Start Your Career: By the Numbers
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Meet requirements for entry into fine arts and design programs at four-year institutions.
Courses
Build skills in a variety of art and media formats.
Connections
Small class sizes allow you to build strong relationships with your instructors and classmates.
Grow Your Creative Talent with Training in Traditional and Digital Media
Get your start in the creative arts at Ozarks Tech! The Art and Design program helps you build a strong foundation to pursue four-year arts programs. Hands-on courses build your experience with both traditional and digital media. Your courses cover core topics like:
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2D and 3D design
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Drawing
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Painting
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Global art history and architecture
You’ll graduate with a strong portfolio to pursue four-year arts programs. Your courses prepare you to pursue a BFA in Studio Art, a BA in Art History or Museum Studies, a BSed in Art Education, or a design-focused degree like Graphic Design, Illustration, Architecture, or Interior Design.
Program Information
View our accreditation information, find program contacts and learn more about how to apply to Ozarks Tech.
General Admissions to Ozarks Tech
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.
We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.
Kat Allie
Fine Arts & Humanities
Department Chair
417-447-8977
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more on OTC Accreditation.
Program Outcomes
Find Your Community
Getting involved is a great way to build connections and find your community on campus. With a variety of clubs and organizations and campus events it’s easy to find your people.
Plan Ahead
Thinking long term? After your A.A. you can transfer to continue your education at four-year institutions. Get connected with resources to help you plan your courses for transferring.
Course Information
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Art and Design (A.A.)
A.A. Degree: 63 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The Associate of Arts in Art and Design, is an interdisciplinary program designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in related fields such as: BFA-ART-3D studies; (ceramics, metals/jewelry, sculpture), computer animation, drawing, painting, photography, new media, and photography. BFA-DESIGN; graphic design, sequential art, illustration, dual degree in graphic design & illustration. BSEd in Art Education. BA-Visual Culture; Art History, Visual Culture or Museum Studies. BS; Interior Design, Fashion Design, or Architecture.
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Notices & Disclaimers
*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.
**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.