Advanced Arts Entrepreneurship
Certificate of Performance Art-Fine Art · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Certificate of Performance in Fine Art with an advanced arts entrepreneurship emphasis provides students with the skills and knowledge to foster self-employment or a small business. The curriculum is designed to maximize students art experience while preparing students with the understanding of entrepreneurship and small business management with business courses. This program expands student education in entrepreneurship and small business management. The primary aim is to prepare students to create advanced artwork and pursue a career in art-related fields.
Award Notes: A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District. This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Advanced Arts Entrepreneurship Program will be able to:
- Solve basic problems of visual expression and describe its historical or contemporary context.
- Demonstrate knowledge of specific historical and cultural art styles.
- Produce visual works of art reflecting global awareness, cultural diversity.
- Produce visual works of art in a variety of mediums. Choose the most appropriate materials, tools and techniques to meet artist goals.
- Interpret, evaluate and critique orally and in writing visual works of art.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 9 | |
| ARTF 206 | Art Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUSE 157 | Developing a Plan for the Small Business | 3 |
| MARK 100 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Select three (3) units from the following: | 3 | |
| ARTF 165B | Composition in Painting II | 3 |
| ARTF 165C | Composition in Painting III | 3 |
| ARTF 170B | Contemporary Crafts II | 3 |
| ARTF 175B | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ARTF 175C | Sculpture III | 3 |
| ARTF 195B | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ARTF 195C | Ceramics III | 3 |
| ARTF 207A | Industrial and Architectural Ceramic Design I | 3 |
| ARTF 207B | Industrial and Architectural Ceramic Design II | 3 |
| ARTF 212 | Sustainable Art and Design | 3 |