Dec 11, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Art AA Program Map


If you are a full-time student taking at least 15 hours per semester and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for an Associate in Arts degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).  All ASLE courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.  Note: All ASLE classes include video lab assignments outside of class. Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

Total Credit Hours: 15


Milestones


  • At Tulsa Community College, Art students begin their associates degree with Art Foundations. These courses are part of the required Core-Curriculum and the major pre-requisites to all other studio courses offered within the department.
  • Regardless of the student’s preferred medium upon entry into the program, both 2D and 3D Foundations are critical for the development of the student artist.
  • In these courses, students will learn to identify and apply effective compositional basics; practice craft and material manipulation; and develop multi-dimensional spatial awareness.
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Meet with your faculty mentor each semester.

Second Semester


Total Credit Hours: 16


Milestones


  • Semester Two is a continuation of the required Art Core-Curriculum at Tulsa Community College.
  • Students will examine visual art within historical and social contexts from the Paleolithic Period through the 14th century, introducing them to the cultural significance of art, as well as providing a theoretical foundation for the development of compositional and communication strategies.
  • Second Semester studio courses will build upon the framework of Art Foundations by continuing studies in both 2D and 3D media. These studio courses focus on perceiving and translating the world in a visual manner. Students will practice transcribing ideas through various artistic processes. Craft and material manipulation will continue to be stressed.
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Meet with your faculty mentor each semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Total Credit Hours: 15


Milestones


  • Semester Three is a continuation of the required Art Core-Curriculum at Tulsa Community College.
  • Students will continue their examination of visual art within historical and social contexts from the 14th through the 20th centuries, furthering their understanding of the cultural significance of art, and building upon their theoretical foundation of compositional and communication strategies.
  • Semester Three studio courses will reinforce and expand upon the color theory covered in Art Foundations and skills developed in Semester Two. Students will practice various ways of creating compositions and continue their exploration of technical concepts. Additionally, students will focus on creative research and portfolio development. Craft and material manipulation will continue to be stressed.
  • Students should plan to take Professional Practice during their Third or Fourth Semester of the Art Degree:
    • If a student plans to transfer after their Third Semester, it is recommended they take Professional Practice now.
    • If a student chooses to wait until Semester Four to take Professional Practice, they should take one of their Art Elective credits during Semester Three. (See Semester Four for Art Elective information). 
  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
  • Meet with your faculty mentor each semester.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 15


Milestones


  • IF a student has not completed Professional Practice during Semester Three, they must complete the course during Semester Four.
  • During Semester Four the Art Department highly encourages students to use their electives to expand their artistic knowledge and skillsets by selecting from the following studio courses for their Art Elective credits:

Figure Drawing I, Printmaking I, Introduction to Ceramics, Metal Arts and Jewelry I, and/or Photography.

  • OR, students have the option to continue with the following courses for their Art Elective credits:

Drawing II, Sculpture II, Figure Drawing II, Printmaking II, and/or Metal Arts and Jewelry II. 

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Total Credit Hours: 61


Transfer Information


This degree will transfer to several Oklahoma universities, including Northeastern State University (NSU), Oklahoma State University (OSU), and The University of Oklahoma (OU).  Work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses.  You are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and the advisors from the selected four-year institution can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.  Links to current transfer agreements are below.

Northeastern State University (NSU) 
2018-2019 Transfer Maps:
TCC AA Art to NSU B.F.A. Art Education 2018-2019  
TCC AA Art to NSU B.F.A. Art-Graphic Design Option 2018-2019  
TCC AA Art to NSU B.F.A. Studio Art 2D Option 2018-2019  
TCC AA Art to NSU B.F.A. Studio Art 3D Option 2018-2019  

University of Tulsa (TU)
2023-2024
TCC A.A. Art to TU B.A. Art Studio Art Specialization 2023-2024 
TCC A.A. Art to TU B.FA in Art, Graphic Design Emphasis 2023-2024  
TCC A.A. Art to TU B.FA in Art, Non-Graphic Design Emphasis 2023-2024  

2022-2023
TCC A.A. Art to TU B.A. Art, Studio Art Specialization 2022-2023 
TCC A.A. Art to TU B.FA in Art, Graphic Design Emphasis 2022-23  
TCC A.A. Art to TU B.FA in Art, Non-Graphic Design Emphasis 2022-23  

2021-2022
TCC AA Art to TU BA Art, Studio Art Specialization 2021-2022  
TCC AA Art to TU BFA Art, Graphic Design Emphasis 2021-2022 
TCC AA Art to TU BFA Art Non-Graphic Design Emphasis 2021-2022