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Dec 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Visual Arts Transfer - Graphic and Web Design (A.A.)
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Official Title of Major: Visual Arts Transfer - Graphic and Web Design, A.A.
Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.
Code: AA.VSL.GRPH-WEB
Total Credit Hours: 60
About the Visual Arts and Humanities Department
Purpose: Prepares students for transfer to a four-year web or graphic design program at a traditional or art school. After graduation from a transfer institution, students will be eligible for an entry level position in the web or graphic design industry. Students should work closely with the Graphic Design and Web Design faculty to identify potential transfer schools. Students who already have a degree, wish to get a job after completion of only an associate degree, or wish to focus on just visual design, should check out the Visual Arts Professional A.A.S. Graphic Design, and Visual Arts Web Design Area of Concentrations and Certificates.
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Online Degrees and Credit Certificates
This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.
Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses
Visual Arts Transfer Degree Program Requirements
The program core for this degree consists of ART 100 (satisfied through the Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement as listed below); ART 106 (satisfied through the Technology Requirement as listed below); and ART 125 (satisfied through the area of concentration requirement as listed below).
Students must complete all of these courses with a grade of C or better.
English Composition: 6 credits
Arts and Humanities: 6 credits
Area of Concentration: 29 credits
Required Courses: 13 credits
Choose three courses from the following: 9 credits
Students transferring to UMBC should consider ART 160 as an elective. Technology Requirement: 3 credits
Electives: 4 credits
Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credit hours of physical activity courses may be used as electives. Diversity Requirement
All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.
Technology Requirement
Satisfied by ART 106 .
Wellness Requirement
Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Visual Arts Transfer - Graphic & Web Concentration, students will be able to:
1. Apply elements and principles of design to the creation of original design and art projects.
2. Use a variety of media to solve design problems.
3. Examine both personal and client points of view in digital and print designs.
4. Effectively use industry standard technologies to express visual ideas.
5. Evaluate and apply the primary historical periods and cultural trends in art and design.
6. Develop a portfolio of design work that demonstrates quality in concept, vision, and execution.
This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.
Related Offerings
Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.
Transferring Credits to a Maryland Public Four-Year School
Maryland public four-year colleges and universities accept a minimum of 60 and as many as 70 credits earned toward an associate degree from a Maryland public community college. Students planning to transfer should consult with an AACC academic and transfer advisor; and are advised to obtain permission from the four-year college or university when planning to transfer credits beyond the minimum degree requirements at AACC. More than 70 credits earned at AACC may be transferred if outlined within an established transfer agreement. Current transfer agreements can be found on the AACC Transfer Partners webpage.
Career and Educational Advancement Resources
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