CVPA Graduate Certificate Programs
Looking to enhance your skills and boost your career? UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual & Performing Arts offers specialized certificate programs in various fields such as Artisanry, Design, and Fine Arts. Our programs are designed to provide you with hands-on experience and professional development opportunities, ensuring you are well-prepared for the future. Explore our certificate options and take the next step in your artistic journey with UMass Dartmouth.
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Pursue further study in Artisanry with the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) program at UMass Dartmouth. Develop your studio skills and prepare for professional practice or MFA degree programs.
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The graduate certificate in Artisanry is a one-year, online, 9 credit program for students who want to extend their learning by focusing on studio development.
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Develop in various design fields, including illustration, graphic design, animation, and game arts.
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The graduate certificate in Fine Arts is a one-year, 9 credit program for artists who have earned a BFA or BA and seek immersion in an academic/studio environment, to prepare to apply to graduate school or to launch a professional career.