FALL+WintER 2013 / 14 ART+DESIGN COURSES ACAD EXTENDED STUDIES CONTENTS JOIN US AT ACAD. Make space for your creative side. Make space for your creative side. Take part in one of ACAD’s Extended Studies courses this spring + summer. Get covered in creative in the credit-free, teen, college-prep, or weekend course of your choice, and reconnect with your creativity today! 4 Book Arts 4 Ceramics 5 Design 6 Digital Technologies For Media Arts 8 Drawing 9 Bio-Scientific Drawing 12 Fibre Arts 13 Glass 13 Jewellery + Metals 16 Mixed Media 17 Painting 20 Photography 21 Print Media • If you would like to register online, you will need a student ID number (call the office). 22 Professional Concerns • Full fee payment is required when you register. 22 Sculpture • Post-dated cheques are not accepted. 23 Travel • No cash after 4pm or on Saturdays. HOW TO REGISTER • Register early and get in the course you want! The ES calendar appears online prior to distribution, go to www.acad.ca for your earliest opportunity to register. Some courses fill very quickly, and lower enrolled classes can be cancelled within one week prior to their start date. • Adult courses are intended for persons 18 years of age and over. 25 Teens – Ages 13-17 25 College Prep – Ages 15-18 • Please be sure to read the withdrawal policy before registering. ONLINE www.acad.ca VISA, Mastercard, American Express EXTENDED STUDIES OFFICE HOURS TELEPHONE 403-284-7640 Mon – Thu, 8am – 7pm; Fri + Sat, 8am – 4pm VISA, Mastercard, American Express The office is closed and there are no classes on: FAX • October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) Please use the registration form on page 24 • November 11 (Remembrance Day) VISA, MasterCard, American Express • February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) • April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend 403-284-7603 MAIL Extended Studies Alberta College of Art + Design 1407 – 14 Avenue N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 4R3 Cheque, money order, VISA, Mastercard, American Express IN PERSON Alberta College of Art + Design Extended Studies Office Main level, 1407 – 14th Avenue NW Calgary, Alberta Cash, cheque, money order, VISA, Mastercard, American Express, or debit WITHDRAWAL REQUESTS + REFUNDS Withdrawal requests must be in writing and can be submitted by email to [email protected] or in person to the Extended Studies office, rm 331 on the main mall level of ACAD. Your request will be in effect from the date we receive the request. Please include the following information in your request: Student name, crn + course title, course start date, and reason for withdrawal BOOKSTORE 403-284-7663 You can purchase your supplies and materials at the ACAD Bookstore if you choose. Regular hours of operation for the Bookstore are 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday. The Bookstore is closed Saturday and Sunday. INCOME TAX FORMS Your tax form (T-2202) will be available online (www. acad.ca) in March of the year following your course date. You will require your student ID number, which is on your confirmation letter, to access your information. Refunds are based on eligibility as follows: a.A processing fee of $60 + GST is charged on all withdrawal requests b.Full Course Tuition: up to 1 week before course start date (please check your course start date) FACILITY INFORMATION Alberta College of Art + Design is a smoke free environment. c.Half Course Tuition: from 1 week prior to course start date but before the 2nd class meeting—see Transfer options d.No refund: after the 2nd class meeting e.Medical: must be supported by a doctor’s note or relevant medical documentation f. In special circumstances, with documentation, a prorated refund may be considered TRANSFERS Generally, where space permits, and before the second class meeting, we can transfer you to a different course within the same semester or the next semester at no additional administrative cost. Where there is a difference in the course fees, we will refund your account or assess an additional charge. Some course fees do change from semester to semester. CANCELLATIONS If your course is cancelled, you may either transfer to another course, with no processing fee, or receive a full refund. We will make every effort to contact you at home or at work prior to the start date of the course if cancellation is necessary. WAIT LISTS Please ask to be placed on the wait list if your course is full. If space becomes available, we will contact those on the wait list in the order they were placed on the list. CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN COURSES. 403.284.7640 ACAD EXTENDED STUDIES CERTIFICATES ACAD Extended Studies Certificates of Achievement are available in Graphic Design, Jewellery Skills, and Digital Photography. These certificate programs are for personal growth and provide students with basic skills and an enriched knowledge base of processes and practices. Extended Studies certificate courses are credit-free, less rigorous, and more flexible than degree courses, allowing students to move through their learning pathway at their own pace. All courses are taught by professionals working in their respective fields with real world, professional experience, and knowledge. Please note: these Certificates of Achievement are not industry endorsed. