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Art

Associate of Science

MHCC Faculty Advisor:
Basic Design, Digital Art: Mary Girsch 503-491-7416 Mary.Girsch@mhcc.edu
Painting, Animation: Lori Lorion 503-491-6967 Lori.Lorion@mhcc.edu
Ceramics: Stephen Mickey 503-491-7149 Stephen.Mickey@mhcc.edu
Sculpture, 3D Design: Tamsie Ringler 503-491-6968 Tamsie.Ringler@mhcc.edu
Art History, Printmaking, Life drawing: Georganne Watters 503-491-6947 Georganne.Watters@mhcc.edu

How we see, create and respond to color, form, line, content and meaning are common to all forms of visual communication in a world of increasing dependence on visual information. The Department of Visual Arts at MHCC offers useful and relevant preparation for careers in technology, information, imaging and self-expression. At MHCC you work with instructors who have earned national and international recognition as practicing artists. Their goal is to provide you with a strong foundation in design and drawing while encouraging you to explore other studio options as well. You will learn, too, how to develop portfolio work that prepares you for transfer to both private and public art schools.

Curricular Outcomes

At the completion of this curriculum, the student should be able to:

• exhibit competence in visual communication through the process of creating art
• employ aesthetic and critical thinking skills when transforming concept to form
• identify the historical, multicultural, and contemporary context
• articulate ideas expressed in artwork by integrating verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree from MHCC. Visual Arts courses from MHCC generally transfer to most Oregon four-year educational institutions which grant baccalaureate degrees to art majors. However, it is highly recommended that students contact their transfer institution of choice immediately to begin the process of degree planning and to fulfill requirements for application and acceptance. MHCC Visual Arts faculty and advising staff will assist students in communicating with transfer institutions and assessing methods for meeting the transfer school’s requirements.

Be sure to see an adviser in the Department of Visual Arts (from the list above) to personalize this plan for your educational needs.

1 Required art course.
2 Refer to Associate of Science degree requirements, pages 11-12.
3 Computer Literacy is a requirement in this Associate of Science degree. A digital art course from ART225, ART226 or ART227 fulfills your general education Computer Literacy requirement.
4 BI121 and BI122 are highly recommended.

2-D Studio Courses
ART115/116/117* Basic Design I, II, III
ART219 Calligraphy (1 credit)
ART225/226/227** Digital Art I, II, Digital Art: 3D Animation
ART231*/232/233*** Drawing I, II, III
ART234*/235/236 Life Drawing I, II, III
ART240/241 Drawing: Cartooning I, II
ART271/272/273 Printmaking I, II, III
ART281/282/283 Painting I, II, III
ART294/296/297 Watercolor I, II, III

3-D Studio Courses
ART254/255/256 Ceramics I, II, III
ART257/258/259 Jewelry Making/Metalsmithing I, II, III
ART287 Sculpture: Iron Casting (seasonal)
ART288 Sculpture: Ceramics
ART291/292/293 Sculpture I, II, III

* Course is included as a requirement in this degree curriculum.
** ART225 OR 226 OR 227 is a required course for majors, one of which will also fulfill your general education Computer Literacy requirement
*** ART232, 233: It is highly recommended that the entire drawing sequence be completed before transfer.

Transfer Schools’ Web Links
Oregon State University – http://oregonstate.edu/dept/arts/
Portland State University – http://www.art.pdx.edu
Southern Oregon University – http://www.sou.edu/overview/art.html
University of Oregon – http://art-uo.uoregon.edu/
Marylhurst University – http://www.marylhurst.edu/art/bfa-art.php
Pacific Northwest College of Art – http://www.pnca.edu/programs/bfa/majors/
Oregon College of Arts and Crafts – http://www.ocac.edu

Disclaimer
This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Art. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her four-year transfer school to confirm specific admission requirements.