Fine Art Certificate
New to visual art and eager to try to a number of different methods, mediums, and materials? This program provides students with the opportunity to develop introductory skills in a wide range of artistic areas, such as Drawing, Painting, and Photography. With more Elective options, students can continue to build diverse abilities or focus on one discipline.
Courses + Costs
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 Courses | Term (Subject to change) |
CEFA 100 | 2D Composition + Form | Spring Summer Fall |
CEFA 101 | 3D Materials + Media | Spring Summer Fall |
CEFA 102 | Colour Theory | Spring Summer Fall |
CEDR 100 | Introductory Drawing | Spring Summer Fall |
CSIL 100 | Introductory Illustration | Spring Summer Fall |
CEPN 100 | Introductory Painting Techniques | Spring Summer Fall |
CEPH 100 | Introductory Digital Photography | Spring Summer Fall |
CESE 101 | Art History | Spring Summer Fall |
CESE 102 | Contemporary Critical Theory | Spring Summer Fall |
Complete either: | ||
CSPD 105 | Business Planning for Creative Practitioners (formerly CEPD 200: Professional Practices for Artists) | Spring Summer Fall |
Or both of the following: | ||
CSPD 100 | Portfolio Websites (formerly CEPD 202: Artist Statement, CV + Portfolio Development and CEPD 203: Artist Website + Social Media) | Summer Fall |
CSPD 102 | Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibitions (formerly CEPD 204: Artist Grants, Residencies + Exhibition Applications) | Summer |
Elective Courses | ||
Choose from at least 5 courses from any topic. |