Fine Art

Summary

The Certificate of Performance in Fine Art certifies that the student has completed the core course work in Fine Art and has demonstrated an operational understanding of critical visual skills.

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 Fine Art Program will be able to:

1. Expand the vision of the role of art in the greater culture.
2. Develop an awareness of cultural diversity (and its use/effect on art-making).
3. Engage visual art as defined in a progression of change.
4. Apply critical thinking in visual terms.
5. Employ art concepts and terminology effectively
6. Understand the creative process of art-making.
7. Understand materials, methods and techniques both historical and contemporary and the contexts in which they are employed.
8. Be assessed through a combination of performance evaluations, written assignments, and written tests and quizzes.

Requirements