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WINTER 2010 Career Planning Guide

ART (CERTIFICATE IN FINE ARTS)

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5298
http://www.spokanefalls.edu/

Completion Award: CFA-2D, CFA-3D

Start: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Tuition and Fees: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/iCatalog/Fees.pdf

Additional Costs
Books$100
Supplies and Equipment$500
* Approximate quarterly cost
PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://http://www.spokanefalls.edu/art
Program Description

The Certificate in Fine Arts (CFA) affirms completion of work and is suitable for art professionals, but is not a transfer certificate. However, the courses are above 100 and are listed in many catalogs for four-year colleges and universities. Most courses will transfer. The program can be completed in two years. To develop a better assimilation of concepts and skills, a longer time span may be suggested for some students.

Each CFA student is assigned an art adviser who helps plan his or her program. Students must submit a portfolio and participate in an exhibition during their final quarter. A candidate for a Certificate in Fine Arts must complete a minimum of 96 quarter hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. The art adviser and art faculty will work with and evaluate the work of the student before final approval and recommendation to award the Certificate in Fine Arts.

The faculty recommends that you take one additional studio class during the first quarter to build a stronger portfolio. Not all art classes are offered every quarter. Please contact the art department for course offerings.
Program Goals
  1. Develop a portfolio of original artwork using various media with emphasis on originality, facility and exploration.
  2. Provide an opportunity for personal enrichment.
  3. Develop enhanced critical thinking, judgment, and problem solving skills.
  4. Develop a resume demonstrating professional activities with emphasis on individualized strengths.
  5. Provide linkage between the SFCC educational program and the art community.
  6. Participate in a culminating gallery exhibition.
Career Opportunities

A student graduating with a CFA has been introduced to the very basics of making art. Many years of development will be required to achieve professional standing. While career opportunities are limited for those holding only two years of training, some specific career opportunities include: art paraprofessionals in fields of recreation, education, child care; freelance professional artists; assistants at art supply stores and bookstores; framer at frame and print shops; gallery assistants; assistants in foundries and industrial design shops.

ART (CERTIFICATE IN FINE ARTS)
CFA-2D, CFA-3D: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Adviser/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
CFA-2D
First Quarter
ART&100Art Appreciation 15
ART101Fundamentals of Drawing 4
ART105Color and Design 5
ART122Health and Safety in Art 1
Additional Studio Class Recommended 20-5
15-20
Second Quarter
ART102Drawing Composition 34
ART1063-D Design 4
Communication Elective 5
Repeatable Painting Course 4
17
Third Quarter
ART110Modern Art 45
ART161Portfolio I 51
ART202Figure Drawing 3
Art Elective 64
Repeatable Required Course - List 1 4
17
Fourth Quarter
ART147Advanced Design 3
ART201Experimental Drawing 73
Printmaking Elective 4
Repeatable Painting Course 4
Repeatable Required Course - List 1 4
18
Fifth Quarter
ART191Screen Printing 4
Art Elective 65
Computation Elective 83-5
Repeatable Painting Course 4
16-18
Sixth Quarter
ART202Figure Drawing 3
ART261Exhibit 51
Art Elective 66
Human Relations Elective 3-5
13-15
96-105 credits are required for the CFA-2D
CFA-3D
First Quarter
ART&100Art Appreciation 15
ART101Fundamentals of Drawing 4
ART105Color and Design 5
ART122Health and Safety in Art 1
Additional Studio Class Recommended 20-5
15-20
Second Quarter
ART102Drawing Composition 34
ART1063-D Design 4
Communication Elective 5
Repeatable Painting Course 4
17
Third Quarter
ART110Modern Art 45
ART161Portfolio I 51
ART202Figure Drawing 3
Art Elective 64
Repeatable Required Course - List 1 64
17
Fourth Quarter
ART130Sculpture 4
ART147Advanced Design 3
ART202Figure Drawing 3
Repeatable Ceramics Course 4
Repeatable Required Course - List 2 3
17
Fifth Quarter
ART130Sculpture 4
Art Elective 62
Computation Elective 83-5
Repeatable Ceramics Course 4
Repeatable Required Course - List 3 3
16-18
Sixth Quarter
ART261Exhibit 51
Art Elective 610
Human Relations Elective 3-5
14-16
96-105 credits are required for the CFA-3D
Computation Elective 
BUS103Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators  85
BUS104Business Mathematics  85
BUS111Math Skills 81
BUS112Advanced Calculator Skills  81
BUS113Essential Business Applications  81
BUS114Basic Retail Application 81
Human Relations Elective 
BUS105Principles of Leadership 3
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
Printmaking Elective 
ART189Printmaking 4
ART190Printmaking Relief 4
ART192Printmaking, Intaglio 4
ART193Lithography (Printmaking) 4
Repeatable Ceramics Course 
ART205Ceramics 4
ART206Advanced Ceramics 4
Repeatable Painting Course 
ART180Watercolor 4
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.

ART (CERTIFICATE IN FINE ARTS)
CFA-2D, CFA-3D: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Advisor/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
ART186Oil Painting 4
ART188Acrylic Painting 4
Repeatable Required Course - List 1 
ART130Sculpture 4
ART205Ceramics 4
Repeatable Required Course - List 2 
ART127Visual Arts Special Workshops 1-15
ART194Jewelry 3
Repeatable Required Course - List 3 
ART127Visual Arts Special Workshops 1-15
ART147Advanced Design 3
ART194Jewelry 3
1ART& 100 may be substituted with ART 108 or 112.
2The faculty recommend that you take one (1) additional studio class during this quarter to build a stronger portfolio.
3ART 102 may be substituted with ART 103.
4ART 110 should be taken in the first year of the two-year program and is offered spring quarter only. Student cannot complete ART 161 without completing ART 110.
5ART 161 and 261 are required classes. ART 161 is taught fall and spring quarters only and must be taken prior to ART 261, which is taught spring quarter only.
6Any art course will serve as an art elective. Some classes may be repeatable courses. See college catalog for listing of courses and repeatable courses.
7ART 201 may be substituted with ART 202.
8May be substituted with any MATH course 100 level or above.
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.