Fine Arts (AS)
64 - 67 Total CreditsA unique program where a student will acquire skills in sculpture, drawing, 3 dimensional design and color theory. This 2-year degree will transfer to programs leading to a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts (BFA) or allow the graduate to work in the Fine Arts field.
Goals & Outcomes
The Program prepares the student to exhibit understanding of conceptual and perceptual techniques of art making.
- Students show competency with technical skills in observational mimesis.
- Students demonstrate the necessary hand/eye skills.
- Students demonstrate the necessary cognitive skills.
- Students will participate in group critiques among a diverse peer audience.
The Program will enable the student to communicate and speak intelligently about Fine Arts.
- Students will make articulate, persuasive and influential critiques of their own and other students work.
Provide students with an environment, in which they can learn skills such as technical proficiency in craftsmanship, prioritizing projects goals and work ethic.
- Students utilize acquired skills necessary to demonstrate technical proficiency in craftsmanship, project goals and work ethic.
To advance knowledge of Fine Arts through diverse global and historical perspectives.
- Students enrolled in FA 2D and 3D Design courses will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary design concepts within a historical context.
To familiarize students with the different areas of Fine Arts.
- Students will be able to successfully translate and identify the correlation between a given project and its application to other Fine Art media.
To provide students with the knowledge of the relevant anatomy of the human body.
- Students in FA 104 will demonstrate knowledge of the relevant anatomy of the human body.
To provide students with the knowledge to be a freelance artist or acquire commissions.
- Fine Art students will develop a professionally presentable portfolio.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of how this portfolio can gain them access to commissions and freelance work.
- Students will be able to perform an assessment of client´s needs for creating commissioned work.
To provide students with the knowledge to become an artist in the community.
- Students will frequently attend lectures and discussions available within the local community.
- Students will submit work to a juried show.
To prepare graduates to successfully transfer to a four-year institution in a related field of study.
- Graduates who complete the MVCC graduate survey will transfer with full junior level status to distinguished four-year institutions in a related field of study.
- According to survey results, graduates overall GPA will be maintained or improved at a SUNY transfer institution or equivalent.
- Students upon graduation will have eight or more general education required courses towards a SUNY degree.
To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
First Semester 16.5 Credits
ED100 College Seminar 1 cr
College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.
EN101 English 1: Composition 3 cr
English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.
FA101 General Drawing 3 cr
Emphasis is on perceptual and technical experience. By observing and drawing objects, the student works with basic elements of time, form, value, pattern, space and composition, and gains technical control over a variety of media. Studio lab supply fee: $20
FA105 Two Dimensional Design 3 cr
This course explores the basic principles of two dimensional design: unity, variety, contrast, movement, rhythm, visual emphasis and subordination. Studio projects approach these principles through the study and practice of shape relationships, proportion, scale, value relationships, pattern, texture and color. Slide lectures are given periodically in association with various studio projects. Studio lab supply fee: $20
FA108 Three-Dimensional Design 3 cr
This course incorporates the examination of aesthetic theory and practical organizing of spatial forms, In particular, students study the expression of static and dynamic forces in design emphasizing tension, motion, line and rhythm as applied to dimensional sculpture. Studio lab supply fee: $35
Social Science Elective
AN101 Biological Anthropology 3 cr
This course presents the biological and evolutionary history of humans. Basic concepts of evolutionary theory, human genetics, human biological adaptation and diversity, and the hominid fossil record are explored. It includes the behavior and ecology of living non-human primates.
AN102 Cultural Anthropology 3 cr
This course examines the cultural evolution of humans in a cross-cultural perspective. It includes the study of kinship, marriage, family, political and economic organization, the arts, and the individual in society. It covers the historical background of development of the discipline, research methods, and concepts proposed by various schools of anthropological thought.
BM101 Survey of Economics 3 cr
This course introduces economic theory and its relevance to daily life in a market economy. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, choice, economic growth, taxation, and the role of government in the economy. Attention is given to current economic issues and their impact upon everyday life.
HI101 History of Civilization 1 3 cr
This course introduces the nature and study of history, and covers the emergence and development of Eurasian civilization to about 1500 A.D. in the Near East, India, China, Europe, the Western Hemisphere, and Africa. Attention is given to religion in these civilizations and on the rise of the West to a position of world power during the Middle Ages.
HI102 History of Civilization 2 3 cr
This course is concerned with civilizations and their influences on each other in the modern world. It traces the rise of the West to a position of world dominance and its impact on non-Western societies. Emphasis is placed on the major forces that have shaped the contemporary world - industrialization, urbanization, nationalism, militarism, imperialism, democracy, and communism.
