Painted and Faux Finishes, COC
For more information about this program contact Rebekah Prichard at 316.677.9400.
Program Features
The Faux and Decorative Painting Certificate of Completion prepares students to produce a wide variety of finishes through paint application. Topics include the history of faux finishing, color mixing, paint technology, materials used for creating faux finishes, and specific issues related to wall glazing. Techniques include ragging, sponging, strie, wood graining, various textures, granites, stones, marbles, various wood graining, Venetian plasters and much more. Students will also learn business practices and pricing for techniques of faux and painted finishing. Graduates will be prepared to work for a faux painting firm or have the knowledge to launch their own painted and faux finishing business.
This course applies toward electives in the Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Interior Design.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the college’s admissions policy, students must:
• Submit an application for admission.
• Be 16 years of age or older.
• Show documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of high school equivalency prior to graduating from the program.
• Meet entrance exam requirements.
Accreditations and Affiliations, Credit Hours and Cost
The Interior Design program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents.
This program qualifies for:
Paint & Decorating Retailers Association
1401 Triad Center Drive
St. Peters, MO 63376
www.pdra.org
The program consists of 8 credit hours and costs approximately *$877.64.
*Costs include tuition, student fees and lab fees. Books, tools, uniforms and any other expenses are not included. Additional fees may apply.This program has not been approved by the Department of Education for federal financial aid.
