Art - Academic Certificate (3072)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements (15 Credits)
Written & Oral Communication (6)
ENG 101	College Composition I	3
ENG 102	College Composition II	3
Humanistic Perspective (9)
ART 101	Art History I	3
ART 102	Art History II	3
ART 200	African American Art	3
Major Requirements (15 Credits)
ART 107	Drawing I	3
ART 111	Painting I	3
ART 140	Photography I	3
ART 205	Two Dimensional Design	3
ART 206	Three Dimensional Design	3
Total Credits		30

Notes:

1. For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
2. This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ACC 102 Prin Accounting II Managerial, HST 131 Latin American History I, MTH 221 Calc with Analytic Geom III).  Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.  

Art

Curriculum Code: 3072

Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Academic Certificate (AC) 

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Why pursue the Art Academic Certificate?

This certificate is designed for those seeking to enhance their skillset within the visual arts. While created with those already holding an undergraduate degree in mind, anyone is eligible to enroll. It offers a seamless transfer to the Art AA degree program should someone wish to continue on from 30 to 60 credits.

If I major in a degree or certificate program, can I transfer to a four-year college or university?

ECC’s AA and AS degree programs are designed for to you transfer to a four-year institution so that students can complete their baccalaureates. Our AAS degree programs are designed for graduates to immediately enter the workforce, although some later choose to attend a four-year institution (how the transfer credits get determined can vary for this type of degree). The certificates are designed for you to put towards pursuing associate degrees, if you so choose.

Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?

Based on initial placement, you may have to take the ENG-099/101 co-requisite, which replaces traditional remedial English here at ECC. It is a 4.5-credit version of the standalone ENG-101 and will prepare you for further study here. In addition, your initial placement may result in your having to take remedial mathematics courses, but if you are a major within the Humanities & Bilingual Studies Division, the only standalone remedial math you will have to take is MTH-086/086T. Upon passing that, you can take either MTH-091S/101 or MTH-093S/103, which are similar to the ENG co-requisite.

How long will it take for me to complete my degree or certificate program?

For students pursuing AA, AS, or AAS degree programs, the length to completion can vary. If majors take a full-time load (a minimum of 12 college-level credits) each Fall and Spring and take advantage of the Winter Intercession and two Summer Sessions, there is no reason that it should take longer than two to two and a half years to finish your studies at ECC. The certificates should not take longer than a year to a year and a half.

Where should I direct specific questions about a degree or certificate program?

Call the Humanities & Bilingual Studies Division’s main number at 973-877-3285.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Acquire a thorough understanding of the elements of art and the aesthetic principles related to each medium;

• Identify and apply various concepts of each medium;

• Expand their visual arts vocabulary;

• Explore both traditional and non-traditional techniques and materials;

• Understand and appreciate the criteria for aesthetic standards;

• Create art projects using industry standard tools, applications, and platforms; and

• Utilize professional project management practices.