Art - Mount Wachusett Community College

Art from Mount Wachusett Community College is a Campus Associate Study of Art degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. This program is for students who wish to gain a strong foundation in studio art to pursue fields where an art background is necessary but not the sole focus; such as art administration, education, or design. By integrating studio art courses with electives in other disciplines (math, science, and social sciences), this program will prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to concentrate in fields such as: art history, art conservation, museum studies, arts administration, or education. Students could also pursue programs in architecture or industrial design. Career options: After completing this program, and earning a bachelor?s degree , students can pursue careers in fields that require an art background such as: art history, art conservation, museum administration, curating, or education. They can also pursue architecture or industrial design. Program Competencies Upon graduation from these programs students shall have demonstrated the ability to: 1. Have the skills and knowledge necessary to transfer to an art program at a four-year college or university. 2. Have an understanding of the creative process. 3. Have an understanding of the language of visual design (i.e., basic design theory, design elements, composition, etc.). 4. Have an understanding of the properties of various media (i.e., clay, oils, watercolor, inks, charcoal, etc.). 5. Have an awareness and understanding of the sources, history, and development of art. 6. Have an understanding of the aesthetic and technical aspects of the studio arts . 7. Develop a professional portfolio for transferring to a four-year institution, as well as individual portfolios for each art course. 8. Analyze career/transfer opportunities and assess their own skills and abilities in relation to their future. 9. Perform critical thinking. View more details on Mount Wachusett Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Study of Art courses.