Fine Art Certificate Program

About The Program

Brentwood Art Center’s Fine Arts Certificate Program is geared for those who would like to develop a professional practice as an artist including exhibiting or selling their work. The program covers essential vocabulary, conceptual development, and skill building while being mentored by exceptional teaching artists. This non-credit, non-graded, attendance-based program leads to the development of a portfolio of personal work. Students must enroll in the Certificate Program by their 4th course. (Students may transfer up to four previously taken courses from another institution or from BAC to the Certificate Program.) Students must meet with an advisor twice during their course of study. The Certificate Program culminates in a Final Exhibition Capstone at Brentwood Art Center.

Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll in the Certificate Program. No prior experience or portfolio is required. Those interested in the Certificate Program can take up to four courses before enrolling in the Program. Students are required to submit a Certificate Program Enrollment Application, along with a non-refundable $275 application fee, before beginning their fifth course.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

ESTIMATED COST:

Certificate Fee:

Prerequisites (3):
Area of Emphasis (6):
Electives (2):
Capstone (1):

Registration Fees:

Materials:

Total:

(Costs are based on students enrolling in (12) 12-week courses.
For convenience, students may also enroll in two 6-week course options.)

$275 

$2,685
$ 5,370
$1,790
$895

$150 ($25 / term)

$1,200 ($100 / class)

$12,365

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE:

6 Terms (2 courses / term)

CURRICULUM

Fine Arts Certificate courses enable students to:

Educational Goals:

  • Use a wide variety of materials and methods in all areas of visual arts.

  • Develop observational and perceptual abilities while working in various media.

  • Use elements of art and design principles to create works of art.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of artistic technique in chosen media.

  • Learn to translate ideas into artistic forms.

  • Express themselves creatively.

  • Develop a personal style.

  • Build an understanding of art historical movements and techniques.

  • Develop the professional portfolio and skills to begin an art practice.

  • Demonstrate safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible artistic practices.

  • Exhibit their work

Prerequisites: (3) 36-hour courses, or (6) 18-hour courses

Drawing Fundamentals
Color Theory
Art Through the Ages

Areas of Emphasis: (6) 36-hour courses, or (12) 18-hour courses

Drawing (classes may be repeated)

Observational Drawing
Life Drawing
Portrait Drawing

Painting (classes may be repeated)

Introduction to Painting 
Portrait Painting
Figure Painting
Exploring Abstract Painting
Exploring Painting
Watercolor Painting (all)

Electives: (2) 36-hour courses, or (4) 18-hour courses

Final Capstone: (1) 36-hour, or (2) 18-hour courses

Mentorship / Final Exhibition 

ATTENDANCE:
Students are allowed 2 absences per course

GRADING:
Courses are offered as non-credit only and are not graded.

ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY:
Students must complete all 12 courses, meet with an advisor twice during their Certificate, and complete a final exhibition of work. 

CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FEE:
To pay the certificate fee please contact Brentwood Art Center at 310-451-5657 or by email at info@brentwoodart.org. 

For more information, or to set up a meeting with an advisor, please
email info@brentwoodart.org
or call 310-451-5657