Temple College Associate of Arts in Studio Arts

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Fall-16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ARTS 1316 - Drawing I 1(Required for progression) 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 040 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Choose any course in the Mathematics Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 020 Fill in Term Fill in Grade

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any SPCH course in the Component Area Option Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 010 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring-16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ARTS 1311 - Design I 1(Required for progression) 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey I 3 090 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 010 Fill in Term Fill in Grade

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 090 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses - Pick one course

Second Year Fall-16 weeks
Course Name - Pick One Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • ARTS 1317 - Drawing II (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
  • ARTS 2316 - Painting I (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
  • ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
  • ARTS 2356 - Photography I (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor, Offered on a continuous basis) 3 030 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Choose any course in the Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor, Offered on a continuous basis) 3 080 Fill in Term Fill in Grade

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses - Pick one course from each section

Second Year Spring-16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • ARTS 2316 - Painting I (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
  • ARTS 2346 - Ceramics I (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
  • ARTS 2356 - Photography I (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade
  • ARTS 2317 - Painting I (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
  • ARTS 2347 - Ceramics II (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
  • ARTS 2357 - Photography II (FY)2
 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Term

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ARTS 1304 - Art History Survey II 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any course in the Language, Philosophy, or Culture core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

Second Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 060 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 6
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AA Art Studio degree.

Note 2: Meet with your enrollment advisor or department chair to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

Note 3: Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The AA STUDIO ARTS degree can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Arts in the following areas:

  • Art
  • Art History
  • K-12 Art Education with teaching certification

Important: AA STUDIO ARTS students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Graphic Designer: $30,503 (Bachelor's Degree required)
  • K-12 Art Teacher: $48,361- $51,041 (Bachelor's Degree + Teaching Certification required)
  • Art Professor (College): $44,346 (Bachelor's Degree + Experience required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/WDAWages

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