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 1 | 3 cr |
| ART 1103 | Foundation Art History 2 | 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 | 1 cr |
ART 2200: Complete ART 2200 Portfolio and Professional Practices (grade C or higher) after completing ART 1121, ART 1118, ART 1122.
ART 2210: Complete ART 2210 AFA in Art Capstone: Exhibition (grade C or higher) after completing ART 2200 and 10 or fewer ART credits remaining to complete degree.
Complete four courses, including a minimum of one course from each of the following categories:
Two dimensional courses:
| ART 1110 | Introduction to Film Photography | 3 cr |
| ART 1114 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 cr |
| ART 1116 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 cr |
| ART 1127 | Introduction to Painting | 3 cr |
| ART 1131 | Introduction to Printmaking | 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 remaining required electives (6 credits) from above (two dimensional or three dimensional) or from the following:
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, 4, 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 15 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.
