The Art Program offers a comprehensive and integrated series of courses that lead to an Associate of Arts degree in Art, with an emphasis in Fine Arts or Graphic Communications. We also offer a Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Communications. Students start with required core courses that address the fundamentals of art and design and proceed to advanced-level studies in their chosen emphasis. Departmental philosophy integrates discipline, creativity, art history, tools materials, safe studio practices and professionalism across the curriculum.<br><br>The Art Department (Fine Arts, Art History and Graphic Communications) provides comprehensive, coherent, integrated and cumulative studies in foundation courses (2D, 3D, drawing and photography) intermediate studio courses (drawing, painting and ceramics), art appreciation and art history courses, as well as graphic communications courses (design, software-based illustration, page layout, photo manipulation and animation). We offer students several pathways to success. These include a local A.A. degree with a focus in either fine arts or graphic communications, a certificate in graphic communications, and G.E.