Program Information
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Field of Interest
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Drawing and Painting is designed for students who wish to develop specialized skills in drawing and painting beyond the foundational level. The courses in this certificate offer an emphasis in creative problem-solving and portfolio development, as well as the advanced training required for art careers. With the certificate, students may pursue a career as a practicing artist or continue their education at specialized art schools. An Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) is also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Academic Certificate (AC)
- Academic Plan
- Drawing and Painting (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 6257N
- Total Credits Required
- 33
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate specialized painting and drawing skills to enable effective visual communication and personal expression.
- Apply critical thinking skills, the creative process, and aesthetic/perceptual literacy to solve visual, technical, and conceptual problems.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively while recognizing diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences.
- Interpret the social, cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts that influence the production and interpretation of art.
- Engage in ethical personal and professional artistic practices, with an awareness of copyright laws, intellectual and artistic freedom, civic responsibility, and standards of the field.
- Use the critique process to present and develop fine art portfolios for transfer, career development, or personal use.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
$46,900 Show expanded career information for Museum Technicians and Conservators
Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
$21,802 Show expanded career information for Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$65,074 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
$41,192 Show expanded career information for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART111 | Drawing I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ART112 | Two-Dimensional Design | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ART115 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | |||
| ARH102 | Art from Renaissance to Modernism | H, HU | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART113 | Color | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART255 | Art Marketing | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART111 | Drawing I | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ART112 | Two-Dimensional Design | Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART113 | Color | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ARH102 | Art from Renaissance to Modernism | H, HU | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART115 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART255 | Art Marketing | 3 |
Restricted Electives
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=182649).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Academic Certificate (AC) in Drawing and Painting