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Fine Arts

Sheridan Certificate

Every painter needs a muse, every illustrator needs inspiration, and you can find yours at Sheridan.  As a student in our Fine Arts Certificate program, explore your creativity while expanding your depth of work, passion or career.

The beauty begins here.  Enrol now.

More information is available in the Program Description tab.

ARTS70013 Professional Artist's Portfolio must be taken last for certificate completion.

Successfully complete seven (7) courses:  5 compulsory and 2 electives.

These courses are part of the Fine Arts Program.
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Compulsory Course(s)

Successfully Complete Four (4) Courses
Art History - Introduction
Course Code:
ARTS70001
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Colour in Fine Art
Course Code:
ARTS70002
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Painting 1 (Fine Arts)
Course Code:
ARTS70007
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Professional Artists Portfolio
Course Code:
ARTS70013
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
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Elective Course.

Successfully Complete One (1) of the Following Courses
Drawing 1 (Fine Arts)
Course Code:
ARTS70003
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Figure Drawing 1
Course Code:
ARTS70005
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes

Elective Course(s)

Successfully Complete Two (2) of the Following Courses
Character Design Fundamentals
Course Code:
ARTS70023
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Drawing Painting Transition
Course Code:
ARTS70004
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Figure Drawing 2
Course Code:
ARTS70006
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Landscape Painting
Course Code:
ARTS70009
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Painting 2 - Life Painting
Course Code:
ARTS70008
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Portraits
Course Code:
ARTS70010
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes

Related Course(s)

You may be interested in other courses in this field
Drawing: Studio
Course Code:
ARTS78016
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes
Painting: Studio
Course Code:
ARTS78023
Fall
Yes
Winter
Yes
Spring
Yes

If you have any general questions about Continuing and Professional Studies at Sheridan, feel free to contact us at capsinfo@sheridancollege.ca or call 905-459-7533 / 905-845-9430

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Every painter needs a muse, every illustrator needs inspiration; find yours at Sheridan.  As a student in Sheridan's Fine Arts Certificate program, you'll develop your artistic talents while furthering your appreciation for the drawing and painting art forms, and knowledge of art history.  You'll explore your creativity while expanding your range and depth of work.

Push your boundaries, listen to your inner aesthetic voice and begin a new creative-educational journey at one of the leading edge facilities in the country.

Please note that Fine Arts students are required, as part of the curriculum, to study life drawing which regularly includes drawing the nude figure and the study of human anatomy.

A special note for Painting Students:  All classes are conducted using non-toxic media.  The use of solvents and oil based paints is strictly prohibited.

The beauty begins here.  Enrol now.

Create a career that is as unique as your creative talents.  A Fine Arts Certificate from Sheridan can lead to more job opportunities than most think.

Sample Job Title(s)

  • Artist
  • Printmaker
  • Photographer
  • Curator
  • Writer
  • Exhibit designer
  • Art handler
  • Illustrator
  • Art consultant