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Art and Design

Start your art and design journey with a degree built for transfer.

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2 Yrs. 63 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$11,414 – $15,446*

Start your art and design journey with a degree built for transfer.

See How You Can Afford It

2 Yrs. 63 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$11,414 – $15,446*

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Smooth
Transfer

Meet requirements for entry into fine arts and design programs at four-year institutions.

Diverse
Courses

Build skills in a variety of art and media formats.

Build
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:

  • 2D and 3D design

  • Drawing

  • Painting

  • 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

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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

Arts and Design Team

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.

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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.

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Course Information

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Art and Design (A.A.)

A.A. Degree: 63 Hours

The Associate of Arts in Art and Design, (A.A. ADN), 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.

General Education Requirements- 42 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements- 42 Credit Hours

CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses. 

All knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicate all courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Mathematical Sciences-3 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences-3 Credit Hours

OTC math courses approved with CORE 42 designation (MTH 128, MTH 128S, MTH 130, MTH 130S, MTH 138) have guaranteed transfer to all Missouri public higher education institutions.  Any math course with a CORE 42 prerequisite will satisfy the math general education credit.  The higher level math courses may not have direct transfer to all four-year universities.  Students should check with their receiving institution for transferability of these courses.

Written Communication-6 Credit Hours

Written Communication-6 Credit Hours

Oral Communication- 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communication- 3 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts- 9 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 3 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Humanities and Fine Arts- 9 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 3 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

ART 101 and ART 105 are required for the degree.  Please complete 3 credit hours from the additional course list.

Natural Sciences- 7 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Natural Sciences- 7 Credit Hours (from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Social and Behavioral Sciences- 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Social and Behavioral Sciences- 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Core Electives- 5 Credit Hours

Core Electives- 5 Credit Hours

Any course with an approved MOTR number or additional hours from a MOTR approved course can be utilized to fulfill the Core electives requirement.  Credit received from an OTC course may be greater than the MOTR transfer equivalency.  The additional credit provided form OTC for a MOTR approved course will move the additional credit to the Core electives (e.g. CHM 160 at OTC = 4 credit hours, MOTR equivalency = 3 credit hours; additional 1 hour moved to Core electives).

Program Specific Courses- 21 Credit Hours

Program Specific Courses- 21 Credit Hours

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*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.

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