Drawing Certificate
Drawing is a fundamental skill and building block to all visual art, design, and professional creative practices.
The Drawing Certificate equips students with basic to intermediate drawing abilities using a mix of traditional techniques, like charcoal and collage, with contemporary approaches.
Explore your creativity using conceptual expression and diverse sketching tools and materials, and apply your newfound skills in interesting projects. Whether you aim to establish an professional practice, revisit foundational drawing techniques, or improve your existing sketching skills, this certificate is a suitable stepping stone for all creative aspirations.
Required Courses in this Certificate
Core Courses
CEFA 100 | 2D Composition + Form |
CEFA 101 | 3D Materials + Media |
CEFA 102 | Colour Theory |
CEDR 100 | Introductory Drawing |
CEDR 101 | Introductory Pen + Ink |
CEDR 102 | Perspective Drawing |
CEDR 105 | Drawing and Collage |
CEDR 200 | Intermediate Drawing |
CEDR 205 | Figure Drawing |
CEDR 206 | Drawing the Portrait |
CEDR 211 | Cognitive + Critical Drawing |
History + Theory | Complete both of:
CESE 101 | Art History |
CESE 102 | Contemporary Critical Theory |
Professional Practices | Complete either:
CSPD 105 | Business Planning for Creative Practitioners (formerly CEPD 200: Professional Practices for Artists) |
Or both of the following...
CSPD 100 | Portfolio Websites (formerly CEPD 202: Artist Statement, CV + Portfolio Development and CEPD 203: Artist Website + Social Media) |
CSPD 102 | Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibitions (formerly CEPD 204: Artist Grants, Residencies + Exhibition Applications) |
Elective Courses | Complete 1 of the following recommendations:
CEDR 121 | Drawing into Painting |
CEDR 204 | Still Life Drawing |
CEDR 221 | Intermediate Pen + Ink |
CSSC 100 | Creative Writing (formerly CESE 108: Introductory Creative Writing) |
CEPR 100 | Introductory Printmaking Techniques |
CEPR 104 | Introductory Screen Printing |
...or choose 1 elective course from any of our offerings
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Career + Further Education