Program Map for Studio Arts AFA

The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree. Students concentrate in coursework in the Studio Arts program, while also taking courses in related disciplines. The AFA degree is also offered in the field of  Photography. While this degree contains many courses that are transferable to a university, it is not designed primarily as a transfer degree. (Note: The Evergreen State College accepts the AFA degree as a block of 90 transfer credits.)

What to Expect

Studio arts courses require time commitment outside of class meetings to complete the projects assigned. All courses are based on instructor-guided exercises to develop necessary skills, vocabulary and aesthetics. 

Many courses include lab fees and most also require the purchase of art materials and supplies to complete coursework. The faculty in the EvCC Studio Arts program provide extensive personal attention to the development of the individual student, including open studio hours, student shows and publications, and information about competitions and local gallery contacts.

Career Options

Career options for students in the studio arts include teaching, working in gallery or museum settings, or employment as part of a team in such areas as graphics and photography. Knowledge gained through art courses are valuable skills for individuals who work with community art groups, associations and foundations as well as any organization that acquires works of art. Students who intend to work as professional artists usually pursue additional studies beyond an associate’s degree. Additional careers include architecture, industrial design and art therapy.

Faculty advisors for the Studio Arts AFA are listed below.  If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can choose any of the advisors below.

Ayad Almissouri aalmissouri@everettcc.edu
Nancy Jones njones@everettcc.edu
Thom Lee tlee@everettcc.edu

CHECKLISTS

• Studio Arts AFA
• Studio Arts Interest, AAS-DTA
• Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist

Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites. 

See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.

See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes. 

Prepare for college-level math

If your math placement is below MATH& 107, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• TS 60 → TS 70 →  MATH/TS 76 →  MATH/TS 86

 Prepare for college-level English

If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98

Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.

 Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.

 Foundations: These core classes are required for all other Art Pathway courses. Take concurrently if possible. 

•  ART 110 - Art Foundations and Design
•  GRAPH 110 - Digital Design Tools and Visual Communication
• ART 115 - Drawing I 

After your foundation courses are complete, take ART 195 Portfolio Review (prerequisites are ART 110, GRAPH 110, and ART 115)

 Other introductory courses that can be taken right away:

• ART 123 - Introduction to Studio Art* (F or W)
• ART 124D - Understanding World Art*
• ART 111 - 3-D Design*
• ART 240 - Printmaking I*
• ART 270 - Ceramics I*

 Begin Portfolio development.

 Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track.  See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.

Recommended Actions 

• Looking for more assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page. 
• Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college. 
• Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library
• Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
• Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as Art Alliance, Sumi-e, or 
• See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, or U-3

Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Studio Arts Pathway so that if you change to the DTA/AAS with Studio Arts emphasis program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.

 Take MATH& 107 - Math in Society 
 Take ENGL& 101 or ENGL& 101D - English Composition I
 Take ART 124D* - Understanding World Art or PHOTO 110* - Photography I: Basic Elements
 Take CMST& 102* - Introduction to Mass Media or PSYC& 100* - General Psychology or another Social Science course such as ANTH 116D*- Cultures in Context or ANTH 122D* - Human Diversity.
 Take 5 credits of Natural Science courses. It is recommended that you choose one of the following:

• NUTR 180 - Sustainable Food Systems: What to Eat and Why It Matters (Lab)
• BOT 113 - Plants of the Pacific Northwest (Lab)
• BOT 115D - Ethnobotany: Plants and People (Lab)
• NAT S 107- Physical Science for Everybody (Lab)
• ASTR 122 - Life in the Universe (Lab)
• ASTR& 100 - Survey of Astronomy
• ASTR& 101 - Introduction to Astronomy (Lab)
• GEOL 107- Earth Science for Everybody (Lab)

 Begin Art Focus courses within your Studio Arts pathway (2D, 3D, Art History, or Gallery). You will finish these courses in Phase Three. (38 credits total are required for AFA Studio Arts degree.) See below for specific courses based on pathway.
 If following the 2D Pathway, select among the following, depending on your area of interest, after completing prerequisite course requirements: 

• Studio Art: If not taken in Phase One, take ART 123 - Introduction to Studio Art (F or W) 
• Drawing: Once you have completed ART 115, you are eligible to take the following:
  • ART 116 Drawing II (W) 
  • ART 113 - Life Drawing I (F)  → ART 114 - Life Drawing II (F) 
• Painting: Once you have completed ART 115 or ART 123, you are eligible to take the following:
  • ART 200 - Painting I  → ART 201 (F, W, Sp) 
• Printmaking: 
  • ART 240 - Printmaking I → ART 241 - Printmaking II  → ART 242 - Printmaking III (F, W) 
  • Open Studio is available in Spring quarters
• Watercolor: Once you have completed ART 115, you are eligible to take the following courses which are offered concurrently at least once every two years, typically in Winter or Spring quarters:
  • ART 205 - Watercolor I → ART 206 - Watercolor II 

After having completed ART 113, ART 116, and/or ART 201 or with instructor permission, all students in the 2D pathway are eligible to take ART 294 - Portfolio Development (Sp)

 If following the 3D Pathway, select among the following, depending on your area of interest, after completing prerequisite course requirements: 

• Ceramics:
  • ART 270 - Ceramics I: Hand-building and Foundations →  ART 271 - Ceramics II: Principles and Practices of Wheel Throwing →  ART 272 - Ceramics III: Integrating Techniques →  ART 273 - Ceramics IV: Advanced Projects in Ceramics → ART 274 - Ceramics Workshop 
• 3D Design: ART 111 -  3-D Design (Sp)

 If following the Art History pathway, after taking ART 124D, it is recommended that you take the following courses:

• ART 221 - Western Art History: 15th to 18th Centuries (W) 
• ART 228D - The World of Japanese Manga/Anime (F, W, S) 
• ART 224 - Contemporary Movements (S) 

 If following the Gallery pathway, take ART 297 - Gallery and Exhibit Technique (F, W, Sp) 
 At least one diversity course must be completed to graduate. Look for courses that include a D in the course number (e.g. ENGL 101D, ART 124D, ART 228D). 

Recommended Actions

Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.

• If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as Art Alliance or Sumi-e, or Photography.

Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.

 Finish your Communication Skills requirement by taking ENGL& 102 or 102D: English Composition II or CMST& 220 - Public Speaking.
 Continue coursework within your Art Focus. See Phase Two for specific courses. 

Recommended Actions

Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss career opportunities and portfolio development, further study.

• Portfolio review.

Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate.

 Capstone Coursework: After having completed ART 113, ART 116, and/or ART 201 or with instructor permission, all students should take ART 295 Professional Practices (Sp)

Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.

Recommended Actions

Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.

• Complete portfolio