The Visual Arts program at COCC includes courses in art history, painting, ceramics, jewelry and metalwork, calligraphy, basic design, watercolor, photography, drawing and figure drawing. An education in art provides a knowledge of its history, the meaning of art, and a creative, hands-on experience working in the studios. A general knowledge of human history and culture is good background in the arts. Foreign language, history, literature, music and theatre are all recommended. Career Opportunities Graduates with an Associate of Arts degree in the various fields of art are starting preparation for careers as working artists, teachers, museum and gallery curators, public arts administrators, architectural designers, graphic designers, art history researchers, writers, and as employees of industry and business in any of the many fields of graphic design.
Many professional positions require at least a bachelor's degree.
Facilities Pence Hall houses art studios fully equipped with drawing tables, easels, potter's wheels and metalwork equipment. The college art gallery in the Pinckney Center brings a varied schedule of exhibitions throughout the year. The gallery is generally open during college work hours Monday through Friday and after hours during events in the Pinckney Center. Please call ahead for specific open hours, 383-7510. For more information contact Lance Hunter, 383-7514.