Fine Arts, AA

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My Academic Plan (MAP) - Fine Arts Fall 2016
Degree: Associate of Arts (AA)
Major Code: 0050-05
Advising: Dusty Domino: (870) 391-3311, sdomino@northark.edu
Advising Center: M184 South campus, (870) 391-3115

This MAP serves as a guideline to graduate in 4 semesters. The Key Milestones/Prerequisites listed for each semester highlight significant achievements that must be completed in the degree track. Students who do not follow the four semester plan and/or who do not complete identified milestones may jeopardize their financial aid (if applicable) and/or delay graduation. Please refer to the Northark catalog or advisor for any changes or modifications which may have occurred after the publication of this document.

Program Application Required: No

Academic Preparedness

Northark recognizes the important connection between student success and academic preparedness. Students may be required to complete one or more of the following courses before enrolling in college level courses. Summer and/or intercession courses may be required to graduate within 4 semesters. Developmental course credits earned do not count towards degree completion requirements.

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts Degree is for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution. Course work totaling 60 hours is required for the A.A. degree. The curriculum requires a demonstration of competency in communications (oral and written) and mathematics and a mastery of skills and knowledge against specified performance standards in specific areas or disciplines. Remedial/developmental education courses are used for placement purposes only and cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. The emphasis is such that the student may meet the lower division requirements in General Education for most four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer should follow carefully the curriculum advised by the senior institution to which they will transfer.

Developmental Education Courses

CP 0816 - Introduction to Language Credits: 6
CP 0912 - College Reading Credits: 2
CP 0913 - Fundamentals of Language Credits: 3
CP 0923 - Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning Credits: 3
CP 0933 - Foundations of Algebra III Credits: 3

Semester 1

ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MAT 1223 - College Algebra Credits: 3 or
MAT 1243 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3 or
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3 or
PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2

ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
Science Elective Credits: 4
PHIL 1003 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective not used elsewhere Credits: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective not used elsewhere Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3

Science Elective Credits: 4
SPCH 2303 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Social Science Elective not used elsewhere Credits: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective not used elsewhere Credits: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective not used elsewhere Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4

Humanities elective Credits: 3
Fine Arts elective Credits: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective not used elsewhere Credits: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective not used elsewhere Credits: 3
Directed Elective or Gen Ed Elective not used elsewhere Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Grand Total Credits: 62

These courses will transfer to many colleges and universities. The following presumes transfer to frequently selected institutions; Arkansas Tech University (ATU), University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UofA), University of Central Arkansas or Arkansas State University Jonesboro (ASU). Please check with your advisor for more information.

Social Science Electives

ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 U of A, ASU and UCA
ECON 2323 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 U of A, and UCA
GEOG 2003 - Human Geography Credits: 3 U of A only
HIST 1113 - World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIST 1123 - World Civilizations II Credits: 3
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
SOC 2013 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
PSYC 2003 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Humanities Electives

PHIL 1003 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 1103 - Critical Thought Credits: 3 UCA and U of A only
ENGL 2213 - World Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 2223 - World Literature II Credits: 3
DRAM 1003 - Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3 UCA and ASU only

Gen Ed Electives and Directed Electives:

Students may choose courses with the following prefixes not used elsewhere: AJ, ANTH, ART, BIOL, CHEM, DRAM, ECON, ENGL, FA, FL, GEOG, GEOL, HIST, MAT, MUSIC, PHIL, PHSC, PHYS, PLSC, PSYCH, SOC or SPCH. No more than ten hours from AGRI, BA, CIS, EDUC, HPER, OR, MM or PE.

The Following courses are recommended for Art majors:

ART 1203 - Drawing I Credits: 3 Required ASU, ATU, UCA
ART 1213 - Drawing II Credits: 3 Required ASU, UCA
ART 1303 - Photography I Credits: 3
ART 1313 - Photography II Credits: 3
ART 2103 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 2113 - Ceramics II Credits: 3
ART 2203 - Painting I Credits: 3
ART 2213 - Painting II Credits: 3
ART 1103 - Basic Design I (Two Dimensional) Credits: 3
FA 1203 - Film Classics I Credits: 3
FA 1213 - Film Classics II Credits: 3
DRAM 1003 - Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3 Required ASU
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3 Required ASU

U of A note:

BFA students are required to take a minimum of one course from each of the following areas: drawing, painting, photography, and ceramics

UCA note:

UCA requires 3 hrs of foreign language at the 2000 level or above. A student may need to take FL 1303 - Beginning Spanish I and II and FL 1313 - Beginning Spanish II to meet the prerequisites for FL 2303 - Intermediate Spanish I .