Programs
Art
Welcome to our art program. Let us prepare you for a rewarding career in art. We offer a wide range of options for students interested in art, including a two-year Associate in Arts transfer program, a two-year Associate in Fine Arts curriculum, Art Appreciation classes and other courses. Explore our site to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.
Associate in Arts Degree
Art
Rend Lake College offers art courses designed to meet the needs and interests of students with varied art backgrounds and experiences. Three options exist within the art program:
- A professional focus for individuals who wish to pursue a career in art and transfer to a four-year college or university majoring in art education, studio art or art history.
- A humanities focus for individuals who wish to learn about art in a historical and social context. (Ex., Art History I, Art History II).
- A personal focus for individuals who wish to pursue art interests either as an adjunct to a career program or as a creative outlet.
Electives include: Ceramics, Commercial Art, Design, Drawing, Illustration, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture.
program details
Courses
| Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 1101 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 1103 | Design I | 3 |
| ART 1105 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | Rhetoric and Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 2101 | American History I | 1 |
| POLI 1101 or | State and Local Government | 1 |
| POLI 2101 | American Government | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ART 1104 | Design II | 3 |
| ART 1106 | Drawing II | 3 |
| COMM 1101 | Principles of Effective Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | Rhetoric and Composition II | 3 |
| Life Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | |
| Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ART 1107 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART | Art Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| PSYC 2101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Elective – Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ART 1108 | Painting II | 3 |
| ART | Art Elective | 3 |
| MATH 1107 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Recommended Courses | ||
| ART 2111 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 2112 | Art History II | 3 |
Costs & How To Pay
Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.
- Fall: July 15
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: May 15
Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.
Associate in Fine Arts Degree
Art
Rend Lake College offers courses applicable to an Associate in Fine Arts Degree. General education courses are described in the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum. Because completion of the A.F.A. curriculum does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the institution to which they transfer. Consult with your counselor or advisor for more information.
program details
Courses
| Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 1101 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 1103 | Design I | 3 |
| ART 1105 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | Rhetoric and Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 2101 | American History I | 2 |
| POLI 1101 or | State and Local Government | 2 |
| POLI 2101 | American Government | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ART 1104 | Design II | 3 |
| ART 1106 | Drawing II | 3 |
| COMM 1101 | Principles of Effective Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | Rhetoric and Composition II | 3 |
| Life Science with lab | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | |
| Fall Semester | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ART 2111 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART | Studio Elective | 3 |
| MATH 1107 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ART 2112 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 2120 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| ART | Studio Elective | 3 |
| ART | Studio Elective | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
Costs & How To Pay
Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.
- Fall: July 15
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: May 15
Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.
Program Outcomes
2. Construct and manipulate a variety of media and mediums into two- and three-dimensional art
3. Demonstrate awareness of the historical and current art concepts that shape our society
4. Differentiate between personal and cultural esthetics
5. Analyze and interpret art through the use of critical-thinking processes
6. Recognize and translate the elements and principles of design through oral, visual, and written critiques
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Career Connection
Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Career Cluster Featuring:
Jennifer Tarantino Linsin
Professor, Visual Communication Design
Ashley Manuel-Hugo
Operations Manager, Withers Broadcasting, Benton, IL
Michael T. Young and Brittney Noward
Owners, Young Ink Life Printing, Mt. Vernon, IL
Key Information for Applying
Become Familiar with RLC Admission Requiremements
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Apply for Admission
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Speak with an Academic Advisor
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Apply for Financial Aid
Applying for financial aid opens up a range of financial resources and options that can make attending college more affordable and less stressful.
Art Shows & Event Schedule
Our schedule typically consists of a Visiting Artist Series and High School Art Portfolio Competition in the fall, followed by two Visiting Artist Series, Art Demo, Student Art Show and Art Auction in the spring.
Lake
Rend Lake College's Arts Publication is "Lake."
It celebrates art in all its forms. Past submissions include Fiction| NonFiction | Poetry | Graphic Design | Photography | Food | Film | Play Writing | Fine Art | Sculpture.
Contact: Peggy Davis
Student Art Show
Our Student Art Show is an event held each year to showcase the talents of art students at RLC and in area high schools. Check back here to register for the next show.
Lake
Rend Lake College's Arts Publication is "Lake."
It celebrates art in all its forms. Past submissions include Fiction| NonFiction | Poetry | Graphic Design | Photography | Food | Film | Play Writing | Fine Art | Sculpture.
Contact: Peggy Davis
Student Art Show
Our Student Art Show is an event held each year to showcase the talents of art students at RLC and in area high schools. Check back here to register for the next show.
Start Here. Go Anywhere.
Transfer Information
Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.
Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.
View our transfer guides and more about articulation agreements
Transfer Guides
We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.
Accreditation
Quality Education. Guaranteed.
Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Arts & Sciences Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 ext. 1263
Email: ArtsSciences@rlc.edu
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Arts & Sciences
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Arts & Sciences
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