We live in a visual world. As such, studying the visual arts opens up numerous opportunities. Understanding the images in our lives is important not just for artists or designers but also more generally for anyone who navigates visual environments on a daily basis.

Students of art develop crucial communication and critical thinking skills. By solving complex problems in project-based classes, you’ll build your decision-making and implementation skills, become effective at understanding and interpreting images, and grow to create more effective visual environments yourself.

Arts & Humanities

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As you progress through your visual arts major at LBCC, you’ll develop skills in spatial awareness and compositional design while heightening your visual literacy. You’ll also be asked to critique your own work as well as that of your peers, engaging in an environment of continuous improvement and assessment.

Visual Communication, Associate of Applied Science

This two-year degree prepares you to work in the field of visual communications with a focus in either web media or graphic design.

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Art Emphasis, Associate of Science

This degree prepares you to transfer to Oregon State University’s Art programs, which include Studio Art, Photography, and Art History.

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Transfer to Any Oregon University Visual Arts Program

This degree allows you to transfer to any Oregon university art program. Work with your advisor to select the best courses for your transfer destination.

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