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Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Jewelry & Metal Arts

The Associate of Arts Jewelry & Metal Arts degree provides students with an introduction to this field of study in art and design with a firm foundation in the concepts and problem-solving skills of that field. Once earned, the Associate’s degree can also be used as a stepping stone to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Academy of Art University Associate of Arts Degree is specifically designed for seamless transition into the Academy of Art University Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Degree Breakdowns & Requirements:

AA Graduation Plan

AA Jewelry & Metal Arts Unit Requirements

Major Coursework
Core	33 units
Major	15 units
+Liberal Arts	18 units
TOTAL	66 units

AA Jewelry and Metal Arts Degree Requirements

2	Written Communication courses
2	Art Historical Awareness courses
1	Employment Communications & Practices course

And:

Petition to Graduate
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 108 Composition for the Artist

Sample Graduation Plan
	1st Year	2nd Year
FALL	Major Core Major Core Major Core Major Core __________ 12 units	Major Core Major Core Major Core Major By Advertisement Liberal Art __________ 15 units
WINTER Intersession
SPRING	Major Core Major Core Major Core Major Core __________ 12 units	Major By Advertisement Major By Advertisement Major By Advertisement Liberal Art Liberal Art __________ 15 units
JUNE Intersession
SUMMER	Liberal Art Liberal Art __________ 6 units	Major By Advertisement Liberal Art __________ 6 units
Totals	30 units	36 units
	Associate of Arts Degree

NOTES

Students are advised to meet with a Student Services Advisor to map an individualized graduation plan
Student Services Advisor approval is required for course loads exceeding 12 units for Fall or Spring semesters and exceeding 6 units in Summer semesters
Financial Aid is not available for intersessions
A maximum of 1 course may be taken in intersessions