The certificate of achievement in painting and drawing offers a variety of fundamental courses within the field of two-dimensional art. The program will introduce both techniques and concepts of painting and drawing in an academic context. The program requirements are designed for those interested in painting and drawing as a professional practice and may provide preparation for transfer. The requirements for the certificate of achievement in painting and drawing also apply to the associate in arts degree in fine arts. The fine art major in painting and drawing is available at the UC and CSU systems, the San Francisco Art Institute, the California College of the Arts and at other colleges of art and schools of design. Students who wish to transfer must consult with program faculty and college counselors to ensure that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions are met.

The fine art curriculum develops a student’s critical thinking abilities, hones problem solving skills and establishes visual literacy in the visual arts. Career opportunities that may be enhanced by the certificate of achievement in painting and drawing include: exhibiting artist, muralist, illustrator, graphic designer, art dealer, art critic and other professions in creative endeavors.

To earn the certificate, students must complete each course with “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the certificate

课程学习成果

- create a portfolio demonstrating ideas in a broad range of painting and drawing techniques.

- identify the elements that define two-dimensional art.

- employ critical thinking to analyze two-dimensional art works in terms of historical context and cultural values.

- demonstrate basic drawing skills, color manipulation, and application of design principles.

- apply the processes necessary to create drawings in various media and/or paintings in oil, acrylic, and alternative media.