Fine Arts
A two-year (four semester) diploma program that develops and fosters advanced creative and artistic ability in a variety of studio areas. Students are engaged and challenged to achieve their individual goals and objectives as artists within a variety of traditional and non-traditional media. The program provides important practical information on the business and professional practices necessary to successfully operate within the various professions of fine art.
Portfolio Criteria
Semester One
Interpretive Drawing 1
develop drawing and observational skills
Painting 1
the fundamental techniques of oil and acrylic painting
Printmaking 1
fundamental printmaking techniques in lithography and serigraphy
Sculpture 1
principles of addition, reduction and mould making
General Education Elective
Communications
Semester Two
Interpretive Drawing 2
the structure of drawing and character of the subject matter
Painting 2
traditional and experimental approaches to painting landscape, still life, non-objective and figure
Printmaking 2
basic techniques in intaglio and relief
Sculpture 2
reduction techniques that apply to the carving of wood and stone
Intro to Modern Art
the progress of art theories, styles and disciplines from 1850 to 1945
Communications
Semester Three
Interpretive Drawing 3
development of personal approaches to figurative drawing and composition
Painting 3
develop sound technical approaches to painting using media of your choice
Printmaking & Photobased Method 3
advanced techniques and imagery in intaglio, relief, serigraphy and lithography
Sculpture 3
development of personal direction as it relates to sculpture
Professional Practices for Fine Artists
practical skills and information on how to engage in the entrepreneurial profession of fine arts
General Education Elective
Semester Four
Interpretive Drawing 4
development of a personal style of expression
Painting 4
composition and the relationships between new media and painting
Printmaking & Photobased Method 4
work independently in a variety of advanced printmaking techniques
Sculpture 4
explore the sculptural idea beyond traditionally accepted forms
Critical Issues & the Fine Art Profession
critical issues that relate to a social, historical and philosophical framework within contemporary art
General Education Elective
Program Coordinator:
Ted Fullerton
(705) 728-1968 ext. 1281