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Art & Design Essentials

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  • School of Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    Locations & Delivery Modes

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Online - Asynchronous - September 2023
    Prince Philip Drive - On Campus - September 2024 (Alternate Intake)

    Description


    Woven through its rich and vibrant history, the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador are an integral part of its culture. Performance, media, literary, visual and other arts enrich this province’s cultural heritage and contribute significantly to the economy. Studies in art and design promote creativity, flexibility, problem-solving, innovation, critical thinking and other invaluable skills needed in the world today. The Status of the Artist Act recognizes the important contribution professional artists make to the economic and social well-being of our province. Art also contributes to personal well-being. Studies show that art-making and design improve the health and well-being of an individual, and these areas are recognized for their tremendous benefits to individuals and society as a whole.
     
    To remain on the leading edge of offering programs that are current and in demand, College of the North Atlantic is pleased to offer Art & Design Essentials, available both on campus and online through its Distributed Learning Services. Courses in this program will be accessible to students over a two-year period (2021-2022; 2022-2023). Students can choose to complete all 16 courses and receive the post-secondary educational credential of a Certificate in Art & Design Essentials or select courses that are of interest to them. For further information on Distributed Learning Service, please visit dls.cna.nl.ca.
     
    Art & Design Essentials, developed in consultation with industry professions, provides an opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines in the arts. Courses include traditional practices in drawing, two and three-dimensional design, photography, color theory, art history, and the use of contemporary technologies for digital imaging, time-based media and webpage development. The study of portfolios and their design/function will assist with future application processes related to subsequent post-secondary programs, employment, awards, competitions and professional development within the arts.

    OBJECTIVES
    Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: 
    1. Apply design skills using traditional and digital technologies in art. 
    2. Create a thematic series of artworks demonstrating sustained exploration of concepts and technical processes. 
    3. Create a portfolio of artwork for application to specialized studies in art, media and design programs at the post-secondary level. 
    4. Represent themselves and their artwork using effective oral and written communication skills. 
    5. Utilize portfolio development as a continuous process of personal growth, reflection and self-assessment. 
    6. Demonstrate knowledge of art history concepts and the development of contemporary art. 
    7. Demonstrate professional practices that exhibit the entry-level entrepreneurial, innovative and collaborative skill sets that are not only necessary within either an independent or team-based environment but are also required for further study within post-secondary art, media and design programs. 
    8. Develop effective networking and critical thinking skills necessary for working with professional affiliations within creative industries.  
     
    EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
    The Art & Design Essentials program prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities. For example, the following relates to the employment potential and possible opportunities available for students who complete the program:

    Self-Employed Artist:  All courses in the program help develop the creative, technical, communication and critical thinking skills required for the production of artwork as a self-employed artist.
     
    Gallery Assistant: Through completing the Portfolio Development I and Portfolio Development II courses, students will develop skills for the evaluation and selection of artists’ proposals for exhibition. The Photography course will help students develop skills for the photo documentation of exhibitions in artist-run and commercial galleries.
     
    Freelance Writing:  Academic courses such as Writing Fundamentals and Writing for the Arts will help develop writing skills required for review of exhibitions. The Art History courses, Prehistory to Renaissance and Renaissance to 20th Century, will enable students to assess and critique artwork as it relates to contemporary art practices. The E-Portfolio course will develop skills for webpage development and the use of blogs as a platform for writing art reviews.
     
    Assistant for Community Festivals: Community festivals often incorporate an art and cultural component. Writing for the Arts develops skills for writing grant proposals for community-based festivals. Art History courses develop an understanding of the value of contemporary visual culture and the significance of art and craft as cultural artifacts of a community.  The E-Portfolio course develops web page design skills for the promotion of community festivals.
     
    Other Opportunities: The program also prepares students for future post-secondary studies in the areas of Arts/Applied Arts, Media and Design.
     
    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
     
    1.  High School
    Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average in eight level 3000 credits or equivalent.
    2.  Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition Certificate.
    3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile) with an average pass mark of 60%.
    4.  Mature Student Requirement
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements. For more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements, please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR: Admission.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.


     

    Courses


      2023 - 2024    
    COURSES    
    CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
    FALL   Cr Le La
    CM1450
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    Writing Fundamentals 3 3 0
    VA1110
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    Drawing Methods & Media 3 2 2
    VA1115
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    2D Design 2 1 2
    VA1400
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    Colour Theory 3 3 0
             
    WINTER   Cr Le La
    HY1120
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    Prehistory to Renaissance 3 2 2
    PD1120
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    Portfolio Development I 2 1 2
    PY1150
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    Photography 3 2 2
    VA1140
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    Figure Drawing 3 2 2
             
    INTERSESSION*   Cr Le La
    *course offerings to be determined based on student demand
             
      2024 - 2025      
    COURSES    
    CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
    FALL   Cr Le La
    CM1520
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    Writing for the Arts 3 3 0
    PD1125
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    Portfolio Development II 3 2 3
    VA1120
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    Digital Imaging 3 2 2
    VA1170
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    3D Design 3 2 2
             
    WINTER   Cr Le La
    HY1130
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    Renaissance to 20th Century 3 2 2
    PD1130
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    E-Portfolio 3 2 2
    VA1180
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    Time-based Media 3 2 2
    VA1185
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    Studio Practice 3 2 3
             
    INTERSESSION**   Cr Le La
    **course offerings to be determined based on student demand


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