The Visual Arts Certificate in Studio: General Practice provides individuals with a degree other than in the visual arts the opportunity to develop observational and other critical visual arts skills. They will also gain a better understanding of visual arts theory and practice.

Individuals with an undergraduate degree other than in the visual arts are required to complete 30-credits as follows:

• Studio (S):
Fifteen (15) studio credits at the Foundation level (FNDN) must be selected. FNDN 1010 Introduction to Studio Practice and FNDN 1100 Foundation Drawing 1 are required courses, unless their equivalents were completed under a previous program. For individuals admitted to the program and who have no formal art training, a noncredit introductory drawing course or equivalent is required prior to enrolling in FNDN 1100 Foundation Drawing 1.
• Liberal Arts (LAS):
Six (6) liberal arts (LAS) credits must be selected. Students must select these credits (two courses) from a choice of three courses: AHIS 2010 Survey of Nineteenth Century Art, AHIS 2020 Survey of Twentieth Century Art or AHIS 2120 Craft and Design History 1750-1950, unless an equivalent course was completed under a previous program. If one of the required courses was completed under a different program, then students may select a LAS course of choice, provided the pre-requisite requirements are met.
• Open Electives:
Nine (9) elective credits must be selected. These courses may be any studio (S) or liberal arts (LAS) course, provided pre-requisites have been met. In some cases, instructor written permission will be required.

IN STUDIO: (DISCIPLINE)

Anyone who has earned a visual arts degree (BFA, MFA or equivalent) in fine arts, media arts, craft or design can earn the Visual Arts Certificate in Studio: [Discipline]. These individuals will further their exploration of visual art processes through concentrated study in one studio discipline in which no more than twelve (12) credits were earned during their degree work.

Individuals with a visual arts degree (BFA or equivalent) are required to complete 30-credits as follows:

• Studio (S):
Twenty-four (24) studio credits must be selected from one discipline in which no more than twelve (12) credits were earned during degree work. At least nine (9) studio credits must be at the 3000 level or above.
• Electives: Six (6) elective credits must be selected. These courses may be studio (S) or liberal arts (LAS) from any discipline and have no level restrictions, provided pre-requisites have been met.

If a certificate candidate applies and is accepted to a NSCAD University degree program prior to completion of the certificate program, they must formally withdraw from the certificate program. Credits earned in the certificate program may be considered for transfer to NSCAD’s degree program, provided the transfer conforms to the established transfer credit policies and program requirements.

Credits earned at other institutions are not transferable to the certificate program but may be considered to meet pre-requisite requirements. Up to twelve (12) credits earned at NSCAD University may be considered for transfer to the certificate program, provided the credit was not applied to an earned degree at NSCAD or any other institution. Transfer credits must meet certificate program requirements and must be at a grade of B or better.