PS101 American National Government 3 cr
This course introduces the discipline of political science through the study of American government. Topics include the concept of the political system, democracy in theory and practice, the historical background and content of the Constitution, Federalism, and the role of the Supreme Court in civil rights. It stresses these aspects of the American political system: public opinion, voting behavior, the electoral system, political parties, and modern campaigning techniques.
PY101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
This course is designed to introduce students to the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis throughout the course will be on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral and emotional experiences and training.
SO101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SO101 is an introductory sociology course. Its main objective is not to make sociologists, but rather to give an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed in this course relate to humanity, its culture and society, to those forces which contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces which contribute to conflict and social problems. Key topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population and patterns of social organization. Various forms of media will be used to present the topics of this course.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Second Semester15.5 Credits
EN102 English 2: Ideas & Values in Literature 3 cr
This course seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages
FA103 Figure Drawing 1 3 cr
A course in life drawing with heavy emphasis on gesture and various contour exercises. Classroom work concentrates on learning to understand volume, tone and the human form. Charcoal, conte, ink-wash, and mixed media are used throughout the semester. Studio work is supplemented by discussion and slide lecture. Studio lab supply fee: $20
FA106 Color Theory 3 cr
This course investigates the role of color in the organization of the two-dimensional surface, as well as its practical use in our visual environment. Various aspects of color usage, such as physical and optical mixture, spatial and transparency illusions, and color relativity are explored in classroom exercises, then applied to projects concerned with practical design issues. Studio lab supply fee: $20
FA113 Figural Sculpture 3 cr
Students are introduced to sculpture through the subject of the figure, using a variety of traditional and non-traditional media. The elements of space, structure, mass, volume and line as they combine to give form and meaning will be covered. Prerequisite: FA103 Figure Drawing 1 and FA108 Three Dimensional Design. Studio lab supply fee: $35
HU205 History of Art 2 3 cr
This course provides an introduction to the history of art from the Seventeenth Century to the present. Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicisms, Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-impressionism, and major twentieth-century styles of painting, sculpture, and architecture are covered. Art is studied within its cultural context, and the course focuses on the interrelationship among the arts. Students use critical skills to analyze art through reading, writing, and discussion. A field trip to an art exhibit is included. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Third Semester19.5 Credits
FA104 Figure Drawing 2 3 cr
This course continues the exploration of the human form begun in FA103 Figure Drawing 1. Students continue to build upon the understanding of the human from. Subject areas to be further explored include the figure in motion, physical form, settings, and staging of the complete visual image. Prerequisites: FA101 General Drawing and FA103 Figure Drawing 1. Studio lab supply fee
FA209 Painting 1 3 cr
This course is an introduction to the techniques for handling two prevalent painting mediums, oil and watercolor and approaches to color mixing. Emphasis is given to painting from the observed subject. Lectures and demonstrations are given and studio work is required. Prerequisites: FA101 General Drawing, FA105 Two Dimensional Design, and FA106 Color Theory. Studio lab supply fee: $20
FA214 Photography 1 3 cr
This is a course that introduces the student to black and white photography as a fine art medium. Participants learn basic camera operation, film processing and printing. Emphasis is given to individual expression and expanding one's perception and personal vision. A brief history of fine art photography is given. Studio lab supply fee: $60
HU204 History of Art 1 3 cr
This course provides an introduction to the history of art from prehistoric times through the Sixteenth Century. Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, and Mannerist painting, sculpture, and architecture are covered. Art is studied within its cultural context, and the course will focus on the interrelationship among the arts. Students use critical skills to analyze art through reading, writing, and discussion. A field trip to an art exhibit is included. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1.
Natural Science Elective
BI108 Functional Human Anatomy 3 cr
A study of human anatomy with emphasis on the integration of form and function. The structure of each region of the body is considered systematically. The laboratory session will include student's own drawings of anatomical structures and some laboratory dissection. This course includes written assignments and is especially suitable for students interested in the arts.
BI105 Environmental Science 4 cr
This course increases appreciation and interest in human interaction with other organisms and with the physical environment. Topics include basic ecological concepts as well as human impact on the earth with an emphasis on selected environmental problems (i.e. natural resource use, pollution, wildlife conservation, agriculture, hazardous waste etc.). The laboratory component supplements lecture topics by providing practical experiences. Field experiences are required.
