Arts (Studio/Visual)

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Program Area
CMST- Communication Studies,
ART- Art
Area of Interest
Communication, Creative Arts and Design
Degree Earned
Associate in Arts Academic Transfer DTA (Integrated Studies)
Degree Worksheet

In Cascadia College’s Arts (Studio/Visual) pathway, you will gain knowledge in the formal and expressive properties of art. You will gain experience in materials use and build a portfolio of your work by taking courses in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, printmaking and digital based graphic design.

Cost

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Modalities

Coursework may be completed through a combination of in-person (web enhanced), hybrid and online modes, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.

Placement

Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level.  

Find your placement options

Math Notes

You will need to consult with an academic advisor after placement to be sure to enroll in a course that is consistent with your planned course of study.

MATH& 107 Math in Society or MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics

Contact

If you have any questions about this pathway, contact: advising@cascadia.edu

Planning Your Courses:

The information below assumes the following:

  • You will be attending full-time each quarter (3 classes)
  • You will start in the fall quarter
  • You are ready to take 100 and 200-level classes in your first quarter
  • You are NOT taking courses during summer quarters

If any of these points do not apply to you, you can still complete the pathway! You will just need to make some adjustments to your course schedule. Talk with an Academic Advisor to create a long-term academic plan that meets your needs.

The Annual Course Planning Guide shows Cascadia’s tentative plan for classes and the quarters in which they are offered. It is intended for planning purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of class offerings. Actual quarterly sections may be changed, added, or removed. Students should use the Searchable Quarterly Class Schedule to see up to date class offerings.

Quarter One (Fall)

Action Items This Quarter
Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
154
22
0
15

Quarter Two (Winter)

Action Items This Quarter
Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
0.00
0.0
0.00
5
0.00
0.0
0.00
10
Sub-Total Credits
55
0
0
20

Quarter Three (Spring)

Action Items This Quarter
  • Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
  • Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major/university. Are you on track?
Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
0.00
0.0
0.00
5
0.00
0.0
0.00
10
Sub-Total Credits
0
0
0
20

Quarter Four (Fall)

Action Items This Quarter
  • Meet with your advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications!
  • Apply for next year's financial aid at your desired universities.
    • If next year's FAFSA isn't available yet, set a reminder for when it will be!
Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
0.00
0.0
0.00
10
0.00
0.0
0.00
5
0.00
0.0
0.00
10
Sub-Total Credits
0
0
0
25

Quarter Five (Winter)

Action Items This Quarter
Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
0.00
0.0
0.00
10
0.00
0.0
0.00
5
0.00
0.0
0.00
10
Sub-Total Credits
0
0
0
25

Quarter Six (Spring)

Action Items This Quarter
Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
0.00
0.0
0.00
10
0.00
0.0
0.00
5
0.00
0.0
0.00
10
Sub-Total Credits
0
0
0
25

Choice Classes: Distribution and Elective Requirements - Explore and align your interests.

The recommended choice classes listed below were thoughtfully chosen to help you gain the necessary skills in this pathway. You are welcome to choose other choice classes outside the recommended list, but consult with an academic advisor to be sure that the classes meet the specific requirements for this pathway.

150 Equity, Diversity, and Power (10 credits)

To meet the Equity, Diversity, and Power completion requirement, you must complete one 150-series EDP course, and at least one additional EDP-designated course for a total of ten (10) credits. EDP courses in the 150-series ground students in the needed cognitive tools and background to critically analyze their position in our increasingly interconnected, complex, and diverse world so they can pursue further study and seek out their careers more intentionally. EDP designated courses may also apply toward Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, or General Elective distribution requirements as indicated. See the Cascadia catalog for the complete list of EDP designated courses.

Choose one:

  • CMST 150 Multicultural Communication
  • GS 150 Globalization, Culture and Identity
  • HIST 150 Cultural Diversity and Challenges in United States History
  • HUMAN 150 Introduction to Cultural Studies
  • SOC 150 Social Inequality

Choose one additional course designated in EDP in any distribution area by choosing from the choice classes lists or checking the current class schedule for additional EDP designated courses.

Integrated Learning (5 credits)

You will include an Integrated Learning Experience in your course selections. This requirement can be satisfied through the completion of learning communities, linked classes, classes containing formal community-based learning, classes taken as part of an academic study abroad program, or classes with an academic internship. Through Learning Communities (LC) or other Integrated Learning Experiences (IL), you will demonstrate abilities to integrate skills, concepts, information, and analytical and methodological frameworks from two or more areas of inquiry in a purposeful project or experience.

For more information please see Integrated Learning and current learning communities.

Total Credits
90

Transfer Opportunities

For this pathway, Cascadia College recommends the Associate's degree linked at the top of this page. However, the College offers multiple degrees which are designed for transfer to public and private four-year institutions. Please consult with an Academic Advisor about which degree may be best suited for your long-term goals. 

Local Transfer Opportunities

Cornish College of Arts, Seattle 

Central Washington University, Ellensburg 

Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle

Pacific NW College of Art, Portland 

University of Washington, Seattle 

Washington State University, Pullman 

Western Washington University, Bellingham 

View Cascadia’s Transfer Agreements for details of our partnerships with other colleges and universities.

University admissions requirements may vary – consult with the Career and Transfer Center for transfer assistance to plan your career and future educational goals.

Career Possibilities

Degrees in visual arts can lead to the following careers: Professional artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Animator, Advertising artist, Art director, Art critic, Art therapist, Gallery and museum curator, Art restorer, Public artist, Fashion designer.

Entry Level: Web Design, Interior Design, Digital Artist, Art Director, Photographer, Environmental Artist, Technical Illustrator, Graphic Artists, Digital Designer  

Tribal Enterprises: Tribal Archivists, Heritage Arts & Cultures Collections Manager  

You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online. O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry and more. 

Connect with Cascadia’s Career and Transfer Center for assistance as you go through the process of planning career and future educational goals. 

Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits and Tribal Enterprises.