Drawing Certificate

Drawing is a fundamental skill useful to all visual art and professional practices, for creative and conceptual expression. In this dynamic program, traditional techniques meet contemporary applications. Students will gain core drawing skills, become comfortable with diverse tools and materials, and apply techniques in interesting projects.

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Program Goal
Learning Outcomes
Assignments + Assessment
Admissions
Career + Further Education

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Course List

We strongly encourage students to complete courses in the recommended order given below to best support their student experience and success in meeting their learning outcomes. However, students can register in any course for which they meet the prerequisites. In the event of a conflict between the recommended course order and the prerequisites of our courses, please follow the prerequisites.

Course Format

Courses are offered either on campus or online.

Tuition Rates

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Course No. Required Course Name Term
(Subject to change)
CEFA 1002D Composition + FormSpring
Summer
Fall
CEFA 1013D Materials + MediaSpring
Summer
Fall
CEFA 102Colour TheorySpring
Summer
Fall
CEDR 100Introductory DrawingSpring
Summer
Fall
CEDR 101Introductory Pen + InkSpring
Summer
CEDR 102Perspective DrawingSpring
Summer
Fall
CEDR 105Drawing and CollageSpring
Summer
CEDR 200Intermediate DrawingSummer
Fall
CEDR 205Figure DrawingSpring
Summer
CEDR 206Drawing the PortraitSpring
CEDR 211Cognitive + Critical DrawingSpring
CESE 101Art HistorySpring
Summer
Fall
CESE 102Contemporary Critical TheorySpring
Summer
Fall
Complete either:
CSPD 105Business Planning for Creative Practitioners
(formerly CEPD 200: Professional Practices for Artists)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Or both of the following:
CSPD 100Portfolio Websites
(formerly CEPD 202: Artist Statement, CV + Portfolio Development and CEPD 203: Artist Website + Social Media)
Summer
Fall
CSPD 102Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibitions
(formerly CEPD 204: Artist Grants, Residencies + Exhibition Applications)
Summer
Electives (Choose one):
CEDR 121Drawing into PaintingFall
CEDR 204Still Life DrawingSpring
Fall
CEDR 221Intermediate Pen + InkFall
CSSC 100Creative Writing
(formerly CESE 108: Introductory Creative Writing)
Summer