2D Fine Arts Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
2D Fine Arts
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
This two-year pathway is designed to give students a solid foundation in 2D visual art with a focus on craft, concept, and critical analysis in one or more of several areas of study including drawing, painting, digital art, photography and more. Students use this pathway to complete an Associate of ...
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This two-year pathway is designed to give students a solid foundation in 2D visual art with a focus on craft, concept, and critical analysis in one or more of several areas of study including drawing, painting, digital art, photography and more. Students use this pathway to complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement degree with a concentration in 2D fine Arts. While in the program, students have many opportunities to gain professional experience as working artists including showcasing and selling art, installing, exhibiting, and documenting work, and submitting to literary and arts publications.
This AA-DTA program prepares students to complete their education at a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Art (BA) with Studio Art or Art History concentration, a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) or Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Visual Art, and/or entering the creative economy with a dynamic portfolio of finished works.
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This two-year pathway is designed to give students a solid foundation in 2D visual art with a focus on craft, concept, and critical analysis in one or more of several areas of study including drawing, painting, digital art, photography and more. Students use this pathway to complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement degree with a concentration in 2D fine Arts. While in the program, students have many opportunities to gain professional experience as working artists including showcasing and selling art, installing, exhibiting, and documenting work, and submitting to literary and arts publications.
This AA-DTA program prepares students to complete their education at a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Art (BA) with Studio Art or Art History concentration, a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) or Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Visual Art, and/or entering the creative economy with a dynamic portfolio of finished works.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
Step 1: Apply and register
at Seattle Central College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule and go to the
academic calendar for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor
to create a personalized educational plan by the end of your second quarter.
Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements, and transfer preparation
if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90-93 Units
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time.
The guide assumes a fall quarter start and college placement, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Note about the sample schedule: Classes are offered in
various formats such as online (e-learning) and may not be offered each quarter.
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Quarter 1
To-Do List
18
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in Starfish to discuss your academic goals and to create a short-term educational plan
Drop by the Library to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects
Visit M Rosetta Hunter Gallery student shows
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101 5 units
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
This pathway assume placement into ENGL&101. Speak to an advisor if you place into a different English course.
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
Course ID 0707825 Units
ART101 or ART111
Choose a course
5 units
ART101 or ART111 5 units
Choose a course
ART 101:
Design
Studio series in the fundamentals of two-dimensional art with problems based on line, space, texture, shape and color theories. Includes practical applications of theories to design. Required for art majors.
Course ID 0651585 Units
ART 111:
Drawing
Freshman level drawing. Study of line, value, space, perspective and composition through the use of a variety of drawing media.
Course ID 0651635 Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a Course
5 units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
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Assists new students in their adjustment to community college. Includes goal-setting, self-motivation skills, identifying college resources, personal development and general study hints.
Course ID 0695893 Units
Quarter 2
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Research and develop a list of four-year colleges and universities
Continuation of the composition sequence with further instruction and practice in the writing process, concentrating on critical reading and writing techniques needed for the preparation and completion of documented essays.
Course ID 0707835 Units
ART102 or ART112
Choose a course
5 units
ART102 or ART112 5 units
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ART 102:
Design
Continuation of ART 101. Intro to three-dimensional space organization using the elements of design. Construction in sculptural formats. Required for art majors.
Course ID 0651595 Units
ART 112:
Drawing
Continuation of ART 111. Exploration in subject and media including drawing from the human figure. Focus on composition, expression, and creative conceptualization.
Course ID 0651645 Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a Course
5 units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
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Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines
Meet with Transfer Center advisor to determine transfer eligibility
MATH&107 or MATH116
Choose a course
5 units
MATH&107 or MATH116 5 units
Choose a course
MATH& 107:
Math In Society
Intended for non-science majors; fulfills QSR requirement for AA Degree. Topics include financial computations (e.g. loans and interest), modeling linear and exponential growth (e.g. population growth and disease spread), and basic probability and statistics (e.g. understanding data and risk), with an emphasis on applications. Other topics selected by instructor.
