18 Arts Certificate Programs in USA

San Jose City College offers Associate in Science (AS) degrees and certificate programs emphasizing three major areas in Media Arts: Print Media, Motion Arts, and Web/Interactive Design. The Media Arts program is a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the converging fields of journalism, communication and new media technology. It responds to the need for people skilled in effective communications in all levels of society including industry, education, art and music, and the public arena.

Arm yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed in a creative career. Discover career options while learning best practices in business, marketing communications, copyright law, and licensing. Hone a craft in a creative field of choice. Position yourself strategically with a professional design portfolio.

The Basic Art certificate program is designed to extend the humanities related courses and provides access to the study of visual arts. It complements and extends the current Art History and Appreciation humanities offerings and provides an introduction to drawing, painting, and watercolor.

The graduate certificate in Global Studies in Arts & Humanities offers students a way to deepen their understanding of global issues through a broad, interdisciplinary approach. The program focuses on...

Art program is dedicated to the creative and personal growth of every student. The courses are designed to give students a solid foundation in the elements and principles of design that will prepare them for more advanced studies.

The Certificate of Achievement in Studio Arts provides students with 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, and Start-Up.

The Certificate of Achievement in Art History provides students with the foundational knowledge in western and non-western art, from beginnings to contemporary art with a basic introduction to materials and techniques. The certificate requires students to complete two series of survey courses, and an art studio course to demonstrate a foundation of knowledge in the discipline.

The Art and Social Change Certificate is designed to connect creative skills with community engagement and social issues. It combines courses in art, social justice, history, and theory, giving studen...

The lively and dynamic space of the Alexander Arts Centre bustles with activity. Pupils can develop their creativity and freely express themselves in a nurturing environment.

Get your fingers into the earthworks of clay and stone, wood, metal, and fibers in our arts classes in sculpture, ceramics, and fiber arts. These classes open your mind and your body to the experience of multi-dimensional design and the smooth, integrated flow of creativity through the movements of your arms and hands. Sculpt in clay or stone, carve in wood, cast bronze and weld steel in our sculpture studios. 

Design and Color this course is an introduction to two-dimensional design and color. Students learn to organize the visual elements of line, shape, color, value, and texture according to established principles of art.

Our Multimedia Design: Animation Option degree will prepare you for entry level jobs in motion graphics, 3D animation, digital arts, and post-production effects. You’ll engage in all stages of animation production, in classes that are project based and which focus on hands-on learning that combines traditional studio arts with industry standard digital technology and practices.

Learn to understand and interpret the world around you - and perhaps discover yourself in the process.

This certificate program prepares students to work as photographers, or start their own businesses as freelance photographers. Students gain real-world experiences creating scenes, photographing products and architecture, manipulating images in design software and branding. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have created a professional portfolio and business plan.

Animation is one of the most powerful and expressive ways to tell your story and communicate ideas and information to your audience. Learn how to come up with ideas, design, experiment, and bring your ideas to life through animation. Students in this program will work with a wide variety of media and tools and apply the foundations of animated filmmaking through project-based learning to a variety of applications and expressive uses.