2026-27 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Jun 01, 2026  
2026-27 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Multidisciplinary Studies - Studio Art Major, A.A.


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The Multidisciplinary Studies - Studio Art Major track is intended for students who wish to transfer to 4-year programs in Studio Art or related disciplines. Some specialty visual arts colleges such as Kansas City Art Institute, Savannah College of Art and Design, etc., might require freshman or sophomore coursework specific to specialized programs at their schools. Students interested in an Art History major will require additional art history and language courses.

The Studio Art program falls under HCC’s institutional Art + Design accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the agency responsible for the accreditation of all art and design curricula. Art + Design at HCC includes the following programs: Digital Communication, Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Studio Art.

Program CIP Code: 24.0102

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/paying-for-college/tuition–cost/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

 

First Year


First Semester - Fall


Semester Total: 15


Second Semester - Spring


Semester Total: 15


Second Year


First Semester - Fall


Semester Total: 15


Second Semester - Spring


  • Credits: 3
  • XXXX #3## - Life & Physical Sciences Elective Credits: 31
  • XXXX #3## - Language, Philosophy, & Culture Elective Credits: 31
  • ARTS #3## - 2D or 3D Studio Art Elective Credits: 33,4
  • ARTS #3## - 2D or 3D Studio Art Elective Credits: 33,4

Semester Total: 15


Total Minimum Credits for the A.A. Degree: 60


1 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum  section of this catalog.

Students must complete at least one 2D Studio Art elective and at least one 3D Studio Art elective. 

3 2D Studio Art Electives: ARTS 1317 , ARTS 2311 , ARTS 2313 , ARTS 2316 , ARTS 2317 , ARTS 2323 , ARTS 2333 , ARTS 2356 , ARTS 2357 , ARTS 2366 , ARTS 2389  

4 3D Studio Art Electives: ARTS 2326 , ARTS 2341 , ARTS 2346 , ARTC 2347 , ARTS 2389  

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