Art & Art History

Nurture your creativity. Hone your craft. An Associate of Arts (AA) degree in studio art or art history at FRCC will provide the foundation for a variety of artistic endeavors, including careers as a fine artist, art teacher, arts management, museum curator and more. With faculty on each campus – and online – solely dedicated to the arts, you’ll get plenty of support and guidance along your journey.

By earning an AA in studio art or art history, you’ll also be ready to transfer to one of 11 Colorado colleges and universities to major in studio arts or one of eight Colorado colleges and universities to major in art history. Start gaining the skills you need to make it in the art world today.

Why Study Art & Art History at Front Range Community College?

Get a head start on your studio art or art history bachelor's degree with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from FRCC. You'll take foundational art and art history courses. You'll also learn from our expert faculty. Their courses include hands-on learning to help you understand how art has changed throughout history. You'll also get plenty of attention in our small classes as you create pieces to develop your artistic voice.

As part of your AA degree, you'll take general education courses that prepare you to learn at a college level. You'll develop writing, research, and critical thinking skills that will be useful for your future career. FRCC provides student resources such as our tutoring services to help you hone those skills.

Your AA degree means you will be halfway to earning your bachelor's degree. Your courses will transfer to many public universities in Colorado so you can start your four-year degree as a junior. With our affordable tuition, you'll get your first two years of college for half the cost of a public university in the state.

FRCC transfers more students to the University of Colorado system, Colorado State University system and the Metropolitan State University of Denver than any other community college. With guaranteed transfer agreements to these schools, you'll be able to find the university that best fits your interests and needs.

Earn Your Bachelor's Degree from FRCC

With our newest bachelor’s degree—the Business for Creative Industries BAS—students with associate degrees in creative fields can start and finish their bachelor’s degree at FRCC without having to transfer to a university.

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Degree Options

Transfer Options

If you're planning to earn a bachelor's degree in Art or Art History, kickstart your education at FRCC.

AA in Studio Arts

With the AA degree in studio arts, you can start your art major as a junior at the following four-year schools:

• Adams State University
• Colorado Mesa University
• Colorado State University Fort Collins
• Colorado State University Pueblo
• Fort Lewis College
• Metropolitan State University of Denver
• University of Colorado Boulder
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs
• University of Colorado Denver
• University of Northern Colorado
• Western State Colorado University

Be sure to talk with your academic advisor when selecting your courses to ensure you will complete your degree on time with the classes you need.

AA in Art History

With the AA degree in art history, you can start your art history major as a junior at the following four-year schools:

• Colorado Mesa University
• Colorado State University Fort Collins
• Metropolitan State University of Denver
• University of Colorado Boulder
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs
• University of Colorado Denver
• University of Northern Colorado
• Western State Colorado University

Be sure to talk with your academic advisor when selecting your courses to ensure you will complete your degree on time with the classes you need.

Careers & Outcomes

Your studio arts or art history degree program can open doors for a career in a variety of art-related fields.

Proven Student Success

Discover the stories of Carrisa Kaye and Kristen Gruenberger, two FRCC art alumnae. See how the support they needed to build their skills and develop their artistic voices.

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