This two-year art curriculum leads to an associate of applied arts degree in art and design. Preferred studio areas may be selected from ceramics, computer art, digital cinema, drawing/painting, graphic design, human centered design, illustration, metalsmithing/sculpture, photography or woodworking/furniture design.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 60 |
| General Education | 16 |
| EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC] | 4 |
| EN 211 College Composition II [EFFC] | 4 |
| Perspectives on Society or Social Responsibility Elective* | 4 |
| Human Expression Elective* | 4 |
| Major Courses | 24 |
| AD 101 Process and Design | 4 |
| AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History | 4 |
| Foundations Studio | |
| 2D Studio selected from AD 117, AD 119, or AD 120 | 4 |
| 3D Studio selected from AD 111, AD 116, AD 122, AD 123, or AD 124 | 4 |
| Digital Studio selected from AD 112, AD 118, or AD 134 | 4 |
| AD 270 Concepts and Culture [INTT] | 4 |
| Preferred Studio Area | 8-12 |
| AD 100 Level** | 4 |
| AD 200 Level | 4 |
| AD 300 level (optional) | 4 |
| Art and Design Electives | 12-16 |
| Non-preferred studio or art history courses | |
*Courses used for General Education – Perspectives on Society, Social Responsibility and Human Expression must be selected from the approved list of courses in the bulletin.
**The 100 level course in a concentration will also count for the appropriate Foundations requirement in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Digital Studio.
Bulletin Year:
2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.