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School of Arts and Design - Arts & Design Programs

Architectural Design (ARCH)

The program includes a degree and multiple certificates that provide foundational skills in architecture and helps students prepare portfolios for application to 4-year architecture programs. Learn more...
Associate Professor Andrew Kerr (505) 428-1712

Arts & Design Foundation and Portfolio (ARTS)

Essential courses that are the foundation of all the degrees offered in The School of Arts & Design, as well as, courses that prepare students to successfully enter 4-year programs or the marketplace.
Call (505) 428-1731 for more information.

Art History & Criticism (AHST)

There are a broad range of art history courses covering such areas as southwestern traditions, photography, and comprehensive historical surveys. Art History is a concentration in the AA in Fine Arts degree.
Assistant Professor Diane Tintor (505) 428-1446

Book Arts (BART) - See Printmaking & Book Arts

Ceramics (CLAY)

Develop expertise, craftsmanship, and aesthetic skills in designing and creating clay sculpture or as functional objects. Ceramic studies are available as a concentration in the AA in Fine Arts and the AAA in Professional Crafts. Learn more...
James Marshall (505) 428-1691

Dance (DANC)

A diverse selection of courses in Dance are available ranging from classical ballet to hip-hop. Learn more...
Marilyn Carter (505) 428-1731

Drama (DRAM)

This program focuses on developing acting skills for theatre, television, and film. Learn more...
Stefany Burrowes (505) 428-1731

Drawing and Painting (DRPT)

Covering many media and styles, the drawing and painting courses include figurative and non-representational approaches and are offered at beginning and advanced levels. Learn more...
Assistant Professor Laura Rosenfeld (505) 428-1230

Fashion Design (DESN)

This program develops highly refined skills in one-of-a-kind creation of functional and decorative apparel and textiles. Learn more...
Interim Dean Mechele Hesbrook (505) 428-1664

Fine Woodworking (WOOD)

This program develops expertise, craftsmanship, and aesthetic skills in designing and creating functional wood objects, including learning wood characteristics, refined finishing techniques, and advanced fabrication skills. Learn more...
Bob Mays and Michael Hoffer (505) 428-1726

Gallery Management (GLRY)

Designed to prepare students for employment in art galleries and museums, students are provided a comprehensive knowledge of exhibition management. Through projects and field experience, students develop skills in gallery design, installation, lighting, and object care and handling. Learn more...
Associate Professor Clark Baughan (505) 428-1501

Interior Design (DESN)

One of only two accredited programs in New Mexico, these courses develop design and business skills for creating interiors that meet human environmental and aesthetic needs. Learn more...
Interim Dean Mechele Hesbrook (505) 428-1664

Jewelry / Metal Arts (JEWL)

This program develops expertise in designing and fabricating wearable jewelry in silver and gold including set stones, as well as non-functional objects. Courses cover casting techniques, silversmithing, and many other production techniques. This program is available as a concentration in the AAA in Professional Crafts degree and the AA in Fine Arts degree. Learn more...
Assistant Professor Diane Tintor (505) 428-1446

Music (MUSC)

Courses in voice, guitar, piano, music theory, music appreciation, and choral ensembles are available for beginning and advanced levels. Learn more...
Dr. Priscilla Zimmerman (505) 428-1731

Photography (PHOT)

This program prepares students for transfer to 4-year programs or for direct entry into the photographic industry. Courses cover digital, silver, and alternative processes, and emphasize conceptual and expressive approaches. This develops student's individual vision, which makes their work increasingly distinct, whether they are pursuing fine arts or commercial careers. Learn more...
Associate Professor Andre Ruesch (505) 428-1525

Printmaking (PRNT) & Book Arts (BART)

These programs are concentrations in the AA in Fine Arts degree and include courses in intaglio, monotype, letterpress, papermaking, and one-of-a-kind book design and production. Covers creative processes for turning books into sculptural objects that explore the meaning of stories, reading, writing, and books. Learn more...
Patricia Pearce (505) 428-1504

Sculpture

This program develops skills in working creatively with mixed media, clay, metal, stone, and wood materials. Sculpture is a concentration in the AA in Fine Arts degree.
Michael Hoffer (505) 428-1726

For more information, please contact The School of Arts & Design, (505) 428-1731, kathryn.nowlin@sfcc.edu.

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