Studio Arts (Fine Arts) (A.S.)
Jamestown, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 5,821 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time out-of-state resident
Key Summary
About: Jamestown Community College (SUNY JCC) offers an affordable pathway in SUNY. The Studio Arts (Fine Arts) A.S. prepares you to transfer to bachelor’s programme and pursue fine and digital art careers. Courses cover digital media including design, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, animation, and art history. Use studios, tech labs, and Weeks Gallery to develop technical skills and portfolio.
Career Outcomes: Roles include fine artist, illustrator, graphic designer, photographer, animator, art educator, gallery or museum assistant, digital media specialist. You’ll gain skills in visual communication, portfolio development, studio practice and technical production for careers in galleries, industries, education and media.
Study studio arts at JCC
The Studio Arts degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you for transfer to a bachelor’s program to pursue careers in fine and digital art.
At JCC, you'll take courses in design, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, animation, art history, and digital arts. You'll learn technical skills and art history, and in later courses you'll develop a body of work. The art and design facilities, technology labs, and access to JCC's Weeks Gallery provide avenues for you to experiment with ideas and creative processes.
Semester 1
ART 1510: Drawing I
ART 1530: 2-D Design and Color
Mathematics Elective
Recommended:
MAT 1500: Problem Solving with Mathematics (or higher)
ENG 1510: English Composition I
INT 1555: Inquire
Semester 2
ART 1520: Drawing II
ART 1540: 3-D Design, Concepts, Materials
ART 1730: Graphic Design I
ENG 1530: English Composition II
Social Sciences Elective
Recommended:
SOC 1510: Introduction to Sociology
Semester 3
ART 1550: Art in Culture I
ART 1670: Photo I: Digital Photography or ART 2590: Photo II: Digital & Darkroom
ART 2510: Painting I
ART 2560: Art & Design: Portfolio & Professionalism
Natural Sciences Elective
Recommended:
BIO 1510: Health Science
Semester 4
ART 1560: Art in Culture II
Program Core Elective
Recommended:
ART 1510: Drawing I or
ART 1520: Drawing II or
ART 1590: Ceramics I or
ART 1610-ART 1621: Studio Projects or
ART 2010-ART 2515: Art Internship/Honors or
ART 2510: Painting I or
ART 2520: Painting II or
ART 2550: Animation or
ART 2600: Ceramics II or
ART 2730: Web Design and Animation
Program Core Elective
Recommended:
ART 1510: Drawing I or
ART 1520: Drawing II or
ART 1590: Ceramics I or
ART 1610-ART 1621: Studio Projects or
ART 2010-ART 2515: Art Internship/Honors or
ART 2510: Painting I or
ART 2520: Painting II or
ART 2550: Animation or
ART 2600: Ceramics II or
ART 2730: Web Design and Animation
Elective
Recommended:
ANT 1520: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.
- Employ methods of visual analysis necessary for critical judgments about ones creative processes and decisions.
- Integrate critical methods of describing, analyzing, and judging visual experiences that are used in making oral and written interpretations of visual art.