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.
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: | ||
CSPD 105 | Business Planning for Creative Practitioners (formerly CEPD 200: Professional Practices for Artists) | Spring Summer Fall |
Or two 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 (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 |
CSSC 100 | Creative Writing (formerly CESE 108: Introductory Creative Writing) | Summer |