Basic Art: Certificate

Create a bright future.

Turn your creative passion and artistic talent into an educational pursuit.

Program Description

The Basic Art certificate program is designed to extend the humanities related courses and provides access to the study of visual arts. It complements and extends the current Art History and Appreciation humanities offerings and provides an introduction to drawing, painting, and watercolor.

The 18-credit-hour certificate program can be completed in as little as one semester. Day, evening and online courses give you the flexibility you need. Courses include art history, basic drawing, painting, watercolor and more.

This program is a great choice for those who are looking to pursue art as a hobby or career.

Accreditation & Accolades

Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry.

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Quick Facts

Quick Fact 1

Learn about art history from the Paleolithic age to the Renaissance to modern times.

Quick Fact 2

Get an overview of a wide-range of materials and techniques including composition and applications.

Quick Fact 3

The 18-credit-hour certificate program can be completed in as little as one semester.

What People Are Saying

“TCL gave me confidence and helped realize what I could accomplish.”

Reece Bertholf Graduate

FAQs & Additional Information

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What does this program cost?*

Tuition: 18 credits x $190 per credit = $3,420.

Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free.

*Based on Fall 2019 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.

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