Art & Design
Associate in Fine Arts (Transfer)
Unleash your creativity, study Art or Graphic Design, and earn an Associate degree in Fine Arts. Tailored for aspiring artists and designers, our program prepares you to transfer to a baccalaureate program in visual arts.
700
Scholarships available – and one might have your name on it
Our dynamic curriculum provides a foundation in art history and includes essential courses like Drawing I, 2D and 3D Design, plus specialized courses in studio arts or graphic design. You’ll develop your art portfolio and get hands-on design training in your first semester. With small class sizes and expert faculty, you’ll have every opportunity to meet your goals.
Admissions Office
Develop a professional-level portfolio that showcases your marketable skills to future employers and transfer institutions.
The ICC Art Club lets you share your talent and vision with others who are passionate about art. Make connections through student groups like Harbinger Student Media.
Production Artist, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Curator, Illustrator, Professional Artist – Painter, Sculptor, Printmaker, Photographer, Ceramicist
COMPLETION TIME
24 Months
if Full Time
4 Semesters62 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Coaches help with an academic plan that works for you.
COST OF ATTENDING
$9,920
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2024-25
What financial assistance can I receive?
Find the plan right for you by connecting with our Financial Aid office.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
14 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Our programs gives students the opportunity to enhance their skills as an artist, preparing them to transfer to a four-year program. We offer an art internship specific to the needs of the student. Past students have worked at the Peoria Art Guild and the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Jennifer Costa, Professor, Art
How Do I Get Into the Art & Design Program?
You have a passion for design and want to learn how great design can win over the hearts and minds of audiences. Talk to an Admissions representative to learn how to get started.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just 1 application for over 700 scholarships.
What Can I Expect As an Art & Design Student?
- You’ll select your specialization in studio arts or graphic design.
- You’ll develop a professional-level art or design portfolio to represent your work to employers and transfer schools.
- If studying graphic design, you’ll learn visual and verbal presentation techniques and experience internship opportunities with Marketing and the Performing Arts Center at ICC, as well as, external arts and non-profit organizations.
How Am I Going to Manage This?
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What if I am working while going to school?
We have you covered. Many of our students are working adults who balance life and school. We have great resources on campus to help keep you going!
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What are my options for funding my education?
Do this first: fill out and file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Even if you don’t want federal aid, this document is used by many scholarship and grant programs to evaluate aid packages.
Look for scholarships and grants first because usually they don’t have to be paid back. The ICC Foundation sponsors some scholarships, and grants may be available from Illinois or federal programs. Other organizations also offer scholarships, and we can help you research those opportunities.
Federally guaranteed student loans can be a smart way to fund college. Think about your transfer plans and what your career looks like. Some sources recommend that you cap your borrowing at the level of what you (realistically!) can expect to earn at your first job after college. So, research careers and pay, too.
Of course, savings, jobs, and work-study are key parts of your budget. Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Find the tools to make a complete plan for paying for school.