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS + COURSE MARKING Each certificate program has a set of required courses and one elective. Students must attend all required classes in these courses and successfully complete all required projects. Each Certificate course is marked Pass or No Pass based on student attendance and successful completion of every project. Students must receive a Pass on all required courses and one elective in order to receive a certificate. TRANSFER CREDITS Any ACAD Extended Studies Certificates of Achievement will accept up to one course substitution from an outside institution. It is up to the student to provide Extended Studies with the institution’s course description including the course content and course hours, and an official record of their final mark in the course. Approval to substitute the outside course will be based on its substantive similarity to a required or elective ACAD Extended Studies Certificate course. CERTIFICATE COMPLETION CONTINUING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS If Extended Studies changes the requirements for a certificate program, continuing certificate students may choose to follow the previously published requirements or meet the new ones. If a course is discontinued, please contact the Extended Studies office for an approved substitution. Once a student has successfully completed all required courses plus one elective, they should contact the Extended Studies office to request their certificate. There is a $40 (+gst) processing fee payable when the Certificate of Achievement is requested. 2 ACAD EXTENDED STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE of ACHIEVEMENT Required courses: DRAWING I GRAPHIC DESIGN I DIGITAL LAB FOR DESIGNERS I GRAPHIC DESIGN II DIGITAL LAB FOR DESIGNERS II TYPOGRAPHY I TYPOGRAPHY II Elective courses: Your choice of any other course from the Bio-Scientific Stream of the Drawing section OR any other Design course DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE of ACHIEVEMENT Required courses: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II AVAILABLE LIGHTING STUDIO LIGHTING Elective courses: Your choice of any other course from the Photography section. JEWELLERY SKILLS CERTIFICATE of ACHIEVEMENT Required courses: BEGINNER JEWELLERY I BEGINNER JEWELLERY II STONE SETTING I STONE SETTING II CUSTOM JEWELLERY DESIGN WORKSHOP JEWELLERY REPAIR WORKSHOP Elective courses: Your choice of any other course from the Jewellery + Metals section, excepting oneday workshops. 3 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) BOOK ARTS BOOKBINDING INSTRUCTOR Roberta BOOKBINDING Shaw Learn how to create and bind your own books; for use as artist books, notebooks, cook books, or photo albums. You will gain a solid understanding of Japanese Stab, Accordion, and Coptic bindings, and will quickly discover the advantages and appeal of each of these bindings so you can make informed decisions about which type to use on specific projects. You will complete at least three books, and have the opportunity to experiment with different types and weights of paper. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25002 Sat + Sun, Nov 2 + 3, 9:00am – 4:00pm 35002 Sat + Sun, Apr 5 + 6, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $214 + GST (12 hours) PAPER CUTTING INSTRUCTOR Brita Thomas Learn how to carefully cut paper to make intricate works of art, from a simple silhouette to a city map. See how different cultures approach cut paper artworks, as you consider your design and approach to cutting. Learn about different paper types for a better understanding of what will work best for specific projects. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different types and weights of paper in class. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25003 Sat + Sun, Nov 30 + Dec 1, 9:00am – 4:00pm 35003 Sat + Sun, Mar 22 + 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $149 + GST (12 hours) CERAMICS CERAMICS—HAND BUILDING + WHEELTHROWING REVISED COURSE INSTRUCTOR Andrew Tarrant Learn technical and aesthetic aspects of throwing functional forms on the potter’s wheel and through hand building. You will explore the concept of utility in relation to form and expression, with a focus on specific forms. Surface treatments, including decoration with slip and glazes, and firing, are taught. Work through a set of projects designed to give you skill-building practice in the forms and surface treatments. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25004 Tue, Sep 10 – Dec 10, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35004 Tue, Jan 14 – Apr 15, 6:30 – 9:30pm BROWSE the extended studies calendar at acad.ca FOR full COURSE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION information. fee $554 + GST (42 hours) CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN COURSES. 