Associate in Arts, Fine and Performing Arts (AAFPAD)
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has collaborated with several colleges and universities to provide a transfer pathway from WCC’s Fine Arts program to a bachelor’s degree in Art at participating universities. The full Art MiTransfer Pathway agreement can be found on the Michigan Transfer Network website. View a list of participating colleges and universities.
Earning an Associate Degree
WCC students must complete all of the following course and degree requirements to earn an Associate in Arts. Regular meetings with an advisor are strongly recommended to stay on track for graduation. Please contact our advising center at 734-677-5102 if you need assistance visit Academic Advising and Career Guidance.
Degree Requirements
To complete the Associate in Arts Degree and the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) General Education Requirements, these credits should be met according to the following distribution:
- English Composition: ENG 111:Composition I (4 credits)
- Second Course in Comp. or a course in Communication: COM 101: Fund. of Speaking (3 credits)
- Mathematics: One course from MTA approved list; Check w/your transfer destination for the preferred course
- Natural Sciences: Two courses from MTA approved list (from two different disciplines; including one with laboratory experiences)
- Social Sciences: Two courses from MTA approved list (from two different disciplines)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: HUM 101 or HUM 102 or HUM 103; and one course from MTA approved list (not HUM)
The MTA approved list is located in the WCC Catalog or visit MI Transfer Agreement (MTA).
Major Courses (12 Credits)
The following courses are common transferable Art courses. Click on the courses to see how they transfer.
- ART 111: Basic Drawing I (4 credits)
- ART 112: Basic Design I (4 credits)
- ART 108: Three-Dimensional Design (4 credits)
Remaining Associate Degree Requirements
- ART 102: Color (4 credits)
- ART 114: Painting I (4 credits)
- ART 122: Basic Drawing II (4 credits)
- ART 120 or ART 121 or ART 125 or ART 127 or ART 128 or ART 129 or ART 136 (4 credits)
- General education elective(s) as needed to reach a minimum 30 general education credits
- Additional electives as needed to earn the 60 credits required for an Associate in Arts degree