The mission of the Art Program is to develop students' visual literacy and awareness that art is practiced in a variety of forms within different cultures. Additionally, the program offers your talent a great place to flourish, with our small, personal classes, low cost and many opportunities to explore all kinds of artistic expression.
Our curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the research, interpretive and technical skills needed to make and study meaningful works of art while preparing them for continued practice in their field or for articulation to a bachelor's degree program.
A.A. degree - art emphasis
- 42 hours of general education courses
- 3 credit hours of computer science
- 14 hours of electives
- Electives may include: drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry making, printmaking, graphic design and photography
- MOTR (Missouri Core 42) designated classes: Drawing 110 and Art 108 Art Survey are .
- Art 108 Art Survey satisfies a global diversity requirement.
Drawing, ceramics, jewelry, photography, painting and even printmaking are elective options that help you earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree.
Transfer credits
MCC's A.A. degree with an art emphasis is designed to build your art-related portfolio and skills. The courses may transfer to a four-year college or university in your desired creative major.
Portfolios of artwork are often required for entry or to pass the sophomore portfolio review. Many institutions require a digital portfolio of 15-20 quality photographs of recent work. Please work with the art faculty and the target institution on the expectations of a successful portfolio.
Check with your transfer school, art program contacts, and MCC academic advisor before enrolling in classes.
Learn more about MCC's seamless transfer
Career and salary information
Visit the MoSCORES website for information on MCC's programs, including length, credit hours, and wage and employment data. Search Metropolitan Community College. Note: The historical data listed is informational and can vary based on the number of credit hours students earn, local wage conditions and other factors.
Career options in art
- Advertising
- Animator
- Arts administrator
- Art director
- Artist
- Brand manager
- Creative director
- Digital strategist
- Fashion designer
- Filmmaker/videographer
- Graphic designer
- Librarian
- Integrated arts educator
- Illustrator
- Interior design
- Marketing specialist
- Multimedia designer
- Photo editor
- Product/package designer
- Public relations
- Social media writer/coordinator
- Small business owner
- Urban planning
- User experience design
- Web design
Student work
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