Cross Disciplinary Certificate
Cross-disciplinarity uses knowledge, skills and processes from two or more academic, creative or professional disciplines. In this program, students will have opportunities to creatively integrate diverse backgrounds, practices and contexts, build dynamic, multi-faceted portfolios, and cultivate their own entrepreneurial or industry potential. By merging design thinking and creative inquiry with a wide breadth of skills and techniques, students will be able to approach questions, issues and projects with more inclusive, adaptive perspectives, resulting in responsive, dynamic and exciting practices. This program is suitable to individuals from broad fields of expertise, including academics, professionals, artists, designers, scientists, architects, activists, and beyond.
Courses + Costs
Course Format
Courses are offered either on campus or online.
Tuition Rates
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Course No. | Required Courses | Term (Subject to change) |
CEXD 100 | Approaches to Creative Inquiry | Spring Summer |
CEFA 100 | 2D Composition + Form | Spring Summer Fall |
CEFA 101 | 3D Materials + Media | Spring Summer Fall |
CEDR 100 | Introductory Drawing | Spring Summer Fall |
CEID 260 | 3D Design Sketching | Spring Summer |
CSSO 109 | Adobe CC Essentials (formerly CECS 120: Adobe CC for Design + Production) | Spring Summer Fall |
CESE 102 | Contemporary Critical Theory | Spring Summer Fall |
CSDS 101 | Innovations in Design (formerly CESE 103: New Topics in Contemporary Design) | Spring Summer Fall |
CEXD 105 | Cross Disciplinary Theory + Practice | TBA |
CEPD 400 | Creative Entrepreneurship | Spring Summer |
Visual Art Electives (complete at least one):
CEIL 100 | Introductory Illustration | Spring Summer Fall |
CEPH 100 | Introductory Digital Photography | Spring Summer Fall |
CEPN 100 | Introductory Painting Techniques | Spring Summer Fall |
Design Electives (complete at least one):
CECD 100 | Introductory Communication Design | Spring Summer Fall |
CEID 120 | Basics of Industrial Design | Spring Summer Fall |
CEID 122 | Basics of Architectural Design | Spring Summer Fall |
Professional Practice Electives (complete at least 24 hours):
CEPD 200 | Professional Practices for Artists | Spring Summer Fall |
CEPD 201 | Professional Practices for Designers | Spring Summer Fall |
CEPD 202 | Artist Statement, CV + Portfolio Development | Summer Fall |
CEPD 203 | Artist Website + Social Media | Spring Summer Fall |
CSPD 102 | Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibitions (formerly CEPD 204: Artist Grants, Residencies + Exhibition Applications) | Summer |
Colour Theory Electives (complete at least one):
CEFA 102 | Colour Theory | Spring Summer Fall |
CECD 102 | Colour Theory for Designers | Spring Summer Fall |
Open Electives:
Complete at least 4 courses from any topic.
Approximate Total Supply Fees | $1,000 |