2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Nov 03, 2025

2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Art - Associate of Arts - Studio Arts

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The A.A. Degree in Studio Art focuses on both the meaning and form of art. By actively creating works of art in a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, photography, digital graphics, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics, the student develops the techniques, visual sensibility, and historical understanding necessary for developing a personal artistic vision. An emphasis on portfolio presentation and exhibition preparedness along with a wide selection of intermediate courses in each discipline equips students with the knowledge and skills required for vocational opportunities and for successful junior level transfer to universities, colleges, and art academies.

The Visual Arts Department offers full and partial scholarships to art majors promising to enroll at least six hours in the fall/spring semester. These scholarships are based on merit, scholastic achievement, artistic potential and financial need.

First Year Fall Semester

16 week Classes

ARTS 1316 - Drawing I 3 credit hours. ₁

1st 8 week classes

ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours. ^{(FY) 1}(010)
Choose any Math Core Class (Math 1332 is preferred) 3 credit hours ^{(FY) 2}(020)

2nd 8 week classes

ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(010)

Total Hours: 12

First Year Spring Semester

16 week Classes

ARTS 1311 - Design I 3 credit hours. ₁

1st 8 week classes

SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication 3 credit hours. ^{(FY) 2}(090) OR
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours. ^{(FY) 2}(090) OR
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours. ²(090) OR
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours. ^{(FY) 2}(090)
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours. ^(FY)²(050)

2nd 8 week Classes

Choose any Language, Philosophy, or Culture core class. 3 credit hours²

Total Hours: 12

First Year Summer Semester

The following classes can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester.

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours. ^(FY) (060)
ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey I 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(090)

Total Hours: 6

Second Year Fall Semester

Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 week Classes

ARTS 1317 - Drawing II 3 credit hours. ^{2 OR}
ARTS 2316 - Painting I 3 credit hours. ^{2 OR}
ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I 3 credit hours. ^{2 OR}
ARTS 2356 - Photography I 3 credit hours. ²

1st 8 week Classes

Choose any Life or Physical Science Core Class 3 credit hours ^(FY)²(030)
Choose any Social or Behavioral Science Core Class 3 credit hours^{(FY) 2}(080)

2nd 8 week Classes

Choose any Life or Physical Science Core Class 3 credit hours ^(FY)²(030)

Total Hours: 12

Second Year Spring Semester

Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 week Classes

ARTS 2316 - Painting I 3 credit hours. ^{2 OR}
ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I 3 credit hours. ^{2 OR}
ARTS 2356 - Photography I 3 credit hours. ²
ARTS 2317 - Painting II 3 credit hours. ^{2 OR}
ARTS 2347 - Ceramics II 3 credit hours. ^{2 OR}
ARTS 2357 - Photography II 3 credit hours. ²

1st 8 week Classes

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(070)

2nd 8 week Classes

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(070)

Total Hours: 12

Second Year Summer Semester

HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours. ^(FY)(060)
ARTS 1304 - Art History Survey II 3 credit hours. ^(FY)

Total Hours: 6

Grand Total Hours: 60

¹Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA Art degree.

²Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university-specific transfer course.

³Visit with an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

^{FY - Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.}

Transfer Outlook

AA STUDIO ART can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. AA STUDIO ART students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable course work.

Career Outlook

Graphic Designer - $28,077* w/Bachelor’s Degree

K-12 Art Teacher - $$50,932* to $52,068* w/Bachelor’s Degree + Teach Certification

Art Director - $46,903* w/Bachelor’s Degree + Experience

*Based on entry wages for Central Texas