Department Head  Shane Howell | (864) 250-3019 | shane.howell@gvltec.edu 

Courses offered within the recommended fine arts transfer tracks allow access and transfer to bachelor’s degree programs. Students in the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) programs at Greenville Technical College typically seek an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree by completing specific programs of study in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Web Site Design, Photography, Theatre, and Art Education. We also offer a Certificate of Arts for Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Web Site Design. The certificate programs do not require the humanities/social sciences/math classes included in the A.A., but do include advanced training for each area.

Students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in any of the aforementioned areas are strongly urged to utilize Greenville Technical College’s academic advising services. The transfer process for each college/university is specific and leaves little opportunity for error. It is imperative that students discuss curriculum and transfer requirements with their assigned academic advisor and with the transfer advisor at the four-year institution of their choice. Students should begin discussions as soon as the choice to major in the visual and performing arts at the four-year institution has been made. VPA faculty/staff are the best resource for students.

Students entering these programs typically have a strong interest in art, but usually have very little or no formal training. They choose specialty skills determined by the student’s specific program of study. Students build both their confidence and their portfolios while participating in rigorous problem solving and conceptual assignments. Successful graduates of these programs are assured of having the necessary skills for a wide range of career opportunities in visual arts-related professions. We do not train students to become simply technicians or implementers of technology, instead our teaching/learning process facilitates students’ understanding of education being a lifelong development. Employment is typically found in advertising, public relations, graphic design, web site design, and professional photography.

In addition to the general education courses as required for the Associate of Arts degree, courses for completion of the degree may be selected from the list given for each transfer track. Depending on the transfer track selected, the courses listed may fulfill Humanities and/or other hour requirements. To meet prerequisite requirements, a faculty advisor should be consulted to ensure that courses are completed in the proper sequence.
  

 CERTIFICATES 

Fine Arts   
Graphic Design
WebSite Design   

TRANSFER TRACKS 

Art Education
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Photography
Theatre
Web Site Design