Associate of Arts in Art (Two-Year Art Foundation)

The Associate of Arts in Art offers an interdisciplinary approach to the visual arts. This two-year foundational program introduces techniques, methods, and concepts common to the creative disciplines. It aims to develop student’s visual literacy and encourages their artistic perception.

This program is structured as an introduction to a variety of art ideas and techniques, with material application in design, drawing, computers and photography. Students will learn to appreciate the complexity of the creative process and learn to articulate their personal aesthetic by investigating the differences between wet and dry media, additive and subtractive processes, two-and three-dimensional forms, and the relationship between ideas and materials. And they will explore formal concepts such as line, shape, color, value, texture, scale and composition. With an Associate of Arts in Art, students can seek immediate employment or transfer into a four-year Art program with an emphasis in Visual Art.

Learning Format for the Art Associate Program

Our In-person Associate of Arts in Art program is designed to be completed in person and you’ll complete assignments, readings, tests, and projects throughout the semester.

Advising for Art Associate Program

The program faculty are committed to responsible academic advising. This means we help you schedule the right courses at the right time to help you take the next step in your professional career. Faculty members are specialists in their areas of advising and are current with requirements for admission into the programs they advise so you get the academic advice you need, when you need it.

We want to make sure you get the support you need by offering torturing services, including the ENMU Writing Center, which is available to help improve your writing and to clearly communicate for written, school-related projects and assignments.

Art Resources

The AA in Art program offers opportunities to explore multiple mediums and participate in the art clubs, The ArtSpace and Clayhounds.

Our Runnels Gallery has opportunities for students to submit their work for juried shows and for portfolio shows. And the Runnels Gallery offers on-campus internships for those wanting to gain experience working in a gallery!

Scholarships and Financial Assistance for Art Majors

The Department of Art and the ENMU Foundation are proud to offer annual scholarships funds to our majors.

ENMU is committed to helping students defray the cost of their education.

Career and Earning Opportunities for Art

Our AA in Art program prepares you to pursue careers in the studio arts, administration, or museums and have the knowledge and training to pursue careers as a: