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Ages 11 to 17 years

fall - winter - spring 2010 - 2011
Please read the Registration information carefully

ALL CLASSES ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER REFER TO SPREADSHEET ON PAGE 13 FOR AN OVERALL VIEW OF WHEN CLASSES ARE.
NOTE:No classes will be held on April 22nd, 23rd and 24th, May 21st, & 22nd, due to Statutory Holidays.

CLASSES:
NEW! GRAPHIC NOVELS
(ages 11-14)
NEW! PORTFOLIO BUILDING FOR ART & DESIGN
(ages 12-16)
JUNIOR PORTFOLIO BUILDINGFOR ART & DESIGN
(ages 11-14)
NEW! SCULPTURE
(ages 12 -18)
NEW! PAINTING ANIMALS
(ages 11-14)
SENIOR PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR ART & DESIGN
(ages 14-17)
NEW! GRAPHIC NOVELS (ages 11-14)
Through various drawing, illustration and paint techniques students will learn all the principles of graphic design and illustration; including how to develop, design, construct a character, and overlap action, perspective, sequencing, and story-boarding. Emphasis is placed on mood, with extreme lighting, extreme close ups, landscape, and interiors. Works will be created in pen, ink, paint and collage. Neil Gaiman eat your heart out!
Term Start Dates  
Fall: Thursday, January 13, 2010
Class Start Times: 4pm to 6pm (2 hours)
 
Instructor: Mike Goodge
Course Fee: $269.00 (materials, snack & HST included)
Duration:
8 weeks
Portfolio Classes do receive a complimentary sketchbook IF YOU DON’T ALREADYHAVEONEONTHE GO. It is a must in any school portfolio interview. If you want to upgrade to the sleeker black bound book we sell those at our ART STORE. WE ALSO SELL SUPPLIES FOR ALLOF YOUR ART MAKINGNEEDS.
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JUNIOR PORTFOLIO BUILDING FOR ART & DESIGN (ages 11-14)
A combination of traditional as well as experimental materials and techniques will be used to help the student develop challenging and engaging works required for art and design portfolios. This course covers drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking as well as sculpture. The emphasis is on observation, concept building and practicing the formal elements of art and design. Exploration of work by contemporary artists is also included. Discussion and presentation of student work will be encouraged. At the end of this course students should feel more confident in their ability to express themselves through art and language. This course covers all portfolio requirements for application to Secondary School Regional Arts Programs. Term Start Dates:
Term Start Dates  
Fall: Tuesday October 12, 2010
Winter: Tuesday January 11, 2011
Spring: Tuesday April 12, 2011
Class Start Times: Tuesday 4pm to 7 pm (3 hours)
 
Instructor: Tuesday, Marija Barac-Jandric
Course Fee: $339.00 (materials, snack & HST included)
Duration:
8 weeks
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NEW! PAINTING ANIMALS (ages 11-14)
This is your chance to create an original portrait of your pet. Whether it’s a fish, your cat or the dog of your dreams, we’ll use photos for reference and create a variety of projects that lead to the final portrait. Animals have been a subject in art since the beginning of time. We’ll look at the horse in cave paintings, the adored cat of Egypt and the dog in 19th century painting; how were these paintings created and how will they inspire you to paint your pet?
Term Start Dates  
Winter: Wednesday January 12, 2011
Spring: Wednesday April 13, 2011
Class Start Times: 4pm to 6pm
 
Instructor: Jennifer Falvy
Course Fee: $269.00 (materials, snack & HST included)
Duration:
8 weeks
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NEW! PORTFOLIO BUILDING FOR ART & DESIGN (ages 12-16)
This course is designed for teens with a keen interest in art, who want to develop practical skills as well as individual expression. Students will produce original works of art in various media with focus on technique, form, meaning and context. Drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking will be covered, with reference to relevant artists and art historical movements. Students will be trained to use observational skills, manipulate elements and principals of design, and empower their artwork through concept building, critical thinking and creative problem solving. This course covers all portfolio requirements for application to Secondary School Regional Arts Programs.
Term Start Dates  
Fall: Saturday October 16, 2010
Winter: Saturday January 15, 2011
Spring: Saturday April 16, 2011
Class Start Times: 1-4pm (3 hours)
 
Instructor: Olga Lysenko
Course Fee: $339.00 (materials, snack & HST included)
Duration:
8 weeks
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NEW! SCULPTURE (ages 12 -18)
This course offers young artists an opportunity to develop technical skills through in-depth exploration in 3 Dimensional sculptures. Explore form and space while you learn about the history, tools, materials and techniques. Prepare to carve, cast, shape with clay, in plaster, and found materials. Learn model making skills for industrial or architectural design, as well as how to photograph 3D work for a portfolio. Students may use this class for one of their terms (spring) to receive their AWAS Fine Arts Certificate provided they have completed fall and winter in a portfolio class.
Term Start Dates  
Spring: Thursday April 14, 2011
Class Start Times: 4pm to 6pm
 
Instructor: Val le Blanc
Course Fee: $269.00 (materials, snack & HST included)
Duration:
8 weeks
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SENIOR PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR ART & DESIGN (ages 14-17)
Use this class to further your studies in either art or design while exploring cutting edge projects. Students work in all mediums including drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking and sculpture. Discussion and presentation of student work will be encouraged. Examination and discussion of art work from major art movements will be ongoing. Instruction in art history will be covered in the context of studio work. This course covers all portfolio requirements for application to University or College. Students must successfully complete 3 terms (Fall/Winter/ Spring) to receive their AWAS Fine Arts Certificate.
Term Start Dates  
Fall: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Winter: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Spring: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Class Start Times: 4pm to 7 pm (3 hours)
 
Instructor: Marija Barac-Jandric
Course Fee: $339.00 (materials, snack & HST included)
Duration:
8 weeks
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