Nov 21, 2024

Catalog 2023-2024

Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fine Art and Visual Design, Fine and Performing Arts Area of Concentration

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

Important Information

Short Description

NOTE: Although these concentrations follow a two-year plan, students who work more than 15 hours per week or have other major obligations outside of school are advised to take fewer courses each semester over a longer period of time. Students who work 25 hours or more are advised to take 12 credits or less each semester.

Type of Credential

Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) in Fine and Performing Arts
Area of Concentration - Fine Art and Visual Design

Program Code

A 116

Contacts and Additional Information

Department Chair:

William Niebauer
443-840-1568 or wniebauer@ccbcmd.edu

Program Coordinators:

Art, Design, and Interactive Media AFA/AA Area of Concentration:

CCBC Catonsville
Sarada Conaway
443-840-4699 or sconaway@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex
Jessica Walton
443-840-1567 or jwalton2@ccbcmd.edu

Interior Design A.A.S.:

CCBC Catonsville/Dundalk/Essex
Inthia Bowman-Ruffin, Interim Coordinator
443-840-4954 or ibowmanruffin@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Art, Design, and Interactive Media, see Portfolio and Advanced Placement. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Pathway

Arts Pathway

Semester Sequence

The following is an example of a full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Prospective students should meet with a program coordinator for advisement in course selection.

Semester 1*

ARTD 105 or ARTD 106 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 110 - Two Dimensional Design 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 111 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ARTD 112 - Color Theory 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 113 - Three Dimensional Design 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 116 - Digital Imaging I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).

Semester 3

ARTD 105 or ARTD 106 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 109 - Digital Literacy for Creatives 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 114 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Semester 4

Program Electives 15 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for this Area of Concentration*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 24-25 Credits

General Education Requirements:

ARTD 105 - History of Art I 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 106 - History of Art II 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 109 - Digital Literacy for Creatives 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity Course.

Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).
Mathematics - must be taken within the first 24 credit hours of enrollment 3 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 36 Credits

Program Requirements:

ARTD 110 - Two Dimensional Design 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 111 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 112 - Color Theory 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 113 - Three Dimensional Design 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 114 - Digital Photography I 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 116 - Digital Imaging I 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose 18 credits from the list of courses below to attain 60 credits for the degree. Electives should be chosen based on the transfer institution’s requirements.

ARTD 120 - Sculpture I 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 125 - Painting I 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 126 - Watercolor Painting 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 130 - Ceramics I 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 135 - Printmaking 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 140 - Computer Illustration I 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 142 - Typography 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 144 - Design and Layout 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 148 - Digital Video 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 150 - Animation 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 160 - Fundamentals of Black and White Photography 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 205 - Modern and Contemporary Art History 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 207 - Curation and Coordination: A Practical Experience 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 211 - Drawing II 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 220 - Sculpture II 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 225 - Painting II 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 230 - Ceramics II 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 232 - Graphic Design Studio 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 233 - Illustration Studio 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 236 - Design Screen Based Media 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 240 - 3D Modeling and Animation 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 250 - Digital Photography II 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 254 - Photojournalism 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 256 - Photography Studio 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 258 - Portfolio Development 3 Credit(s).
ARTD 293 - Independent Study 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Area of Concentration Description

This Associate of Fine Arts area of concentration is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Art (B.A.) or Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree requirements, program requirements, and electives, this concentration should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with an Art coordinator for information about specific requirements.

It is strongly recommended that students who wish to pursue studies in these areas of concentration speak with the Art program coordinators before registering for courses. The sequence of courses should be adjusted to meet the requirements of the transfer institutions. The CCBC Art program is administered at CCBC Catonsville and Essex. Art classes are offered on all CCBC campuses.

The mission of the Art program of The Community College of Baltimore County is to provide students with opportunities to experience and learn about a broad spectrum of art (from the two-dimensional art of painting and drawing and three dimensional art of sculpture and ceramics to such computer based art as design and interactive media); to partner with students in developing technical skills necessary to communicate through art and to articulate the knowledge of art; and to inspire students to participate in art activities and to foster the intellectual, creative, and spiritual growth and appreciation of artists by instilling in them a commitment to artistic and personal excellence.

Area of Concentration Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this area of concentration, students will be able to:

apply formal foundation arts principles when creating visual art and design;
produce creative and professional visual art and design using both traditional and digital media; and
integrate both two and three dimensional visualization techniques when solving design problems.