Visual Arts Certificates in Applied Science
Program Description
Successful graduates are assured of having the necessary skills for a wide range of career opportunities in visual arts-related professions. We do not train students to become simply the technicians or implementers of technology, instead, our teaching and learning process facilitates students’ understanding of education being a lifelong development.
Mission Statement
The Visual Arts Department drives personal and economic growth in the visual arts community by providing an extensive curriculum of academic offerings for educational and art career advancement while supporting the college’s mission, vision, values and strategic imperatives.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Type of Program
Day
Type of Degree
Students in the Visual Arts program at Greenville Technical College typically seek an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree by completing specific programs of study. Visual Arts also offers Certificates in Applied Science. Students may pursue both the Associate in Arts degree and one or more of the certificates. Students entering these programs typically have a strong interest in art, but usually have very little or no formal training. Students build both their confidence and their portfolios while participating in rigorous problem-solving and conceptual assignments.
Employment Opportunities
Greenville Technical College’s Department of Visual Arts program is well respected in the arts community for the strongest Problem-Oriented Project Based Learning experiences that allow graduates to go directly to work in areas such as advertising, web design and professional photography or to move on to a four-year institution with a strong portfolio and the skills to succeed.
Transfer Options
Students planning to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in visual arts are strongly urged to utilize Greenville Technical College’s academic advising services. The transfer process for specific career pathways is very specific and leaves little opportunity for error in choosing classes. It is very important that students discuss curriculum and transfer requirements with their assigned academic advisor and with a transfer advisor at the four-year institution of their choice. It is most beneficial to the student if these discussions begin as soon as the choice to transfer to a four-year institution has been made.
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/dva/.
Not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Certificates in Applied Science
Visual Arts certificates require specific course work providing advanced training. Note that the Fine Arts certificate includes plans of study emphasizing traditional media, photography, or computer animation. Preferred classes for each Fine Arts emphasis are specified by accompanying footnotes.
Fine Arts
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARV 121 | Design | 3 |
| ARV 110 | Computer Graphics I | 3 |
| ARV 280 | Visual Arts Exit Portfolio | 3 |
| Pick 7 of the following: | 21 | |
| Ceramics 1 | ||
| Basic Drawing I | ||
| 3-Dimensional Design I | ||
| Basic Drawing II | ||
| Introduction to Painting | ||
| Printmaking | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Computer Animation 2 | ||
| Photography I 3 | ||
| Computer Graphics II | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Photography III | ||
| Film As Art | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| History of Early Western Art | ||
| History of Western Art | ||
| Art Since 1945 | ||
| Visual Arts Business Procedure | ||
| Total Required Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Students desiring traditional fine arts training should select ART 202, ART 111, ARV 122, ART 112, ART 211, ART 207, ARV 241 or ARV 244.
- 2
Students desiring animation training should select ART 111, ART 112, ARV 122, ARV 210, ARV 244 in addition to this course.
- 3
Student desiring to gain in depth training in photography should select ARV 114, ARV 210, ARV 214, ART 290, ARV 215, and ART 106.
Graphic Design
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARV 110 | Computer Graphics I | 3 |
| ARV 121 | Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Basic Drawing I | 3 |
| ARV 210 | Computer Graphics II | 3 |
| ARV 227 | Web Site Design I | 3 |
| ART 200 | Type Designing | 3 |
| ARV 114 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 210 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARV 217 | Computer Imagery | 3 |
| ARV 230 | Visual Arts Business Procedure | 3 |
| ARV 280 | Visual Arts Exit Portfolio | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 33 | |
Web Site Design
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARV 110 | Computer Graphics I | 3 |
| ARV 121 | Design | 3 |
| ART 210 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARV 227 | Web Site Design I | 3 |
| ARV 114 | Photography I | 3 |
| ARV 214 | Photography II | 3 |
| ARV 228 | Web Site Design II | 3 |
| ARV 210 | Computer Graphics II | 3 |
| ARV 276 | Studio Practicum I | 3 |
| ARV 230 | Visual Arts Business Procedure | 3 |
| ARV 280 | Visual Arts Exit Portfolio | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 33 | |