Program Overview:

The transformation of observed reality into art is at the core of the Drawing program. Coursework enhances perception, focus, and mechanical skills through practice of a variety of drawing techniques, from figure drawing to landscapes and perspective. Students also learn the language of visual art and practice analysis and evaluation. Graduates are prepared for onward study in the studio arts and careers as visual creators.

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.

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Drawing- Associate in Arts (AA)
  • Drawing - Certificate of Achievement (COA) 
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
 Units
Required Core
 12

ARTB 2 Visual Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Design (3)

ARTS 10A Drawing and Composition I (3)

ARTS 10B Intermediate Drawing (3)

  

ARTS 12A Figure Drawing I (3)
   
   
Select nine units from the following:   
  9

ARTS 11A Sketch I (1.5)

  

ARTS 11B Sketch II (1.5)

  

ARTS 12B Figure Drawing II (3)

  

ARTS 12C Figure Drawing III (3)

  
ARTS 12D Figure Drawing IV (3)  
ARTS 13A Expressive Drawing I (1.5-3)  

ARTS 13B Expressive Drawing II (1.5-3)

  

ARTS 14.1 Ink Drawing (.5)

  

ARTS 14.2 Contour and Gesture Drawing (.5)

  

ARTS 16 Landscape Drawing and Painting (1.5)

  

ARTS 21.1 Perspective Drawing (.5)

  

ARTS 21.2 Narrative Drawing (.5)

  

ARTS 21.3 Value Study (.5)

  

ARTS 21.4 Nature Study (.5)

  

ARTS 46 Painting and Drawing Portfolio (1)

  
ARTH 3 Western Art I (3)  
   
Total Units   24