Curricula: Art - Montgomery College, Maryland

The art curricula include four tracks leading to the A.A. in arts and sciences (art, art education, art history, and studio art), a track leading to the A.F.A., and three certificate curricula (arts, specialized art, and studio art).

The basic art curriculum is designed to provide a foundation of general art courses supplemented by general education requirements. The core of skills provided by this foundation encourages a broad exposure to the arts and prepares students for advanced study and careers in many areas, including studio art, art education, applied design, museum studies, and art marketing.

The following curriculum offers basic art courses that will prepare the student for transfer, leading to a degree of bachelor of arts or bachelor of fine arts from a four-year college or university. Completion of all requirements for this track will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences. In keeping with the College’s commitment to serve the varied educational needs of the community, the art program accommodates students who seek careers in the arts, as well as those who want to strengthen established skills or find a means of self-expression.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

*First Semester*
AR 101	Drawing I	3
AR 103	Design I	3
AR 107	Art History I	3
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	Health foundation	1
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution *	3
*Second Semester*
AR 102	Drawing II	3
AR 104	Design II	3
AR 108	Art History II	3
EN 102	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	Mathematics foundation	3
PE 101–199	Physical education elective	1
*Third Semester*
	AR electives (2)†	6
EN 201
or
EN 202	Introduction to World Literature	3
	Humanities distribution	3
	Natural sciences lab distribution	4
*Fourth Semester*
	AR electives (2)†	6
	Speech foundation	3
	Arts or humanities distribution ‡	3
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution*	3
	Natural sciences non-lab or lab distribution	3(4)
Total credit hours 66 (67)
* The two behavioral and social sciences courses must be in different disciplines. † Students wishing to pursue an emphasis in studio art, art education, or art history should consult a member of the art faculty for advice on selection of appropriate electives. ‡ 200-level literature course recommended.

This track is designed for the student who is interested in teaching art and who plans to transfer to a four-year program to pursue a career in elementary or secondary art education. Completion of all requirements for this track will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

This track is designed for the student who is interested primarily in the historical and aesthetic aspects of the subject rather than in the production of art and who plans to transfer to a four-year program to pursue a degree in museum work, art research, or art history. Completion of all requirements for this track will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

*First Semester*
AR 101	Drawing I	3
AR 103	Design I	3
AR 107	Art History I	3
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	Speech foundation	3
	Foreign language elective *	3
*Second Semester*
AR 102	Drawing II	3
AR 104	Design II	3
AR 108	Art History II	3
EN 102	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	Health foundation	1
PE 101–199	Physical education elective	1
	Foreign language elective*	3
*Third Semester*
	Mathematics foundation	3
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution†	3
	Natural sciences non-lab or lab distribution	3 (4)
	Art history elective	3
	Foreign language elective*	3
*Fourth Semester*
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution†	3
	Natural sciences lab distribution	4
	Art history elective	3
	Foreign language elective *	3
	Literature elective ‡	3
Total credit hours 66 (67)
* French or German is recommended. † Must be taken from different disciplines. One multicultural course is required from art, humanities, or behavioral and social sciences distribution. ‡ Course should be selected from humanities distribution list.

This track is designed for the student who is interested in making art and in exploring the aesthetics and techniques of various studio areas, such as ceramics, crafts, design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. This track introduces the student to a broad range of basic art courses, which may lead to future specialization and/or transfer to a four-year program. Completion of all requirements for this track will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts and sciences.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

*First Semester*
AR 101	Drawing I	3
AR 103	Design I	3
AR 107	Art History I	3
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	Health foundation	1
	Mathematics foundation	3
*Second Semester*
AR 102	Drawing II	3
AR 104	Design II	3
AR 105	Color	3
AR 108	Art History II	3
EN 102	Techniques of Reading and Writing	3
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution*	3
*Third Semester*
	AA, AR, or ID elective†	3
	Crafts elective‡	3
	Printmaking elective**	3
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution*	3
	Humanities distribution	3
	Natural sciences non-lab or lab distribution	3 (4)
*Fourth Semester*
AR 201	Painting I	3
AR 221	Sculpture I	3
	AA, AR, or ID elective	3
PE 101–199	Physical education elective	1
	Speech foundation	3
	Natural sciences lab distribution	4
Total credit hours 69 (70)
* Must be taken from different disciplines. One multicultural course is required from art, humanities, or behavioral and social studies distribution. † CG 120 or PG 150 is recommended. ‡ Select AR 121, AR 123, AR 124, or AR 229. ** Select AR 213, AR 214, AR 223, AR 224, or AR 226.

