Drawing and Painting Certificate

Why pursue a Drawing and Painting Certificate at TRU?

Whether your focus is painting in oil, acrylic or watercolour, or drawing in graphite, charcoal or ink, the foundational and experimental techniques you explore in this certificate will provide you with invaluable skills to enhance your artistic practice.

Experiment

Marrying classical and contemporary techniques as well as theory and history will provide you with an opportunity to:

• Explore new drawing skills
• Experiment with a range of tools and materials
• Engage in innovative approaches for your works of art
• Learn paint mixing
• Gain a working knowledge of historical and contemporary artistic practices
• Enhance research and critique skills to address the subject, content and form of your work and other artist in both visual and verbal forms

Show your work!

You will regularly showcase your works of art at shows on campus and local venues. You also have the opportunity to take part in the study abroad program and have your works featured in international galleries while earning credits towards a degree.
Supportive community

Stay productive and creative while surrounding yourself with other artists who will share ideas, constructive criticism and camaraderie. By participating in studio work, group critiques and seminars, you will engage with peers who will support and inspire your personal artistic practice.