Fine Arts, A.F.A.

General Transfer Notes

The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below.  The courses commonly transfer and satisfy 4-year program requirements at 4-year institutions in Michigan.  

To ensure maximum transferability of individual courses, all course selections should be based on the degree, major, minor, or academic interest at the 4-year transfer institution students plan to attend. 

Students should research and utilize all transfer resources available to maximize the number of GRCC courses that transfer and apply to their 4-year program. 

Because transferability of courses varies by institution, students should contact the 4-year institution they plan to attend to obtain detailed information about transfer requirements. The 4-year institutions ultimately make the decisions about how each course will be used to meet their program requirements.

GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of courses, which meets all GRCC and transfer institution requirements. 

Admission requirements to 4-year institutions and 4-year programs vary. Students should review the specific admission requirements for the institution and program to which they are transferring.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 16 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below.  Use transfer resources available to select coursework based on the transfer requirements of the bachelor’s degree program and institution to which you are transferring. See the “Program Courses” section for courses that may also satisfy GRCC General Education Courses  Requirements.

General Education Total Credit Hours

16 (minimum)

Program Courses

• AT 105 - History of Art Before 1400 Credit Hours: 3
• AT 106 - History of Art Since 1400 Credit Hours: 3
• AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design I Principles Credit Hours: 3
• AT 131 - Color Credit Hours: 3
• AT 140 - Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
• AT 141 - Drawing II Credit Hours: 3
• AT 150 - Three Dimensional Design Credit Hours: 3
• AT 214 - Painting I Credit Hours: 3
• AT 216 - Digital Painting Credit Hours: 3
• AT 222 - Introduction to Pottery Credit Hours: 3
• AT 230 - Life Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
• AT 245 - Introduction to Sculpture Credit Hours: 3
• AT 271 - History of Modern Art Credit Hours: 3
• PO 101 - Photography I Credit Hours: 3
• AT Elective - (min. of 3) Credit Hours:

• OR

• PO Elective - (min. of 3) Credit Hours:

Total Credit Hours

61

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.