PH112 Science of Light 1 4 cr
This is an introductory course designed to acquaint students with the basic concepts of light and optics. Topics covered will include: Historical development of optical instruments, electromagnetic spectrum, lenses and image formation, light sensitive materials and processes, color filters, Kirlean imaging, and holography. The course will include numerous examples chosen from a variety of fields, including photography, human vision and nature.
Mathematics Electives
MA110 Elementary Statistics 3 cr
This course introduces probability and statistics. Topics include graphs, tables, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, correlation and regression, probability, and inferential statistics. This course is available in two formats: lecture only, or lecture plus laboratory using technology. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
MA115 Intermediate Mathematics 4 cr
This course introduces intermediate algebra-level knowledge and skills. Topics include exponents and radicals, polynomial and rational expressions, functions and relations and their graphs, inequalities, and systems of linear equations. Linear, quadratic, rational, and radical equations are solved. Applications are included. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
MA108 Concepts in Mathematics 3 cr
This course is a survey of mathematics for students in those programs that do not require a mathematics sequence. It provides an appreciation of mathematical ideas in historical and modern settings. Topics include problem solving, logic, geometry, statistics, and consumer mathematics. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
MA131 Finite Mathematics 3 cr
This course emphasizes conceptual understanding and practical applications of logic, sets, probability, matrices, and linear programming. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA108 Concepts in Mathematics.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Fourth Semester 15.5 - 16.5 Credits
HU224 Italian Art 3 cr
This course provides an historical survey of Italian art from Roman times to the present. The course will examine the major stylistic trends in painting, sculpture, and architecture along with their influences. Topics will include Roman art and modern art in Italy. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1
HU225 Modern Art 3 cr
This course provides a historical survey of modern art from the late nineteenth century to the present. It examines the major stylistic trends in paintings, sculpture, and architecture along with their influences. In addition to topics in western modern art, non-western modern styles are explored. Pre-requisites: EN101 English Composition. Pre-requisite or co-requisite: HU204 History of Art 1 or HU205 History of Art 2.
HU205 History of Art 2 3 cr
This course provides an introduction to the history of art from the Seventeenth Century to the present. Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicisms, Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-impressionism, and major twentieth-century styles of painting, sculpture, and architecture are covered. Art is studied within its cultural context, and the course focuses on the interrelationship among the arts. Students use critical skills to analyze art through reading, writing, and discussion. A field trip to an art exhibit is included. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Social Science Elective
AN101 Biological Anthropology 3 cr
This course presents the biological and evolutionary history of humans. Basic concepts of evolutionary theory, human genetics, human biological adaptation and diversity, and the hominid fossil record are explored. It includes the behavior and ecology of living non-human primates.
AN102 Cultural Anthropology 3 cr
This course examines the cultural evolution of humans in a cross-cultural perspective. It includes the study of kinship, marriage, family, political and economic organization, the arts, and the individual in society. It covers the historical background of development of the discipline, research methods, and concepts proposed by various schools of anthropological thought.
BM101 Survey of Economics 3 cr
This course introduces economic theory and its relevance to daily life in a market economy. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, choice, economic growth, taxation, and the role of government in the economy. Attention is given to current economic issues and their impact upon everyday life.
HI101 History of Civilization 1 3 cr
This course introduces the nature and study of history, and covers the emergence and development of Eurasian civilization to about 1500 A.D. in the Near East, India, China, Europe, the Western Hemisphere, and Africa. Attention is given to religion in these civilizations and on the rise of the West to a position of world power during the Middle Ages.
HI102 History of Civilization 2 3 cr
This course is concerned with civilizations and their influences on each other in the modern world. It traces the rise of the West to a position of world dominance and its impact on non-Western societies. Emphasis is placed on the major forces that have shaped the contemporary world - industrialization, urbanization, nationalism, militarism, imperialism, democracy, and communism.
PS101 American National Government 3 cr
This course introduces the discipline of political science through the study of American government. Topics include the concept of the political system, democracy in theory and practice, the historical background and content of the Constitution, Federalism, and the role of the Supreme Court in civil rights. It stresses these aspects of the American political system: public opinion, voting behavior, the electoral system, political parties, and modern campaigning techniques.
PY101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
This course is designed to introduce students to the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis throughout the course will be on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral and emotional experiences and training.
SO101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
SO101 is an introductory sociology course. Its main objective is not to make sociologists, but rather to give an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed in this course relate to humanity, its culture and society, to those forces which contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces which contribute to conflict and social problems. Key topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population and patterns of social organization. Various forms of media will be used to present the topics of this course.
