Fine Arts Intensive in the Okanagan

Description

Join us for 6 days of amazing learning from August 18-23!

You can begin to earn your Certificate in Fine Art Techniques from Emily Carr University of Art + Design through taking this course from Karen Yurkovich in August this summer. This course with Karen provides the student with 2 of the 6 modules for a Certificate in Fine Art Techniques from Emily Carr. Bursaries are available!

Karen is a Senior Instructor at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. She teaches at Emily Carr and in Italy.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces fundamental aspects of materials, media and composition in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art practices. You will investigate how line, shape, colour, and surface determine form and meaning. Working with a variety of media will allow you to explore mass, volume, texture and the representation of space. Lectures, discussions and critiques will introduce you to historical and contemporary theories and images as references for art making. The mornings will be dedicated to 2D work, and the afternoons to 3D work.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES + OBJECTIVES
1. Knowledge of concepts and terminology in 2D and 3D art practices
2. The ability to conceive space and use of line and explore compositional models
3. The ability to work with colour as a compositional/emotional tool
4. Exposure to different materials and practices for work in 3D
5. Knowledge of material relationships, mass, form and texture
6. Development of analytical and observational skills

COURSE METHOD
1. Studio projects – both experimental and conceptual
2. Demonstration and discussions
3. One-on-one in-class guidance
4. Group critiques
5. Homework assignments and visual research

COURSE CONTENT
1. Understanding composition through analysis of works of art and exploration
2. Colour, line and space in 2D visual work
3. Experimentation with materials both 2D and 3D
4. Mass, texture and volume in 3D work including casting, modelling and assemblage
5. Learning to work from ideas and concepts and realize them in visual works

There is a lovely bursary option available through the Bill Mitchell Bursary Fund! If the price of the course is too high for you ~ think about applying at the OSA.

Special Instructions

To successfully complete the course, students are expected to complete all assignments to the instructor’s stated requirements, attend at least 85% of the classes and participate actively in discussions and critiques. Must provide own supplies.

Registration Details

You can register online , by calling us at 250-770-7668, by emailing us at info@shatfordcentre.com or by visiting us in person at the Shatford Center (760 Main Street, Penticton, BC).

Supply List

• 2 (1 each) 2B, 6B pencils (or any you have)
• 1 eraser
• 1 glue stick
• 1 8.5 x 11" min sketchbook
• 1 scissors or general purpose x-acto knife
• 1 roll clear scotch tape
• 2 or 3 old magazines for clipping images that you like
• 5 colours acrylic paint - red, blue, yellow, black and white plus others if you want
• 3 assorted brushes
• water containers and paint palette
• rags or paper towels
• 10 sheets of white paper 18 x 24" or larger
• 1 lb modelling clay or similar