Art and Design

The Associate of Fine Arts degree in Art and Design provides the foundation coursework and studio expertise that parallels the first two years of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) in Art and Design, the professional degree in the Art and Design field. Upon completion of the AFA, students will have created an artistic portfolio of work to transfer to a college, university or art school. The program prepares students with an intensive studio-based curriculum stressing the development of artistic techniques and critical thinking skills. Students study a variety of art disciplines preparing them for continued study in Art and Design leading to careers in the following fields: fine art, art education, art therapy, graphic design, curatorial studies, advertising, fashion design, and interior design. Students may concentrate their studies in subjects including animation, ceramics, digital art, drawing, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture. Students should consult with art faculty early in their academic program to determine which electives will best meet their needs.

Required Courses & Learning Outcomes

Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Art and Design degree program with areas of concentration.

The Associate of Arts in Art provides the foundation for transfer into a Bachelor of Arts (BA) program at a four-year college or university. It prepares students for initial employment or career advancement in the following areas: fine arts, illustration, commercial arts, K-12 art education, curatorial and museum studies, model making and special effects, 3-D digital arts, decorative arts, art therapy, advertising, graphic arts, animation, clay animation, art direction, arts administration, fashion design, interior design, or photography. Students should consult with the fine arts program coordinator and art faculty early in their academic program to determine which electives will best meet their needs.

Required Courses & Learning Outcomes

Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Art degree program.

The Ceramics Certificate is built upon an intensive studio-based curriculum that stresses artistic techniques and critical thinking skills. Students use a variety of building, decorating and firing techniques to communicate an expressive voice and visual concepts.

Required Courses & Learning Outcomes

Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Ceramics certificate program.

The Drawing and Painting Certificate is built upon an intensive studio-based curriculum that stresses artistic techniques and critical thinking skills. Students work in a wide variety of drawing and painting mediums to communicate an expressive voice and visual concepts.

Required Courses & Learning Outcomes

Refer to the college catalog for a list of required courses and learning outcomes for the Drawing and Painting certificate program.

If you have creative instincts, a passion for the arts and an eye for design, then a major in the arts may be just the right fit! Of course, if you love to design, paint, draw, build or sculpt, that is a great start. You also need determination, a strong work ethic and good communication skills.

Whether you are interested in the visual or performing arts, Cecil College has you covered. Small class sizes and excellent facilities provide the perfect environment to explore and study the arts. A rigorous curriculum will prepare you for transfer or career as an arts professional. Monthly gallery exhibitions and performances bring artists to campus and yield opportunities for students. At Cecil College, students acquire the knowledge needed to succeed in any arts-related career.

As an arts major, you will refine your creative abilities and learn how to put them to work in the real world. If you follow your artistic passion and work hard, an arts degree can lead you to a profitable career in a variety of areas.

Here are a few examples of career paths/job titles:

• Art Critic/Writer
• Art Teacher
• Art Director
• Arts Administrator
• Arts Management
• Exhibition Coordinator
• Gallery Director
• Ceramicist
• Cartoonist
• Corporate, Museum, University Curator
• Fine Arts Appraiser
• Art Therapist
• Administrator, Industry Consultant
• Costume Designer
• Foundry Owner/Operator
• Model Maker
• Freelance Artist
• Illustrator
• Industrial Artist and Designer
• Photographer
• Web Designer
• Painter
• Product or Package Designer
• Production Artist
• Studio or Lab Technician
• Storyboard Artist
• Sculptor
• Art Instructor
• Exhibit/Set Designer
• Furniture, Fashion, or Interior Designer
• Muralist

Daniel Krukosky
Department Chair, Arts & Communications
M.S., Wilmington University
(443) 674-1973
dkrukosky@nullcecil.edu

Jonathan Cone
Assistant Professor of Visual Communications
M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
(443) 674-1470
jcone@nullcecil.edu

Mark Donohue
Associate Professor of Art
M.F.A., University of Delaware
(443) 674-1956
mdonohue@nullcecil.edu

Adam Jacono
Assistant Professor of Visual Communications
M.F.A., East Carolina University
(443) 674-1450
ajocono@nullcecil.edu

Lauren Vanni
Professor of Art & Art and Design Coordinator
M.F.A., University of Delaware
M.Ed., Arcadia University
(443) 907-1380
lvanni@nullcecil.edu

Cecil College's adjunct art and design faculty are working professionals who bring real world experience into the classroom.