Deciding where to start your college education is a big decision. Whether you are earning a degree, brushing up on career skills, or seeking life-long learning, you will enjoy an environment of inspiration and support. It is our goal to create an experience that will enrich your life educationally, professionally, and personally to help you succeed!
The Visual Arts department has a wide range of classes that provide conceptual and technical training. With our degree students are ready for a four year visual arts program or will have the skills and knowledge to set up an engaging studio of their own. We provide professional development instruction as well as opportunities to learn from a variety of resources including visiting artists, multi-level courses, online support and learning out in the field.
We offer day, evening, weekend, hybrid and online classes to meet the needs of a variety of students whether they are general studies students, art majors, professional artists or life-long learners. We offer a strong foundation that is ideal for both degree and non-degree students.
A number of our courses are guaranteed to transfer to Colorado state colleges and universities. Our courses also fulfill the core humanities requirements. Classes range from introductory subjects for those who have little or no art background, to advanced classes for those with varying degrees of experience in the arts.
In addition to the many classes we offer the Visual Arts department has a gallery with regularly scheduled exhibitions, visiting artist’s lectures and demonstrations and is embraced by the college as a vital and essential program on campus. The overarching culture at RRCC supports, celebrates and promotes the Arts in an effort to engage the community, build partnerships, foster life-long learning and stimulate the full human experience.
Career paths include:
- Art Teacher
- Art Teacher Assistant
- Ceramicist
- Fine Art Photographer
- Fine Artist
- Gallery Assistant
- Gallery Director
- Gallery Owner
- Gallery Photographer
- Illustrator
- Jewelry Maker/Designer
- Mural Artist
- Painter
- Potter
- Sculptor
- Sign Painter
- Sketch Artist
- Tattoo Artist
- Wood Crafter
- Workshop Coordinator
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.