If you are interested in completing a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts you should consider the Fine Arts Liberal Arts Transfer Major.
Students interested in Fine Arts will investigate the creative possibilities of a variety of media and process in personal expression ranging from drawing, painting, photography, and design, as well as a contextual perspective of world art and its concepts.
Career Opportunities
The following 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
Professional Associations
School of Art Colleges and Universities
Involvement Opportunities
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ETC: Art and Literary Magazine: This is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to publish creative works inspired by Hawkeye Reads themes. It is also a course where students can work as staff of an art and literary publication.
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Hawkeye Student Art Show: 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.
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Art Gallery Assistant and Art Studio Work Study positions.
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Hawkeye Reads: A campus-wide program that seeks to support the College's Institutional Outcomes and increase literacy.
Planning Your Class Schedule
Students should consult with an advisor in Student Services to select courses, make a transfer plan, and periodically review their progress towards their degree completion.
Students are also encouraged to contact the admissions office at the college to which they plan to transfer during their first year at Hawkeye in order to obtain specific program and transfer requirements.
Not all courses may be required for transfer to your future major.
Award: Associate of Arts (AA)
Required number of credits: 62
Courses and course cost calculations are subject to change.
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| ART-120 |
2-D Design
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$622.50 |
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This course introduces students to the principles of design on the two-dimensional plane. Students are instructed in conceptual thinking, content and art practices, and exposed to design, color theory, and organizational principals. An introduction to materials and practice through the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking and collage are part of the conceptualization process offered in this curriculum.
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
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| ART-123 |
3-D Design
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$622.50 |
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This course introduces students to the principles of design on the three-dimensional plane. Students are instructed in conceptual thinking, content and art practices, and exposed to the elements of art/design and organizational principles through the utilization of space.
An introduction to materials and practice through the disciplines of drawing, designing and drafting are part of the conceptualization process offered in this curriculum.
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
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| ART-133 |
Drawing
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$662.50 |
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This course concentrates on fundamental drawing problems: gesture, contour, proportions, mapping techniques and values are studied through the use of props and clothed models. Creative interpretation with various media and approaches are stressed.
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
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| ART-134 |
Drawing II
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$622.50 |
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This course concentrates on more advanced drawing problems: gesture, contour,proportions,mapping techniques and value are studied through the use of props and clothed models addressed in Drawing 1. The focus will be more creative interpretation with various media and approaches.
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
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| ART-203 |
Art History I
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$622.50 |
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This course is an introduction to the history of visual art and artists; prehistory through Gothic. All forms of media: painting, sculpture, drawing, architecture, ceramics, metal work, glass and others are considered in the context of time, society, and the human impulse to create.
Lecture Hours: 48
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| ART-204 |
Art History II
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$622.50 |
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This course is an introduction to the history of visual art and artists; Renaissance to the present. All forms of media: painting, sculpture, drawing, architecture, ceramics, metal work, glass, photography, film, and others are considered in the context of time, society, and the human impulse to create.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Total Credits 18
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| Remaining Liberal Arts Coursework |
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Total Credits 44
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Course Cost Calculation
Resident tuition and fees x course credits + course fee if applicable.
Course calculations are based on 2021–2022 tuition and fees and course fees.
The course cost calculation does not include:
Admissions Requirements