Art and Design, Certificate of Completion

Visit the Art and Design Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The certificate provides basic instruction in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional using traditional and digital tools.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		30
Discipline Core Requirements		18 Credits
ART 1120	2D Design	3
ART 1400	Graphic Computer Applications	3
ART 1110	Drawing I	3
ART 1050	Photography I	3
or ART 1750	Intro to Digital Imaging
ARTH 2710	Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History	3
or ARTH 2720	Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History
ART 1130	3D Design	3
Elective Requirements		12 Credits
Any ART course not already taken (See Department Advisor).		12

Graduation Requirements

1. Portfolio Submission.
2. Completion of a minimum of 30 credits.
3. Overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
4. Residency hours -- Minimum of 10 credits required through course attendance at UVU. 

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ART 1120	2D Design	3
ART 1110	Drawing I	3
ART 1400	Graphic Computer Applications	3
ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720	Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History or Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History	3
	Credit Hours	12
Semester 2
ART 1050	Photography I	3
ART 1130	3D Design	3
ART/ARTH Elective		3
ART/ARTH Elective		3
	Credit Hours	12
Second Year
Semester 3
ART/ARTH Elective		3
ART/ARTH Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	30

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate skills with one of the following: contour, line, gesture, tone, value, texture, mark making, and handling of medium.
2. Demonstrate skills with one of the following: depth and spatial illusion, accurate/realistic representation, and rendering 3D form.
3. Demonstrate skills with one of the following: composition, focal point, direction of viewer’s eye, and balance.
4. Demonstrate with skill: focused technique/style using one of thefollowing media (painting, drawing, graphic design, photography, sculpture/ceramics etc.)
5. Demonstrate skills with: the craftsmanship and execution of artistic work.
6. Demonstrate skills with: producing artwork in a variety ofappropriate techniques or styles. You might consider creative/personalized visual style, media, subject matter, or psychological tone.
7. Demonstrate skills with: creating or critiquing projects incollaboration with a variety of individuals from different emphases inside and/or outside of the department.
8. Demonstrate with skill: how art has an influence across cultures/subcultures.