Art, Architecture, and Mechanical Design

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The Art, Architecture, and Mechanical Design Pathway is a good fit for creative students who enjoy  developing new ideas, collaboration, designing products, and developing new skills. Academic programs in this pathway can lead to careers in mechanical or architectural design, art and design, photography, and fine arts among others.

Pathway Program

The pathway associate degree is designed to help students deciding on their academic and career goals to identify an area of interest.  It is also designed for students who are interested in transferring to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in an area where GRCC does not have an academic program.  This degree can be customized to meet individual student’s needs.  It also allows students to fulfill general education and graduation requirements at GRCC and transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree.

• Pathway Degree with Art, Architecture, and Mechanical Design Concentration, A.A.  

Transfer Programs

Transfer Programs are designed to fulfill GRCC general education and graduation requirements and prepare students to transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Transfer type associate degree programs focus on prerequisite coursework to a particular major, while articulated transfer degrees are based on formal agreements and are guaranteed to transfer to a college or university if minimum grades and other stated standards are met.

Mechanical & Architectural Design

• Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University)  

Visual Arts

• Fine Arts, A.F.A.  
• Photography, A.F.A.  
• Pre-Art, A.A. (General Transfer)  
• Pre-Photography, A.A. (General Transfer)  

Career Programs

Career programs are designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in a specific career field.  These programs include both associate degrees and certificates and are not intended for transfer. Career Associate Degree programs meet the GRCC graduation requirements, but do not require completion of all of the GRCC general education requirements.

Mechanical & Architectural Design

• Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S.  
• Mechanical Design Certificate  
• Mechanical Design, A.A.A.S.  

Visual Arts

• Interior Decorating and Design, A.A.A.S.  

Career & Transfer Programs

Career and transfer programs are designed both to prepare students for entry into specific careers and professions and transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree.  These associate degree programs meet both the GRCC graduation and general education requirements. 

Mechanical & Architectural Design

• Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Facility Management)