Whether you're working in oils or graphic design, your passion for innovative self-expression will shine through when you study Fine and Computer Arts at Lansing Community College. Our programs develop creative original thinkers and gives them the tools to harness their natural creativity into exciting and profitable careers. Let our faculty guide your imagination into a field that communicates ideas through images and elevates interpersonal expression through art.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Pre-Registration Tasks - Fall Semester 2025
Full Semester Teaching Period - Last Date to Drop Course with a Record of a W & Last Date to Drop Online - Spring Semester
Registration begins for Current and Returning Students - Fall Semester 2025
Registration begins for NEW Students - Fall Semester 2025
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Degrees and Certificates Offered
Art Foundation, AA
Overview
Painters, sculptors, and illustrators create original artwork using a variety of methods and media that are known as fine arts. Usually, fine artists specialize in one or two art forms. They usually display their work in museums, art galleries, collections, and private homes. Most of what they create is sold by the artist or through private galleries or dealers. Only the most successful are able to support themselves solely through the sale of their work.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
LCC works with many colleges and universities to provide special multi-institutional, associate-to-bachelor's degree transfer pathways. Upon completing this pathway, you would earn an Associates, including the major courses listed below.
Additional information can be found on the Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) webpage.
Major courses that transfer to your transfer destination:
- ARTS 102 – Design and Communication
- ARTS 103 – Spatial Dynamics
- ARTS 131 – Drawing I
- HUMS 211 – Art History to the Renaissance
- HUMS 212 – Art History from the Renaissance
Transfer destinations:
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- College for Creative Studies
- Concordia University Ann Arbor
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Finlandia University
- Lawrence Technology University
- Michigan State University
- Northern Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Spring Arbor University
- University of Michigan-Flint
- Wayne State Universit
Computer Graphics Animation, AAA
Overview
A program in teach-out means that students with that declared major who are currently completing the program requirements will be allowed a specified amount of time to complete these requirements, and other students will not be able to declare/receive this certificate.
Graphic Communication, AAA
Overview
Graphic Design is a substantial part of printed materials for the visual arts, encompassing illustration, graphic design, printing, displays and signs, advertising and photography. The commercial artist is distinguished from the fine artist in that the product of the Graphic Designer is used for a functional or "practical" purpose.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Graphic Design, CA
Overview
Graphic Design is a substantial part of printed materials for the visual arts, encompassing illustration, graphic design, printing, displays and signs, advertising and photography. The commercial artist is distinguished from the fine artist in that the product of the Graphic Designer is used for a functional or "practical" purpose.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Studio Art, AFA
Overview
Painters, sculptors, and illustrators create original artwork using a variety of methods and media that are known as fine arts. Usually, fine artists specialize in one or two art forms. They usually display their work in museums, art galleries, collections, and private homes. Most of what they create is sold by the artist or through private galleries or dealers. Only the most successful are able to support themselves solely through the sale of their work.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
LCC works with many colleges and universities to provide special multi-institutional, associate-to-bachelor's degree transfer pathways. Upon completing this pathway, you would earn an Associates, including the major courses listed below.
Additional information can be found on the Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) webpage.
Major courses that transfer to your transfer destination:
- ARTS 102 – Design and Communication
- ARTS 103 – Spatial Dynamics
- ARTS 131 – Drawing I
- HUMS 211 – Art History to the Renaissance
- HUMS 212 – Art History from the Renaissance
Transfer destinations:
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- College for Creative Studies
- Concordia University Ann Arbor
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Finlandia University
- Lawrence Technology University
- Michigan State University
- Northern Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Spring Arbor University
- University of Michigan-Flint
- Wayne State Universit
Contact Us
Art and Design Program
Arts and Sciences Division
Gannon Building Room 1222
Phone: 517-483-1546