Studio Arts, Certificate of Achievement (C)

Program Overview

Overview

The Certificate of Achievement in Studio Arts provides students with the foundational knowledge in a diversity of mediums including drawing and design, painting, printmaking, sculpture or ceramics. Fundamental knowledge of 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art practice as well as exposure to opportunities in a variety of media. There are a variety of career opportunities for students completing the Studio Arts Certificate of Achievement. Students may find employment at: Museums, Universities, Galleries, Art Foundations, Institutes, Community Art Foundations, Start Up.

Requirements

Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.

Course List

• ART 102A: Early Twentieth Century Art
• or ART 102B: Late Twentieth Century Art
• or ART 103: History of Art, Prehistoric to Gothic
• or ART 103H: History of Art, Prehistoric to Gothic, Honors
• or ART 104: History of Art, Renaissance to Modern
• or ART 104H: History Of Art, Renaissance To Modern, Honors
• ART 119: Art Field Studies: Studios, Galleries and Museums
• ART 120: Fundamentals Of Drawing
• ART 141: Studio Art Foundations 3D
• Complete two courses from the following:
  • ART 118: Portfolio Seminar for the Visual Arts
  • ART 123: Figure and Portrait Drawing
  • ART 130: Integrated Drawing and Painting
  • ART 132: Fundamentals of Painting
  • ART 133: Intermediate Painting
  • ART 140: Studio Art Foundations (2-D)
  • ART 150: Fundamentals of Ceramics
  • ART 151: Intermediate Ceramics
  • ART 170: Introduction to Sculpture
  • ART 171: Intermediate Sculpture
  • ART 190: Introduction to Printmaking
  • ART 191: Intermediate Printmaking
• Total Units: 18.00

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and incorporate the principles of composition and 2D and 3D art including balance, rhythm, pattern, emphasis, contrast, unity and movement in their work.
• Identify and effectively use the techniques and methods and various media and technologies of art making.
• Recognize and use appropriate language for evaluation and critique of art.
• Analyze the social, cultural and economic conditions of art production.

Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Certificate of Achievement in Studio Arts provides students with the foundational knowledge in a diversity of mediums including drawing and design, painting, printmaking, sculpture or ceramics.

Careers:

• Museums
• Universities
• Galleries
• Art Foundations
• Institutes
• Community Art Foundations