Studio Art AFA Statewide Program

Our studio art AFA degree provides an intensive art school experience to prepare you for a BFA program at a prestigious four-year school.

During the first year of the program, you will take core studio courses in drawing (Introduction to Drawing, Intermediate Drawing and Figure Drawing I), and 2-D and 3-D design, that mirrors the first-year experience at an art school.

In your second year of the degree, you will focus studies on studio art classes and prepare for transfer to premier art colleges across the US. Studio art majors study drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.

Graduates of the program continue their study in many areas including fine art, graphic design, web page design, curating, art education, advertising, fashion design, and interior design. Administrators, faculty, and staff can answer your questions and help guide you along the path toward your goals. Our primary concern is to help you reach your highest potential.

Enroll at MC and set your sights on a successful career in the visual arts.

The Studio Art AFA is a designated statewide program. The Maryland Higher Education Commission designates some community college programs as statewide programs. A student may enroll in any of these programs at the same rates as in-county residents if the program is not offered by their local community college or if the student cannot enroll due to an enrollment limit. For more information on statewide programs, please see Curricula Informationnew windownew window.

Program Outcomes

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. 

• AFA Program Advising Guide (PDF, )
• Find a Program Advisor 

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. For students pursuing this AFA degree, there is a transfer agreement with Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. Students may also choose to pursue the art AA degree or the general studies degree. The choice depends on which degree most closely aligns with a four-year school’s lower level requirements. Work with a counselor or advisor as you make your decision. See all transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.

Employment of arts and design occupations is projected to grow 4 percent from 2016 to 2026. More workers will be needed to meet the growing demand for animation and visual effects in video games, movies, television, and on mobile devices, as well as to help create visually appealing and effective layouts of websites and other media platforms. 

• MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a College Central Network (CCN)new window account and other job search topics.
• Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.

Curriculum

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