This pathway is designed for students that wish to obtain an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a concentration in 2D - Painting, Drawing, & Printmaking. Completion of this AFA pathway is designed to designed to build a strong portfolio in 2D arts as well ...
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This pathway is designed for students that wish to obtain an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a concentration in 2D - Painting, Drawing, & Printmaking. Completion of this AFA pathway is designed to designed to build a strong portfolio in 2D arts as well as successfully prepare you for further education in the visual arts such as a Bachelor of Art (BA) with Studio Art or Art History emphasis, a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) or Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Visual Art, and/or entering the creative economy with a dynamic portfolio.
North Seattle College has printmaking and drawing/painting facilities that include four etching/relief presses (three Takach brand), screenprint facilities, exposure unit and washout booth, risograph machine, Vandercook letterpress, Mac desktop computers with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, a large format printer, easels and large work tables. Students in this pathway develop technical skills including color theory, color mixing, drawing and painting from observation, working with oil paints, multiple levels of relief, drypoint intaglio, screenprinting, monotype, collagraph, and mixed media printing. Students will also demonstrate collaborative attitude, skills, and knowledge in 2D art media, and will learn how to effectively critique and document work.
North Seattle College's Art Program provides a solid foundation in visual art that emphasizes craft, concept, and critical analysis. North's art faculty are all accomplished, exhibiting studio artists with a passion for teaching and connecting the classroom to the local and national arts scenes. Students can choose from a variety of affordable classes including ceramics, drawing, painting, digital art, photography, 2-D and 3-D design, printmaking, book arts, mural art, jewelry, metal design, sculpture, and art history as well as art business. In addition to our course offerings, North offers a robust visual culture that includes a contemporary art gallery, a student exhibition space, visiting artist lecture series, and a student-led art group. While in the program, students have many opportunities to gain professional experience as working artists including showcasing and selling art, installing, exhibiting, and documenting work, and submitting to literary and arts publications. Every AFA graduate leaves with a curated portfolio of their work and is prepared for transfer as well as other professional opportunities in a creative economy. North emphasizes health and safety best practices in the studio.
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This pathway is designed for students that wish to obtain an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a concentration in 2D - Painting, Drawing, & Printmaking. Completion of this AFA pathway is designed to designed to build a strong portfolio in 2D arts as well as successfully prepare you for further education in the visual arts such as a Bachelor of Art (BA) with Studio Art or Art History emphasis, a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) or Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Visual Art, and/or entering the creative economy with a dynamic portfolio.
North Seattle College has printmaking and drawing/painting facilities that include four etching/relief presses (three Takach brand), screenprint facilities, exposure unit and washout booth, risograph machine, Vandercook letterpress, Mac desktop computers with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, a large format printer, easels and large work tables. Students in this pathway develop technical skills including color theory, color mixing, drawing and painting from observation, working with oil paints, multiple levels of relief, drypoint intaglio, screenprinting, monotype, collagraph, and mixed media printing. Students will also demonstrate collaborative attitude, skills, and knowledge in 2D art media, and will learn how to effectively critique and document work.
North Seattle College's Art Program provides a solid foundation in visual art that emphasizes craft, concept, and critical analysis. North's art faculty are all accomplished, exhibiting studio artists with a passion for teaching and connecting the classroom to the local and national arts scenes. Students can choose from a variety of affordable classes including ceramics, drawing, painting, digital art, photography, 2-D and 3-D design, printmaking, book arts, mural art, jewelry, metal design, sculpture, and art history as well as art business. In addition to our course offerings, North offers a robust visual culture that includes a contemporary art gallery, a student exhibition space, visiting artist lecture series, and a student-led art group. While in the program, students have many opportunities to gain professional experience as working artists including showcasing and selling art, installing, exhibiting, and documenting work, and submitting to literary and arts publications. Every AFA graduate leaves with a curated portfolio of their work and is prepared for transfer as well as other professional opportunities in a creative economy. North emphasizes health and safety best practices in the studio.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate of Fine Arts (LASFAAA)
Full time : 7
90
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
F-1 international students must enroll full time (12+ units) each quarter and check in with the International Programs office before the start of the quarter if enrolling in less than 12 units and/or before starting any work or volunteer experience.
