Drawing
Certificate of Achievement (C) Art · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Certificate of Achievement in Drawing provides students with a comprehensive set of drawing skills that are critical to pursuing a wide array of career paths. This certificate will help you build the drawing competency necessary to pursue careers in fields including: Art, Illustration, Animation, Fashion, Gaming Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture and Landscape Design.
Requirements
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Complete all Major Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| ART 120 | Fundamentals Of Drawing | 3 |
| ART 123 | Figure and Portrait Drawing | 3 |
| ART 130 | Integrated Drawing and Painting | 3 |
| ART 132 | Fundamentals of Painting | 3 |
| DRFT 120 | Architectural Drafting I | 3 |
| MAT 112 | Digital Drawing | 3 |
| Total Units | 18.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and incorporate the principles of composition and 2D art including line, shape, space, texture and value in their work.
- Identify and effectively use the techniques and methods and various media and technologies for drawing.
- Recognize and use appropriate language for evaluation and critique of art.
- Analyze the cultural, social and economic conditions of art production.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.