# Craft Skills (Certificate of Performance)

San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Art-Fine Art

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20026

### Summary

Art is the study of the arrangement of forms that affect the senses, communicate political, social, cultural, religious, or emotional ideas that manifest in scenes and through objects produced throughout the world. This field includes the study and design of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. The art program is designed to maximize transferable course units and to provide basic skills required for employment 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 Craft Skills Program will be able to:**

1.  Critically analyze, interpret, and evaluate works of art.
2.  Develop a foundation of art skills and a high level of craftsperson ship by utilizing a variety of tools and technologies associated with the visual arts.
3.  Use a diverse range of global events to express personal ideas and opinions through artwork.
4.  Identify the theoretical, cultural and historical contexts of art.
5.  Demonstrate appropriate skills needed to articulate their conscious artistic intentions, and express coherent aesthetics.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 15 |
| ARTF 150A | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTF 151 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ARTF 170A | Contemporary Crafts I | 3 |
| ARTF 170B | Contemporary Crafts II | 3 |
| ARTF 170C | Contemporary Crafts III | 3 |