Associate in Arts in Creative Arts
Mission College
Key Information
Campus location
Santa Clara, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
60 hours
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
The Associate in Arts in Creative Arts is designed for students who seek a broad background in the visual and performing arts, such as drawing, painting, singing, instrumental performance, creative writing, dancing, and oral interpretation.
Program Outcome
- Students will create and critique works of art in a supportive environment using traditional and new art media according to established principles of art and design. Students can communicate orally and in writing about art and design-related topics.
- Students will use critical thinking to analyze, compare and contrast world cultures and belief systems through a study of anthropology, philosophy, history, languages, and/or the humanities.
- Students will develop critical thinking skills as they analyze, compare and contrast, and trace the development of art forms from different parts of the world, from ancient to modern times.
Curriculum
To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60-degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better.
- Completion of the AA/AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B or IGETC.
The program requires the completion of 18 units in the following two areas:
I. Applied Arts (total of 6 units from one or more of the Creative Arts disciplines). Courses in which the student participates in the arts, such as drawing, painting, singing, instrumental performance, creative writing, dancing, and oral interpretation.
II. History or Theory (total of 12 units). Courses in which the student studies the history and/or theory of Creative Arts related subjects. The student should complete three units in the following disciplines: Art, English, Dance, and Music. The following courses are recommended in this area (relevant courses not on this list may also be approved on a course-by-course basis):
- ART 001A ---- Survey of Western Art I (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ART 001B ---- Survey of Western Art II (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ART 004 ---- Art Appreciation (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- ENG 006B ---- Survey of World Literature (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- HUM 015 ---- Introduction to Film Analysis (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- HUM 018 ---- African-American Culture and Humanities (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- HUM 018H ---- African-American Culture and Humanities - Honors (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- MUS 005 ---- Fundamentals of Music Theory (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- MUS 010 ---- Music Appreciation (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
Facilities
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships at Mission
Mission College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $50 to several thousand dollars per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and/or financial need.
All continuing Mission College and new students, including graduating high school students and transferring students, may apply.
Current Scholarships Available
Mission College 2022-23 General Scholarships Application
New, returning, continuing, or transferring Mission College Scholarship opportunities are available. The 2022-23 MC Scholarship Application-visit the website for more details. The deadline has closed for this year.
NEW Spring 2022 Scholarship Opportunities!
Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2022. Download the application here: 21-22 Jim McEntee Scholarship
American Association of University Woman-AAUW (San Jose Branch Scholarship Application & Opportunity. For more information, visit the website. The deadline to apply is April 15,
NEW Chicana Latina (CLF) Foundation Scholarship
The Chicana Latina Foundation awards scholarships to Latina college students valued at $1500 each. Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2022
NEW Progress Pride Scholarship!
For the first time, the Mensa Foundation seeks to award our Progress Pride Scholarship: up to two $10,000 scholarships. The scholarship is intended for college-bound, college, or graduate students at U.S. universities who identify as both BIPOC and LGBTQ—and who have demonstrated positive service to the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
POINT Foundation Scholarship
The Community College Scholarship Program launched in 2016 and went national in 2017. To be selected for the scholarship, students are evaluated on academic performance and potential, financial need, involvement in school and community, and goals for the future. Deadline to Apply May 3rd.
Mission Promise Program
Mission College is proud to expand our Mission Promise Program to make college more affordable for our new, first-time college students! Eligible students will have their enrollment fees paid for their first two years AND get up to $1,000 to pay for books or other educational expenses.
Dreamer Scholarships
Dreamers: Scholarship opportunity for undocumented and/or DACA recipients
- Immigrants Rising Scholarships
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- List of Undergraduate Scholarships
- Latinos in Technology (Includes Business and Nursing)
STEM Based
STEM: Science, Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Scholarship Opportunities. New opportunities are open!
- NEW! Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship.
- NEW! Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
- Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gates Millennium
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
External Scholarships New opportunities!
Additional scholarship resources and links.
- pointfoundation.org (LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Progress Pride Scholarship (BIPOC & LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Latinos in Technology (includes Business and Nursing)
- Horacio Alger Scholarship (various & Career & Technical Scholarships)
- Pivotalnow.org (Foster Youth Scholarship Opportunity)
- National League of American Pen Woman (NLAPW) (females only scholarship)
- 2022 Scholarship Details 2022 NLAPW Application
- African American Scholarship Opportunity
- African American Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
- Soroptomist-Live Your Dream Award New!
- Live Your Dream Award NEW! (Due Nov. 15)
- VAPW Scholarship Application (Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley Deadline May 1)