Louisiana Community Colleges
Art Programs
Art and visual-arts coursework at community colleges in this state. Studio art, art history, and design-track classes for fine-arts transfer.
8 colleges · 93 sections · 30 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Louisiana community college art programs span studio art (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics) and applied design (graphic design, digital media, illustration). The 93 sections across 8 LCTCS colleges this term include intro studio courses, art history, design fundamentals, and software-specific training (Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, Blender for 3D).
Two distinct outcomes: the studio-art associate is largely transfer-prep for BFA programs at four-year art schools; the graphic-design AAS is a direct-to-career credential preparing students for entry design roles, agency junior positions, and in-house marketing teams. Compare colleges below — programs with strong portfolio-development emphasis place graduates better than those focused purely on technique.
Colleges offering Art
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Art is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
Art Availability Snapshot
How art sections are being offered across 8 colleges in Louisiana this term (93 sections total).
Delivery format
- online60 (65%)
- in person33 (35%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)21
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)13
- Evening (5 PM and after)2
- Asynchronous / TBA57
Start dates
Sections begin on 9 distinct dates. 18 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 21 distinct instructors across 8 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Baton Rouge Community College1 program
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Plan all required coursesFirst Semester
- ENGL 1013English Composition I84 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny Gen-Ed. Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny Gen-Ed. Social Science Credit Hours: 3not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXGen-Ed. Natural Science Credit Hours: 3 (first in sequence) 1not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny Gen-Ed. Fine Arts Credit Hours: 3not offered+ plan
Second Semester
- ENGL 1023English Composition II20 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny Gen-Ed. Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny Gen-Ed. Humanities Credit Hours: 3not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXGen-Ed. Natural Science Credit Hours: 3 (second in sequence) 1not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXConcentration Core Selection Credit Hours: 3 (see below)not offered+ plan
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- ARTS 1153Introduction to Digital Photography3 sections+ plan
- ARTS 1303Beginning Paintingnot offered+ plan
- ARTS 1313Intermediate Paintingnot offered+ plan
- ARTS 1403Beginning Ceramicsnot offered+ plan
- ARTS 1423Introduction to Potterynot offered+ plan
- ARTS 1433Intermediate Ceramicsnot offered+ plan
- ARTS 1503Introduction to Sculpturenot offered+ plan
- ARTS 1513Introduction to Web Design2 sections+ plan
- ARTS 2003Digital Art2 sections+ plan
- ARTS 2023Relief Printmaking1 section+ plan
- ARTS 2033Creative Coding for the Web1 section+ plan
- ARTS 2123Silkscreen Printmakingnot offered+ plan
- ARTS 2203Beginning Drawing1 section+ plan
- ARTS 2213Intermediate Drawingnot offered+ plan
- ARTS 2313Introduction to Graphic Design1 section+ plan
- ARTS 2323Intermediate Graphic Design1 section+ plan
Music
- MUSC 1081Classic Piano Inot offered+ plan
- MUSC 1091Classic Piano IInot offered+ plan
- MUSC 1203Ear Training and Sight Singing Inot offered+ plan
- MUSC 1213Ear Training and Sight Singing IInot offered+ plan
- MUSC 1403Songwritingnot offered+ plan
- MUSC 1441Jazz Ensemble Inot offered+ plan
- MUSC 1451Jazz Ensemble IInot offered+ plan
- MUSC 2301Studio Applied Lessonsnot offered+ plan
- MUSC 2313Pro Tools I1 section+ plan
- MUSC 2323Pro Tools IInot offered+ plan
- MUSC 2441Jazz Ensemble IIInot offered+ plan
- MUSC 2451Jazz Ensemble IVnot offered+ plan
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Source: College catalog
Louisiana Delta Community College3 programs
Nunez Community College1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
60 credits- ENGL 1010English Composition I(3 cr)3 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1011English Composition I with Lab8 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1020English Composition II(3 cr)3 sections+ plan
- MATH 1300College Algebra(3 cr)2 sections+ plan
- MATH 1310College Algebra with Lab10 sections+ plan
- ENGL 2010Survey of English Literature Inot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2020Survey of English Lit IInot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2100Reading Fictionnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2110Poetry and Drama1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2210Major American Writers1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2220Intro to African American Litnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2240Intro to Women's Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2600World Literature Inot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2610World Literature IInot offered+ plan
- SPCH 1100Fund of Effective Speaking1 section+ plan
- SPCH 1310Interpersonal Communicationnot offered+ plan
- SPCH 2150Public Speaking2 sections+ plan
- SPCH 2200Argumentation and Debatenot offered+ plan
- FIAR 1200Introduction to Fine Art(3 cr)2 sections+ plan
- MUSC 1013Music Appreciationnot offered+ plan
- FIAR 2400Survey of Visual Arts to 1400not offered+ plan
- FIAR 2410Survey of Vis. Arts from 14001 section+ plan
- MUSC 1400Survey of Music Med. to Class.not offered+ plan
- MUSC 1500Survey Music fr Rom to Presnot offered+ plan
- THEA 1300Introduction to Actingnot offered+ plan
- THEA 2110Advanced Actingnot offered+ plan
- FIAR 1000Introduction to Drawing1 section+ plan
- FIAR 1010Sculpture Fundamentalsnot offered+ plan
- FIAR 1150Figure Drawingnot offered+ plan
- FIAR 1600Introduction to Paintingnot offered+ plan
- FIAR 1700Introduction to Ceramics1 section+ plan
- FIAR 1800Digital Photographynot offered+ plan
- FIAR 1850Introduction to Digital Artnot offered+ plan
- FIAR 1900Intro to Printmakingnot offered+ plan
- FIAR 2100Intermediate Drawingnot offered+ plan
- FIAR 2500Watercolornot offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Common Art courses
- ARTS 1200Introduction to Visual Arts(17 sections)
- ARTS 1023Introduction to Visual Arts(14 sections)
- ARTS 1100Survey of the Arts I(13 sections)
- ARTS 120Art Appreciation(9 sections)
- ART 206Introduction to Visual Arts(8 sections)
- ARTS 1153Intro to Digital Photography(3 sections)
- ARTS 2103Art History I(3 sections)
- ARTS 1513Introduction to Web Design(2 sections)
- ARTS 2003Digital Art(2 sections)
- ARTS 1210Basic Drawing(2 sections)
- ART 1012-D Design(1 section)
- ART 103Drawing I(1 section)
Career outlook for Art graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Louisiana’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I be a graphic designer with just a community-college degree?
- Yes — the AAS in graphic design is a complete entry-level credential, and most Louisiana programs are designed to build a portfolio strong enough for junior designer roles. Hiring is heavily portfolio-driven; the degree gets you in the door but your portfolio determines whether you get the role. Software fluency (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is table stakes.
- Will my art credits transfer to a BFA program?
- Studio courses (drawing, painting, sculpture) typically transfer as elective credit toward a BFA but may not fulfill specific BFA major-requirement slots — BFA programs usually want their own foundation sequence. Art history and gen-ed courses transfer cleanly. The associate of fine arts (AFA) is the strongest transfer-prep pathway if you know you'll continue to a BFA; check articulation agreements with target schools.
- What's the difference between studio art and graphic design programs?
- Studio art is fine-art-oriented (creating original work, often for galleries or commission); graphic design is commercial-art-oriented (creating work to client briefs for marketing, branding, packaging, web). The career economics are very different — graphic designers have many more entry roles available; studio artists typically need to build a separate career while developing their practice.
- Do I need to be 'good at art' to start?
- Less than you'd think for graphic design — the program teaches design principles and software from the foundation up. Studio art programs assume more foundational drawing skill but most Louisiana CCs offer beginner-level studio courses; the question is whether you have time and motivation to put in the hours of practice that any visual-art career requires.
Compare Art programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Louisiana’s art programs stack up.
Other programs in Louisiana
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.