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Arts & Crafts Production
Program code: 597-01
Length: One-year Program - Two semesters
Purpose: The Arts and Crafts Production certificate program is designed
to prepare students for careers as practicing craft persons and professional
artists. The self-employed craft persons will benefit in the production of
crafts by increasing their artistic abilities and developing their business,
organization, planning, and communication skills.
Admission Requirements: Students are required to meet the general
admission requirements of the College.
Program Requirements: The curriculum for arts and crafts production is
designed to provide general education for the student as well as the necessary
technical background essential for the success of the students in their chosen
crafts field.
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Lecture Hours |
Lab Hours |
Course Credits |
| First Semester | ||||
| ENG 101* | Practical Writing I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CRF 101 | Hand Built Pottery | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| OR | ||||
| CRF 110 | Introduction to Crafts | |||
| ART 121 | Drawing I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ART 131 | Fundamentals of Design I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ART 125 | Introduction to Painting | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| OR | ||||
| CRF 100 | Survey of Hand Crafts | |||
| OR | ||||
| ART 283 | Computer Graphics I | |||
| SDV 108 | College Survival Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 7 | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||||
| PSY 200 | Prin. of Psychology or | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 200 | Principles to Sociology | |||
| BUS 165 | Small Business Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ART 287 |
Portfolio and Resume Preparation |
1 | 4 | 3 |
| CRF 107 | Hand Crafted Leather Work | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| ART 122 | Drawing II or | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CRF 102 | Wheel Thrown Pottery | |||
| ART 132 | Fundamentals of Design II or | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ART 231 | Sculpture I or | |||
| ART 171 | Airbrush I or | |||
| ART 290 | Coordinated Internship | |||
| TOTAL | 13 | 11 | 18 |
Total Minimum Credits for Arts and Crafts Production Certificate 34
*Students who wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree need to take English
111-112.
| Certificate: Arts & Crafts Production | Program code: 597-01 |
| CIP Code | 50.0701 Art/Art Studies General |
| SOC Code /O*NET Link |
27-1012 Craft
Artists/ http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00 |
| Number of Students Completing Program* | 3 |
| Number of Students Completing Program within Normal Time* | 0 |
| In-State Total Tuition & Fees** | $ 4,662 |
| Out-of-State Total Tuition & Fees** | $ 11,770 |
| 30 Mile Radius ** | $ 5,236 |
| Contract ** | $ 7,456 |
| Books, Supplies, Other Costs*** | $1005 |
| Number of Students Completing Program with any Student Loan Debt* | 0 |
| Median Title IV Loan Debt | $0 |
| Median Private Loan Debt | $0 |
| Median Institutional Loan Debt | $0 |
| Job Placement Rate for Program Completers**** | 0% |
* Number of students completing program between July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012
** Total tuition and fees are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject
to change.
*** Total books and supplies are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are
subject to change
****All students who completed between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 are included in this calculation. This job placement rate looks only at jobs that were in the field of study. Positions that recent completers were hired for include: Arts and Crafts Production. This rate is based on program completers who were employed within 180 days of completion. Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) data were used to identify employed students. VEC data does not include federal employment, military employment or employers from other states.