Course ID 0716145 Units
MATH 116:
Applications of Math: Management, Life and Social Sciences
Explores functions and graphs as found in business and the social sciences. Students utilize linear, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, solve systems of equations and inequalities, and learn applications of the growth of money.
Course ID 0715945 Units
ART103 or ART113
Choose a course
5 units
ART103 or ART113 5 units
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ART 103:
Design
Problems in Design. Continuation of ART 102.
Course ID 0651605 Units
ART 113:
Drawing
Continuation of ART 112. Further development of fine art drawing with an emphasis on expression and composition, including development of portfolio building or other project.
Course ID 0651655 Units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies
Choose a Course
5 units
Individuals/Cultures/Societies 5 units
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Create long-term educational plan with your assigned advisor
Research and contact Art and Design departments at potential universities
Attend transfer workshops and a transfer fair
Attend transfer day at prospective university
Compile a Google slides digital portfolio
Write your personal statement for university applications
ART201 or ART121
Choose a course
5 units
ART201 or ART121 5 units
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ART 201:
Painting
Beginning painting in oil or synthetic media exploring a variety of subjects, including still-life. Emphasis on basics such as composition, value studies, color mixing, canvas preparation, styles and techniques. Recommended: Drawing background.
Course ID 0651755 Units
ART 121:
Introduction to Printmaking
Study and application of basic relief print media. Covers linocuts, woodcuts, multicolor prints and experimental monoprints. Intro to relief and intaglio techniques, with emphasis on small editions. Recommended: Some drawing background.
Course ID 0651675 Units
ART114
Intro. Digital Photography I
5 units
ART114 5 units
ART 114:
Introduction to Digital Photography I
lntro to digital camera use, photography basics, photographic visualization, composition, lighting, and minimal editing. Students must provide their own digital camera with five or more mega-pixels, Auto, Auto-P, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full manual Exposure Modes.
Course ID 0651665 Units
Natural World Lab Science
Choose a Course
5 units
Natural World Lab Science 5 units
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Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships
Look for summer internships such as Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs).
Plan to participate in the transfer student events at prospective universities
Apply for FAFSA or WASFA at transfer university
Ask for letters of recommendation (if needed)
ART202 or ART122
Choose a course
5 units
ART202 or ART122 5 units
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ART 202:
Painting
Further development of color and composition in oils or synthetic painting media. Individual instruction.
Course ID 0651765 Units
ART 122:
Introduction to Printmaking-Intermediate
Covers various aspects of printmaking, with an emphasis on intaglio printmaking processes. Intro to drypoint, engraving and etching with hard and soft grounds. Learn water and acid etching and the use of photosensitive emulsions on metal plates. Recommended: Some drawing background.
Course ID 0651685 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a Course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
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Further studies in color, composition and subject matter including portfolio building or other project. Individual instruction.
Course ID 0651775 Units
ART 123:
Continuing Printmaking: Monotype and Monoprint
Develop technical and conceptual skills to create the painterly print. Emphasis on sequential imagery, layered impressions, color use and inks, use of the press, plates and papers and evolution of personal imagery. Covers variation, using a matrix and altered monotypes. Recommended: Some drawing background.
Course ID 0651695 Units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a Course
5 units
Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
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A 2D Fine Arts pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:
Transportation Design
Urban Studies
Printing and Publishing
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Illustration (e.g. Scientific and Medical Illustration)
Animation
Video Game Design
Advertising
Interior Design
Tattoo Artist
Muralist
Public Artist
A Bachelor’s degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit https://www.bls.gov/oes/. To discuss additional careers options, speak with faculty once you begin classes or contact the Career Exploration Center. CareerServicesCenter@seattlecolleges.edu or 206.934.4383
It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the
FAFSA or the
WASFA 2023-24.
Need help paying for college?
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
Central's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
A Bachelor’s degree in Art with a major in Sculpture, Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Art Therapy, Art Education, Curation, Urban Studies, and Transportation Design, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. 2D Fine Arts graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine found at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to find Art programs in Washington state or around the country.
