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
Program Duration
Assignments + Assessments
Admissions
Career + Further Education

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 100Approaches to Creative InquirySpring
Summer
CEFA 1002D Composition + FormSpring
Summer
Fall
CEFA 1013D Materials + MediaSpring
Summer
Fall
CEDR 100Introductory DrawingSpring
Summer
Fall
CEID 2603D Design SketchingSpring
Summer
CSSO 109
Adobe CC Essentials
(formerly CECS 120: Adobe CC for Design + Production)
Spring
Summer
Fall
CESE 102
Contemporary Critical TheorySpring
Summer
Fall
CSDS 101
Innovations in Design
(formerly CESE 103: New Topics in Contemporary Design)
Spring
Summer
Fall
CEXD 105Cross Disciplinary Theory + PracticeTBA
CEPD 400
Creative EntrepreneurshipSpring
Summer


Visual Art Electives (complete at least one):

CEIL 100Introductory Illustration
Spring
Summer
Fall
CEPH 100Introductory Digital PhotographySpring
Summer
Fall
CEPN 100
Introductory Painting TechniquesSpring
Summer
Fall


Design Electives (complete at least one):

CECD 100Introductory Communication Design
Spring
Summer
Fall
CEID 120
Basics of Industrial DesignSpring
Summer
Fall
CEID 122Basics of Architectural DesignSpring
Summer
Fall

Professional Practice Electives (complete at least 24 hours):

CEPD 200Professional Practices for Artists
Spring
Summer
Fall
CEPD 201Professional Practices for DesignersSpring
Summer
Fall
CEPD 202Artist Statement, CV + Portfolio DevelopmentSummer
Fall
CEPD 203Artist Website + Social MediaSpring
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 102Colour Theory
Spring
Summer
Fall
CECD 102Colour Theory for DesignersSpring
Summer
Fall


Open Electives:

Complete at least 4 courses from any topic.

Approximate Total
Supply Fees
$1,000