Drawing, Certificate of Achievement

The Drawing program prepares students for a career in studio arts and/or provides continuing education and personal enrichment opportunities. The program is committed to training in a variety of drawing techniques and expressive means.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Create drawings that demonstrate the effective use of studio tools and the language of visual art.
  • Create, analyze, and evaluate drawings executed with a variety of techniques.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Required Core
ARTB 2Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design3
ARTS 10ADrawing and Composition I3
ARTS 10BIntermediate Drawing3
ARTS 12AFigure Drawing I3
Select twelve units from the following:12
Sketch I
Sketch II
Figure Drawing II
Figure Drawing III
Figure Drawing IV
Expressive Drawing I
Expressive Drawing II
Landscape Drawing and Painting
Western Art I
Total Units24

Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.  
 

The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
ARTB 2 Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design 3
ARTS 10A Drawing and Composition I 3
ARTS 12A Figure Drawing I 3
Select three units from the following: 3
Sketch I  
Sketch II  
Figure Drawing II  
Figure Drawing III  
Figure Drawing IV  
Expressive Drawing I  
Expressive Drawing II  
Landscape Drawing and Painting  
Western Art I  
 Units12
Spring
ARTS 10B Intermediate Drawing 3
Select nine units from the following: 9
Sketch I  
Sketch II  
Figure Drawing II  
Figure Drawing III  
Figure Drawing IV  
Expressive Drawing I  
Expressive Drawing II  
Landscape Drawing and Painting  
Western Art I  
 Units12
 Total Units24

Note: This program can be completed within one year (2 semesters), but if a student wants to focus on the same media then they will need 4 consecutive semesters.