Program Overview
The Fine Arts Pathway under the Liberal Arts Transfer degree offers a well-rounded, structured sequence of courses that fulfill general education requirements while allowing students to explore subjects such as visual arts, design, art history, and studio practices. This program is ideal for students who wish to develop their creative talents while gaining a strong foundation in liberal arts. Students will engage in hands-on studio courses, art history, and critical analysis of various artistic movements, styles, and techniques. Upon graduation, you will earn a Liberal Arts Transfer Associate in Arts degree.
Embark on a path that nurtures your creativity while providing the academic rigor necessary to pursue a professional career in the fine arts or related fields.
Program Highlights
- Courses are designed to meet MassTransfer requirements, ensuring smooth transfer to bachelor's degree programs in fine arts, art history, design, or related fields.
- Engage with various media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital design.
- Study key periods, styles, and movements in the history of art, and learn to analyze and critique artistic works.
- Practical, studio-based learning in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art.
- Available at both Lynn and Danvers campuses, with day or evening classes to accommodate diverse student needs.
- Designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions where they can continue their studies in the fine arts or other creative disciplines.
Program Details
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Upon completion of the LAT program, graduates will be able to:
The Liberal Arts - Fine Arts Pathway offers an enriching curriculum that balances creative expression with academic study. Students will gain proficiency in visual arts and develop an understanding of art history and theory.
Courses include:
- Drawing 1
- Painting 1
- Art History 1 & 2
- Sculpture 1
- Digital Photography
- Introduction to Graphic Design
For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.
Graduates of the Liberal Arts - Fine Arts Pathway program are well-prepared to pursue careers in the creative and cultural industries. Some potential career paths include:
- Visual Artist
- Art Educator
- Graphic Designer
- Curator
- Art Therapist
- Photographer
- Art Director
- Animator
The LAT program is part of the MassTransfer initiative, allowing students to transfer seamlessly to Massachusetts public four-year colleges and universities with junior-level status. Additionally, NSCC maintains transfer agreements with various four-year institutions, expanding opportunities for students to pursue bachelor's degrees in their chosen fields. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly.
Know which 4-year MA public school you want to transfer to? You can tailor your degree even more specifically by checking out which recommended courses are required by that college or university for your chosen major on the MassTransfer A2B (Associates to Bachelor’s) Pathways page.
Interested in Salem State University? Check out SSU’s Transfer Connections website to get in touch with a Transfer Connections Coach who specializes in helping NSCC students smoothly transfer to Salem State.
Know you want to transfer to a private 4-year school? Check out these transfer agreements NSCC has made with various private colleges and universities (or the school’s website if a transfer agreement isn’t included here) for more specific recommendations.
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North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.