May 30, 2026  
SFCC Catalog 2026-2027 
    
SFCC Catalog 2026-2027

Fine Arts, A.A.


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CIP: 50.0702

School of Arts, Design, and Media Arts, 505-428-1731

The rigorous nature of the creative process in visual arts - conception, creation, critique, revision and exhibition - shapes the intellectual foundation for any individual to become an independent and critical thinker. The Fine Arts curriculum develops the capabilities of emerging artists because it is centered in liberal arts studies and combined with applied studio courses. The course sequence builds core skills and knowledge in a variety of media, provides historical and contemporary perspectives, fosters aesthetic sophistication and passion for the arts, and sets emerging artists on the path to becoming practitioners in the creative economy. Students can complete certificates in Painting and Drawing, Ceramics, Jewelry/Metal Arts, Sculpture, Printmaking and Book Arts or Intermedia Studies. The program emphasizes the development of a high quality portfolio of artwork to help students be accepted into a 4-year program.

This degree is designed for students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Art degree. It includes the general studies core curriculum as well as the basic fine arts courses recommended by most four-year institutions. Students must work closely with their transfer institutions and their SFCC advisors to ensure the best transition to four-year schools.

Transfer of Credit  

Students can earn the following certificates included in this degree:

Ceramics, Certificate  

Drawing and Painting, Certificate  

Intermedia Studies Certificate  

Jewelry/Metal Arts Certificate  

Printmaking and Book Arts, Certificate  

Sculpture, Certificate  

Students can follow the Program Map(s) listed below to complete this program:

Fine Arts, A.A. - 2-Year Program Map   

Fine Arts/Ceramics, A.A. - 2-Year Program Map  

Fine Arts/Drawing and Painting, A.A. - 2-Year Program Map  

Fine Arts/Intermedia Studies, A.A. - 2-Year Program Map  

Fine Arts/Jewelry, A.A. - 2-Year Program Map  

Fine Arts/Printmaking and Book Arts , A.A. - 2-Year Program Map  

Fine Arts/Sculpture, A.A. - 2-Year Program Map  

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate effective communication based on the elements and principals of design.
  • Demonstrate the use of critical thinking and/or problem solving in analysis or creation of art.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of contemporary and historical perspectives in art.
  • Demonstrate safe and sustainable studio practice.
  • Express an individual creative voice.

General Education Requirements: (31 Credits)


Mathematics (3 Credits)


Laboratory Science (4 Credits)


Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits)


Humanities (6 Credits)


Creative and Fine Arts (6 Credits)


Program Requirements: (11 Credits)


Choose two from the following:


Related Requirements: (18 Credits)


 Complete one of the following certificates: 

Drawing and Painting Certificate:


Intermedia Studies Certificate:


Any 18 credits of unduplicated coursework from two different programs in ARTS; up to 3 credits can be from FDMA 

Printmaking and Book Arts Certificate:


Sculpture Certificate:


Total 60 Credits


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