Associate in Visual Arts, AVA
Mount Vernon, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 328 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
The Art Department is committed to the value of the arts to all academic studies and offers courses for both majors and non-majors. Students who intend to transfer should be aware that they may be required to present a portfolio of work. Your advisor can provide guidance for you to prepare the portfolio. Students who take courses in the department have the opportunity for their work to be featured in the Skagit Valley College Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Students can also receive credit for working with arts programs and organizations in the community.
Transfer
This degree is intended to prepare students to transfer to Washington State University with junior standing with most of the prerequisites for an art major completed. This degree partially fulfills the general education requirements (GERs) for a four-year transfer. You may need to take additional GERs at WSU. Completion of the AVA does not guarantee admission as an art major with junior standing. Admission into the WSU Art Department is competitive. A competitive GPA and a quality portfolio are essential to compete for admission into the major. Students are strongly advised to select and plan courses with their Art department advisor.
The Associates of Visual Arts, AVA, degree transfers to Washington State University under an articulation agreement.
First Year
1st Quarter
- ART 101 - Drawing Fundamentals Credits: (5)
- ART 111 - Two Dimensional Color and Design Credits: (5)
- CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)
Total Credits: 17
2nd Quarter
- ART 107 - Life Drawing Credits: (4)
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: (5)
- MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: (5)
- PE 100 - Wellness For Life Credits: (1)
Total Credits: 15
3rd Quarter
- ART& 100 - Art Appreciation Credits: (5)
- ART 112 - Three Dimensional Design Credits: (5)
- Natural Science Course (5), with Lab
See Distribution Lists - AA-DTA. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 15
Second Year
4th Quarter
- ART 142 - Survey of Art History: Prehistory to 1300 AD Credits: (5)
- ART 160 - Portfolio Credits: (1)
- ART Elective Course (4)
Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. - Natural Science Course (5)
See Distribution Lists - AA-DTA. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. - PE Activity (1). Select from variety of activity courses to total 2 credits.
Total Credits: 16
5th Quarter
- ART 143 - Survey of Art History: 1300-1850 Credits: (5)
- ART 150 - Health and Safety in the Visual Arts Credits: (1)
- ART Elective Course (4)
Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. - Social Science Course (5)
See Distribution Lists - AA-DTA. Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Total Credits: 15
6th Quarter
- ART 102 - Drawing Composition and Techniques Credits: (5)
- ART 144 - Modern Art History Credits: (5)
- ART 161 - Exhibition Credits: (1)
- ART Elective Course (4)
Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions. - PE Activity (1). Select from variety of activity courses to total 2 credits.
Total Credits: 16
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors and Illustrators
- Graphic Design