Program: Art/Art History, A.A. - Prairie State College

Apr 12, 2025

2022-2023 Academic Catalog

PSC offers the foundation courses in art appreciation, art history, and studio art required in the first two years of the Art major. Through painting, drawing, graphic design, and photography, students may pursue a variety of interests. Students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree should be aware that transfer admission to art-related programs is competitive, and a portfolio is generally required for admission to the major as well as for registration in advanced art courses and for scholarship consideration. Each university has its own transfer policies; we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information in regard to every individual school.

Suggested Curriculum

I. General Education Core (37-38)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one course from fine arts including:

ART 121 History of Western Art I 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 122 History of Western Art II 3 hours transfer credit

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

Select one math course from the list for Area C .

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

Select one life science course and one physical science course from the list for Area D . One course must have a lab component.

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E .

PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs transfer credit recommended

SOCIO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 hrs transfer credit recommended

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (24-25)

ART 101 Two Dimensional Design 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 102 Three Dimensional Design 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 104 Drawing I 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 106 Drawing II 3 hrs transfer credit
Completion of the Art Core courses (ART 101, 102, 104 and 106) is recommended before enrolling in Media-Specific studio courses. Select studio art courses from at least two media. Students should complete the core courses listed above before enrolling in studio courses. (6-7 credits)

Art:

ART 109 Ceramics 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 162 Life Drawing 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 201 Painting I 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 202 Painting II 3 hrs transfer credit
ART 205 Printmaking 3 hrs transfer credit

Graphic Design:

ART 115 Introduction to Computer Art 3 hrs transfer credit
GC 151 Principles of Graphic Design 3 hrs transfer credit

Photography

PHOTO 171 Introduction to Photography 3 hrs transfer credit

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.