Art
Associate in Arts (Transfer)
Draw on your artistic talents as you sketch out the foundations of a career in art. This two-year program lets you immerse yourself in art fundamentals like drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and ceramics, while building an understanding of art history.
4
semesters to complete your Associate in Arts degree.
You’ll have a similar educational experience to a four-year college, but with reasonable tuition costs. You’ll be prepared to transfer to a four-year university to continue your study of art.
Admissions Office
The ICC Art transfer program focuses on studio-based courses with small lecture classes.
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COMPLETION TIME
24 Months
if Full Time
4 Semesters60 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Advisors help with an academic plan that works for you.
ESTIMATED COST
$9,600
+ 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
The Art, Associate in Arts, program allows students to enhance their skills as an artist and transfer to a four-year program. We offer an art internship specific to the needs of the student. Past interns have worked at the Peoria Art Guild and the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Jennifer Costa, Professor, Art
How Do I Get Into the Art Program?
Enhance your skills and knowledge as an artist, and prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university. 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 one easy application for over hundreds of scholarships.
- Student success advisors are available to help.
- An interest in art is all that is needed to apply.
What Can I Expect As An Art Student?
- The program covers core art courses for the first two years.
- Students learn introductory and advanced art skills and techniques. You’ll work in-studio in various two-dimensional and three-dimensional media.
- Students get hands-on experience in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and ceramics.
- A survey of art history is included in the program.
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.