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Associate in Arts

Visual Arts Concentration

The Visual Arts concentration provides necessary fundamental courses resulting in a quality portfolio of artwork ready for transfer. This concentration is a MassTransfer eligible concentration, providing transfer opportunities within the Massachusetts Public Higher Education system. Students may also choose to transfer to other colleges or universities to continue their Bachelor of Fine Art or Bachelor of Arts studies.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

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Careers in the Visual Arts are constantly changing but could include electronic imaging, graphic design, illustration, teaching, museum and gallery work, display, advertising, and industrial design, as well as the areas of painting, printmaking, sculpture and performance art. It is recommended that students complete this concentration and transfer to complete a bachelor's degree.

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See also: What can I do with this major?

Contact the Department of Arts & Communication

Department of Arts & Communication
Location Tilden Arts 212
Phone 774.330.4325