Studio Art: 900A
A.F.A. (Pending approval)
Note: This program is listed under Fine Arts in the POS codes list.

This track is studio intensive, with two-thirds of the total credit hours in studio courses and one-third of the total credit hours in general education courses. The program will prepare students for transfer to a four-year art institution to pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree. The first year of study includes core studio courses in drawing, color theory, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, art history, and general education courses. The second year includes studies in figure drawing, painting, sculpture, and studio electives. A listing of the required courses and a suggested sequence of courses can be obtained from any of the campus art departments, the School of Art and Design, or the College Web site.

Art Certificate: 901A
(Pending approval)
Note: This program is listed under Fine Arts in the POS codes list.

This certificate is designed for (1) individuals who are seeking an intensive studio experience but are not currently interested in pursuing a degree or (2) individuals who want to develop a fine arts portfolio for transfer to an art college or university.

This certificate curriculum is designed for students who want intensive training in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, or jewelry and metalsmithing. Students who complete this curriculum may continue study toward an associate's degree. Students should select one art history course and one specialized art area in consultation with an adviser in the Art Department.

*Art History Requirement (3 credit hours)*
Select AR 107 Art History I, AR 108 Art History II, or AR 127 Art Appreciation (Art in Culture).
*Drawing (select 12 credit hours)*
AR 101	Drawing I	3
AR 102	Drawing II	3
AR 280A	Studio Practicum	3
AR 281A	Studio Practicum	3
AR 285A	Individualized Art Workshop	3
*Painting (select 12 credit hours)*
AR 201	Painting I*	3
AR 202	Painting II	3
AR 205	Watercolor I*	3
AR 206	Watercolor II	3
AR 280B	Studio Practicum	3
AR 281B	Studio Practicum	3
AR 285B	Individualized Art Workshop	3
*Printmaking (select 12 credit hours)*
Select two courses from the following:		6
AR 213	World Woodcut and Relief Traditions†
AR 214	Printmaking: Lithography†
AR 223	Lithography and Relief Printmaking†
AR 224	Intaglio Printmaking
Select two courses from the following:		6
AR 225	Seriography
AR 226	Monotype Workshop
AR 280C	Studio Practicum
AR 281C	Studio Practicum
AR 285C	Individualized Art Workshop
*Ceramics (select 12 credit hours)*
AR 121	Ceramics I	3
AR 122	Ceramics II	3
AR 280D	Studio Practicum	3
AR 281D	Studio Practicum	3
AR 285D	Individualized Art Workshop	3
*Sculpture (select 12 credit hours)*
AR 221	Sculpture I*	3
AR 222	Sculpture II	3
AR 280E	Studio Practicum	3
AR 281E	Studio Practicum	3
AR 285E	Individualized Art Workshop	3
*Jewelry and Metalsmithing (select 12 credit hours)*
Select two courses from the following:		6
AR 123	Crafts
AR 124	Enameling I
AR 125	Enameling II
AR 229	Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Select two courses from the following:		6
AR 280G	Studio Practicum
AR 281G	Studio Practicum
AR 285G	Individualized Art Workshop
Total credit hours (for each area) 15
* Students must either complete the prerequisites (AR 102 and AR 103 for AR 201; AR 101 for AR 205; AR 103 and AR 104 for AR 221) or have them waived by consent of the department. † Students may not receive credit for both AR 223 and AR 213 or AR 214.

Studio Art Certificate: 312

This certificate curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in art while offering an opportunity for generalized study. Students who complete this curriculum may continue study toward an associate's degree. Student should select courses in consultation with an adviser in the Art Department.

*General Art Requirements (18 credit hours)*
AR 101	Drawing I	3
AR 102	Drawing II	3
AR 103	Design I	3
AR 104	Design II	3
AR 105	Color	3
Select one of the following:		3
AR 107	Art History I
AR 108	Art History II
AR 127	Art Appreciation (Art in Culture)
*Studio Art Electives (12 credit hours)*
Select from the following courses: AR 112, AR 113, AR 121, AR 122, AR 123, AR 124, AR 125, AR 201, AR 202, AR 203, AR 204, AR 205, AR 206, AR 213, AR 214, AR 221, AR 222, AR 223*, AR 224, AR 225, AR 226, AR 227, AR 229, AR 280A–AR 280G, AR 281A–AR 281G, AR 285A–AR 285L.
Total credit hours 30
* Students cannot also receive credit for AR 213 or AR 214.