Fine Arts

Program Overview

The Fine Arts certificate program offers a comprehensive exploration of art history, philosophy, and practice through a combination of drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, and art history courses. It prepares students for further study in fine arts at a university and provides a foundation for careers in the arts, such as artist, art teacher, or curator. The program features a Dual Admission agreement with University of Lethbridge, allowing students to seamlessly transition into a Bachelor of Fine Arts program.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This two-semester program exposes you to a combination of drawing, painting, sculpture, creative writing, and an overview of art history. The Fine Arts certificate program provides the opportunity to explore your creative side. Students take required courses which give them an overview of history, philosophy and practice. Some courses in the program introduce you to an overview of history, philosophy and practice while others let you explore and develop your talents in creative writing, acting, painting, drawing, or sculpture. Our Dual Admission agreement with University of Lethbridge means you can complete the Fine Art certificate at the College, enjoying small class sizes and lower tuition, before moving directly into your guaranteed seat at University of Lethbridge in one of their Bachelor of Fine Arts programs. This program starts in September each year. Part-time students applying in the Spring semester should select University General Studies as their program when applying.

Objectives:

• To provide students with an overview of fine arts history, philosophy, and practice.
• To help students develop their artistic talents in a variety of media.
• To prepare students for further study in fine arts at a university.

Outline:

The Fine Arts certificate program consists of the following required courses:

• ENGL 100: English Composition (3 credits)
• ENGL 101 or ENGL 102: Introduction to Poetry and Drama or Introduction to Prose Fiction (3 credits)
• FA 100 or FA 101: Introduction to Fine Arts or Contemporary Art: A History (3 credits)
Students must also choose five (5) Fine Arts courses from the following:
• CRWT 101: Creative Writing 1 (3 credits)
• CRWT 102: Creative Writing 2 (3 credits)
• FA 103: Pottery (3 credits)
• FA 105: Studio Foundations (3 credits)
• FA 106: Introduction to Drawing (3 credits)
• FA 107: Sculpture (3 credits)
• FA 108: Introduction to Painting (3 credits)
• FA 208: Special Project (3 credits)
• FA 213: Textiles: Dyes on Cloth (3 credits)
• FA 217: Sculpture 2 – Mixed Media (3 credits)
• FA 218: Painting 2 (3 credits)
• FA 219: Watercolour Painting (3 credits)
Students must also choose two (2) courses from Humanities, Social Science or Sciences (6 credits).

Assessment:

The assessment methods and criteria used in the Fine Arts certificate program vary depending on the course. However, some common assessment methods include:

• Essays
• Exams
• Portfolios
• Presentations
• Critiques

Teaching:

The teaching methods used in the Fine Arts certificate program vary depending on the course. However, some common teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Studio work
• Workshops
• Field trips

Careers:

The Fine Arts certificate program can prepare students for a variety of careers in the arts, including:

• Artist
• Art teacher
• Art therapist
• Curator
• Gallery director
• Art critic
• Art historian