Tribal Arts
The certificate program in tribal arts is designed to introduce students to Dakota tribal arts while promoting and encouraging the preservation and revitalization of traditional art forms. The program will nurture student awareness, knowledge, and ability to develop quality art forms.

Program Outcomes
Acquisition of an interdisciplinary understanding of the culture, language, history, and arts of the Dakota Oyate
Identify and address the development and continuation of issues impacting Dakota communities through analysis and study of contemporary and historical events.
Demonstrates critical thought and analysis about the experiences of Dakota people.
Acquisition of basic competency in the Dakota Language.
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills about the experiences of Dakota people.
Course Requirements
Degree: Certificate
Credit Hours Required: 22
Required Technical Courses 6 Credits
ART 210 Art as a Profession I 3 Credits
Art Electives 15 Credits
DKT 135 Dakota Song and Dance – 3 Credits
ART 135 Watercolor – 3 Credits
DKT 136 Beadwork – 3 Credits
DKT 137 Quillwork – 3 Credits
DKT 138 Dakota Design & Painting – 3 Credits
ART 145 Native American Textile Arts – 3 Credits
DKT 146 Regalia Making – 3 Credits
ENG 120 Creative Writing – 3 Credits
DKT 210 Native American Literature – 3 Credits
DKT 214 Dakota Quillwork II – 3 Credits
DKT 217 Dakota Beadwork II – 3 Credits
DKT/ART 180/280 Special Topics – 3 Credits
General Education Requirements 1 Credit
Degree Requirements 22 Credits
Art Electives – 15 Credits
General Education Requirements – 1 Credit
Faculty Staff
