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Description

This program develops and fosters advanced creative and artistic ability in a variety of studio areas. Students are engaged & challenged to achieve their individual goals and objectives as artists within a variety of traditional and non-traditional media. Courses figure both practical and theoretical components. The program provides important practical information on the business and professional practices necessary to successfully operate within the various professions of fine art. Students investigate critical perspectives, synthesize advanced skills and apply advanced evaluative techniques.

*A Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) can be achieved with the Fine Art Program at Georgian College through articulation agreements with specific universities. Please contact the Fine Art Coordinator for details.

Career Opportunities

A Fine Art education has inherent personal, cultural and critical value. A survey of the careers pursued by graduates of Canadian art schools would give some idea of the practical values of such an education. Graduates can be found pursuing their own professional studio practices, as well as careers in teaching, curating, commercial galleries, and sales.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• develop advanced skills within the studio focusing on the materials and methods of their choice.
• define the contemporary and critical issues within the profession of fine artists.
• apply curatorial practices and procedures in a studio environment.

Program Progression

Sem 1 - Fall 2011

Sem 2 - Winter 2012

Sem 3 - Fall 2012

Sem 4 - Winter 2013

Sem 5 - Fall 2013

Sem 6 - Winter 2014

Articulation Agreements

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/.

Admission Requirements

Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD - 30 credits) or equivalent. Applicants following the OSS curriculum also require Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U).

Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counselling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

Selection Process

All applicants must submit a PORTFOLIO with a LETTER OF INTENT for review. Successful graduates of the Art & Design Fundamentals, One-Year Certificate Program (AADF) at Georgian College are exempt from this requirement. Should a portfolio not meet requirements, applicants are considered for acceptance to the Art & Design Fundamentals, One-Year Certificate Program (AADF) as an alternate program choice, provided space is available.

LETTER OF INTENT: A letter of intent should clearly outline reasons for your program choice, your career goals, and a description of personal abilities and attitudes that will help you in achieving your goals. The letter should be edited for grammar, spelling and clarity and should be produced using word processing computer software. The letter of intent must be included in your portfolio.

PORTFOLIO: A portfolio should demonstrate readiness to enter and succeed in the chosen program. It should contain 12 pieces of your best original work, as outlined below. Please label your artwork 1 through 12 and include a typed sheet that briefly describes the work and media used (for example: Drawing #1 - Still Life/Pen & Ink).

3 Drawings in Any Medium:

* Choose from still life, figure, landscape, interiors and/or technical drawings.

3 Works in Colour:

* Can include paintings, drawings and/or computer-generated work.

6 Works of Your Choice Focused to Your Program of Choice:

* Can include a sketchbook as one choice.

* Can include sculpture, models of buildings, ceramics, etc.

* Photographs of three-dimensional work are acceptable.

Evaluation Criteria: The faculty team assessing your work will be looking for,

* originality (copies of existing work or clip art are not acceptable)

* personal expression and creativity

* competence in the use of line, tone, texture, perspective, light and shadow

* evidence of understanding of colour relationships and effective applications

* use of a variety of media

* presentation, organization of material, matting, mounting, etc. (framing is not required)

Graduation Requirements

27 Mandatory Courses

2 Communications Courses

5 General Education Courses

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

Mandatory

ARTS2001 Critical Issues and the Fine Art Profession

ARTS2002 Professional Practice for Fine Artists

DRWG1000 Interpretive Drawing 1

DRWG1001 Interpretive Drawing 2

DRWG2000 Interpretive Drawing 3

DRWG2001 Interpretive Drawing 4

DRWG3000 Advanced Drawing and Image Making 1

DRWG3001 Advanced Drawing and Image Making 2

FINA3000 Concepts and Ideas 1

FINA3001 Advanced Studio 1

FINA3002 Gallery Studies 1

FINA3003 Concepts and Ideas 2

FINA3004 Gallery Studies 2

FINA3005 Advanced Studio 2

HSTY1001 Introduction to Modern Art

PNTG1000 Painting 1

PNTG1001 Painting 2

PNTG2000 Painting 3

PNTG2001 Painting 4

PRNT1000 Printmaking 1

PRNT1001 Printmaking 2

PRNT2000 Printmaking and Photobased Methods 3

PRNT2001 Printmaking and Photobased Methods 4

SCUL1000 Sculpture 1

SCUL1001 Sculpture 2

SCUL2000 Sculpture 3

SCUL2001 Sculpture 4

The descriptions that follow provide brief outlines of the courses. Please note that some courses have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements not shown here, that need to be met in order to enroll in the course. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details.

