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Fine Arts Transfer Major

Connect With Your Creative Side

Push your creative limits! Express yourself through drawing, painting, photography, and 2D and 3D design. Examine art history and meaning. The path to exciting and dynamic careers in the arts begin at Hawkeye.

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Fine Arts Transfer Major at a Glance

Degree

Associate of Arts

Length of Study

2 years

Course Format

Face-to-Face, Online, or Hybrid

Classes Meets

Daytime, Evening, or Combination

Program Start

Fall, Spring, Summer

You can complete this program as a full-time or part-time student.

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Save Time, Save Money

35%

Lower tuition than Iowa, ISU & UNI

29K

Less than Iowa's private colleges

2 + 2

Transfer options

The Hawkeye Difference

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Graduate Spotlight Kayley Renslow

Kayley Renslow always had a passion for the arts. Her sights set on becoming an art teacher, the North Tama graduate came to Hawkeye to complete her general education classes before transferring to a larger university. "You get to actually collaborate a lot more with artists who really care about what they're creating in the setting," she said. "I found everything I wanted from an art class I got at Hawkeye."

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Graduate Spotlight Zoe Lampe

Zoe Lampe always loved art, so a career in art education just made sense. "Because of Hawkeye, I've been able to explore different art mediums and learn more about what it means to be a good teacher," she said. "It’s helped me a lot."

Program Overview

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These are some of the career opportunities you can pursue in Fine or Performing in non-profit, radio/television, museum/gallery, performing arts, education and business sectors:

Artist
Animation Artist
Arts Administrator
Art Conservationist
Arts Education Coordinator at an art museum or art center
Art Handler
Art Restorer
Art Therapist
Biological or Medical Illustrator
Curator
Entrepreneur
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
K-12 Art Teacher

This annual juried art show provides an opportunity for Hawkeye students to exhibit their artwork on campus. Awards are given and some artwork is purchased for the Hawkeye Permanent Collection.

These are a few of the arts programs at regional colleges and universities:

You must work closely with a program advisor here and at the transfer institution. This is important to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

Plan your transfer

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" I just thought Hawkeye was perfect. With smaller class sizes, you have the chance to build those relationships with your professors and your peers. I would 100% recommend Hawkeye. "

Keri Wells
Liberal Arts '17

How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Plan Your Transfer

Meet with your academic advisor to choose the right courses and create a transfer plan. During your first year, contact the admissions office at the college you plan to transfer to. They can provide program details and guide you on which classes you’ll need.

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