Step 1: Apply and register
at North Seattle College anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes using the
online class schedule
and go to the
academic calendar
for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor to
create a personalized educational plan
by the end of your second quarter. Your plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements,
and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall quarter start,
but you can begin in any quarter.
Note about the sample schedule: Courses are offered in
various formats
and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view detailed information.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90 Units
Click
to see details
Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals.
Studio series in the fundamentals of two-dimensional art with problems based on line, space, texture, shape and color theories. Includes practical applications of theories to design. Required for art majors.
Course ID 0717865 Units
ART111
Drawing
5 units
ART111 5 units
ART 111:
Drawing
Freshman level drawing. Study of line, value, space, perspective and composition through the use of a variety of drawing media.
Course ID 0717945 Units
ART253
Art History Survey III
5 units
ART253 5 units
ART 253:
Survey of Art: 17th Century C.E. to Present
Surveys major forms of visual expression from the 17th Century C.E. to Present. Includes painting, sculpture, and architecture through lectures, slides, and readings. Art History topics include: identity, equity, and colonialism. Continuation of Art 252 but may be taken out of sequence. Transfer class.
Let your faculty know that you are pursuing the Associate of Fine Arts.
Apply for Licton Springs Review by January 31 and League for Innovation in March.
Attend campus lectures/forums from the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences division.
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101 5 units
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101.
Course ID 0766505 Units
ART112
Drawing
5 units
ART112 5 units
ART 112:
Drawing
Continuation of ART 111. Exploration in subject and media including drawing from the human figure. Focus on composition, expression, and creative conceptualization. Prereq: ART 111 or permission.
Course ID 0717955 Units
ART121 or ART201
Choose a course
5 units
ART121 or ART201 5 units
Choose a course
ART 121:
Introduction to Printmaking
Study and application of basic relief print media. Covers linocuts, woodcuts, multicolor prints and experimental monoprints. Intro to relief and intaglio techniques, with emphasis on small editions. Recommended: Some drawing background.
Course ID 0717995 Units
ART 201:
Painting
Beginning painting in oil or synthetic media using still life. Emphasis on basics: composition, value studies, color mixing, canvas preparation, styles and techniques. Recommended: Drawing background.
Attend "Making Learning and Teaching Visible" campus event every spring.
ART201 or ART121
Choose a course
5 units
ART201 or ART121 5 units
Choose a course
ART 201:
Painting
Beginning painting in oil or synthetic media using still life. Emphasis on basics: composition, value studies, color mixing, canvas preparation, styles and techniques. Recommended: Drawing background.
Course ID 0718095 Units
ART 121:
Introduction to Printmaking
Study and application of basic relief print media. Covers linocuts, woodcuts, multicolor prints and experimental monoprints. Intro to relief and intaglio techniques, with emphasis on small editions. Recommended: Some drawing background.
Course ID 0717995 Units
ART102
Design
5 units
ART102 5 units
ART 102:
Design
Continuation of ART 101. Intro to three-dimensional space organization using the elements of design. Construction in sculptural formats. Required for art majors. Prereq: ART 101
Course ID 0717875 Units
GEOL&103 or ENVS&100
Choose a course
5 units
GEOL&103 or ENVS&100 5 units
Choose a course
GEOL& 103:
Historical Geology: Evolution of The Earth
Studies the formation and development through time of the solid Earth, atmosphere, and biosphere. Covers past movements and locations of the continents and interpretation of past environments as recorded in rock and fossil records. Lab included. Field trips may be required. Transfer class.