Communications

COMM1001 Communications at Work

Plus one addition communications to be selected from College list

(Note: this is in addition to any mandatory communications listed for the program)

General Education Courses

To be selected from College list

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ARTS2001 Critical Issues and the Fine Art Profession 42.0 Hours

This course introduces students to the important critical issues that relate to a social, historical and philosophical framework within contemporary art. This framework starts with understanding the issues and debate within contemporary art. In addition, students comprehend the vocabulary and critical, theoretical positions which are unique and current to this discipline. Lectures, slide and video presentations as well as exhibition visits form the basis of this course.

ARTS2002 Professional Practice for Fine Artists 42.0 Hours

This course provides students with practical skills and information on the business and professional practices necessary and essential to successfully engage in the entrepreneurial profession of fine arts. Students plan and curate an exhibition of 3rd year students' work using the knowledge and skills acquired from this course.

COMM1001 Communications at Work 42.0 Hours

In the workplace, employers require high standards of communication skills. Students develop their communication skills for the workplace as they research, write and edit work-related correspondence and reports. Using technology, they individually and collaboratively design and deliver professional presentations and meetings. This course focuses on communication tasks specific to students' program areas and their future careers.

DRWG1000 Interpretive Drawing 1 42.0 Hours

This is a studio course to develop drawing skills and observation through the study of still-life, portraiture skills and the human figure. Different media are incorporated in the sequence of exercises.

DRWG1001 Interpretive Drawing 2 42.0 Hours

This is a studio course emphasizing the structure of drawing while exploring the character of the subject matter. Various media and approaches will be introduced to assist with expressive interpretation. There will be occasional group critiques and out-of-class assignments.

DRWG2000 Interpretive Drawing 3 42.0 Hours

This course enables students to develop personal approaches to figurative drawing and composition at an advanced level. Students are introduced to digital imagery and image manipulation. There is an emphasis on individual interpretation and the application of material.

DRWG2001 Interpretive Drawing 4 42.0 Hours

This course enables students to refine their technical skills as well as develop a personal style of expression while applying and integrating digital imaging in and with their drawings. There is an emphasis on imagery and composition.

DRWG3000 Advanced Drawing and Image Making 1 42.0 Hours

This course will be an investigation and exploration into the media and concept of drawing. Traditional approaches, media and processes will be challenged and encouraged on a variety of surfaces, with an emphasis on imagery, concept and composition.

DRWG3001 Advanced Drawing and Image Making 2 42.0 Hours

This course enables students to refine their explorations, technical skills and concepts introduced in Advanced Drawing 1. There will be emphasis on the integration of materials and ideas.

FINA3000 Concepts and Ideas 1 42.0 Hours

This course enables students to develop various ways of conceptualizing a visual idea. Research, text, notations, drawing, maquettes and site interpretation will be some of the methods explored. Various approaches by contemporary visual artists will be studied.

FINA3001 Advanced Studio 1 84.0 Hours

This course will encourage students to explore various media that support their visual pursuits. Students will have the choice of working in numerous studios or to specialize. Imagery and concepts will be discussed in depth with the individual along with input on material application and advanced studio processes.

FINA3002 Gallery Studies 1 42.0 Hours

During this course, students will be introduced to the practical and conceptual aspects of how public art galleries operate. Students will be introduced to various public collections, as well as the Georgian College Visual Art Collection and the MacLaren Art Centre Collection. Particular attention will be paid to the role of the art museum in society and how that role has evolved. This course may also be completed through a practicum option involving the SDVA Campus Gallery and its Director/Curator. As a supplemental enrichment to the course's learning outcomes, students who are provided this option facilitate exhibitions scheduled for the fall as well as plan for the winter schedule. An expression of interest must be submitted in writing to the Director/Curator in the second week of fall classes.

FINA3003 Concepts and Ideas 2 42.0 Hours

This course will build on the skills and concepts taught in Concepts and Ideas 1. Students will fully realize their visual idea from concept to presentation and will include all their support material.

