College of the Mainland’s Visual Arts Program offers courses dedicated to the creative growth of students as makers and visionaries. Classes include lecture courses in art history and art appreciation, as well as hands-on studio courses in ceramics, sculpture, painting, photography, design, drawing and digital media. Courses emphasize design skills, relevant content development, originality, critical dialog, and portfolio development for academic transfer to four-year universities or schools of art. Students may also use COM art courses for personal enrichment, or as electives enhancing the creative thinking required by other disciplines in a highly competitive world.
Students completing an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at COM will meet the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours that may be comprised of courses from the Core Curriculum, institutional requirements, and Fields of Study.
- Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA). Only credit-bearing College of the Mainland courses will be used to calculate a GPA.
- Complete last 15 credit hours toward this degree at COM, with the exception of reverse transfer.
- Satisfy TSI liability.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework 1 or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I 1 or Art History II |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | U S History II 1 | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking 1 or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| ARTS 1312 | Design II 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum 1 | 4 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) 1 | 3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 | 1 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting I 1 | ||
| Sculpture I 1 | ||
| Ceramics I 1 | ||
| Digital Media 1 | ||
| Photography I 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum 1 | 4 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | Select from Core Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | Select from the Core Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) 1 | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting I 1 | ||
| Life Drawing 1 | ||
| Sculpture I 1 | ||
| Ceramics I 1 | ||
| Photography I 1 | ||
| Digital Media 1 | ||
| Painting II 1 | ||
| Ceramics II 1 | ||
| Photography II 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
Core Curriculum
| Core Component | Course Selection | Minimum Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Life and Physical Sciences | 2 courses from the following list: ASTR 1403, ASTR 1404, BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407, BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402; CHEM 1405, CHEM 1406, CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, ENVR 1401, GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404, GEOL 1445, GEOL 1447; PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402, PHYS 1410, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426 | 8 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 1 course from the following list: ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2327, ENGL 2328, ENGL 2332, ENGL 2333, ENGL 2341, ENGL 2351; HUMA 1301, HUMA 1302; PHIL 1301, PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306; SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 1 course from the following list: ECON 2301, ECON 2302; PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314; SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306 | 3 |
| Note: | GEOL 1405 and ENVR 1401 are equivalent; PHYS 1403 and ASTR 1403 are equivalent; PHYS 1404 and ASTR 1404 are equivalent. |
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Course(s) listed in the Texas Common Course Numbering System
Part-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework 1 or Learning Framework |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I 1 or Art History II |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking 1 or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| ARTS 1312 | Design II 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum 1 | 4 |
| HIST 1302 | U S History II 1 | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I 1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Semester #5 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | Select from Core Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) 1 | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting I 1 | ||
| Sculpture I 1 | ||
| Ceramics I 1 | ||
| Digital Media 1 | ||
| Photography I 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Semester #6 | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum 1 | 4 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) 1 | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting I 1 | ||
| Life Drawing 1 | ||
| Sculpture I 1 | ||
| Ceramics I 1 | ||
| Photography I 1 | ||
| Digital Media 1 | ||
| Painting II 1 | ||
| Ceramics II 1 | ||
| Photography II 1 | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
Core Curriculum
| Core Component | Course Selection | Minimum Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Life and Physical Sciences | 2 courses from the following list: ASTR 1403, ASTR 1404, BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407, BIOL 1408, BIOL 1409, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402; CHEM 1405, CHEM 1406, CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, ENVR 1401, GEOL 1403, GEOL 1404, GEOL 1445, GEOL 1447; PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402, PHYS 1410, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426 | 8 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 1 course from the following list: ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2327, ENGL 2328, ENGL 2332, ENGL 2333, ENGL 2341, ENGL 2351; HUMA 1301, HUMA 1302; PHIL 1301, PHIL 1304, PHIL 2306; SPAN 2311, SPAN 2312 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 1 course from the following list: ECON 2301, ECON 2302; PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314; SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306 | 3 |
| Note: | GEOL 1405 and ENVR 1401 are equivalent; PHYS 1403 and ASTR 1403 are equivalent; PHYS 1404 and ASTR 1404 are equivalent. |
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Course(s) listed in the Texas Common Course Numbering System
Transfer Information - Visual Arts
Important Notes: The schools represented here are only a small sample of transfer options. Information is subject to change, and this suggested pathway is a guide, not a contract. Students should use this in consultation with a COM advisor, COM catalog, Texas Pathways state-wide transfer guidelines, and advisor at the transfer institution.
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University of Houston - Clear Lake (BFA in Art and Design, Studio Concentration)
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University of Houston (BA in Art)
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University of Houston - Downtown (BA in Art)
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Texas State University - San Marcos (BA in Art)
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Texas A&M University (BFA in Visualization)
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University of Texas - Austin (BFA in Studio Art)
University of Houston - Clear Lake (BFA in Art and Design, Studio Concentration)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Stars and Galaxies | ||
| ARTS 1311 or ARTS 1316 |
Design I or Drawing I |
3 |
| PSYC 1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I or Art History II |
3 |
| ARTS 1311 or ARTS 1316 |
Design I or Drawing I |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II | ||
| Environmental Science I | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| HIST 1302 | U S History II | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| ARTS 2316 | Painting I | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
University of Houston (BA in Art)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Stars and Galaxies | ||
| ARTS 1311 or ARTS 1316 |
Design I or Drawing I |
3 |
| PSYC 1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I or Art History II |
3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Design I | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Digital Media | ||
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II | ||
| Environmental Science I | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| HIST 1302 | U S History II | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 or ARTS 2356 |
Life Drawing or Photography I |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting I | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
University of Houston - Downtown (BA in Art)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Stars and Galaxies | ||
| ARTS 1311 or ARTS 1312 |
Design I or Design II |
3 |
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Learning Framework or Learning Framework |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I or Art History II |
3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Design I | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Digital Media | ||
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II | ||
| Environmental Science I | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| HIST 1302 | U S History II | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 57 | |
Texas State University - San Marcos (BA in Art)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Stars and Galaxies | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Design I | ||
| Design II | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| PSYC 1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I or Art History II |
3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Design I | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Digital Media | ||
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II | ||
| Environmental Science I | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| HIST 1302 | U S History II | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Life Drawing | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting I | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTS 2347 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ARTS 2357 | Photography II | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 69 | |
Texas A&M University (BFA in Visualization)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Stars and Galaxies | ||
| ARTS 1311 or ARTS 1316 |
Design I or Drawing I |
3 |
| PSYC 1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I | 3 |
| ARTS 1301 or ARTS 1304 |
Art Appreciation or Art History II |
3 |
| ARTS 1311 | Design I | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II | ||
| Environmental Science I | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| HIST 1302 | U S History II | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 or ARTS 2356 |
Life Drawing or Photography I |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| ARTS 2356 | Photography I | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
University of Texas - Austin (BFA in Studio Art)
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Stars and Galaxies | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Design I | ||
| Design II | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| PSYC 1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 |
Art History I or Art History II |
3 |
| ARTS 1311 or ARTS 1316 |
Design I or Drawing I |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II | ||
| Environmental Science I | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I | ||
| HIST 1302 | U S History II | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| ARTS 2323 or ARTS 2356 |
Life Drawing or Photography I |
3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting I | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Drawing II | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |