Diploma in fine arts
Diploma course in fine arts at SCAAD college takes two years. It is design to prepare a learner for a career in fine arts field. A diploma is perhaps the very minimum qualification you should have if you want to compete for the biggest and well-paying jobs.
Here are the entry requirements:
KCSE mean grade: C-
Other acceptable qualifications:
Certificate in Art and Design C-(KCSE mean grade)
OR
C- Minus(KCSE mean grade) Along with a good portfolio of artworks
What career/job/profession entails
A fine art artist engages in the following activities, among others:
- Preparing paintings, murals, and sketches for clients, art competitions, and art galleries.
- Developing illustrations for journals, magazines, online publications, and more
- Developing creative concepts for crafts, interior décor, advertising materials, mass media projects such as shows, and corporate branding.
- A course in fine art might lead you to a fulfilling career as a renowned artist, an illustrator, an arts teacher, or even an animator.
- It is also a very helpful support course for students who are intending to pursue careers in fashion design, architecture, and other areas that involve commercial / technical drawing.
Career prospects for fine art graduates
Degree holders
- Art Trainer
- Gallery Director
- Art Critic
- Museum Director
- Interior Design Consultant
- Art Director
- Graphic Designer
- Professional Photographer
- Special effects technician
- Concept artist
Diploma holders
- Desktop Publishing (DTP)Operator
- Sculptor
- Curator
- Fabricator
- Wood Artist
- Interior Decorator
- Fashion Accessory
- Art Teacher
- Weaver
- Brand Artist
- Multimedia Artist
- Animator
- Graffiti Artist
