- Overview
Provides students with a strong foundation in the visual arts that is equivalent to that of art and design schools across the country. Students explore the visual, critical and practical aspects of working within a studio environment. The program includes studio experiences in diverse media and required academic course in liberal arts and art history. Course work produced by students may contribute towards the creation of a transfer portfolio.
- Curriculum documents
- Visual Arts (VAC) required courses – from our official academic catalog
- Degree completion checklist (2022-23) • Worksheet to track your progress towards completing this program if you start this year
To plan certificate completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.
This is just one way you might complete the Visual Arts Certificate Program in 2 semesters over 1 year of full-time study, or 4 semesters over 2 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information download the Visual Arts program description from our official academic catalog.
Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses
Sample 1 Year Sequence of Courses Fall Spring ART 121
ART 131
ART 155 or ART 161
ENG 101
AHS 101ART 123
ART 132
ENG 112
AHS 102Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 ART 121
ART 131
ENG 101AHS 101
ART 132ART 123
ENG 112AHS 102
ART 155 or ART 161
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