The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) program offers a solid foundation of art courses and some general undergraduate requirements for the student intending to pursue a liberal arts degree or a Fine Arts degree (BFA) at a four-year institution or for the student who will transfer to a professional art school. The AFA prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution with a minimum of 90 credits, which include many general university requirements. Art schools and university art departments may require that portfolios be submitted for admission into art programs. The AFA provides the student an opportunity to prepare a portfolio of original work. In addition, the AFA provides the student an opportunity to develop his/her skills and explore various avenues of creative image making.

Faculty coaching of studio and academic work is essential for this degree. At least 30 credits in art must be earned at Spokane Falls Community College, including the final quarter of the program. A cumulative grade point of 2.0 or better must be maintained. Students should meet with their art adviser to review the catalog and/or transfer manual of the school to which they plan to transfer before selecting courses.

Contact the SFCC Art Department for articulated AFA agreements with Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, The Evergreen State College, and Cornish College of the Arts.

The faculty recommend that you take one (1) additional studio class during the first, fourth, fifth and sixth quarters to build a stronger portfolio.

Not all art classes are offered every quarter. Please contact the art department for course offerings.

1. Transfer to a four-year institution or professional art school.
2. Develop a portfolio for the transfer institution which will highlight the best work completed at SFCC, emphasizing originality, facility, and exploration.
3. Provide an opportunity for personal enrichment.
4. Develop enhanced critical thinking, judgment, and problem solving skills.
5. Provide linkage between the SFCC educational experience and the art community.
6. Participate in a culminating gallery exhibition.

Careers available to artists holding bachelors and master's degrees are varied, exciting and rewarding. The AFA offers the SFCC graduate a broad foundation to pursue either advanced education or a career in art.

Some specific career opportunities include art education, curatorial arts and restoration, art administration, art marketing and sales, art therapy, art history and criticism, art consultant, art paralegal, and freelance professional artist.