Visual Arts Visual Arts Certificate As a student in GCC’s visual art certificate program, you’ll sharpen your visual intelligence and your artistic abilities. Request Information Apply Now Art Department Website Program Contact Jen Simms (413) 775-1298 simmsj@gcc.mass.edu Program Overview Degree Requirements Learning Outcomes Faculty Career Outlook Upcoming Events No Events Build a strong foundation in visual art. You’ll explore the visual, critical and practical aspects of working within a studio environment through courses in visual concepts and drawing, with options in video or computer art. You’ll also take art history and composition courses. The work you produce may become part of your transfer portfolio if you pursue further education. 27credits Certificate Certificates are typically completed in one (1) year and designed for immediate workforce entry Learn more What's Next?With the certificate, you may work for yourself as a freelancer or a solopreneur, or you may find creative options with a start-up or small to midsize company. The work you produce in your courses can also become part of your portfolio if you decide to continue on to an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in art. The certifcate is equivalent to most freshman foundation year experiences at an art school so this provides you the opportunity to transfer as a sophomore. Demonstrate an ability to work hard, in depth, and engage in risk-taking relative to new concepts, content, techniques and processes Express a personal vision/voice through a strong thematic body of work Sustain investigative work on projects over an extended period of time Display growth in their understanding of the visual language, issues and concepts Demonstrate competence in the manipulation of materials and media Demonstrate a critical way of seeing, understanding, and interpreting space Discuss their own work and the work of others within the context of art discourse and visual literacy Display a level of independence, motivation and critical thinking commensurate with continued work beyond academia Kelly Clare FacultyArtBA, Knox College MA, MFA, University of Iowa S217 413-775-1241 ClareK@gcc.mass.edu kellyclare.net Chenda Cope Adjunct FacultyArt S224 coper@gcc.mass.edu chendacope.com Caroline Dubinsky Librarian / Adjunct Art FacultyLibraryBA, Vassar College MA, University of Massachusetts–Amherst PhD, University of Maryland MLIS, Simmons College S223 1-413-775-1831 DubinskyC@gcc.mass.edu Johanna Hoogendyk Adjunct FacultyArt S221 1-413-775-1390 hoogendykj@gcc.mass.edu johannahoogendyk.com Nick Meyer Adjunct FacultyArt S226 1-413-775-1274 MeyerN@gcc.mass.edu nickmeyerphoto.net Joan O'Beirne FacultyArtAAS, Ocean County College BFA, Temple University MFA, University of New Mexico S228 1-413-775-1898 OBeirneJ@gcc.mass.edu joanobeirne.com Kelly Popoff FacultyArtBFA, Miami University MFA, University of North Carolina S218 1-413-775-1240 PopoffK@gcc.mass.edu kellypopoff.org Jennifer Simms Faculty, Department ChairArtAA, Greenfield Community College BFA, San Francisco Art Institute MFA, University of Massachusetts S227 1-413-775-1298 SimmsJ@gcc.mass.edu jensimms.com These are just examples of jobs that someone with a certificate in Visual Arts might pursue. Our programs provide a solid foundation for many careers, but some paths may require additional education, or even a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Don’t worry! Our advisors are here to support you in planning your educational journey.