Faculty Spotlight: Jamie Van Gieson
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Art Day, April 20, 2023 | Contact Brigitte Bruna for more information, bbruna@highlandcc.edu.
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Advising Guide for students interested in Art
Art Education (Associate in Arts)
Art Education is a transfer program for students wanting a career teaching the basic principles and techniques of the visual arts. This curriculum is suggested for those intending to complete an associate in arts degree at HCC and then transfer to another institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Art educators provide students a foundation for lifelong enjoyment of the visual arts.
Art Therapy (Associate in Arts)
Art Therapy is a transfer program for students wanting a career using art to help people with physical or emotional problems. This curriculum is suggested for those intending to complete an associate in arts degree at HCC and then transfer to another institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Art therapists might work in hospitals, clinics, community centers, schools, or prisons. Art often allows people to express feelings they cannot articulate in words.
Graphic Design (Associate in Arts)
Graphic Design is a transfer program for students wanting a career using graphic arts and techniques of visual communication. This curriculum is suggested for those intending to complete an associate in arts degree at HCC and then transfer to another institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Graphic designers might work in advertising, publishing, or corporate settings creating visual designs to enhance a variety of products or messaging.
Graphic Design (Associate in Applied Science)
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design program is for students who want to work in commercial design or visual communication. This curriculum provides a good foundation in art, advertising, graphic arts, photography, and art history for those interested in entering the job market after completing two years of study. Graphic designers might work in advertising, publishing, or corporate settings creating visual designs to enhance a variety of products or messaging.
Degree Planning Sheet Suggest Program of Study AAS
Studio Art (Associate in Arts)
Studio Art is a transfer program for students wanting a career as an independent studio artist. This curriculum is suggested for those intending to complete an associate in arts degree at HCC and then transfer to another institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Studio artists may practice a variety of art forms and market their work to patrons, galleries, corporations, or museums.
