LAUNCHING SPRING 2024
G RA D UAT E
C E R T I F IC AT E IN C R E AT I V E
PRACTICE
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE
VISUAL ARTS
OUR PROGRAM THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE PRACTICE places emphasis on the student’s individual studio research and strengths and offers advanced training and mentorship in the visual arts and design. Additionally, it provides professional development opportunities to art educators, working artists, and adult learners who are looking to pivot into a visual arts or design-based careers. Through creative inquiry, research, and practice, students in the Graduate Certificate in Creative Practice program will have the opportunity to explore interdisciplinary approaches to art and design, as well as practical and legal issues faced by independent artists; grant and residency applications; and career opportunities in galleries, museums, and higher education.
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Flexible Curriculum lets you develop your existing strengths while pursuing new skills in the studio or design arts.
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An interdisciplinary approach allows you to focus on the research, development, and production of your individual body of work.
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An emphasis on the practical and professional skills that working artists and designers need including business planning, marketing, and various career opportunities.
SIX COURSES/18 HOURS • • • • • •
AR 501: Interdisciplinary Seminar I AR 502: Studio Intensive I AR 550: Professional Practices AR 601: Interdisciplinary Seminar II AR 602: Studio Intensive II AR 650: Capstone Project
OUR EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • •
Dickerson Combination Electric Printing Press Poco Proof Letterpress Pacifica Pottery Wheels Electric and Gas Kilns Ryonet Exposure Unit Screen Printing Press Bluebird Pug Mill Woodworking Tools
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16 iMac computers Wacom Tablets Adobe Creative Cloud Canon ImagePROGRAF Large Format Printer Konica Minolta Laser Printer Silhouette Vinyl Cutter Artwork Photo Booth
COURSES AR 501: INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR I The first course in a series of directed graduate seminars with consideration of students’ professional goals and preferred mediums with a stated goal or objective. A course with flexibility in which graduate art students pursue a professional level of work, foster research, and establish creative processes and methodologies. Three credit hours. AR 502: STUDIO INTENSIVE I The first course of a series of studio-focused workshops with an emphasis on one-on-one directed instruction that is designed to build students’ portfolios around stated goals and objectives. Studio intensives offer in-depth discussions, professional mentorships, and experiential learning opportunities to graduate art students. Three credit hours. AR 550: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES Prepares graduate students for the practical and legal issues faced by independent artists; grant and residency applications; and career opportunities in galleries, museums, and higher education. Three credit hours. AR 601: Interdisciplinary Seminar II The second course of a series of directed graduate seminars with consideration of students’ professional goals and preferred mediums with a stated goal or objective. A course with flexibility in which graduate art students pursue a professional level of work, foster research, and establish creative processes and methodologies. Pre-requisite: AR 501. Three credit hours.
AR 602: STUDIO INTENSIVE II The second course of a series of studio-focused workshops with an emphasis on one-on-one directed instruction that is designed to build students’ portfolios around stated goals and objectives. Studio intensives offer in-depth discussions, professional mentorships, and experiential learning opportunities to graduate art students. Prerequisite: AR 502. Three credit hours. AR 650: CAPSTONE PROJECT This independent project of creative visual work aims to involve students in the professional considerations of research and making artwork intended for exhibition. It constitutes a capstone body of work intended to showcase the student’s mastery of skills and personal vision. PreRequisite: Must have completed 9 hours of graduate course requirements. Three credit hours.
OUR FACULTY
Phillip Counselman
MFA, Sculpture, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Chair, Art Department Program Coordinator, Studio Art Associate Professor of Studio Art Megan Cary
MFA, Graphic Design, Savannah College of Art & Design
Program Coordinator, Graphic Design Associate Professor of Art & Design Meshelle Baker
MFA, Creative Technologies & Practice, University of South Alabama
Adjunct Instructor, Design Heath Vester
MS, Leadership and Communications, University of Mobile
Assistant Vice President, Creative Services Adjunct Instructor, Photography and Design Jose Molina
MFA, Creative Technologies & Practice, University of South Alabama
Adjunct Instructor, Studio Art & Art History
E S T I M AT E D C O S T S $1800-$2000 tuition per course, including fees. *Estimated cost is based on current 2023-2024 pricing.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS •
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field (visual arts or design) or in an un-related field with professional experience in visual arts and/or design or an exemplary portfolio of self-directed work.
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Submit official transcript(s) from each institution attended, showing all credits previously earned and degrees posted.
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Have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a previous undergraduate or graduate degree.
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Submit University of Mobile Graduate Admissions Application and non-refundable application fee.*
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A 300-to 800-word statement describing the reasons and goals behind the applicant’s interest in graduate study and the direction of intended research.
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A portfolio documenting an original body of creative visual work that demonstrates technical acuity, creativity, and a clear conceptual direction for potential graduate level research presented in an appropriate digital format (pdf is preferred for still images). 8-10 individual works recommended.
*Alumni of the University of Mobile who earned a Bachelor’s degree should complete a new application for the graduate certificate, not the readmit application.
LEARN MORE CONTACT Megan Cary
Associate Professor of Art & Design
mcary@umobile.edu
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