Art Degree
Contact Information
Dr. Lisa Smith
731-424-3520 ext. 271
lsmith@jscc.edu
Carol Norman
731-424-3520 ext. 223
cnorman@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
The art major is a two-year program for students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree in this field of study. Designed to parallel the first two years of art schools across the country, our program gives students the opportunity to work closely with experienced faculty and provides ample access to the campus art studios. A wide variety of careers, from architect to zoological illustrator, are available with an art degree. Employment opportunities are available in offices, design studios, museums, education, and industry as well as in private studios. Art therapists and college art instructors must have at least a master’s degree. Below are a few examples of careers and local salaries.
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate’s degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That’s why we have special agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science in Art to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with art degrees include:
Other schools in West Tennessee with art degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin, Lambuth University, , Freed Hardeman University, and Union University. Students transferring to one of these colleges may require additional courses before becoming a junior.
Accreditation Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with a Bachelor’s Degree | Experienced Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoonist/Animator | $41,308 | $48,063 |
| Graphic Design Spec. | $38,197 | $43,078 |
| Painter/Illustrator | $28,391 | $34,074 |
| Photographer | $40,162 | $47,636 |
| Web Designer | $38,831 | $47,335 |
Salaries are based on information found at http://hotjobs.salary.com/salarywizard. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Required Humanities Courses
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
Choose ONE Literature Course
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1720 Trigonometry
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus
MATH 1910 Calculus I
Major Required Courses
ART 121 Drawing I
ART 122 Drawing II
ART 141 2D Design
ART 142 3D Design
One Credit General Elective
Major Electives: Choose TWO
ART 131 Painting I
ART 132 Painting II
ART 241 Graphics Design I
ART 242 Graphics Design II
ART 151 Color
ART 271 Introduction to Printmaking
The Associate of Science Art Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 141 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 122 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 142 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 1010 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART | Major Elective | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 1020 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART | Major Elective | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature Course | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |