Located in the Media Arts Center, RCC’s studio art facilities provide students with the space to explore various forms of visual expression. The Visual Arts concentration provides foundational courses for students interested in any arts-related field. Hands-on Drawing I (HUM 165), Painting I (HUM 170), and Sculpture I (HUM 167) courses give students direct experience with core concepts, allowing them to explore their personal style while developing their academic portfolio. Lecture courses such as Art History and Appreciation (HUM 161) and African Art (HUM 172) introduce art criticism and research through the exploration of a diverse variety of cultures.
| Semester One - Fall 2022 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACS102 | The College Experience | 3.00 |
| ENG101 | English Comp. I | 3.00 |
| IST120 | or CIS141: Microcomp Apps | 3.00 |
| LANELECT | Foreign Language Elective | 3.00 |
| MAT103+ | Math 103 or above | 3.00 |
| Semester Two - Spring 2023 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG102 | English Comp. II | 3.00 |
| LANELECT | Foreign Language Elective | 3.00 |
| SCIELECT | Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec | 4.00 |
| SSIELECT | Social Science Electives | 3.00 |
| VAREQ | Drawing 1 or Painting 1 | 3.00 |
| Semester Three - Fall 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SCIELECT | Lab Sci Elec See Hrs/Rec | 4.00 |
| SSIELECT | Social Science Electives | 3.00 |
| VAELECT | Visual Arts Electives | 3.00 |
| VAELECT | Visual Arts Electives | 3.00 |
| VAREQ2 | Drawing 2 or Painting 2 | 3.00 |
| Semester Four - Spring 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| HUMELECT | Humanities Electives | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT | Humanities Electives | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT | Humanities Electives | 3.00 |
| SSIELECT | Social Science Electives | 3.00 |
| VAELECT | Visual Arts Electives | 3.00 |
In this program, students will explore their own identities and creative expression through various visual media. This concentration emphasizes communication and writing skills along with the development of a creative portfolio in both traditional and digital art forms.
Why study visual art in college? The foundational skills studied in this program are essential for students interested in professional work or further academic study in fields such as graphic design, print or web design, advertising, video arts [hyperlink BMT], commercial interior design, architecture, set design (theatre) [hyperlink to theatre major], art history, art education, and more.
MassTransfer - Through the MassTransfer program, your arts and humanities degree from RCC transfers as two years of completed work towards at Bachelor's degree at most state colleges and universities. Review the A2B pathways on the MassTransfer website.
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Department | Phone | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kevin
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Dacey | Adjunct Instructor | Humanities | kdacey@rcc.mass.edu | ||
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Tereza
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Swanda | Adjunct Art Faculty | Humanities | tswanda@rcc.mass.edu | 1-320 | |
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Marisa
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Jones | Adjunct Theater Faculty | Humanities | mjones@rcc.mass.edu | ||
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Gary
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Duehr | Adjunct Faculty - Art | Humanities | gduehr@rcc.mass.edu | ||
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Cheryl
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Hirshman | Adjunct Faculty- Art | Humanities | 617-427-0060 x5181 | chirshman@rcc.mass.edu | 1-316 |
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Sharon
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Shakur | Adjunct Faculty- Modern Dance | Humanities | sshakur@rcc.mass.edu | ||
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Joshua
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Ziemann | Full Time Faculty- Music | Humanities | 857-701-1128 | jziemann@rcc.mass.edu | 1-308 |
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Jeffrey
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Lavoie | Adjunct Professor | Humanities | 617-427-0060 x5197 | jlavoie@rcc.mass.edu |
