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Associate of Arts - Visual Arts Pre-Major
Associate of Arts
Develops skills to work in a variety of fields related to the visual arts. Students earning this degree will be positioned to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a variety of colleges and universities, in or out of the UW system. The program curriculum aligns well with the first two year requirements for nearly all visual arts related majors and emphases, including but not limited to Art Education, Art History, Art Therapy ,Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Studio Arts.
Program Outline
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| 2089010100 | Foundations of University Learning | 1.00 | |||||||||||||||
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| 2080121900 | English Composition I | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionDevelops expository writing and critical thinking skills, including clarity, concision, concreteness, and completeness of expression, supported by reasoning, organization, and language conventions. Lecture. |
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| 2080122300 | English Composition II | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionAdvances composition skills, emphasizing well-reasoned argumentative research papers. Lecture. Credits: 3. Prerequisite(s): 2080121900 English Composition I (D- or better) or 1080119500 Written Communication (B or better). |
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| 2081020100 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionExamines theory and process of communication, the role of speech in self- development, the art of persuasion, topic selection, the use of research-based evidence, and audience analysis. Includes organizing speech content, speech delivery, and critique via presentation of informative and persuasive speeches and development of effective extemporaneous speaking style. Students gain self-confidence, proficiency, and poise. |
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| N/A | Humanities | 12.00 | |||||||||||||||
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| N/A | Social Sciences | 12.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionMust include courses in at least two disciplines: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology. |
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| N/A | Mathematics & Natural Science | 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionMust include mathematics at the level of Intermediate Algebra, Statistics, Quantitative Reasoning, Elementary Math Education or higher AND 7 credits of Natural Science (one lab course required) chosen from biology, chemistry, geography (selected courses), geology, and physics. |
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| N/A | Health/Wellness/Physical Education | 1.00 | |||||||||||||||
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| N/A | Diversity/Ethnic Studies | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionCourses that meet this requirement may also count toward Humanities or Social Science. These credits are not in addition to the 60 credits required for the degree. |
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| N/A | World Language | 4.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionMay be met with one year high school, with a grade of “C” or better, or one semester in college. |
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| N/A | Electives | 11.00 | |||||||||||||||
DescriptionChoose 12 credits from the following 3-credit courses:
May be 16 credits if students satisfy the world language requirement with one year of high school (C or better). |
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At A Glance
How You'll Learn
On Campus
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Online Classes
Term Start Dates
| Spring 2023: January 9 | Summer 2023: May 8 | Fall 2023: September 5 |
Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.
Approximate Cost
$12,012*
Financial Aid Eligible
*Based on 10-level courses—materials, books, and fees may be additional
What You'll Learn
- Employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills in diverse professional and social contexts
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate effective use of scientific method skills in a variety of contexts at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, political, and historical dimensions of our world at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate a heightened awareness of our physical, chemical, and biological environment at the appropriate undergraduate level
- Demonstrate an increased responsibility for self-directed learning and personal wellness
Possible Bachelor's Degree Majors
The program curriculum aligns well with the first two year requirements for nearly all visual arts related majors and emphases, including but not limited to:
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art Therapy
- Entertainment Design
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- Studio Arts
Get Started
Your application can be submitted online, it takes just a few minutes to complete.
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