Certificate Programs

Arts & Crafts Productiondoug branton

Length: One-year Program - Two semesters

Purpose: The Arts and Crafts Production certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers as practicing craft persons and professional artists. The self-employed craft persons will benefit in the production of crafts by increasing their artistic abilities and developing their business, organization, planning, and communication skills.

Admission Requirements: Students are required to meet the general admission requirements of the College.

Program Requirements: The curriculum for arts and crafts production is designed to provide general education for the student as well as the necessary technical background essential for the success of the students in their chosen crafts field.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
ENG 101* Practical Writing I 3 0 3
ART 286 Communication Arts Workshop 1 4 3
CRF 101 Hand Built Pottery or 1 4 3
CRF 110 Introduction to Crafts      
ART 121 Drawing I 3 0 3
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design I 3 0 3
ART 125 Introduction to Painting or 2 3 3
CRF 100 Survey of Hand Crafts
ART 283 Computer Graphics I
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
TOTAL 14 11 19
         
  Second Semester      
PSY 200 Prin. of Psychology or 3 0 3
SOC 200 Principles to Sociology      
BUS 165 Small Business Management 3 0 3
ART 287 Portfolio and Resume
Preparation		 1 4 3
CRF 107 Hand Crafted Leather Work 1 4 3
ART 122 Drawing II or 3 0 3
CRF 102 Wheel Thrown Pottery      
ART 132 Fundamentals of Design II or 2 3 3
ART 231 Sculpture I or
ART 171 Airbrush I or
ART 290 Coordinated Internship
TOTAL 13 11 18

Total Minimum Credits for Arts and Crafts Production Certificate 37

*Students who wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree need to take English 111-112.