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The Department of Art, Design and Art History (DADAH) at Webster University educates students through the creative practice and intellectual endeavors of art, design and its history to be thoughtful, visionary individuals.
Earn a Certificate in Art with DADAH
These undergraduate certificates are offered by the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts Department of Art, Design and Art History and are only available at the St. Louis main campus. See more information on the general requirements for an undergraduate certificate.
Certificate in Ceramics
15 Credit Hours
The certificate in ceramics offers students not seeking the more intensive BFA in art with an emphasis in ceramics the opportunity to complement their degree with a series of courses focused on ceramics. Students gain greater experience in and practical knowledge of the common materials and techniques for ceramics.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design Track
18 Credit Hours
In cooperation with the Walker School of Business & Technology, the certificate in entrepreneurship delivers a series of entrepreneurship courses for undergraduate students in business or non-business majors. Students select individual certificate tracks specifically designed for their field of study.
Certificate in Expressive Art Therapy
18 Credit Hours
Expressive arts therapy integrates the healing objectives of the fields of art therapy, dance therapy, psychodrama and music therapy. This undergraduate expressive arts therapy certificate offers an introduction the unique potential to the fine and performing arts to foster healing and increase empathic human connection.
Techniques from expressive arts therapy have been proven to increase mind-body integration, support self-actualization and promote healing in adults and children in numerous therapeutic and non-therapeutic contexts. Because the arts rely primarily on sensory processes (auditory, vocal, visual, tactile and proprioceptive) to engage individuals and groups, expressive arts therapy is often utilized as an adjunctive or alternative approach to language based "talk" therapy. For this same reason, techniques from expressive arts therapy are frequently adapted for use in humanitarian settings which serve migrants, war refugees, and victims of trafficking. For this reason, the expressive arts therapy certificate may be considered complimentary to the international human rights certificate and the migration and refugee studies certificate offered at Webster.
In order to see clients, students who complete the expressive arts therapy certificate will need to pursue a graduate degree before they are able to obtain professional licensure. Students are encouraged to check entrance requirements for any post-graduate programs prior to finishing their degree at Webster in the event they need to take additional coursework.
Students seeking this certificate are required to adhere to the Ethics and Standards of Practice guidelines of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA).
To pursue the certificate in expressive arts therapy, you must be one of the following:
- A sophomore student or higher, successfully pursuing a bachelor's degree in any major within the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts.
- A sophomore student or higher, successfully pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology within the College of Science and Health.
- A graduate who holds a bachelor's degree with a fine arts or psychology major.
Current undergraduate students should petition to become an expressive arts therapy certificate candidate after successfully completing their freshman course of study (C or higher) and any departmental reviews. To petition to begin the expressive arts therapy certificate, students must write a letter of intent to the certificate director, Carol Hodson, and submit to hodsonca@webster.edu.
Webster graduates must apply for acceptance into this certificate through the Academic Advising Center.
Applicants who have previously completed a bachelor's degree at other accredited institutions must apply through the Office of Admission.
Certificate in Illustration
18 Credit Hours
The certificate in illustration offers students not seeking the more intensive BFA in illustration the opportunity to compliment their degree with a series of courses focused on illustration. As a supplement to their related major the certificate demonstrates greater experience in drawing and a practical knowledge of the common materials and techniques for illustration.
Certificate in Motion Graphic Design
18 Credit Hours
Motion graphics is an emerging art form and industry that combines traditional typography and design techniques with traditional film, video and animation techniques to create a unique hybrid. Students in this certificate program will learn the theoretical and conceptual foundations of motion media design and then apply them to projects destined for television, film, interactive and other real-world environments.
Certificate in User Experience Design
18 Credit Hours
User experience design is the multi-disciplinary process teams use to create functional, intuitive and enjoyable interactive experiences for the intended user. Students in this certificate program will learn the theoretical and conceptual foundations of user experience design and use them to develop designs for websites, apps, games and exhibits.
Explore the Department of Art, Design and Art History degrees
Discover more about our relevant and hands-on curriculum across the spectrum of the visual arts.
- Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Criticism (BA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Illustration (BFA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Studio Emphasis (BFA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Art with an Emphasis in Studio Art (BA)
- Master of Arts in Arts Management and Leadership (MFA)
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