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College of Education & Liberal Arts

Undergraduate Certificate in Performing and Creative Arts

Bring Ideas to Life Through the Arts

Designed for aspiring artists, educators, and creative professionals, WilmU’s 18-credit Performing and Creative Arts Certificate builds high-value, versatile skills. Students gain practical experience in storytelling, public speaking, adaptability, and communication — competencies valued across industries — alongside technical training tailored to today’s arts and media landscape.

Customize Your Creative Journey

The program’s curriculum allows you to shape your studies around your unique passions and career goals. You can curate your coursework from diverse creative areas, including fine arts, media editing, film and directing, production, screenwriting, or even prior-learning portfolio development. Through hands-on projects in theater, acting, and cinematography, you will engage in the creative process firsthand, collaborating with peers, solving design challenges, and mastering visual storytelling.

Build a Professional Portfolio

Your creative work deserves to be seen. In addition to earning credits, you will actively curate a professional portfolio that showcases your talents. The curriculum guides you through self-assessment and strategic presentation, helping you connect your artistic output directly to your next professional move. You’ll complete the program with a powerful visual resume that clearly articulates your technical abilities, artistic voice, and creative growth.

Take Your Creativity Further

The Performing and Creative Arts Certificate serves as a standalone credential and a flexible pathway to further study. Apply your 18 credits toward a related Wilmington University undergraduate degree, such as the A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies to keep growing as an artist and storyteller while accelerating your progress toward graduation.


Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ Program

Earn this Dual-Credit Certificate® and apply the credits to a related WilmU degree program! Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE lets you earn multiple credentials simultaneously — accelerating your educational goals and making your credits even more valuable. Learn more about WilmU's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.

Why a WilmU Certificate?

Wilmington University certificate programs teach you the subject-specific knowledge you need to advance in your career or to simply explore a new field. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities in your evolving field today. Many WilmU certificate programs can be completed online or at several of our face-to-face locations!

 Boost your earning potential

 Enjoy flexible schedules

 Learn from industry professionals

Career Areas Related to the Performing and Creative Arts Certificate

  • Art and Enrichment Education
  • Commercial Art
  • Craft Art
  • Fine Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Playwriting
  • Screenwriting
  • Set and Exhibit Design
  • Theater Design and Production
  • Virtual Production
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