Develop your knowledge and understanding of the history and sociopolitical impacts of art, and nurture your artistic talents, with this Visual Arts certificate program. You’ll be taught the basic principles and methods of art-making and will apply what you learn in class to your own original art pieces. You’ll explore and analyze the work of various visual artists through the ages, learning to differentiate the stylistic characteristics of major art movements and periods.
Students in this program have opportunities to exhibit their work and can make lasting professional network connections with national and international artists through M State’s annual Visiting Artists Program. The college’s commitment to and passion for the arts are on display across the Fergus Falls campus, where facilities include studios for ceramics, painting, drawing and printmaking, a traditional darkroom, the Waage Fine Arts Gallery and the Charles Beck Gallery.
This program will help you develop:
- Broad knowledge of the scope and variety of the work of artists and art movements, along with their sociopolitical contexts
- Skills necessary to successfully engage in the creation of and appreciation for the visual arts
- Complexity in conceptual discourse and discipline in physical practice
- Effective communication and critical thinking skills
Related Programs
You may also be interested in our Art Transfer Pathway or Graphic Design diploma and certificate programs.
