Fine Arts, A.S.

Associate in Science
HEGIS #5610
Chairperson: Scott M. Hathaway
Brahan Hall, Room 124, (518) 629-7347

The Fine Arts A.A.S. program at Hudson Valley Community College includes courses in design, drawing, painting, photography, art history and electronic arts, and provides the foundation level education for both students intending to transfer to four year colleges and for those seeking to acquire experience in the visual arts.

Introductory courses provide an intensive hands-on learning experience that is challenging to all, and extensive access to the studios and darkrooms encourages the growth of technical skills. Additional coursework builds upon and refines skills while exploring further the conceptual issues of concern to the fine arts.

The goal of the Fine Arts program is to provide students with foundations of the highest quality, to enable students to master their skills, to grasp the ideas behind those skills and to allow them to move on to four-year programs of reputation with the confidence that they are prepared.

Completion of the program may require evening courses.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math, and 1 unit of any lab science (70 or above in each course)	Fall and Spring	Strongly recommend algebra II, biology, chemistry and physics. High school art courses recommended.	70 or above

The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term as outlined would be approximately $350. There are additional costs for supplies for fine arts courses.

Total Credits Required: 62

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
**Required of first time, full-time students.

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1) **
ARTS 100 Survey of Art History I Credits: 3
ARTS 101 Survey of Art History II Credits: 3
ARTS 110 Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS 111 Drawing II Credits: 3
ARTS 115 Two- Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ARTS 120 Painting I Credits: 3
ARTS 121 Painting II Credits: 3
ARTS 129 Photography I Credits: 3
ARTS 139 Photography II Credits: 3
ARTS 150 Introduction to Gallery Management Credits: 3
OR
ARTS 151 Gallery Practicum - Exhibition Planning and Preparation Credits: 3
OR
ARTS 152 Gallery Practicum - Museum Practices and Theory Credits: 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
(1) Social Science Elective Credits: 3
(2) Lab Science Elective Credits: 3
(3) Literature Elective Credits: 3
(4) Social Science or Literature Elective Credits: 3
(5) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
Physical Education Electives Credits: 2
(6) Fine Arts Electives Credits: 6

(1) Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Social Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” courses.

(2) Lab Science Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Natural Science Lab” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” course.

(3) Literature Elective Credits: 3

ENGL 151 Creative Writing: Short Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 152 Creative Writing: Poetry and Song Credits: 3
ENGL 153 Creative Writing: Stage and Screen Credits: 3
ENGL 154 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 200 English Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 202 English Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 203 Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 204 American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 206 American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 210 The Short Story Credits: 3
ENGL 212 Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 216 Contemporary Novel Credits: 3
ENGL 220 Literature into Film Credits: 3
ENGL 222 Gender and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 224 Graphic Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 230 Multicultural Perspectives in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 232 African American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 234 Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 235 Latino Literature and Culture Credits: 3
ENGL 236 Women in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 240 Honors Literature Credits: 3

(4) Social Science or Literature Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as either:

“HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” course OR
“HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities” literature course AND be chosen from the following:

ENGL 151 Creative Writing: Short Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 152 Creative Writing: Poetry and Song Credits: 3
ENGL 153 Creative Writing: Stage and Screen Credits: 3
ENGL 200 English Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 202 English Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 203 Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 204 American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 206 American Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 210 The Short Story Credits: 3
ENGL 212 Poetry Credits: 3
ENGL 216 Contemporary Novel Credits: 3
ENGL 220 Literature into Film Credits: 3
ENGL 222 Gender and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 230 Multicultural Perspectives in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 232 African American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 234 Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 235 Latino Literature and Culture Credits: 3
ENGL 236 Women in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 240 Honors Literature Credits: 3

(5) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

(6) Fine Arts Electives Credits: 6

With advisement, students may choose two from the following list:

ARTS 104 History of Fashion Credits: 3
ARTS 125 Black and White Photography Credits: 3
ARTS 150 Introduction to Gallery Management Credits: 3
ARTS 151 Gallery Practicum - Exhibition Planning and Preparation Credits: 3
ARTS 152 Gallery Practicum - Museum Practices and Theory Credits: 3
ARTS 202 Modern Art History Credits: 3
ARTS 212 Advanced Study in Drawing and Painting I Credits: 3
ARTS 213 Advanced Study in Drawing and Painting II Credits: 3
ARTS 225 Experimental Drawing in Italy I Credits: 3
ARTS 236 Independent Study in Photography Credits: 3
ARTS 270 History of Photography Credits: 3
ARTS 272 History of American Cinema Credits: 3
ARTS 273 Documentary Film: History and Theory Credits: 3
DART 100 Digital Imaging I Credits: 3
DART 110 Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
DART 115 Video Art Credits: 3
DART 120 Web Art and Design Credits: 3
DART 200 Digital Imaging II Credits: 3
DART 205 Animation Credits: 3
DART 220 Interactive Media Credits: 3
MUSC 100 Music Appreciation I Credits: 3
MUSC 101 Music Appreciation II Credits: 3
MUSC 105 The History of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC 106 The History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 110 Music in World Cultures Credits: 3
THEA 100 Introduction to The Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 110 Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 111 Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 170 Introduction to Improvisational Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 240 Theatre History I Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 62

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1)
ARTS 100 Survey of Art History I Credits: 3
ARTS 110 Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS 115 Two- Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
Lab Science Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Second Term

ARTS 101 Survey of Art History II Credits: 3
ARTS 111 Drawing II Credits: 3
ARTS 150 Introduction to Gallery Management Credits: 3
OR
ARTS 151 Gallery Practicum - Exhibition Planning and Preparation Credits: 3
OR
ARTS 152 Gallery Practicum - Museum Practices and Theory Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
Physical Education Elective Credits: 1

Term Total: 16

Third Term

ARTS 120 Painting I Credits: 3
ARTS 129 Photography I Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3
Physical Education Elective Credits: 1
Social Science or Literature Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Fourth Term

ARTS 121 Painting II Credits: 3
ARTS 139 Photography II Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
Literature Elective Credits: 3
Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3