The Sinclair Community College Art Department offers a range of high quality courses in Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking, Art History, and Visual Literacy as well as a variety of online course options. No matter how you choose to express yourself in the visual arts, the Art program at Sinclair Community College will help you achieve your goals as you grow as an artist!
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Whether you plan to major in Art and transfer to a degree program at a four-year institution or simply wish to enroll in courses for personal enrichment, the Art Department at Sinclair Community College is a great place to begin!
Art Department faculty are well-trained professionals with active exhibition and publication records. All tenured/tenure track studio faculty hold terminal M.F.A. degrees. Art History faculty hold M.A. or related degrees. Adjunct faculty are high caliber, dedicated individuals committed to student-centered learning. Most adjunct faculty hold M.F.A. or M.A. degrees and many have specialized expertise in their disciplines.
The A.A., Art degree program is a university parallel program that includes Ohio Transfer 36. Sinclair Community College is accredited by the The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Ohio Transfer 36 guarantess the transfer of applicable credits among Ohio's public colleges and universities and equitable treatment in the application of credits to admissions and degree.
Ohio Transfer 36 provides an Approved Courses Reporting System that allows students to identify courses that are guaranteed to transfer and apply toward related general education subject areas at Ohio's public colleges and universities.
In addition to the A.A. degree program in Art, the Art Department also offers a certificate program in Fine Art Photography and a short-term program in Drawing.
Three rotating galleries with a regular exhibition schedule on the Sinclair Community College campus provide students and the public with visual stimulation and inspiration.
The Art Department strives to provide students with high-quality educational experiences in the Visual Arts, focusing on Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Art History, and Visual Literacy courses. Emphasizing technical competence, a broad knowledge of art history, and an understanding of artistic styles, the Art Department is also committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our curriculum is designed to reflect diverse artistic perspectives and histories, ensuring all students feel represented and valued in their artistic pursuits.
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This short-term certificate provides basic proficiency in freehand drawing. The student will draw with a variety of materials including charcoal, pastel and ink. The student will be able to render three-dimensional items on a two-dimensional surface and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in value, contour and perspective. This certificate will provide the student with a broad range of styles and historic sources for his or her work, whether the individual is a graphic designer or freelance illustrator.
View Full Program DetailsThe Art Department is pleased to offer scholarships to its majors during the academic year. Please contact the Art Department at 937-512-5381 if you have questions regarding scholarship criteria and/or the application process.
APPLICATION CRITERIA - To qualify for scholarship consideration, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
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APPLICATION - Applicants must choose ONE area of emphasis:
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Scholarship invitation letters and applications are available beginning the second week of the term. If you are a declared Art major who meets the aforementioned criteria and you did not receive a letter inviting you to apply for a scholarship, please contact the Art Department at 937-512-5381, Building 13, Room 201.
Once awarded, scholarships will be payable effective the following term during the academic year.
Sinclair Community College has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design since 2002.