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 The Art Department offers a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional courses for students interested in the fine and applied arts. Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of media and perspectives on the visual arts. From personal expression to visual communication, students gain an understanding of the potential of visual work and its context. |
| As part of the Humanities Division, the Art Department shares the mission of the other performing and fine arts: to inspire students to discover their potential and to achieve their goals in speech communications, fine arts, drama, and music by providing a wide variety of guided presentation and performance opportunities, a nurturing and challenging atmosphere, and challenging standards of instruction aimed especially for small groups and individuals.
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| Students may earn an Associate in Arts (AA) Degree, which is designed for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution with junior standing. Students pursuing this degree should plan their programs at Walla Walla Community College in accordance with the requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.
To earn the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree, a student must complete at least 93 credit hours in college transfer courses numbered 100 or above with a minimum college-level grade point average of 2.0, and include a minimum of 63 credit hours in general education courses. Courses cross-listed in two subject areas can be counted for credit in only one area.
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| Art students begin with foundation courses in design, drawing, and art appreciation. Students expecting to work toward a BFA or BA with emphasis in art should give careful attention to the requirements of the selected baccalaureate institution and should be working on a quality portfolio to present for evaluation after transferring. Studies in computer graphics will contribute to the success of a professional career in art and design. |
| Artists often find careers in architecture, industrial design, fashion design, theatre design, graphic design, photography, game art design, advertising and web design. Many create original artwork in a variety of media and techniques. Artists often teach in elementary, secondary, and higher education and in private studios. |
| Postsecondary training is recommended for all artist specialties. Although formal training is not strictly required, it is very difficult to become skilled enough to make a living in the arts without it. Many colleges and universities offer programs leading to the bachelor's or master's degree in fine arts. Formal educational programs in art also provide training in computer techniques. Computers are used widely in the visual arts, and knowledge and training in computer graphics and other visual display software are critical elements of many jobs in these fields.
Trained artists typically fit into one of four categories. Art directors formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media. Craft artists create or reproduce handmade objects for exhibition and sale. Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators create original artwork, using a variety of media and techniques. Multi-media artists and animators create special effects, animation, or other visual images on film, on video, or with computers or other electronic media.
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