Art Transfer Pathway (AFA)
60 Credits
The Art Transfer Pathway AFA (Associate of Fine Arts in Art) is a pre-professional degree intended for students transferring to a four-year program or those with a strong interest in visual art. The AFA in Art is designed to encourage students to focus their coursework to achieve an associate degree that distinguishes their accomplishments in art.
The Art Transfer Pathway AFA offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Fine Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated art bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities.
*The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
*Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
Core Courses – 40 Credits
| ART 1102 | Foundation Art History | 3 cr |
| ART 1103 | Foundation Art History | 3 cr |
| ART 1121 | Foundation Drawing 1 | 3 cr |
| ART 1118 | Foundation Two-Dimensional Design | 3 cr |
| ART 1120 | Foundation Three-Dimensional Design | 3 cr |
| ART 1122 | Foundation Digital Imaging | 3 cr |
| ART 2200 | AFA in Art Capstone: Portfolio and Professional Practices | 3 cr |
| ART 2210 | AFA in Art Capstone: Exhibition | 3 cr |
Complete four courses, including a minimum of one course from each of the following categories:
Two-dimensional courses:
| ART 1110 | Introduction to Black and White Photography | 3 cr |
| ART 1114 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 cr |
| ART 1116 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 cr |
| ART 1126 | Introduction to Printmaking: Screenprint | 3 cr |
| ART 1127 | Introduction to Painting | 3 cr |
| ART 1129 | Introduction to Printmaking: Relief | 3 cr |
| ART 2204 | Foundation Drawing 2 | 3 cr |
Three-dimensional courses:
| ART 1123 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 cr |
| ART 1124 | Introduction to Ceramics: Handbuilding | 3 cr |
| ART 1130 | Introduction to Ceramics: Wheel Throwing | 3 cr |
Complete two of the following nine courses:
Additional Course Requirements – 20 Credits
Complete one of the following courses:
Complete a minimum of 13 credits from three of the following MnTC Goal Areas: 3, 5, 7, 9, or 10.
Other Degree Requirements
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in ART courses.
- Earn a minimum of 20 college-level credits at Normandale.
Coursework in this degree program satisfies a portion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please see MnTC Degree Audit Report.
Admission to the Program is a Two-Step Process:
Application and Portfolio: Complete and submit the AFA in Art application form below and a digital portfolio of artwork (4 pieces) to the AFA in Art Coordinator, Brian Mack (brian.mack@normandale.edu / F2245 / 952-358-8592). The AFA in Art application can be found at the AFA & AA in Art Major’s bulletin board or online at www.normandale.edu/art-afa.
Use the Preparation of a Portfolio on page 2 for specific requirements for submitting a digital portfolio of artwork. Completed application and artwork will be reviewed by Art Department faculty.
Interview with AFA in Art Coordinator: After the application is reviewed, the AFA coordinator will schedule an interview to discuss the application and review the degree requirements.
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