Art Fundamentals

Program Description

This intensive two-semester certificate program is designed to give students a strong foundation in the fundamentals of traditional arts. Course emphasis will be on creative visual and communication skills. Components will include drawing, illustration, design, colour theory, photography and art history. This program will allow students to grow and improve as artists by providing a strong, hands-on curriculum, created and taught by working artists. The course will also improve knowledge and appreciation of the arts. Students will be required to enrol in general education subjects, giving them a broader exposure to college curriculum as well as providing them with the opportunity to explore different areas of the liberal arts.

This program was created for the student entering into post-secondary education with a desire to apply established and evolving artistic skills to a wide variety of disciplines. Prospective students currently employed in media and communication industries would find this program invaluable in strengthening their artistic abilities. After completing this program, students may apply for entrance into other art programs with advanced standings to be confirmed.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Desirable:

• Grade 12 Art
• Basic computer skills including Windows or Macintosh operating systems, word processing software (preferably Microsoft Word) and spreadsheet software (preferably Excel)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, applicant selection may be a two-step process. In Step 1, academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre-requisite subjects and/or scores in English and Reading Comprehension tests) may be used to select applicants who are eligible for Step 2. The second step will require attendance at an orientation session and the completion of programrelated assignments. Applicants who are unsuccessful in Step 1 will be notified by mail, and will not be included in Step 2 of the selection process.

Your Career

Many of the careers in the field of Communication Arts are driven by artistic knowledge. Animators, multimedia artists and graphic designers all require a strong arts foundation. There is a growing need for skilled artists in many media disciplines. Once graduates have created a strong artistic foundation, they have the ability to couple their creative skills with a wide variety of technologies. Graduates will be prepared to further their education in a variety of communication arts and traditional arts-based programs at the post-secondary level.

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Website

For more information, please visit our website at: http://sca.senecac.on.ca

Curriculum

Curriculum currently under review:

Graduating from the Arts Fundamentals program is not a guarantee of acceptance into any other school of Communication Arts diploma programs.

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