Course ID 0772045 Units
ENVS& 100:
Survey of Environmental Science
Covers natural principles governing operation of the environment, including interaction between humans and the environment, emphasizing approaches and actions to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Course ID 0771865 Units
Quarter 4
To-Do List
5
UNITS
To-Do List
Document all work made in class every quarter.
Visit potential universities and determine application deadlines.
Summer quarter is recommended but not required. Please see financial aid about your summer funding options and your assigned advisor for summer course options.
if you take ART 124 in quarter four, do not take ART 106 in quarter five.
ART124
Printmaking-Screenprint
5 units
ART124 5 units
Summer quarter is recommended but not required. Please see financial aid about your summer funding options and your assigned advisor for summer course options. If you take ART 124 in quarter four, do not take ART 106 in quarter five.
ART 124:
Printmaking - Screenprint
Study and application of screenprinting media. Covers multiple techniques to create screens for Fine Art prints on paper. Introduces use of transparency in image. Instruction and focus on color mixing and interaction. Investigates multiple color print techniques and registration, with emphasis on monoprints and small editions. No prerequsits. Transfer class.
Course ID 0718025 Units
Quarter 5
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Update your educational plan and confirm your program of study with your assigned advisor.
Contact art departments at potential universities.
Write your personal statement for university applications.
if you take ART 106 in quarter five, do not take ART124 in quarter four.
ART106
Color Theory
5 units
ART106 5 units
if you take ART 106 in quarter five, do not take ART124 in quarter four.
ART 106:
Color Theory
Introduction to the basic principles of color theory as it pertains to fine arts and design applications. Students will develop skills in mixing and paint application necessary to realize a project in color from concept to completion. This studio class includes demos, lectures, critique, and collaborative work. Students will develop original, creative designs that utilize color interactions and practical approaches to color design problems. Basic drawing experience encouraged.
Course ID 0717915 Units
ART122 or ART202
Choose a course
5 units
ART122 or ART202 5 units
Choose a course
ART 122:
Introduction to Printmaking-Intermediate
Covers various aspects of printmaking, with an emphasis on intaglio printmaking processes. Intro to drypoint, engraving and etching with hard and soft grounds. Learn water and acid etching and the use of photosensitive emulsions on metal plates. Recommended: Some drawing background.
Course ID 0718005 Units
ART 202:
Painting
Further development of color and composition in oils or synthetic painting media. Individual instruction. Prereq: ART 201 or permission.
Course ID 0718105 Units
MATH&107 or ACCT110
Choose a course
5 units
MATH&107 or ACCT110 5 units
Choose a course
MATH& 107:
Math In Society
Intended for non-science majors; fulfills QSR requirement for AA Degree. Topics include financial computations (e.g. loans and interest), modeling linear and exponential growth (e.g. population growth and disease spread), and basic probability and statistics (e.g. understanding data and risk), with an emphasis on applications. Other topics selected by instructor.
Course ID 0773305 Units
ACCT 110:
Introduction to Accounting/Bookkeeping I
This introductory class covers the development of the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship, from business transactions through closing entries and financial statements. Includes service and merchandising types of businesses, special journals, banking services, and payroll.
Course ID 0721275 Units
Quarter 6
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Apply for the AFA degree in ctcLink. Check with your assigned advisor to be sure you are meeting degree requirements.
Contact Art department coordinator to start your portfolio process at the beginning of the quarter.
Visit the Student Learning Center for help with your artist statement and resume.
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
ART290
The Art Business
5 units
ART290 5 units
ART 290:
The Art Business
Fundamentals of the business aspects of art, including designing and packaging the portfolio for A.F.A./C.F.A. degrees, photographic artwork, building a resume, marketing, copyrights, contracts and other essential business practices. Recommended: At least two college-level art courses. Transfer Class
Course ID 0718505 Units
ART210
Digital and Graphic Art
5 units
ART210 5 units
ART 210:
Digital & Graphic Art - Photoshop + Illustrator
First of 2 courses. Image design, creation and manipulation using vector-based and pixel-based programs. Combines fine art and technical aspects of digital composition for production of media formats including print and web-based. Previous drawing/design and basic computer skills strongly recommended.
