Art
Art at SFCC
If you are passionate about creativity, visual storytelling, design, and artistic expression, the Art program at SFCC can help you develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue your artistic goals. Through hands-on studio experiences and personalized instruction, you'll explore a variety of artistic disciplines while building technical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a strong portfolio for transfer or career opportunities.
Degree Options
Build Your Future in Art
Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year art program or pursue a career in a creative field, the Art program at SFCC provides a strong foundation for your next step. Students in the Associate of Fine Arts program study studio art, design, art history, and visual communication while working closely with faculty mentors who support their artistic and academic growth. Graduates are prepared to continue their education in fine arts, graphic design, photography, art education, art history, and related fields.
Explore a wide range of artistic disciplines including ceramics, painting, sculpture, graphic design, photography, printmaking, watercolor, web authoring, and design.
- Earn a transfer-focused Associate of Fine Arts degree designed to prepare you for four-year art and design programs.
- Develop technical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a professional portfolio.
- Benefit from small class sizes and personalized mentorship from experienced art faculty.
- Participate in independent study opportunities that allow you to pursue individual artistic interests.
- Learn in inspiring studio spaces overlooking the lake with abundant natural light.
- Study in the same building as the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art and engage with professional exhibitions and visiting artists.
- Connect with the local arts community through gallery openings, exhibitions, and events at the Daum Museum and Liberty Center Association for the Arts.
- Showcase your work through the annual Student Art Exhibition and other exhibition opportunities.
- Compete for scholarships and awards supported by the Sedalia Visual Art Association.
- Participate in the SFCC Art Club and collaborate with fellow artists through creative projects, exhibitions, and campus events.
- Work across disciplines through collaborations with programs such as Theatre Arts and community events like the annual Haunted Hallway.
- Prepare for transfer and careers in fine arts, graphic design, photography, digital media, arts administration, museum studies, and other creative professions.