Art: Transfer Associate

The Art associate degree serves as a foundation for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions for further work in fine arts, graphic and interactive design, or in the specialty areas of ceramic, drawing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and art history. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have acquired the appropriate number and type of art pieces needed to create a portfolio, if required for admission by four-year institutions. HACC’s Art programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which is a specialized accrediting agency for schools of art and design that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. NASAD’s major responsibility is the accreditation of education programs in art and design including the establishment of curricular standards and guidelines for specific degrees and credentials. Institutional membership is gained only through the peer review process of accreditation. Since the requirements of senior institutions vary widely, it is essential to choose an intended transfer institution as soon as possible and carefully follow the program described in that college’s catalog.  The complete program is available at the Harrisburg and York campuses. Some of the required courses are available at the Gettysburg, Lancaster, and Lebanon campuses.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 102 English Composition II  3 
COMM 101 Effective Speaking  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core C Elective   3 
Core C Elective (Math)  3 
Core C Elective (Science)  3 
General Education Transfer Elective*  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 
  Major Requirements   
ART 105 Fundamentals of Two – Dimensional Design  3 
ART 107 Fundamentals of Three – Dimensional Design  3 
ART 176 Digital Photo Imaging (or)    3 
  ART 108 Fundamentals of Computer Art  (3) 
ART 115 Beginning Digital Photography  3 
ART 121 Drawing I  3 
ART 122 Drawing II  3 
ART 131 Painting I  3 
ART 133 Introduction to MAC  1 
ART 151 Ceramics I (or)  3 
ART 171 Jewelry and Metal Design  (3) 
ART 181 Art Through the Ages I (Core A) (D)  3 
ART 182 Art through the Ages II   (D)  3 

To apply: 
  Send letter of intent. (It should outline the reason you’re applying, what you will bring to the program and your 
goals for the residency.) 
  Resume 
  15-20 images of recent work 
  Transcript(s) of any colleges attended 
  Two professional letters of reference 

This program is funded by a grant from the Freas Foundation and will provide a stipend to the artist in residence of $4,480 per year, with an additional $1,460 for supplies.