1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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• Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.

2. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Artists need to communicate in a variety of ways, including in writing. Clear and strategic communication with others is a central feature of all careers in the arts. The skills learned in ENGL 101 are foundational for later course work and beyond.

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• Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course. 

3. Art Design

• ART 101 Beginning Design (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This is a common “Foundations” course in many art programs. This course provides you with a foundational understanding of the elements and principles of design.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

4. Art Drawing

• ART 111 Beginning Drawing (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This is a common “Foundations” course in many art programs. This course provides you with foundational understanding of observational drawing which will be useful in future studio courses. 

5. Math Course Recommendations

The math course you select will depend on the transfer institution you plan to attend and your math placement.  Your advisor will assist you in selecting the appropriate course(s).

Mathematics Course Distribution List   

Action Item: GPA Check

GPA check at the completion of 20/25 credits. Attend a transfer fair and choose a transfer institution so that you can take the correct prerequisites. If attending UW-Seattle, there is a 3 quarter of the same language requirement for admissions/graduation.

6. Survey of Astronomy

• ASTR& 100 Survey of Astronomy (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class can help an art major become more familiar with the stunning visuals and science of our own galaxy and beyond. Learning about such topics could inspire and even change the art work of many aspiring students.

7. Social Science Course Recommendation

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• ANTH& 204 Archaeology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: When selecting Social Sciences courses, we recommend courses that  touch on the importance of “history” and “humans” as these have direct relations to  Art History. Archaelogy also involves hands-on type projects related to excavation.

• ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: When selecting Social Sciences courses, we recommend courses that  touch on the importance of “history” and “humans” as these have direct relations to  Art History. Understanding the role of art in culture is valuable for educators and creators of art.

Action Item: Career Options

Meet with an art instructor to discuss career options and “Art Pathways” with your advisor. Do you intend to be an Educator? A Studio Artist? An Art Historian? Answering similar questions will help determine what certain other Art courses may be best for you. 

Meet with your advisor or an art instructor to discuss applying to your transfer institution and be sure you are meeting all transfer requirements.

8. Humanities Course Recommendation

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• CMST 105 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class will develop your skills to be successful during art lectures and gallery showings. Being able to understand other cultural perspectives (and include them in your own work) can be valuable from both the understanding and creating side of art.

• ENGL& 111 Introduction to Literature (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course, you will use literature as the catalyst to your own voice.

• HUM 106 Ethnic Thought and Culture (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will help you deepen your understanding of how the arts are impacted by culture.

• MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Students will learn the links between the creative forces of music and art. You will see the shared traits in both disciplines, and may find common ground for future art works.

9. Art Course Recommendation

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• ART& 100 Art Appreciation (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course is a survey of art over time as well as preparation for observing and participating in art.

• ART 145 History of Art - Contemporary (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This is good class to add depth to the knowledge based on history. This course in particular focuses on the “current” art world.

• ART 243 History of Art - Ancient World Through the Middle Ages (5 credits)

• Course purpose: It is imperative that art students be able to examine Art History to see the importance of what has happened and how that affects what IS happening in the art world. 

• ART 244 History of Art- Renaissance Through Rococo (5 credits)

• Course purpose: It is imperative that art students be able to examine Art History to see the importance of what has happened and how that affects what IS happening in the art world. 

• ART 245 History of Art - The Modern World (5 credits)

• Course purpose: It is imperative that art students be able to examine Art History to see the importance of what has happened and how that affects what IS happening in the art world. 

10. Art Painting

• ART 201 Beginning Painting (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This is a common “Foundations” course in many art programs. This course provides you with foundational understanding of painting which will be useful in future studio courses. 

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details. https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/graduation

11. Natural Science Course Recommendation

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• ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course is designed to help you identify human remains. Art students interested in the human form may be interested in this science lab option.

• BIOL& 175 Human Biology w/Lab: Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Human Biology and Anatomy would be an ideal course for any art student who is interested in incorporating the human form / figures into their practice. An understanding of the human body and systems will make your physical depictions of the human body much stronger.

• GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The course reviews the composition of the Earth over time including natural events that impact and continue to shape our world. 

• GEOL& 103 Historical Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course covers the development of the Earth over time to what it is today. You will learn about the formation and creation of continents as well as the current challenges of climate change.

• GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course covers the impact of humans on the Earth and of Earth on humans. This is important not only to the creation of art materials, but will impact an understanding of the environment – both as an issue, and as an aid in creating landscape based visuals. Proper disposal of wastes and pollution will be a useful topic as it relates to artists and responsibility toward the environment.

   

12. Social Science Course Recommendation

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• ECON 110 Survey of Economics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class can be a good foundation for you to understand the economic impacts of a career in the arts. Budgets, profit margins, and money management skills will be a need skill set for a working designer and artist alike. 

• GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Artist creativity can grow once the natural world is examined in this class. Landscape paintings and other depictions of our own natural world can improve after the successful completion of this course.

• GEOG 200 Human Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Many of the most drawn and painted subjects are examined in this class topics include: landscapes, languages, migrations, nations, regions, and religions. 

13. Biological Anthropology

• ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Learning about “history” and “humans” have direct relationship to Art History. Evolution and genetic variation are topics covered in this course.

14. Art Course Recommendation

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• ART 102 Intermediate Design (5 credits)
• ART 112 Intermediate Drawing (5 credits)
• ART 113 Advanced Drawing (5 credits)
• ART 202 Intermediate Painting (5 credits)
• ART 203 Advanced Painting (5 credits)

• Course purpose: If you plan to pursue a specific studio focus, you may choose to allow for multiple levels of a studio course (multiple painting or drawing courses).

15. Social Science Course Recommendation

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• PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Psychology courses are good for art students to think about the implications of the content and concepts you put into your own creative work. Getting into the mind and actions of others and learning to see and experience from outside perspectives can have a major impact on how an artist learns and appreciates the work of others and how they design their own work to accomplish their own goals and messages.

• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Sociology courses are good for art students to think more actively about the world around you and the implications of the content and concepts your put into your own creative work. Understanding the impact of society on individuals and individuals on society can have a major impact on how an artist learns and appreciates the work of others and how they design their own work to accomplish their own goals and messages.

Action Item: Transfer

Meet with your advisor to do a GPA check and verify all transfer requirements have been met. Meet with an art instructor/mentor to discuss career options and “Art Pathways” and clarify your final course selections. Meet with your advisor (or an art instructor) to look into applying to your transfer institution if you have not already done so.

16. Art Course Recommendation

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• ART 115 3-Dimensional Design (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course develops sculptural techniques and abilities.

• ART 150 Beginning Printmaking (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course develops printmaking skills, techniques, and equipment familiarity.

• ART 204 Beginning Watercolor (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course provides a historic and broad review of watercolor techniques and applications.

• ART 211 Beginning Sculpture (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course develops sculptural techniques and abilities with an emphasis on sustainability.

• ART 260 Art in Motion: Real and Recorded (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course focuses on the use of time and media as artistic expression. This is a computer based lab course.

17. Composition Course Recommendation

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• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course provides you with experience in research, supporting ideas, and advocating which can benefit your artistic statements and promotion.

• JOURN 102 Introduction to News Writing (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will gain further insights in interviewing, press releases, and other writing techniques that are key to the promotion of your artwork. 

• ENGL 107 Research and Argumentation about Literature (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will use literature as the catalyst for your own voice. The literary arts often intersect with the arts in interesting ways.

18. Art Course Recommendation

Choose one additional ART course from sequence 14 or 16.

19. Physical Education

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• PE 139 Yoga - Special Topics (1 credit)

• Course purpose: This “arts” specific Special Topics course focuses on posture and breathing for artists (fine artists/ musicians/theater).

• PE 259 Intermediate Yoga (1 credit)

Total Credits: 90