Visual Arts at Mercer County Community College

The Associate in Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts prepares students to transfer into the third year of a baccalaureate degree program or to work in their field of concentration. Students gain a broad knowl-edge through the core curriculum and complete their degree requirements through extensive experience in one of four concentrations, or through a tailored set of electives from these four areas.

Program Outcomes

• Identify and explain the significant events in the history of art as well as contemporary practices
• Discuss and/or integrate different techniques and approaches to art making
• Analyze and evaluate artwork verbally and in writing
• Create a portfolio for education transfer, employment, or artistic venues

Students learn in modern, well-equipped facili-ties. Most courses are offered through day or evening classes, and an Associate in Fine Arts degree may be pursued either full- or part-time.

Admission to the Visual Arts program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.