Fine Arts Transfer Options
Complete your Associate of Arts in Fine Arts at CNM and transfer to ENMU, UNM, or WNMU to earn your bachelor's degree.
University Requirements for Transfer
The following course clusters are the unique requirements by each transfer major. All courses listed can be completed as part of your associates degree.
Bachelor's in Art - Visual Art
- FYEX 1110 - First-Year Seminar
- ARTS 1630 - Painting I
- ARTS 1810 - Jewelry and Small Metal Construction I
- ARTS 2630 - Painting II
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
- ARTS 1240 - Design I
- ARTS 1250 - Design II
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
In addition to your associates you may also complete the following courses before transferring:
- ARTS 1410 - Introduction to Photography
- ARTS 2610 - Drawing II
Bachelor's in Art - Graphic Design
- FYEX 1110 - First-Year Seminar
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
- ARTS 1240 - Design I
- ARTS 1250 - Design II
- ARTS 1410 - Introduction to Photography
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
- ARTS 2610 - Drawing II
Bachelor's in Art History
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
- ARTH 2130 - Modern Art
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
- ARTS 1220 - Art Practices I or ARTS 1230 - Art Practices II
- Modern Language Elective
Bachelors in Art Studio
- ARTS 1220 - Art Practices I
- ARTS 1230 - Art Practices II
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
6 credits from options below:
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
- ARTH 2130 - Modern Art
9 credits from the following list:
- ARTS 1410 - Introduction to Photography
- ARTS 1630 - Painting I
- ARTS 1710 - Introduction to Printmaking
- ARTS 1810 - Jewelry and Small Metal Construction I
Bachelor's in Fine Arts
Fine Arts Core:
- ARTS 1240 - Design I
- ARTS 1250 - Design II
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
- ARTS 1620 - Life Drawing I
Art History Requirements:
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
Learn About the Fine Arts Program at CNM
The Fine Arts program includes elements of drawing and design, portraiture and printmaking, ceramics and clay, photography, and digital art. Earn an Associate of Arts or certificate and pursue work as an Art Therapist, Photographer, Animator, and more.