FINA3004 Gallery Studies 2 42.0 Hours

During this course, students will build on the information learned in Gallery Studies 1 and will conceive and curate an exhibition from an available collection that will or could be exhibited within an existing exhibition space. This course may also be completed through a practicum option involving the SDVA Campus Gallery and its Director/Curator. As a supplemental enrichment to the course's learning outcomes, students who are provided this option facilitate exhibitions scheduled for the fall as well as plan for the winter schedule. An expression of interest must be submitted in writing to the Director/Curator in the second week of fall classes.

FINA3005 Advanced Studio 2 84.0 Hours

This course provides students with important critical feedback and technical information on their work. Students have the option to work in the material, media and studios of their choice or to specialize in the area most appropriate to their needs. Idea, imagery and process will be discussed formally with class participation.

HSTY1001 Introduction to Modern Art 42.0 Hours

This course examines the progress of art theories, styles and disciplines from 1850-1945. Consideration is given to the scientific, historical and political events that created the impetus for change. Beginning with the experiments of the Impressionists, the course follows the development of "Modern" art through the revolution of form into Cubism and Abstraction.

PNTG1000 Painting 1 42.0 Hours

This is a studio course which introduces the fundamental techniques of oil and/or acrylic painting. Students are taught the preparation of a suitable paint ground as well as the preparation of the paint and its application.

PNTG1001 Painting 2 42.0 Hours

This is a studio course which introduces traditional and experimental approaches to painting landscape, still life, non-objective and the figure. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship of drawing, composition and colour to painting.

PNTG2000 Painting 3 42.0 Hours

In this studio course, students have a choice of media and are encouraged to further develop sound technical approaches to painting. An investigation of some of the ways new media arts might be linked, both in terms of form and content, are discussed and applied while considering the circumstances which shape them. Imagery analysis and conceptual development are explored in greater depth. Appropriate historical references are also discussed as they relate to the individual's work.

PNTG2001 Painting 4 42.0 Hours

This course builds on the skills and concepts explored in Painting 3. Students have a choice of media. The emphasis is on composition and the relationships between new media and painting. Imagery analysis and conceptual development are discussed in depth with the individual to develop the vocabulary to describe the practice and experience of art making.

PRNT1000 Printmaking 1 42.0 Hours

This is a studio course that introduces the fundamental printmaking techniques in lithography and serigraphy, with emphasis on the edition. Students are also exposed to an introduction in intaglio and relief printmaking. A personal approach to image making is required.

PRNT1001 Printmaking 2 42.0 Hours

This is a studio course which builds on the foundation of basic techniques in intaglio and relief, or lithography and serigraphy. A personal approach to image making is required, while emphasizing editioned prints. Students may focus their study in one or more of the printmaking processes.

PRNT2000 Printmaking and Photobased Methods 3 42.0 Hours

This course builds on the skills and concepts in Printmaking 1 and Printmaking 2, emphasizing technique and imagery in intaglio, relief, serigraphy and lithography. Skills introduced within Printmaking 1 and Printmaking 2 will be reinforced and advanced techniques are introduced within each medium. An investigation of some of the ways new media and digital imagery may interface, both in terms of form and content, are discussed and applied while considering the circumstances which shape them.

PRNT2001 Printmaking and Photobased Methods 4 42.0 Hours

This course encourages students to work independently in a variety of advanced printmaking techniques. It develops an understanding of printmaking complexities and resolutions conceptually as well as technically. This course assists in developing a vocabulary to describe the practice and application of diverse digital media within the context of printmaking. Students have the opportunity to specialize.

SCUL1000 Sculpture 1 42.0 Hours

This is a studio course which introduces some of the fundamental techniques in sculpture. Students are introduced to the principles and processes of addition, reduction and mould-making.

SCUL1001 Sculpture 2 42.0 Hours

This is a studio course which focuses on the process of reduction techniques that apply to the carving of wood and stone.

SCUL2000 Sculpture 3 42.0 Hours

This course continues to emphasize the student's development of a personal direction as it relates to sculpture. An investigation of ways that performance and new media arts might be linked to sculpture both in terms of form and content are discussed and applied. Social, political, economic and cultural contexts which shape choices are also considered. Specific techniques and materials are chosen by students for in-depth study and application. Techniques relating to metal sculpture are also introduced.

SCUL2001 Sculpture 4 42.0 Hours

This course encourages students to explore the sculptural idea beyond the traditionally accepted forms. Experimentation and application of new media and performance with methods of manipulating three-dimensional media are encouraged.

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Last Update: March 08, 2012.