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Explore Visual, Performing & Applied Arts

If you’re a creative person but you haven’t yet decided what program or career you want to pursue, consider starting with the Exploratory Map for the Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (VPAA) Pathway.  

The VPAA Exploratory Map is a two-quarter sequence designed to give you the time and opportunity to explore the programs within the VPAA Pathway so you can choose an area that fits with your interests and goals. 

The courses on this map have been carefully selected so that you can explore your areas of interest while at the same time earning some valuable credits toward a degree or certificate.  

The VPAA Exploratory Map includes the following areas of study: 

NOTE: Check out the career information on each of these pages to help inform your decision!  

Our goal for you is that by the end of your exploration, you’ll be ready to choose the degree or certificate that is right for you. With the assistance of an advisor, you’ll make a plan to maximize the credits you’ve earned as you transition to your chosen pathway. 

What You’ll Learn

This program map is not a degree or certificate, it is a two-quarter sequence of classes that gives you time to explore the programs within this pathway. You’ll earn some transferable credits while investigating your interests and finding your passion.
At the end of two quarters, you’ll choose the degree or certificate that is right for you. With the assistance of your advisor, you’ll create a personal education plan to maximize the credits you’ve earned as you transition to your chosen pathway. Course descriptions and course learning outcomes can be found in our online catalogue.

Program Map for

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Total Credits: 23

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
GUID 105
Student Success
2
Choose 1 course from:
CMST& 101
Introduction to Communication
5
ENGL& 101
English Composition I
5
Choose 3 credit from:
ART& 100
Art Appreciation
5
AUDIO 159
Business of Music
5
DRMA& 101
Introduction to Theater
5
FILM 141
Introduction to Film
5
GRDSN 105
Drawing for Graphic Designers
3
INTDS 170
Introduction to Interior Design
3
JOURN 110
Mass Media
5
MUSC& 105
Music Appreciation
5
PHOTO 101
Introduction to Photography
5
Total Credits
 
10

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Choose 3 credit from:
ART& 100
Art Appreciation
5
AUDIO 159
Business of Music
5
DRMA& 101
Introduction to Theater
5
GRDSN 109
History of Design
5
GRDSN 156
Illustrator I
2
GRDSN 158
Photoshop I
2
INTDS 179
History of Interiors I
3
JOURN 110
Mass Media
5
MUSC& 105
Music Appreciation
5
PHOTO 101
Introduction to Photography
5
Choose 1 course from:
PSYC& 100
General Psychology
5
SOC& 101
Introduction to Sociology
5
Choose 1 course from:
BUS 123
Practical Business Math Applications
5
MATH 87
Algebra for Math Literacy I
5
MATH 88
Algebra for Math Literacy II
5
MATH& 107
Math in Society
5
Total Credits
 
13

Maximum estimated costs for completing this program

  • Tuition

  • Resident

    $
    2,993
  • Non-Resident

    $
    5,802
  • International

    $
    7,061
  • Books

    $
    539
  • Course Fees

    $
    91
  • Institutional Fees

    $
    478

  • The amounts listed for tuition and lab & course fees reflects a maximum estimated cost and may be lower based on courses selected.
  • The amount listed for books is a maximum estimated cost based on the price of new textbooks purchased during the previous school year. Costs may be lower based on student choices and availability (used books vs new, rental vs purchase).
  • For more information about costs, visit our page How Much Does It Cost?

  • Ashley DeMoville
    Ashley DeMoville
    Dean Visual/Perform Arts
    B.A., University of Hawaii; M.F.A., Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand; Ed.D., University of Southern California
    Ashley.DeMoville@sfcc.spokane.edu
    509-533-3339

Have a question? Let's hear it.

Heather Bellerud

Pathways Specialist
Heather.Bellerud@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-3195
Building 15, Room 106

Suzie Heimbigner

Pathways Specialist
suzie.heimbigner@sfcc.spokane.edu
509-533-3403
Building 24, Office 108C