Art Programs
Four programs are offered: the General Program in Studio Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts), the Honors Program in Studio Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts), the Program in Visual Communication (Bachelor of Fine Arts) with concentrations in graphic design or photography, and the Program in Visual Arts Education (Bachelor of Science). Minors in Art and Art History are also available. Visual Arts also participates in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program for students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Program in Studio Art
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art prepares students for innovative roles in the contemporary world of art by challenging them to think critically while expressing themselves creatively. The program begins with a series of foundation courses that stress the traditional development of technical and intellectual skills. The growth and development of each student are accelerated through exposure to several media and conclude with the choice of an area specialization. Areas include ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking/drawing and sculpture.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts - Program in Visual Communication
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication prepares students for careers in the world of communication arts. The program encompasses a series of art foundation and history courses that emphasize technical, theoretical, and intellectual skills. The development and maturation of the student progresses through an acquisition of skills focused within contemporary media practice and concludes with a choice of area concentrations in either graphic design or photography.
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Visual Communications worksheet (pdf)
Honor's Program in Studio Art
The Honors Program in Art is designed for the student who has completed the Freshman/Sophomore Honors Program and wishes to continue that program in the field of art.
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Bachelor of Science - Art Education
The Art Education program certifies students to teach art in grades K-12. In addition to learning the techniques and theories taught in education courses, students will learn how to think critically while expressing themselves creatively. The art education curriculum covers a broad range of art classes to give students exposure to the different types of art they may be responsible for teaching in the schools.
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Minor in Art
The minor in Art provides a basic introduction to both Studio Art and Art History. This minor can be earned by taking foundation level courses at Mott Community College (or elsewhere) and advanced level courses at the University of Michigan-Flint.
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Minor in Art History
The Minor in Art History provides a basic introduction to art history survey, contemporary art and a survey of non-Western art. Students will also explore a number of more specific periods and cultures. This minor can be earned by taking foundation level courses at Mott Community College (or elsewhere) and advanced level courses at the University of Michigan-Flint.
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Minor in Visual Communications
The minor in visual communications with a concentration in either graphic design or photography will provide a foundation in graphic design or photography theory and studio skills integral to delivery of cultural and commercial messages to our society. After completion of core courses students will work with an advisor to select additional courses focused on their area of interest.
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Bachelor of Applied Science
Students who have completed an Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design may opt to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree. See current catalog for more details.
BAS worksheet (pdf)