepts and schemes including structure, form, space, composition, line, color, balance, perspective, and synthesis.
- Show proficiency in creating works of art incorporating thinking (researching, creating), doing (designing, working, building), and communicating (presenting and analyzing).
- Analyze their own and others’ art work in terms of description, comparison, and evaluation of design elements, principles, methods, goals, content, meaning, relevance, and perspective.
- Create a portfolio of work in one or more art areas of choice, including graphic design, ceramics, photography, calligraphy, and mixed media.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ECO 105, GOV 121, HIS 104, HIS 108 | 3 | |
| ART 110 | 2D Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
ART 111 or |
Three-Dimensional Design or |
3 |
| ART 112 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 100 | Commercial Art Introductory Seminar | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
|
ART 111 or |
Three-Dimensional Design or |
3 |
| ART 113 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 101 | History of Art | 3 |
| ART | Studio (select one course) (d) | 3 |
| WFE 101 | Lifetime Wellness and Fitness | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
18 |
THIRD SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Science (a) | 4 | |
| ART 102 | 20th Century Art | 3 |
| Art | Studio (select two courses) (d) | 6 |
| Elective (b) | 3 | |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
FOURTH SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Science (a) | 4 | |
| BHS 103 | Social Problems in Today's World | 3 |
| ART | Studio (select two courses) (d) | 6 |
| Free Elective (c) | 3-4 | |
|
TOTAL |
16-17 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 66
NOTE: In addition to the course requirements for this curriculum, all matriculated students must demonstrate proficiency in basic quantitative skills by earning a passing score on the numerical skills placement test. Students who do not earn a passing score on this test will be required to take CSM 090 and earn a grade of C or better.
a. Science courses: Applicable four-credit courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences, physics. See the College Catalog for more information.
b. Elective courses: Courses applicable in this program are: (b) courses applicable in all programs. See the College Catalog for more information.
c. See the College Catalog for a full discussion of the free elective requirement. The subject area for Art includes all courses labeled ART.
d. A studio art course is defined as any course consisting of 2 lec., 2 lab, 3 cr. hrs.
