Fine Arts & Design

The Fine Arts & Design programs provide a strong foundation of graphic arts courses designed for students seeking to transfer to four-year programs.

Fine Arts

Beyond providing a basic liberal arts foundation, the Fine Arts program at Centralia College provides a solid base in studio art and art history, which is essential for those entering a variety of professions

Graphic Design

The backbone of the program are the 2D Design, 3D Design, Color Theory and Drawing courses, followed by introductory discipline-specific courses, such as Computer Graphics, Printmaking, Photography, and 3D Modeling and Animation. You'll build a competetive portfolio and get feedback and guidance on transfer schools and programs that are right for you.

Career Possibilities

Graphic Designer
Photographer
Animator
Print Tech
Illustrator

Fine Arts Education Plan

Degree: Associate in Arts
Emphasis: Fine Arts

First Year
Fall Quarter	ENGL& 101 English Composition I - 5 credits ART 110 2D Design - 5 credits Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ART 102 Drawing I - 5 credits ART 111 3D Design OR ART 112 Color Theory - 5 credits ENGL& 102 Composition II - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ART 106 Printmaking OR ART 160 Intro to Fibers - 5 credits Social Science Distribution - 5 credits Quantitative Skills Distribution - 5 credits

Second Year
Fall Quarter	ART& 100 Art Appreciation - 5 credits Health and Fitness Distribution - 5 credits Humanities Distribution - 5 credits Natural Science Distribution - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ART 201 Art History: 15th-17th Century - 5 credits Health and Fitness Distribution - 5 credits Natural Science Distribution - 5 credits Social Science Distribution - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ART 202 Art History: 18th-20th Century - 5 credit Health and Fitness Distribution Distribution - 5 credits Social Science Distribution - 5 credits Natural Science Distribution - 5 credits

Graphic Design Education Plan

Degree: Associate in Arts
Emphasis: Graphic Design

Notes for Students

CMST& 220 Public Speaking is recommended for graphic design majors

First Year
Fall Quarter	ART 110 2D Design - 5 credits ENGL& 101 Engllish Composition - 5 credits Health and Fitness Distribution - 1 credit Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ART 112 Color Theory - 5 credits CMST& 102 Introduction to Mass Media - 5 credits Quantitative Skills Distribution - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ART 102 Drawing I - 5 credits ART 202 Art History: 18th-20th Century - 5 credits ENGL& 102 Composition II - 5 credits

Second Year
Fall Quarter	ART 130 Computer Graphics - 5 credits Health & Fitness Distribution - 1 credit Natural Science Distribution - 5 credits Social Science Distribution - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	ART 111 Sculpture, ART 220 3D Modeling & Animation, OR IT 119 Web Scripting I - 5 credits Health & Fitness Distribution - 1 credit Natural Science Distribution - 5 credits Social Science Distribution - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ART 106 Printmaking OR ART 174 Digital Photography - 5 credits Natural Science Distribution - 5 credits Social Science Distribution - 5 credits

CONTACT

Alexander Solomon
Assistant Professor of Art
Office: WAH 106
360-623-8617
Email Alexander Solomon