Art Certificates

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Art Academic Certificate Programs (for non-art majors)

Art History Certificate – 15 credit hours

Students who complete this certificate will have the knowledge of the various cultures and societies through their art and cultures.

Learning Outcomes: Acquire visual literacy by studying the arts.  Connect artworks to their historical contexts.  Perform formal analysis of artworks

Courses:

AR101 Art Discourses in Media and Design

AR302 European Art History 14th-18th Century

AR303 Modern Art 19th – 20th Century

AR304 Contemporary Art History

AR305 Non-Western Art History

3D Studio Ceramics Certificate – 12 credit hours

Students who complete this certificate will have developed the skill necessary to demonstrate a proficiency in ceramics both in terms of technique and content.

Learning Outcomes: A portfolio of work demonstrating a level of competency in chosen art area.

Courses:

AR106 3D Design

AR122 Ceramics: Handbuilding

AR331 Ceramics: Wheelthrowing

AR431 Ceramics: Wheelthrowing

2D Studio Drawing Certificate – 10-12 credit hours

Students who complete this certificate will have developed the skill necessary to demonstrate a proficiency in drawing both in terms of technique and content.

Learning Outcomes: A portfolio of work demonstrating a level of competency in chosen art area.

Courses:

AR103 Drawing I

AR104 Drawing II

AR320 Topics in Art: Drawing

AR380 Advanced Studio Practicum: Drawing (1-3 credit hours)

Commercial Art/Graphic Design Certificate – 12 credit hours

Students who complete this certificate will have developed the skill necessary to demonstrate a proficiency in various methods of Commercial Art/Graphic Design both in terms of technique and content.

Learning Outcomes: A portfolio of work demonstrating a level of competency in chosen art area.

Courses:

AR105 2D Design

AR125 Production Techniques

AR236 Beginning Digital Photography

AR201 Computer Art and Design

2D Studio Painting Certificate – 12 credit hours

Students who complete this certificate will have developed the skill necessary to demonstrate a proficiency in painting both in terms of technique and content.

Learning Outcomes: A portfolio of work demonstrating a level of competency in chosen art area.

Courses:

AR103 Drawing I

AR104 Drawing II

AR217 Painting

AR317 Painting

2D Studio Photography Certificate – 12 credit hours

Students who complete this certificate will have developed the skill necessary to demonstrate a proficiency in photography in terms of technique and content.

Learning Outcomes: A portfolio of work demonstrating a level of competency in chosen art area.

Courses:

AR105 2D Design

AR236 Beginning Digital Photography

AR320 Topics in Art: Photo

AR320 Topics in Art: Photo

2D Studio Art Printmaking Certificate – 12 credit hours

Students who complete this certificate will have developed the skill necessary to demonstrate a proficiency in printmaking both in terms of technique and content.

Learning Outcomes: A portfolio of work demonstrating a level of competency in chosen art area.

Courses:

AR103 Drawing I

AR105 2D Design

AR216 Printmaking

AR315 Printmaking