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CE Creative & Applied Arts
Phone: 905-575-2298
Fax: 905-575-2126
Email: CE Creative Arts

Anne King
Program Manager
Phone: 905-575-2312

Current Courses

Creative & Applied Arts catalogue (PDF)

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Visual Arts Certificates

Credential: Mohawk College Certificates
Program Number: see below

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The practical value of an arts education is realized daily in advertising, commercial and industrial design, textiles, teaching, recreation, gallery work or self-employment as a painter, potter, jeweller. These programs provide a solid base of theory and practice which, with additional training and experience, could lead you to such occupations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

O.S.S.D. mature student status or equivalent.
Secondary school English or equivalent.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

You are responsible for monitoring your own progress through the program and applying in writing, Creative & Applied Arts, Continuing Education, to receive the Certificate.

FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE

Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 041

Program of Studies - 8 courses

Course Number	Course Name	Course Hours
Mandatory Courses:
ARTTPG101	Design and Colour 1	30
ARTTPD201	Drawing 1	30
HISTPD024	History of Crafts	30
SAFECR442	Safety in the Arts	self-directed
Plus Option Courses:
Plus any other 4 introductory or basic level studio/hands-on courses from Visual Arts Certificate courses or Photography Certificate courses...studio/hands-on courses, from 4 DIFFERENT disciplines. Recommend completion of Design & Colour prior to studio courses.

INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE

Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 042

Admission Requirements: Foundation Certificate

Program of Studies - 7 courses

Course Number	Course Name	Course Hours
Mandatory Courses:
ARTTPG201	Design and Colour 2	30
ARTTPD301	Drawing 2	30
Plus ONE of:
ARTTAS202, ARTT10014, BLDGAR173, BLDG10043	History of Art or Architecture (In class / Distance Education)	45
PHTOPY109	History of Photography	30
SSCIPT001	Philosophy of Art (Distance Education)	30
INFO10144	Web Design Basics (Distance Education)	36
Plus Option Courses:
Plus 4 other studio/hands-on courses, prerequisites must be met, from Visual Arts Certificate courses or Photography Certificate courses.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 043

Admission Requirements: Intermediate Certificate

Program of Studies - 7 courses

Course Number	Course Name	Course Hours
Mandatory Courses:
ARTTPG301	Design and Colour 3	30
Plus TWO of:
SBMGMD249	How to Start a Small Business (Distance Education)	30
EDUCTAL03	Adult Learning (Distance Education)	42
PSYCSS156	Introductory Psychology	42
PHTOPY101	Digital Photography 1 (if not used in Foundation Certificate)	30
WORKPW900	Work Experience	30
INFO10110	Web Page Design (Distance Education)	36
Plus Option Courses:
Plus 4 other studio/hands-on courses from Visual Arts Certificate courses or Photography Certificate courses.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION

You may apply for credit in individual courses based on learning acquired through work and other life experiences. Contact the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) Office.