Choose Two Restricted Electives
FA113 Figural Sculpture 3 cr
Students are introduced to sculpture through the subject of the figure, using a variety of traditional and non-traditional media. The elements of space, structure, mass, volume and line as they combine to give form and meaning will be covered. Prerequisite: FA103 Figure Drawing 1 and FA108 Three Dimensional Design. Studio lab supply fee: $35
FA202 Intermediate Drawing 3 cr
Intermediate Drawing emphasizes a more interpretative relationship between the student and his or her own work. Relying less on formal solutions to strictly formal problems, the student is now encouraged to explore subject matter from a conceptual point of view. A variety of materials and experimentation with techniques will also be heavily stressed. Prerequisites: FA104 Figure Drawing 2. Studio lab supply fee: $20
FA209 Painting 1 3 cr
This course is an introduction to the techniques for handling two prevalent painting mediums, oil and watercolor and approaches to color mixing. Emphasis is given to painting from the observed subject. Lectures and demonstrations are given and studio work is required. Prerequisites: FA101 General Drawing, FA105 Two Dimensional Design, and FA106 Color Theory. Studio lab supply fee: $20
FA211 Printmaking: Relief 3 cr
Students are introduced to traditional relief printmaking techniques. Experimental relief approaches utilizing found objects, stamped prints and cardboard prints will also be investigated. Lectures and demonstrations will supplement studio work. Prerequisites: FA101 General Drawing and FA105 Two Dimensional Design. Studio lab supply fee:$35
FA212 Ceramics :Throwing Techniques 3 cr
This course moves from centering to form and functional design. It also includes the exploration of the expressive qualities of clay. The course includes slides, demonstrations, lectures and discussions of aesthetic approaches and attitudes. Prerequisites: FA108 Three Dimensional Drawing. Studio lab supply fee: $50
FA216 Sculpture: Metal Welding 3 cr
This course in welded steel sculpture covers volumetric, linear, spatial kinetic, biomorphic and geometric issues. Basic cutting and joining of oxyacetylene and electric arc techniques will be used. Prerequisites: FA105 Two Dimensional Design and FA108 Three Dimensional Design. Studio lab supply fee: $50
FA218 Painting 2 3 cr
This course applies the basic techniques and introduces the problems of form and content in painting: sustained methods, glazing, and the interpretation of subject matter are emphasized. Lectures and demonstrations are given and studio work is required. Prerequisites: FA209 Painting 1. Studio lab supply fee: $20
FA220 Ceramics: Ceramic Sculpture & Design 3 cr
Non-figurative exploration of space, mass, volume and surface using clay as medium and employing various firing techniques. This course pursues development of expressive ideas through the use of formal elements. Slides, lectures and discussions are included. Prerequisites: FA113 Figural Sculpture. Studio lab supply fee: $50
FA226 Printmaking: Intaglio & Lithography 3 cr
This course will introduce the student to various intaglio processes, such as etching, drypoint and aquatint. In addition, the principles of stone and plate lithography, theory and practice will be covered. The traditional approach of making multiple originals will be investigated. Lectures and demonstrations will supplement studio work. Prerequisites: All freshman fine art foundation courses with minimum grade of C in each: FA101 General Drawing and FA105 Two Dimensional Design. Studio lab supply fee: $35
FA230 Jewelry Making 3 cr
This introductory course familiarizes the student with the techniques and materials used in jewelry making. Five specific projects involving forging, filing, sawing, lost wax casting and basic stone setting will bring an appreciation of the three-dimensional aspects of jewelry design and fabrication. Lectures and demonstrations will supplement studio work. Prerequisites: FA108 Three Dimensional Design. Studio lab supply fee:$30
GC126 Basic Photography 3 cr
This course introduces photography and the photograph as a medium of the graphic communicator. It covers photographic principles and procedures, including how to operate a 35mm adjustable camera, develop black-and-white film, make contact prints, and enlargements. The aesthetics of the photograph, and its use as a medium of graphic communications, is emphasized.
PT207 Digital Photography 4 cr
This course introduces photography students to the growing field of computer-aided photographic imaging. Students will explore the aesthetic potentials of computer imaging by working with software programs, including Aldus PhotoStyler, Adobe Photoshop, and Aldus PageMaker. Students will be given the necessary opportunity to develop effective skills in the use of computer-based imagery and digital media. The course is designed to strike a balance between the stimulation of creativity and the acquisition of technical knowledge.
Prerequisite
- Students are required to provide a portfolio of their work. A copy of the portfolio requirements can be obtained by contacting the MVCC Admissions Office
- We will accept you at your current level of readiness and provide opportunities for you to be successful at the college.
