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Art Transfer Pathway
Award:
Associate of Fine Arts
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
The Art Transfer Pathway AFA offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Fine Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Art bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities*. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
Minneapolis College's Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Transfer Pathway is a combination of liberal arts general education courses and foundation courses in Art and Art History. The A.F.A. offers you an opportunity to think seriously about a career in and related to visual art. You will complete the degree with a portfolio to prepare you for transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program in Fine Arts (B.A. or B.F.A.). Students desiring a two-year AFA degree for job placement or enhancement, as well as those returning to school for enrichment purposes will also benefit from this degree.
Coursework will cover art and art history from all over the world and across time periods. Additionally, core courses in design, drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, and sculpture lead students to more advanced study and creation in those areas, as well as watercolor, printmaking and direct metal sculpture.
*This transfer pathway in Associate of Fine Arts in Art will transfer to the following majors:
- Metropolitan State University: Studio Arts, BA
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: Art, BA or Art, BFA
- Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Art, BA
- St. Cloud State University: Art, BFA or Art (AFA Completer), BFA
Students planning to transfer outside of the Minnesota State System are advised to consult with their intended transfer institution to determine transferability of the courses in this curriculum.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ARTS 1111
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Art History 1
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3
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6,8
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ARTS 1121
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Foundation Drawing 1
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3
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6
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ARTS 1141
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Foundation 2D Design
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3
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6
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Communication Studies Course
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Choose any CMST Course that meets MnTC Goal Area 1
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3
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1
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ARTS 1114
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Art History 2
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3
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6,8
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ARTS 1145
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Foundation of 3D Art
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3
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6
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1
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| General Education |
Choose any course from goal areas 2, 4, 7, 9, or 10
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2-3
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Varies |
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MnTC Goal Area 3
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 3 course with a traditional lab
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4
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3
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15-16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ARTS 1150
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Foundation Digital Imaging
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3
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6
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ARTS Electives
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Choose any course from ARTS not already required for the program.
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3
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6 |
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*Program Electives
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Choose two courses from the list below. Students must make their selection from the program elective list below
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6
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6 |
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MnTC Goal Area Five and MnTC Goal Area Seven
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Choose any (one) course that meets both MnTC Goal Area Five and MnTC Goal Area Seven
Recommended: HIST 1100 or HIST 1110 or HIST 1300 or HIST 1310
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3
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5,7
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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*To complete the AFA Art TP students must take a minimum of four courses from the program elective list below. One course must be a 2-D and one course must be a 3-D course.
Art Transfer Pathway Elective Course List
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ARTS 2214
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A.F.A. Portfolio
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3
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6
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*Program Electives
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Choose two courses from the list below. Students must make their selection for the program elective from the list below
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6
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6 |
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General Education
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Choose courses from any MnTC Goal Areas. At least one course must be from goal area 6 that is not an ARTS course
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6
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Varies
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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*To complete the AFA Art TP students must take a minimum of four courses from the program elective list below. One course must be a 2-D and one course must be a 3-D course.
Art Transfer Pathway Elective Course List
General Education Courses (24 Credits)
A minimum of 24 credits is required. The specific count of MnTC (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum) credits will depend on the total number of general education (MnTC) credits a student completes during their second semester.
It must include courses from six of the 10 Goal Areas
MnTC Goal Area 1: ENGL 1110, ENGL 1111 and any Communication Studies (CMST) course that meets MnTC Goal Area One
MnTC Goal Area 3: Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 3 with a lab
MnTC Goal Area 5: Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 5,7
MnTC Goal Area 6: Choose any other MnTC Goal Area 6 course(s) that are not ARTS course(s)
Any other MnTC Goal Area course:
- A Math course is recommended. Students should work closely with their advisor to examine the math requirements of the institution they plan to transfer to and complete the requirement at Minneapolis College as a 3 credit General Education Elective.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.