Painting Certificate
From acrylic to watercolour, this program delivers dynamic traditional and experimental painting methods. Starting with introductory skills, such as colour mixing and application, students will engage in various painting materials and forms and apply these abilities to technically and conceptually complex projects. Students will be given the exciting opportunity to develop intermediate painting skills in their chosen medium.
Program Goal
The Painting Certificate Program provides students with a foundation in painting techniques, processes and concepts that can be applied to their painting practice and to further education.
Students will work with a range of painting tools and materials, develop introductory and intermediate skills and techniques in various mediums including acrylic, oil and watercolour painting, and learn traditional and experimental processes. Through studio- and lecture-based courses, students will explore art history and critical theories of visual art, contemporary painting applications and the potential of painting as a professional practice.
Through completion of structured and independent projects as well as in-class critique, students produce a diverse portfolio of painting.
Learning Outcomes
The Painting Certificate Program provides students with a foundation in painting techniques, processes and concepts that can be applied to their painting practice and to further education.
Students will work with a range of painting tools and materials, develop introductory and intermediate skills and techniques in various mediums including acrylic, oil and watercolour painting, and learn traditional and experimental processes. Through studio- and lecture-based courses, students will explore art history and critical theories of visual art, contemporary painting applications and the potential of painting as a professional practice. Through completion of structured and independent projects as well as in-class critique, students produce a diverse portfolio of painting.
Program Duration
Students complete the Painting Certificate Program 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 360 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) in every required and elective course to be eligible for a Painting 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 one hour completing homework for every hour 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
Painting 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
- Muralist or Commissioned Public Artist
- Gallerist
- Storyboard
- Artist Educator
Students can use artwork from their certificate program in an admissions portfolio to apply for a Degree in Fine Arts here at ECU!
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
Tuition ranges from $221.00 - $441.25 per course. See course pages for details.
| Course No. | Required Courses | Term (Subject to change) |
| CEFA 100 | 2D Composition + Form | Spring Summer Fall |
| CEFA 101 | 3D Materials + Media | Spring Summer Fall |
| CEPN 100 | Introductory Painting Techniques | Spring Summer Fall |
| CEDR 100 | Introductory Drawing | Spring Summer Fall |
| CEFA 102 | Colour Theory | Spring Summer Fall |
| CEPN 102 | Introductory Acrylic Painting | Spring Summer Fall |
| CEPN 103 | Introductory Oil Painting | Spring Summer Fall |
| CEPN 104 | Introductory Watercolor Painting | Spring Summer |
| CEPN 105 | Mixed Media Painting | Summer Fall |
| CEPN 205 | Figure Painting | Spring Fall |
| CEPN 210 | Contemporary Painting | Spring |
| CESE 101 | Art History | Spring Summer Fall |
| CESE 102 | Contemporary Critical Theory | Spring Summer Fall |
| Complete either: | ||
| CEPD 200 | Professional Practices for Artists | Spring Summer Fall |
| Or two of the following: | ||
| 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 |
| Elective Courses (complete at least one): | ||
| CEPN 206 | Painting the Portrait | Fall |
| CEPN 207 | Landscape Painting | Spring Summer |
| CEPN 222 | Intermediate Acrylic Painting | Spring Summer |
| CEPN 223 | Intermediate Oil Painting | Spring Summer |
| CEPN 224 | Intermediate Watercolor Painting | Fall |
| CESE 108 | Introductory Creative Writing | Fall |
| Approximate Total Program Tuition $6,618.75 | ||
Approximate Total Supply Fees $975.00 |
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 painting or the fine arts is required to begin the Painting Certificate.
No application is required - register online for courses now!