Course ID 0718165 Units
ART211 or ART221 or ART281
Choose a course
5 units
ART211 or ART221 or ART281 5 units
Choose a course
ART 211:
Sculpture
Fundamentals of composition in the round, in clay and plaster, using basic techniques of carving, casting and building.
Course ID 0718175 Units
ART 221:
Ceramic Art
Beginning basic pottery design and construction. Emphasizes hand building coils and slabs, basic glazing and beginning pot throwing on the potters wheel.
Course ID 0718265 Units
ART 281:
Jewelry Design I
Learn basic design and construction of non-ferrous metals involved in jewelry making. Bench techniques involve forging, soldering and basic stone setting. Lab fee required. Transfer Class.
Course ID 0718455 Units
Quarter 7
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Check in with university for transfer plan.
Fine-tune your portfolio, artist statement, and CV with your faculty portfolio advisors and resume.
Complete portfolio requirements.
Turn in two copies of your physical portfolio and one digital copy on a thumb drive.
Attend on-campus graduation fair and commencement ceremony.
ART252
Art History Survey II
5 units
ART252 5 units
ART 252:
Survey of Art: 6th-16th Century
A survey of European and Islamic art from the 6th-16th century. Includes painting, sculpture, and architecture through lectures, slides, and readings. Art History topics include: colonialism, patronage, and propaganda. Continuation of ART 251 but can be taken out of sequence. Transfer class.
Course ID 0718375 Units
ART113 or ART123 or ART203
Choose a course
5 units
ART113 or ART123 or ART203 5 units
Choose a course
ART 113:
Drawing
Continuation of ART 112. Further development of fine art drawing with an emphasis on expression and composition, including development of portfolio building or other project. Prereq: ART 112 or permission.
Course ID 0717965 Units
ART 123:
Continuing Printmaking: Monotype and Monoprint
Develop technical and conceptual skills to create the painterly print. Emphasis on sequential imagery, layered impressions, color use and inks, use of the press, plates and papers and evolution of personal imagery. Covers variation, using a matrix and altered monotypes. Recommended: Some drawing background.
Course ID 0718015 Units
ART 203:
Painting
Further studies in color, composition and subject matter including portfolio building or other project. Individual instruction. Prereq: Art 202 or permission.
Course ID 0718115 Units
WMN200 or ANTH130
Choose a course
5 units
WMN200 or ANTH130 5 units
Choose a course
WMN 200:
Introduction to Gender & Women Studies
Introduction to interdisciplinary field of Gender and Women Studies, focusing on how intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, religion, nationality, age, and ability shape people's lives. Emphasizes the construction and enforcement of gender differences and inequalities in relation to race, class, sexuality and culture. Readings include both narrative and analytical approaches.
Course ID 0770145 Units
ANTH 130:
World Cultures
Exploration of global cultural variation and traditions in the modern context of international capitalism. Using ethnographic approaches informed by the ideas of cultural relativism and transculturation, considers both Western and non-western cultures as well as indigenous and industrialized cultures.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Use the College Navigator search engine (http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator) to find bachelors programs in Washington state or around the country. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
Our graduates have successfully gone on to get degrees of higher learning at many institutions, including University of Washington, California College of the Arts, Pacific Northwest College of Art, School of the Art Institute Chicago, Rhode Island School of Design, San Diego State University, Western Washington University and have received scholarships and opportunities at many other programs such as Penland School of Craft and Pratt Fine Art Center. Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an admissions representative to find out about specific admissions requirements including submitting a portfolio and major pre-requisites for the institution of your choice.
To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit
North's Financial Aid Department for details.
Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
