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Art

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About

The art program provides students with a strong foundation in both visual art and art history to help them attain their higher education and career goals. TCC offers classes in traditional media, digital arts, and art history. Our faculty are professional artists, art historians, and educators. We strive for an environment that encourages students to develop new skills, explore their creativity, and exchange ideas. To achieve this, we provide relevant and professional equipment in dedicated instructional spaces. We are committed to help students learn, create, and think critically about the world around them, through project-based curriculum.
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The Opportunities Add Up

This specialization prepares transfer students with the foundational art classes required at most four-year institutions and a strong art portfolio to apply for the art major at that institution.

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The Industries

  • Photography
  • Museum curation
  • Fashion
  • Interior design
  • Graphic Design
  • Fine Art
  • Education
  • Art Therapy

The Careers

Fashion Designer

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

Photographer

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects.

Interior Designer

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings.

Digital Film Animator

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media.

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Tuition & Payment

TCC is typically 1/3 the cost of a state university. Find out about how much college costs so you can plan for your finances.

Financial Aid

Nearly 60 percent of all TCC students receive some kind of financial aid to help pay for school. We can help you make an investment in your education.

Ways to Pay

There are resources to help you pay for college, including scholarships, grants, workforce education funding, student emergency funds, and much more.

Veterans Benefits

Service members, military veterans, and their families have unique needs when it comes to furthering their educational goals.

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