Art + Design
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
AA: 60 CREDITS | AFA: 61 CREDITS
Digital Arts: AA | AFA
Fine Art: AA | AFA
Graphic Design: AA | AFA
Photography: AA | AFA
CERTIFICATE: 18 CREDITS
Photography
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You're an out-of-the-box thinker, problem-solver, and for years you've dreamed about a career in a creative industry. Take a look. The art + design field is limitless, exciting, and expansive.
At Harford Community College, we offer a variety of Art + Design programs that prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree. Students take core Art + Design courses with the remainder in their concentration, and prepare a portfolio that's interview ready.
Digital ArtS, Area of Concentration in Art + Design
Does time-based media, animation, motion graphics, game design, special effects and
multimedia seem like fascinating career options to you? Digital Arts is for you.
Fine Art, Area of Concentration in Art + Design
If you dream of being a fine artist, illustrator, or art educator— love art and want
to strengthen your artistic voice—a concentration in fine art may be your choice.
Graphic Design, Area of Concentration in Art + Design
Want a challenging profession where you’ll create visual forms and concepts for clients
that establish brand identity, communication and marketing strategy for both print
and web? Choose graphic design.
Photography, Area of Concentration in Art + Design
Is photography your thing? Do you enjoy taking portraits, shooting for editorial,
or creating artistic fine art shots? We have both certificate and degree programs
that might pique your interest.
Harford's small, student-centered, and flexible learning class options are the ideal learning environment for your art and design studies.
WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM?
With a degree in art and design at Harford, you can prepare for transfer to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor's degree while gaining foundational knowledge in art and design.
Top Transfer Schools
- Maryland Institute College of Art
- UMBC
- University of Delaware
- Towson University
- Stevenson University
- Salisbury University
- University of Maryland
- Savannah College of Art + Design
- Hood College
Transfer Program Agreements
- Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Digital Arts, AA to Animation, Interactive Arts or Game Design, BFA
- Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Fine Arts, AA to Ceramics, Drawing, Fiber, Film + Video, General Fine Arts, Illustration, Interdisciplinary Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking, or Product Design, BFA
- Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Photography, AA to Photography, BFA
- Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA), Fine Arts, AFA to Fine Art with concentration, BFA
- Salisbury University, Fine Art, Area of Concentration in Art + Design, AA to Art, Graphic Design Track, BFA
Potential Careers
- Web Designer
- Game Designer
- Animator
- Multimedia Designer
- Fine Artist
- Character Artist
- Illustrator
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Commercial Photographer
- Portrait Photographer
- Scientific Photographer
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
You've taken your first step into a larger world of possibility for yourself and your future. Now is the time! Reach out and apply, request more information, or visit our campus.