So you want to be an artist?
Where do you begin? What do you do? Who are you as an individual? This is what you will explore, and much more here at Austin Community College's Department of Art. From Art History, to Ceramics, Drawing, Life Painting, Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture, we have it all. Plus, we like you. We want you to come. So join us. We are ready. Are you?
Where do I begin?
We suggest starting with Drawing I. There, you will learn fundamentals you can take with you to move in any area of expertise you can imagine. Also, Design I would be handy. We also suggest some background in Art History I or Art History II so you can explore the wide variety of art that is to be found. As always, we suggest consulting our Degree Plan to discover a blueprint for your courses here at Austin Community College.
What are the prerequisites?
Are there any prerequisites to register for beginning art classes? No. All we ask is that you be open and receptive to new ideas and experiences. Do I need to submit a portfolio of my work or audition to be admitted to the Department of Art? No. We want you to come as you are. Whether you have a body of work or have never done art before, we welcome any and all students.
