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Diploma of Art Fundamentals

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College

  • Oakland, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Peralta Community College District - Merritt College campus

About the program

One-year studio certificate introducing the fundamentals of art and design.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Art Fundamentals
  • solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: 3D design
  • drawing
  • drawing systems.

Career outcomes

  • Further study in visual arts and design

Curriculum

  • One-year studio programme of two semesters (36 credits). Courses cover 2D and 3D design
  • drawing and drawing systems
  • colour theory
  • painting and essential communication skills
  • giving students a body of work to support applications to further visual arts study.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent; college transcripts for transfers
  • No minimum grade published; open-door community college admission

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent; college transcripts for transfers

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and eligibility. Prepare academic transcripts and any program-specific supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit required language test results if applicable. Pay any applicable application fee. Check your application status and await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,570 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMerritt College
Faculty or schoolLiberal Arts & Communication
DepartmentArt
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.