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.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Cross Disciplinary Certificate program should have the skills and knowledge required to:
- Demonstrate diverse cross disciplinary visual art and design techniques;
- Use various tools, materials, equipment, and technologies related to design and visual art methods and techniques;
- Develop, plan and express concepts through visual art and design practices, including drawing, rendering and/or prototyping;
- Evaluate work in terms of conceptual, compositional and technical strength;
- Present and justify one’s work for critique;
- Communicate ideas and opinions about and through cross disciplinary practices and methods;
- Produce a comprehensive and curated portfolio of visual art, design and interdisciplinary work;
- Develop a business/professional practice plan that is aligned with goals.
Program Duration
Students complete the certificate at their own pace, registering in their required courses according to their own schedule and availability. Courses are offered over evenings and weekends allowing for part-time study. Students must complete 468 hours of class-time. Courses range in length from 12 to 36 hours.
Assignments + Assessment
An assessment of the learning outcomes of each student is prepared by the instructor. Student must achieve a Pass (P) grade in every required and elective course to be eligible for a Cross-Disciplinary Certificate.
To receive a passing grade in each of their courses, students must:
- complete assignments, exercises, and activities to the instructor’s stated requirements;
- satisfy course learning outcomes. Students can expect to spend a maximum of three hours completing homework for every three hours spent in class. All assignments must be completed to the evaluative standard set by the instructor to satisfy the learning outcomes of the course and program.
Career + Education
Cross Disciplinary Certificate recipients can apply their education to a variety of careers and enterprises. Depending on the level of work they achieve and previous education and experience, they can pursue a range of opportunities, including:
• Studio or Commercial Artist• Media Artist• Freelance or Commercial Designer• Industrial/Product Designer• Creative Entrepreneur• Critical/Cultural Writer• Curator• Cultural Researcher• Project Manager• Educator
Students can use work from their Cross Disciplinary Certificate in an admissions portfolio to apply for the following programs:
• Bachelor of Fine Arts• Bachelor of Design
Courses + Costs
Course Format
Courses are offered either on campus or online.
Tuition Rates
Tuition ranges from $221.00 - $662.00 per course. See course pages for details.
| 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 |
| CECS 120 | Adobe CC for Design + Production | Spring Summer Fall |
| CESE 102 | Contemporary Critical Theory | Spring Summer Fall |
| 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 |
| CEPD 204 | Artist Grants, Residencies + Exhibition Applications | Spring 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):
Choose from any Visual Art or Design Certificate Course.
| Approximate Total Tuition | $7,803.74 | |||
| Approximate Total Supply Fees | $1,000 |
Admissions
To register in the required courses, students must be over the age of 18 at the start of their course, have proficiency in spoken and written English and should have completed Grade 12 or equivalent education. No previous experience in fine art or design is required to begin the Cross-Disciplinary Certificate.
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