Graphic Arts

Certificate
(27 semester hours)

The Graphic Arts certificate provides a venue for students to hone existing skills or explore new avenues of art-making outside of the rigors of a full academic degree. The certificate provides students in the Fine Arts Degree program the opportunity to receive recognition for expanded and specialized studies outside of the option in their primary plan of study. Students will gain valuable experience and insight into contemporary art-making media and techniques that will enlighten and reinforce their study and resulting portfolio. This is not intended as a stand-alone route to immediate employment. This certificate is more for someone seeking additional experience alongside an Associate's Degree or for someone with existing experience in the field but needing to expand their working vocabulary and/or their abilities.

Learners who complete the Graphic Arts certificate will:

• Hone skills in the areas of traditional two-and three-dimensional art-making. They will develop a solid and professional portfolio of work showcasing their strengths and abilities in these disciplines.
• Communicate their knowledge and skills verbally through a system of critique and discussion with professional staff and guest lecturers.
• Explore and demonstrate a professional working knowledge of the aesthetics, design, history, and development of the traditional studio arts.
• Develop and demonstrate the studio skills, as evidenced by their portfolio, enabling them to better compete in the work force. Associate Degree students who also qualify for this certificate will show expertise in an area of study beyond their chosen degree option, increasing their academic transfer potential.

For more information contact Program Coordinator Mark Szantyr.

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