Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of the artists of the Modernist movement, explore varied Contemporary practices, or work in the expansive creative industry that includes animation, graphic design, architecture, interior design, and many other areas, this program will give you a solid foundation in creative arts and get you started on whatever artistic adventure you choose to follow.

You will experiment with a diverse cross-section of style and media, including drawing, 2D and 3D design, illustration, graphic design, web design, digital photography and multi-media, and portfolio development. This intensive, hands-on experience will allow you to explore a wide range of media, subject, and style to strengthen your creative and artistic talents.

As a graduate, you can enter directly into the second year of Design and Visual Arts or use your portfolio to apply to specialized art or design programs.

Program Highlights

• 1 year – 2 semesters
• Experiment with a diverse cross-section of style and media, including:
  • Drawing
  • 2D and 3D design
  • Illustration/painting
  • Multimedia arts
  • Graphic design
  • Digital photography
• Upon graduation you will have created a portfolio that encompasses a wide-range of visually stimulating artwork in a variety of media

Furthering Your Studies

Graduates of Art and Design Fundamentals may continue their studies by entering directly into the second year of the Design and Visual Arts program.

College/University Degree Opportunities

Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.