Visual and Performing Arts Department

At Aims, you can choose from a variety of visual and performing arts classes that will give you the skills you need for a fulfilling and successful career.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to paint, play an instrument or perform in a play, consider taking a class for fun. Art classes at Aims will introduce you to both studio and academic approaches to art. You can work with your hands while also engaging in analysis and criticism of works of art and architecture. Whether you're exploring for personal interest or pursuing a career in the arts, Aims provides a solid foundation in the skills it takes to make and enjoy works of art.

If you'd like to earn a bachelor's degree in the arts while paying less in tuition, you can earn a liberal arts degree with designation and your courses will transfer to any participating public four-year Colorado school.

Aims currently offers three associate degrees in the arts:

• Art History
• Music
• Studio Art

Art classes at Aims introduce you to both studio and academic approaches to art. You can work with your hands while also engaging in analysis and criticism of works of art and architecture. Whether exploring for personal interest or pursuing a career in the arts, Aims provides a solid foundation in the skills it takes to make and enjoy works of art.

If you're interested in earning an associate degree that will allow you to transfer to a participating public college or university in Colorado, Aims offers two visual arts degrees in art history and studio art.

The art faculty at Aims have deep experience in their disciplines and are working artists who are passionate about teaching. You'll gain support, perspective and one-on-one support from instructors who are invested in your success and who understand the realities of working artists. 

Music surrounds us every day. It's an art form that can teach us, move us and bring us together. The Aims music program gives you the opportunity to explore and learn in a friendly environment. Music courses help you develop your instrumental and performance skills while developing your understanding of the history of music in context of the time it was made. 

By earning a liberal arts degree with designation in music, your credits will transfer to any participating Colorado public college where you can go on to earn a bachelor's degree. While Aims offers an associate of arts degree in music, you don’t need to declare a music major to take private lessons or sign up for classes. All of the music instructors at Aims have extensive experience in both teaching and performing, and they welcome all styles of music.