Fine Arts Certificate

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Commitment

Total estimated tuition: $4,250

Duration: 9 months - 1 year

Refine your studio practice as a fine artist while working toward a portfolio that can be used for professional opportunities, including exhibiting, selling your work, and applying for postsecondary art studies. The Fine Arts Certificate Program at Otis Extension provides an overview of the concepts, language, and skills of fine art practice. A strong emphasis is placed on helping you develop your personal artistic vision. That vision is facilitated by a close working relationship between faculty and students. This program is designed to prepare students as fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and printmakers.

What you will learn:

Visual art fundamentals, including drawing, composition, design, and color
Art history to provide context for artistic ideas
Essential foundations of painting, photography, sculpture, and more
How to present and articulate your artistic ideas to an audience
Relevant art and design terminology, techniques, and tools
Exposure to business practices relevant to fine art professions

Prospective Student Resources

Attend an Info Session for certificate details and a registration discount
View a course planning document to learn more about course sequence and timelines
Submit materials to waive a required course
Chat with us during drop-in hours: Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. via Zoom
Schedule an appointment with an Extension Advisor
Email certificates@otis.edu with any questions

Program Costs

Approximate Course Cost: $531*
Total Number of Courses: 8
Estimated Total Tuition: $4,250**

_{*Cost for an online course after certificate tuition discount. Upon submitting the certificate application and fee, students qualify for a 15% tuition discount per course at the time of enrollment.

**Cost after certificate tuition discount. Courses are individually priced. Tuition and course fees are paid at the time of enrollment in each course. Total tuition is not paid in advance or in a lump sum. Additional course fees or materials costs may apply.}

Eligibility and Requirements

Students must be 18 years of age to enroll. No portfolio or prior experience is required.

Individuals interested in this certificate program can take up to two courses before committing to the program. Before beginning their third course, students are required to submit a Certificate Program Enrollment Application with a non-refundable $185 application fee.

Students are notified of their certificate application results three times per year according to the following dates: