Studio Art - Certificate of Completion
NMSU Alamogordo 2025-2026 Catalog
A grade of C- or better is required in all ARTH/ARTS courses.
Total Credits Required for Certificate: 21
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 1115G | Orientation in Art | 3 |
| ARTS 1610 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Studio Art Electives | ||
| Choose 5 courses (15 credits) from list below. | 15 | |
| Introduction to Ceramics | 3 | |
| Ceramics I | 3 | |
| Introduction to Photography | 3 | |
or FDMA 1545 | Introduction to Photography & Digital Imaging | |
| Painting I | 3 | |
| Photographic Portraiture | 3 | |
| Drawing II | 3 | |
| Painting II | 3 | |
| Painting III | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sculpture | 3 | |
| Special Topics in Studio 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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May be repeated as topics vary.
NMSU Alamogordo 2025-2026 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Studio Art, Certificate of Completion
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
A grade of C- or better is required in all ARTH/ARTS courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ARTS 1610 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTH 1115G | Orientation in Art | 3 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |