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Foundation In Studio Art

Rockland Community College · Suffern · Visual, Fine and Performing Arts

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Key facts

When
Dec 20, 2026 to Jul 15, 2027Mon and Wed, 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Where and how
In personMain Campus, Suffern
Time commitment
2 semesters105 hours of instruction
Cost
$1,300, estimatedHelp with cost possible
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
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About this course

This Foundation in Studio Art microcredential is designed to provide you with foundational skills in 2D and 3D drawing. You will be introduced to studio art and learn how to integrate observation and conceptual skills, understanding their application in visual arts. You will study the three core areas of contemporary studio art-drawing from life, 2D and 3D design projects, all designed to help you develop effective and visually engaging artwork. You will gain essential skills in drawing, lines, shapes, forms, texture, composition and more. These skills can support your career as an artist and also translate into skills needed for positions in graphic design, illustration, multimedia art, UX/UI design, and exhibition design. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, for success as a freelance artist, and to immediately apply for positions in graphic design, illustration, and mixed media design. This coursework can also provide a foundation for those seeking certification to teach art in a community setting or to pursue formal certification as an art teacher.

What you'll learn

  • Drawing
  • Line
  • Shape
  • Form
  • Light and Dark
  • Texture
  • Space
  • Composition
  • 2D Design
  • 3D Design
  • Design Theory
  • Design Principles
  • Communicating Through Design

Taught by Gilda Nickoll and Wilton Rougier.

What you get

  • Foundation In Studio Art Microcredential

    Digital badge from Rockland Community College when you finish

    You may be able to share it online. Ask the campus how.

Getting there

Main Campus, Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY 10901

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Who can join

  • Ages 18 and up
  • No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.

Help with the cost

  • SUNY Reimagine Workforce Scholarship

    Partial scholarships for first-time SUNY non-credit learners.

    Who qualifies: New York residents taking their first SUNY non-credit course.

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Rockland Community College

Doreen Zarcone, Associate Director, Workforce Innovation

doreen.zarcone@sunyrockland.edu · (845) 574-4181

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Questions about registering? Doreen Zarcone, Associate Director, Workforce Innovation, doreen.zarcone@sunyrockland.edu · (845) 574-4181

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