Associate in Fine Arts Degree in Art

A primary purpose of the fine arts department is to offer courses applicable for transfer to a four-year institution. While the A.F.A. degree does not satisfy the general education requirements for most baccalaureate institutions, all courses are transferable. Students should consult the catalog and/or transfer manual of the school to which they plan to transfer before selecting courses. Students pursuing an art major and transferring credits to a four-year institution may complete all basic art requirements during the two years at SFCC.

The A.F.A. degree courses prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution with a minimum of 90 credits which include many general university requirements. Because faculty coaching of studio and performance work is essential for this degree, at least 30 credits in art must be earned at SFCC (including the final quarter of the program). A cumulative grade point of 2.0 or better must be maintained. For specific degree requirements and the recommended scope and sequence, refer to the Career Planning Guides located in the SFCC Counseling Center (509-533-3525) and the SFCC Art Department (509-533-3710).

An A.F.A. candidate will prepare a portfolio of original work and slide or video documentation of work completed at SFCC. A faculty adviser and a committee of faculty will review portfolio progress at the end of the first and second years.

All A.F.A. students are assigned an art faculty adviser to assist in the planning of their program. Since some art classes may not be offered each quarter, students should consult the annual schedule as they plan their program. All studio classes should be taken in sequence. Art history courses, however, may be taken in any order. Substitutions may be made only with the approval of the department chair and the associate dean, and requests for such substitutions must be made on the Request for Waiver form.