Studio Arts
Certificate of Achievement (C) Art · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Certificate of Achievement in Studio Arts provides students with the foundational knowledge in a diversity of mediums including drawing and design, painting, printmaking, sculpture or ceramics. Fundamental knowledge of 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art practice as well as exposure to opportunities in a variety of media. There are a variety of career opportunities for students completing the Studio Arts Certificate of Achievement. Students may find employment at: Museums, Universities, Galleries, Art Foundations, Institutes, Community Art Foundations, Start Up.
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 102A | Early Twentieth Century Art, 1900-1945 | 3-4 |
| orART 102B | Late Twentieth Century Art | |
| orARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | |
| orARTH C1100H | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era - Honors | |
| orARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | |
| orARTH C1200H | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | |
| ART 119 | Art Field Studies: Studios, Galleries and Museums | 3 |
| ART 120 | Fundamentals Of Drawing | 3 |
| ART 141 | Studio Art Foundations 3D | 3 |
| List A - Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| ART 118 | Portfolio Seminar for the Visual Arts | |
| ART 123 | Figure and Portrait Drawing | |
| ART 130 | Integrated Drawing and Painting | |
| ART 132 | Fundamentals of Painting | |
| ART 133 | Intermediate Painting | |
| ART 140 | Studio Art Foundations (2-D) | |
| ART 150 | Fundamentals of Ceramics | |
| ART 151 | Intermediate Ceramics | |
| ART 170 | Introduction to Sculpture | |
| ART 171 | Intermediate Sculpture | |
| ART 190 | Introduction to Printmaking | |
| ART 191 | Intermediate Printmaking | |
| Total Units | 18.00-19.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and incorporate the principles of composition and 2D and 3D art including balance, rhythm, pattern, emphasis, contrast, unity and movement in their work.
- Identify and effectively use the techniques and methods and various media and technologies of art making.
- Recognize and use appropriate language for evaluation and critique of art.
- Analyze the social, cultural 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.