Art
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Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in
Art (601)
The AA with a Concentration in Art includes basic courses in art as well as foundation courses in areas of specialization. The AA degree should be pursued by students seeking a liberal arts baccalaureate degree (typically a BA) in the Visual Arts. The concentration in Art prepares students to transfer to four-year universities to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Arts Education, Museum Studies, Art Therapy, Art History and/or Studio Art. If you are interested in transferring to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program, see the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree program information. Art courses must be taken in sequence. The AA completes the General Education component prior to transfer. Students may be required to submit a portfolio of visual artwork for admission to a transfer institution.
Competitive Admissions
Since admission is competitive, completing the recommended courses does not guarantee admission nor does it guarantee studio coursework will be accepted for credit into an Art program.
ART - IAI Recommended Baccalaureate Curriculum
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Transfer Considerations
Students who intend to transfer must work with college advisors and the program coordinator. Transfer guides for some universities are available at svcc.edu/transfer.
Illinois colleges and universities offer two different bachelor's degrees in Art: the professional Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Art. The BA degree (major in Art) requires 40 to 50 semester credits in Art. At some schools, a BA degree requires competency in a foreign language.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
- Glenn Bodish, Professor 815-835-6250
Minimum Total Credit Hours - 65 Hours
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester - 16 Hours
Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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Mathematics | 3 Hours | |
ART101 | 2-D Design Foundations | 3 Hours |
An introduction to two-dimensional design through the analysis of visual principles as they apply to design problems. Design problem-solving in the studio and on the computer will be accompanied by lectures demonstrations and critiques. This is a foundation course for commercial architectural and fine arts students. An introduction to color theory is included. Prerequisite: Non |
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ART113 | Basic Drawing I | 3 Hours |
In this beginning drawing course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and explore a variety of art making materials tools and techniques. Students will apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and conceptually charged drawings. The main practice will be to replicate a three dimensional illusion on a two dimensional surface. Once the student achieves a level of understanding of the realistic style of drawing they will explore the technical creative imaginative and expressive realms of drawing. Students will apply drawing and design theories and produce finished artworks ready for exhibition. Prerequisite: Non |
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ART120 | Prehistoric thru Medieval Art | 3 Hours |
The historical development of the visual arts painting drawing printmaking sculpture and architecture in Western society focusing on major artistic styles and movements. Examines works of art as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social contexts. Slide lectures stressing the major periods and styles of prehistoric ancient civilized cultures through Medieval Art. This course is one of a three-part series of courses ART 120 121 122 intended to fulfill the art history requirements for the art major but is also a general education fine arts course. Prerequisite: Non |
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ENG101 | Composition I | 3 Hours |
This course 1 develops awareness of the writing process 2 provides inventional organizational and editorial strategies 3 stresses the variety of uses for writing and 4 emphasizes critical skills in reading thinking and writing. Prerequisite: Required placement score on approved English placement test, high school unweighted
GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099 |
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FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 Hour |
The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills goal setting academic planning time and money management and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. Prerequisite: Non |
Second Semester - 15 Hours
Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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PSY103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Hours |
This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts theories principles and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal characteristics and behavior. Major topics from biological behavioral cognitive personality developmental abnormal and social psychology theory and research will be emphasized. Universal characteristics and individual differences will be explored. Prerequisite: Non |
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SOC111 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Hours |
Students will be introduced to the perspective concepts and methods of sociology. Emphasis will be given to how the groups that make up our society function. The forces that hold groups together or cause them to change will be explored while the students examine how they learn to play roles within the family school religion peer groups and in other social settings. Prerequisite: Non |
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ART102 | 3-D Design Foundations | 3 Hours |
In this 3-D Foundations design course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and sculptural design techniques apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and conceptually charged works of art. The study of form and structure in three-dimensions including additive subtractive replacement linear and contemporary forms of sculptural design will be accompanied by lectures demonstrations and critiques. Prerequisite: Non |
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ART114 | Basic Drawing II | 3 Hours |
An investigation of drawing through the use of color with an emphasis on observational representation and thematic development through descriptive and expressive means. Topics to be covered include gesture line value perspective texture composition color theory and conceptual exploration. Class sessions will be accompanied by lectures demonstrations and critiques. Prerequisite: ART 113 or consent of instructo |
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ART121 | Renaissance thru Romantic Art | 3 Hours |
This is a continuation of Prehistoric through Medieval Art. The historical development of the visual arts painting drawing printmaking sculpture and architecture in Western society focusing on major artistic styles and movements. Examines works of art as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social contexts. Slide lectures covering the major movements from Renaissance through Romanticism. This course is a one of a three part series of courses ART 120 121 122 intended to fulfill the art history requirements for the art major but is also a general education fine arts course. Only one course ART 121 or ART 122 can be used for general education credit. Prerequisite: Non |
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ENG103 | Composition II | 3 Hours |
An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research paper. In addition students receive instruction in logic and reasoning including the fundamentals of argumentative and persuasive writing. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in ENG 101 or its equivalent or consent of instructor. |
Third Semester - 18-19 Hours
Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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* | Life Science | 3-4 Hours |
Electives | 3 Hours | |
Social / Behavioral Science | 3 Hours | |
Humanities | 3 Hours | |
** | ART Elective | 3 Hours |
ART122 | Modern Art | 3 Hours |
This is a continuation of Renaissance through Romantic Art. The historical development of the visual arts painting drawing printmaking sculpture and architecture in Western society focusing on major artistic styles and movements. Examines works of art as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artists within their cultural and social contexts. Slide lectures covering the major movements in Modern societies from Realism through worldwide Contemporary Art. This course is a one of a three part series of courses ART 120 121 122 intended to fulfill the art history requirements for the art major but is also a general education fine arts course. Only one course ART 121 or ART 122 can be used for general education credit.3 Prerequisite: Non |
Fourth Semester - 15-16 Hours
Course # | Course Title | Hours |
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Social / Behavioral Science | 3 Hours | |
* | Physical Science | 3-4 Hours |
** | ART Elective | 3 Hours |
ART213 | Life Drawing I | 3 Hours |
In this life drawing course the student will learn how to hone their perceptual skills and art making technique. They will apply the elements and principles of design and create visually and conceptually charged drawings. The main practice will be to replicate a three dimensional illusion on a two dimensional surface specifically the study of human anatomy proportion movement and drawing from life. Once the student achieves a level of understanding of the realistic style of drawing students will explore the technical creative imaginative and expressive realms of drawing. Students will apply drawing and design theories explore a myriad of materials and techniques and produce finished artworks ready for exhibition. Prerequisite: ART 101 or ART 113 or consent of instructor |
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COM131 | Intro to Oral Communication | 3 Hours |
The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organizational and expressive strategies 3 promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts and 4 emphasizes critical skills in listening reading thinking and speaking. Prerequisite: Non |
Footnotes
* One lab science required.
** Art elective courses may be chosen from various media in consultation with an academic advisor or art department faculty.