Art+Design Foundations, Certificate of Proficiency (ADFC)
Program Overview
The Art + Design Foundations Certificate is a 30-credit program that provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of art and design. Through studio-based courses, students learn traditional and digital techniques, develop their creative thinking skills, and gain an understanding of art history. The certificate can be used as a stepping stone to further education in art or as a credential for non-art majors interested in the arts.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Create and describe artwork utilizing the elements and principles of design.
- Utilize traditional and digital techniques, methods and materials.
- Employ the design process to initiate creative thinking.
- Evaluate artwork, historical art, artists, and periods.
Outline:
The Art + Design Foundations Certificate is a 30-credit, studio-based curriculum comprised of drawing, design, color theory, 3D, art history, digital art, art electives, and general education. The Art + Design Foundations Certificate covers the first year of an art program during which students learn the fundamentals of art and design, methods and materials, art history, and the process of creative thinking.
First Semester
- ENG 100 - English Composition I (3 hours)
- ART 122 - Two-Dimensional Design (3 hours)
- ART 124 - Three-Dimensional Design (3 hours)
- ART 130 - Drawing I (3 hours)
- Select one of the following by Major (3 hours):
- Graphic Design: ART 115 - History of Graphic Design
- Photography: ART 133 - Photography I
- Art-Studio:ART 117 - Art of the Ancient World
Second Semester
- ART 123 - Color Theory and Design (3 hours)
- Select one of the following by Major (3 hours)
- Graphic Design - ART 131 - Drawing II
- Photography- ART 131 - Drawing II
- Art-Studio - ART 131 - Drawing II
- Select one of the following by Major (3 hours):
- Graphic Design : ART 208 - Computer Illustration
- Photography: ART -134 - Photography II
- Art-Studio: ART 140 - Introduction to Painting
- Select one of the following by Major (3 hours)
- Graphic Design -ART 211 - Digital Imaging
- Photography : ART 236 - Digital Photography I
- ART-Studio - ART 211 - Digital Imaging
- ART236 - Digital Photography I
- Select one of the following by Major (3 hours):
- ART-Studio : ART 117 - Art of the Ancient World
- Art-Studio - ART 118 - Art from the Medieval and Early Modern World
Careers:
- Credential stacking to earn an Associate in Fine Art degree (AFA) in Graphic Design, Art-Studio, or Photography programs offered at Delaware County Community College.
- Students interested in visual art disciplines not offered at DCCC can complete the Art + Design Foundations Certificate before transferring to a four-year school. Such disciplines include, but are not limited to: industrial design, animation arts, illustration, concept art, sequential art, interior design, fashion, art therapy, art education, architecture, sculpture, and ceramics
- Credential stacking opportunities for non-art majors interested in the arts. For example, Liberal Arts or General Studies majors at DCCC can earn an Art + Design Foundation Certificate without completing additional credits.
- Portfolio development and a credential opportunity for students committed to early transfer.
