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Certificate in Portrait and Figurative Art
The Certificate in Portrait and Figurative Art is designed to give interested students the knowledge and skills necessary to have a successful professional career in portrait and figurative art. The Certificate is offered to students in FIU’s Department of Art+ Art History.
Only students majoring in a degree program at FIU’s Department of Art+ Art may enroll in the Certificate program. The course titled Classical Drawing (ART 3314C/ART 4322C) must be taken during the first two semesters of the program. In addition, a grade of B or better in the first two (2) studio courses is a prerequisite for continuing in the Certificate program. Students must receive a grade of a B- or better in all the required courses in order to graduate.
For more information contact the Academy Director: Prof. David Chang changd@fiu.edu
For a complete list of requirements and courses, visit: Undergraduate Art + Art History Course Catalog 2021-22
Portfolio requirement for consideration into the program:
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5-8 Observational Drawings (any medium)
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3-5 Observational Paintings (any medium)
Program Requirements: 18 credits
| Required Academy Studio Courses – 15 credits Select five (5) from the following: |
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| ART 3314C Classical Drawing |
| ART 4322C Advanced Classical Drawing |
| ART 3335C Portrait Drawing |
| ART 4335C Advanced Portrait Drawing |
| ART 3569C Portrait Painting |
| ART 4517C Advanced Portrait Painting |
| ART 3560C Figure Painting |
| ART 4560C Advanced Figure Painting |
| ART 3512C Landscape Painting |
| ART 4514C Advanced Landscape Painting |
| Required Academy Studio Courses – 3 credits Select one (1) from the following: |
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| ARH 4312 Later Italian Renaissance |
| ARH 3350 Baroque Art |
| ARH 4413 Enlightenment and Romanticism |
| ARH 4414 Nineteenth Century European Art |
| ARH 4450 Modern Art |
Other art history courses may satisfy the requirement with approval from the Academy Director.
For more information contact the Academy Director:
Prof. David Chang changd@fiu.edu
Ronney Aragundi, Academy Portrait, 2019, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 18 inches
Yunier Cervino Oliver, Kickboxers, 2021, Charcoal on Paper, 24 x 18 inches
Victoria Albert, The Suitcase One, 2019, Pastel on Sanded on Paper, 24 x 18 inches
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Art + Art History at:
Department of Art + Art History
Florida International University
VH 216, Modesto A. Maidique Campus – Miami, Florida 33199
Tel: (305)-348-2897
Christopher Rodriguez Barake
Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-6648 Email: crodri@fiu.edu
Maida Purdy
Academic Advisor III
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-2897 Email: mapurd@fiu.edu
Lauren Gentile
Academic Advisor II
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-2897 Email: lgentile@fiu.edu