This certificate is designed for students seeking transfer to programs that focus
on the practice of fine art or who wish to pursue professional practice as visual
artists. Emphasis is on developing skills suitable for traditional studio arts such
as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics, as well as photography
and digital media with a fine arts emphasis, and studio art programs that are not
media-specific, such as “new genres.” The curriculum is also suitable for those aiming
to establish independent careers as professional artists. Students will demonstrate
proficiency in the use of tools and materials in at least one studio arts discipline,
analyze the formal properties and social content of works of art both verbally and
in writing, and create a portfolio of original artwork.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate skill in a broad range of media, materials and
processes, define and use core concepts in 2D or 3D art, where applicable; produce
original work that demonstrates a high level of craft, describe, analyze and provide
criticism of works of art in various media, prepare and organize art works for exhibition,
if applicable; and understand safe and hazard-free use of art materials and equipment.
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ARTH C1100/C1100H |
Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era |
3 |
| ARTH C1200/C1200H |
Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary |
3 |
| ART 130 |
2-D Foundations |
3 |
| ART 131 |
Intermediate 2-Design |
3 |
| ART 150 |
Drawing Foundations |
3 |
| ART 152 |
Figure Drawing |
3 |
| ART 179 |
Portfolio Presentation for Studio Artists |
3 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS |
|
| Two-Dimensional Art Option |
|
| ART 160 |
Painting I |
3 |
| ART 166 |
Figure Painting |
3 |
ART 138
or
ART 180
or
ART 186 |
3-D Foundations
or
Sculpture Fundamentals
or
Ceramics I
|
3
or
3
or
3 |
ART 164
or
ART170
or
PHOTO 101
or
PHOTO 100 |
Water Color I
or
Printmaking I
or
Traditional Photography I
or
Digital Photography I
|
3
or
3
or
3
or
3 |
| Three-Dimensional Art Option |
| ART 138 |
3D Foundations |
3 |
| ART 180 |
Sculpture Fundamentals |
3 |
| ART 186 |
Ceramics I |
3 |
ART 181
or
ART 190 |
Intermediate Sculpture
or
Ceramic Handbuilding |
3
or
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
30 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
GCC Catalog 2026-2027 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
