| What
is the purpose of the
program? |
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The Associate in Fine
Arts degree is designed
to give students a foundation
in artistic principles,
history, and applications
in the context of a general
education that qualifies
them for transfer to the
university. |
| What
kind of art courses will
students take in this
program? |
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All students
will begin with the foundation
courses: Design I &
II, Drawing I, Art History
I & II and
studio courses Weaving
I & II, Ceramics I
& II and Woodcarving
I & II. As the program
grows the course offerings
will expand to include
additional areas of study.
Various special topic
workshops will be offered
throughout the academic
year. These workshops
will explore visual arts,
performance arts or anthropological
and sociological topics
related to Cherokee culture
and traditions. |
| What
makes this new program
at Southwestern unique? |
| |
| Several
things make our
program unique from
other Fine Arts
programs: |
| · |
Our program is
designed to recognize
and celebrate Cherokee
arts and culture
as significant elements
in curriculum design
and delivery. |
| · |
Our college instructors
will collaborate
with Cherokee artists
through guest presentations
and team teaching
opportunities. This
will enrich our
Fine Arts program
through a deep connection
to Native arts and
culture. |
| · |
Southwestern
is working collaboratively
with the Oconaluftee
Institute for Cultural
Arts and Western
Carolina University
to help foster an
environment for
the advancement
of Native arts and
culture and to expand
higher education
options for the
people in our region. |
|
| When
does the program begin? |
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The general education
aspects of the program
will start this spring
with the complete program,
including the fine arts
classes, starting in fall
2007. |
| Where
will the program be located? |
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Courses will be taught
at the Oconaluftee Institute
for Cultural Arts on the
Qualla Boundary, in Cherokee. |
| How
long will it take students
to complete the program? |
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Full time students
can complete in two years. |
| What
can students do when they
finish the Associate in
Fine Arts program? |
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They can work in the
field or they can continue
their education by transferring
into the Bachelor in Fine
Arts program at Western
Carolina University. |
| Why
Southwestern? |
| |
| · |
Small class sizes
facilitate one-on-one
contact with instructors,
visiting artisans
and peers. |
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Collaboration
between Southwestern,
the Easter Band
of Cherokee Nation
and Western Carolina
University makes
this the premier
fine arts program
with an emphasis
on Native art and
culture on the east
coast. |
|
| What
are the benefits to the
student? |
| |
| · |
Lifelong learning
in the fine arts
and multiple cultural
influences are central
to the program. |
| · |
Study locally
with talented and
experienced artisans. |
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Expand current
artistic talents
and develop skills
in new media. |
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Studios are equipped
with professional
tools and materials
for traditional
and contemporary
artistic expression. |
|
| How
can students find out
more about the program? |
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For more information,
call the Office of Admissions
at SCC, 586.4091 ext 352.
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