Art & Design Fundamentals
A one-year certificate program that prepares students for entering specific art & design diploma programs by developing the fundamental skills and knowledge that form the foundation for future studies in design or visual arts.
Semester One
Colour and Design
the role of colour in art & design
Design Fundamentals
elements and priciples of two and three-dimensional design
Fundamentals of Drawing
basic drawing, perspective and sketching techniques
Ideas and Imagery
experiment with creative thinking, synectics and the design process
General Education Elective
Communications
Semester Two
Intro to Western Art History
the foundations of art of the western world
Select 5 of the following:
- Analytical Drawing
- Life Drawing
- Drawing From Your Imagination
- Fundamentals of Web Design
- Intro to Digital Video for Art & Design
- Intro to Digital Photography
- Fine Art Studio 2D
- Fine Art Studio 3D
- Graphic Design Studio
- Interior Design Studio
- Jewellery Studio
See the program outline for more details.
Program Coordinator:
Amy Switzer
(705) 728-1968 ext. 1881