Studio Arts Entrepreneurship
Certificate of Achievement Art-Fine Art · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Certificate of Achievement in Studio Arts Entrepreneurship 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 providing basic skills required for self-employment and employment in art-related fields. 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.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Studio 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 critiques orally and in writing visual works of art.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 12 | |
| ARTF 206 | Art Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ARTF 260 | Studio Art Studies | 3 |
| DSGN 102 | Digital Media I | 3 |
| PHOT 143 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| Select 6 units from the following courses: | 6 | |
| ARTF 165B | Composition in Painting II | 3 |
| ARTF 165C | Composition in Painting III | 3 |
| ARTF 170B | Contemporary Crafts II | 3 |
| ARTF 170C | Contemporary Crafts III | 3 |
| ARTF 175B | Sculpture II | 3 |
| ARTF 175C | Sculpture III | 3 |
| ARTF 195B | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ARTF 195C | Ceramics III | 3 |
| ARTF 196 | Clay and Glaze Technology | 3 |
| ARTF 202A | Public Art I | 3 |
| ARTF 202B | Public Art II | 3 |
| ARTF 205A | Installation, Performance, and New Genres | 3 |
| ARTF 207A | Industrial and Architectural Ceramic Design I | 3 |
| ARTF 207B | Industrial and Architectural Ceramic Design II | 3 |
| ARTF 208A | Ceramic Production I | 3 |
| ARTF 208B | Ceramic Production II | 3 |
| ARTF 210B | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ARTF 210C | Life Drawing III | 3 |
| ARTF 212 | Sustainable Art and Design | 3 |