The program serves as a foundation for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions for further work in fine arts, graphic design, or the specialty areas of ceramics, drawing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and art history. The focus is on studies in art and design, including creative experience and technical training in the techniques and esthetic principles of various art forms.
Some students pursue the program for personal enrichment rather than as a preliminary to transfer.
Since the requirements of four-year institutions vary widely, it is essential to choose an intended transfer college as soon as possible and carefully follow the program described in that college's catalog. A student should work closely with a HACC faculty advisor to ensure maximum transfer of credit. Our students successfully transfer to Pratt Institute, Tyler School of Art, Maryland Institute College of Art, Moore College of Art and Design and Rochester Institute of technology as wellas many others. Full-time day students who enter in the Fall semester may expect to complete their work in two years. Other students will need more time to finish because many required courses are not offered every term.