General Fine Arts: AFA
Associate in Fine Arts | 60 credit hours minimum
Area of Interest: Communication, Design, and Creative Arts
Program Description:
The Associate in Fine Arts Degree in General Fine Arts is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year programs to earn a bachelors degree in an art-related discipline. Students may experience both two- and three-dimensional artwork through courses in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, design, and other studio areas. Persons interested in this program should possess a strong interest in the visual world and a desire to produce work using traditional as well as non-traditional techniques.
Locations. This program is offered in its entirety at Florissant Valley, Forest Park, and Meramec.
Cost of Attendance. For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES.
Program Career and Salary Information. Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at the following URL: https://scorecard.mo.gov/scorecard/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest.
The following limitations to the data apply: Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.
Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.
At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- identify the elements of art and principles of design that are present in examples of fine and applied art.
- use appropriate vocabulary to describe, analyze, and evaluate works of art they create or encounter.
- create a personal portfolio of artwork that demonstrates competent use of materials.
- present a personal portfolio that meets current minimum professional standards.
- explain the qualities of exhibition-worthy and/or professional-level work that reflects the formal, conceptual, and/or media interests of the student's artwork and artistic practice.
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education* | ||
| Select two of the following art history classes: | 6 | |
| Art History - Prehistory to 1300 (MOTR ARTS 101) | ||
| Art History - 1300 to Present (MOTR ARTS 102) | ||
ART 128 | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) * | 3 |
| or COM 101 | Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) | |
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement * | 3 |
| MATH/SCIENCE: Complete one CORE 42 MTH course and one CORE 42 science course OR two CORE 42 science courses from different prefixes | 6-8 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (MOTR MATH 120) (or MTH 161S) * | ||
Science Elective(s) | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| ART 140 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 207 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 109 | Drawing I (MOTR PERF 105D) | 3 |
| ART 110 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 111 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 112 | Figure Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 210 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| AT 291 | Fine Art Portfolio and Professional Practices | 3 |
| ART 131 | Computer Art Studio | 3 |
| or ART 172 | Digital Photography (MOTR PERF 105GA) | |
| Electives* | ||
| Select 12 credit hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Ceramics I (MOTR PERF 105C) | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Advanced Ceramics | ||
| Photography I (MOTR PERF 105GA) | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Alternative Photographic Processes | ||
| Digital Photography (MOTR PERF 105GA) | ||
| Digital Photography II | ||
| Photo Imaging I: Photoshop (MOTR PERF 105GA) | ||
| Video Art I | ||
| Sculpture I (MOTR PERF 105S) | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Three-Dimensional Studio | ||
| Mixed Media | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Advanced Painting Projects | ||
| Watercolor I | ||
| Watercolor II | ||
| Printmaking I (MOTR PERF 105GA) | ||
| Printmaking II | ||
| Advanced Printmaking | ||
| Drawing Problems | ||
| Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society | ||
| Computer Art Studio | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60-62 | |
- *
Students who are interested in art education will be advised to make particular selections in the areas noted.
Full-Time Academic Plan
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 101 | Art History - Prehistory to 1300 (MOTR ARTS 101) or Art History - 1300 to Present (MOTR ARTS 102) or | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Students should select two of the three art history offerings. |
| ART 140 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 109 | Drawing I (MOTR PERF 105D) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 111 | Figure Drawing I | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 101 | Art History - Prehistory to 1300 (MOTR ARTS 101) or Art History - 1300 to Present (MOTR ARTS 102) or | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Students should select two of the three art history offerings. |
| ART 207 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 110 | Drawing II | 3 | ART 109 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 112 | Figure Drawing II | 3 | ART 111 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| ENG 102 or COM 101 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) or Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) | 3 | ENG 101 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Students interested in art education should take COM 101. |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 210 | Advanced Drawing | 3 | ART 110 and ART 112 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 131 or 172 | Computer Art Studio or Digital Photography (MOTR PERF 105GA) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Students interested in art education should take ART 131. |
| XXX xxx | Art Elective | 3 | Students interested in art education should take ART 113 or ART 116. | |
| XXX xxx | Art Elective | 3 | Students interested in art education should take EDU 211. | |
| XXX xxx | MTH 161 or MOTR Natural Science Elective | 3-4 | Students interested in art education should take MTH 161. | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| AT 291 | Fine Art Portfolio and Professional Practices | 3 | ART 210 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Apply for graduation. |
| XXX xxx | Art Elective | 3 | ||
| XXX xxx | Art Elective | 3 | ||
| XXX xxx | MOTR Natural Science Elective | 3-4 | ||
| XXX xxx | Social and Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 60-62 | |||
*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.
**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.
Part-Time Academic Plan
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 140 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 109 | Drawing I (MOTR PERF 105D) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 111 | Figure Drawing I | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 207 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 110 | Drawing II | 3 | ART 109 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 112 | Figure Drawing II | 3 | ART 111 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 101 | Art History - Prehistory to 1300 (MOTR ARTS 101) or Art History - 1300 to Present (MOTR ARTS 102) or | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| ART 131 or 172 | Computer Art Studio or Digital Photography (MOTR PERF 105GA) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Students interested in art education should take ART 131. |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ENG 102 or COM 101 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) or Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) | 3 | ENG 101 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Students interested in art education should take COM 101. |
| XXX xxx | MTH 161 or MOTR Natural Science Elective | 3-4 | Students interested in art education should take MTH 161. | |
| Credit Hours | 6-7 | |||
| Third Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 101 | Art History - Prehistory to 1300 (MOTR ARTS 101) or Art History - 1300 to Present (MOTR ARTS 102) or | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| XXX xxx | Art Elective | 3 | Students interested in art education should take EDU 211. | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ART 210 | Advanced Drawing | 3 | ART 110 and ART 112 with minimum grades of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| XXX xxx | Art Elective | 3 | Students interested in art education should take ART 113 or ART 116. | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| XXX xxx | MOTR Natural Science Elective | 3-4 | Students interested in art education should take a 4-credit hour science with lab. | |
| Credit Hours | 3-4 | |||
| Fourth Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| XXX xxx | Art Elective | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 3 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| AT 291 | Fine Art Portfolio and Professional Practices | 3 | ART 210 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| XXX xxx | Art Elective | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics | 3 | Apply for graduation. | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 60-62 | |||
*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.
**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.