Museum Studies
Certificate of Performance Art-Fine Art · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Certificate of Performance in Museum Studies certifies that a student has completed all our museum studies courses, including an off-campus internship at a gallery or museum.
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 Museum Studies Program will be able to:
- Develop an awareness of cultural diversity (and its use/effect on art-making).
- Develop the ability to expand the vision of the role of art in the greater culture.
- Develop the ability to engage visual art as defined in a progression of change.
- Develop the ability to affect critical thinking in visual terms.
- Develop the ability to employ art concepts and terminology effectively
- Develop the ability to understand the creative process of art-making
- Develop the ability to understand materials, methods and techniques both historical and contemporary and the contexts in which they are employed.
- Be assessed through a combination of performance evaluations, written assignments, and written tests and quizzes.