Academic Program Proposal
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Date
Proposal
Activated | Institution
and
Proposal | Degree
Awarded | Academic
Program
Name | Objections
Received | Objection
Deadline | MHEC Final
Action | Final
Decision
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| 4/26/2017 | Harford Community College
Proposal | AFA | Art & Design w/Concentrations | | 5/31/2017 | | |
| Art & Design w/Concentrations Program Description |
| The development of a an Associate of Fine Arts degree(A.F.A.) to run alongside the current Associate of Arts (A.A.)degree in Art + Design gives students an ability to pick the appropriate Art + Design degree for their professional goals. The A.F.A. degree is a pre-professional degree in comparison with the A.A. in Art + Design by offing students a higher concentration of studio classes and fewer general education courses. Classes are taught by professional, exhibiting artists who have expertise in their disciplines. The A.F.A. is also the best choice for students wishing to pursue a B.F.A. at their transfer institution, a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), and careers such as an exhibiting artist or a professional illustrator. <br>The 4 concentrations include: The Fine Art concentration gives the opportunity to study a variety of traditional art-making disciplines while building a strong artistic foundation; The Digital Arts concentration focuses on the creation of artwork using digital and interactive media. This interdisciplinary approach exposes students to evolving technologies and practices utilizing computer-based skills; The Graphic Design concentration focuses on the design process by investigating the methods of researching, creating, and presenting visual communication; The Photography concentration is designed to train students in a broad range of photographic applications, including traditional black and white and color photography, digital photography, and studio lighting, with an emphasis on technical fundamentals and the development of a personal artistic vision. Graduates in each area of concentration are prepared for further study in their prospective areas via B.F.A. programs at four-year institutions, and for various artistic career endeavors. <br> |
