Certificate in Fine ArtsProgram Description
The Certificate in Fine Arts (CFA) is a 3-year program that introduces the student to various areas of the visual arts. Designed to tap the indigenous cultures of Northern Luzon as sources of artistic inspiration, it provides students many opportunities to utilize alternative sources of materials for art production. A CFA student can proceed to the BFA upon completion of the certificate program.
Program Content and Structure
Once admitted to the program, the student must take the following courses:
| RGEP | 30 Units |
| Arts and Humanities | 12 Units |
| Social Sciences and Philosophy | 12 Units |
| Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 6 Units |
| Core Courses | 18 Units |
| FA 10: Visual Perception | 3 Units |
| FA 11: Visual Communication | 3 Units |
| FA 12: Techniques I | 3 Units |
| FA 13: Techniques II | 3 Units |
| FA 14: Materials I | 3 Units |
| FA 15: Materials II | 3 Units |
| Major Courses | 48 Units |
| FA 100: Art History | 3 Units |
| FA 101: Art Theory | 3 Units |
| FA 102: Visual Studies I | 3 Units |
| FA 103: Visual Studies II | 3 Units |
| FA 110: Philippine Art | 3 Units |
| FA 111: Philippine Traditional Art Forms | 3 Units |
| FA 120: Painting I | 3 Units |
| FA 121: Painting II | 3 Units |
| FA 130: Sculpture I | 3 Units |
| FA 131: Sculpture II | 3 Units |
| FA 140: Editorial Design and Illustration | 3 Units |
| FA 141: Production for Electronic Media | 3 Units |
| FA 160: Production Methods I | 3 Units |
| FA 161: Production Methods II | 3 Units |
| FA 192: Art Workshop I | 3 Units |
| FA 193: Art Workshop II | 3 Units |
| The student must choose four (4) of the following electives: | |
| FA 104: Figure Drawing | 3 Units |
| FA 105: Visual Design | 3 Units |
| FA 106: Art Education | 3 Units |
| FA 107: Art Management | 3 Units |
| FA 115: World Art | 3 Units |
| FA 142: Advanced Production for Electronic Media | 3 Units |
| FA 143: Photography | 3 Units |
| FA 144: Advanced Photography | 3 Units |
| Other FA courses may be considered in consultation with the adviser | |
| Total | 102 Units |
Retention Policy
A 2.75 average for all upper level courses (major and minor courses) shall be required of all college majors. Students who fail to meet the 2.75 average requirement for these upper level courses shall be put on probation the following semester. Failure to reach the required average even after this probation period shall mean disqualification from the program.