403.284.7640 4 Adult Credit Free DESIGN Please refer to page 3 for Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement information. The annual schedule of Graphic Design courses is here. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester and need to reach a minimum enrollment to run. GRAPHIC DESIGN I Gain a solid understanding of visual communication design and the role of a graphic designer. Learn to problem solve and generate ideas through sketching and drawing and develop traditional hand skills. Emphasis will be on using the elements and principles of design effectively while you work on in-class projects that push your creativity. You will use a variety of graphic methods to communicate ideas with images, typography, narrative illustration, and decoration. As a group, you will analyze and critique graphic design from product packaging to periodicals to logos as inspiration for your own work. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) DIGITAL LAB FOR DESIGNERS I Clear understanding of design fundamentals, this is not a beginner course INSTRUCTOR David Schleindl PREREQUISITE Learn the basics of the Adobe CS6 suite of applications including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and go beyond simply studying the software, to integrate good design. Work through a series of projects where you focus on how to properly capture, transfer, manipulate, and output images in a clear, concise manner while you apply your knowledge of design fundamentals for clean visual communication. As you work through the projects, you will figure out a digital workflow that makes sense for you and become more comfortable working in multiple programs at once. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25007 Thu, Oct 3 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35008 Thu, Jan 30 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $409 + GST (27 hours) NOTE: This course emphasizes hand skills; work is not done on a computer. CARTOONING 25005 Wed, Sep 25 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm instructor Rebecca Hirsekorn instructor Rebecca 35005 Thu, Jan 23 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm Hirsekorn Create unique comic characters through a series of thumbnail sketches that you develop into final drawings whether it is a one cell, New Yorker style comic, a full strip, or a graphic novel. Develop a personal style that becomes identifiable with you as you hone your drawing and communication skills. Use a variety of media including pen and ink, marker, pencil and water-based colour to finish off your comics. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35006 Sat, Jan 25 – Mar 29, 9:30am – 12:30pm Pope fee 25006 Sat, Sep 21 – Nov 30, 9:30am – 12:30pm Pope instructor Laura instructor Laura fee $349 + GST (30 hours) GRAPHIC DESIGN II PREREQUISITE Graphic Design I, Digital Lab for Designers I Chow INSTRUCTOR Kyle Now that you have a firm foundation in traditional hand skills, and how to use CS6 for design projects, increase your conceptual and technical skills. You will continue to develop your creative problem solving abilities through a series of projects that take you into both the studio and the computer lab. Group critiques and class discussion will help to strengthen your approach and your presentation skills. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35007 Wed, Feb 5 – Apr 9, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $349 + GST (30 hours) INSTRUCTOR Guy Parsons 35009 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm $259 + GST (21 hours) CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION PREREQUISITE Art experience, this is not a beginner course Lukasewich INSTRUCTOR Lori Find out how the pros illustrate children’s books, from character development, beginning thumbnail storyboards, to final illustrations. This course will not teach you how to draw, but will show you how to take the drawing skills you have and apply them to children’s book illustration. In addition to learning the process and creating your own illustrations, you will also learn about marketing your work and portfolio preparation. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35010 Mon, Feb 3 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $309 + GST (27 hours) COLOUR FUNDAMENTALS INSTRUCTOR TBD Find your instructor’s bio online at www.acad.ca/extended_studies_faculty.html or simply click on the instructor name noted for your course section. Learn the fundamentals of colour theory and more. Colour is a key component in design and illustration, virtually setting the tone of visual communication. Start selecting colour to work for you through a series of projects that will deepen your understanding of how colour is essential to your work’s effect and success. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35011 Wed, Feb 5 – Mar 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $259 + GST (21 hours) 5 Adult Credit Free NEW COURSE FREELANCE DESIGN BUSINESS—THINGS TO KNOW INSTRUCTOR Guy Parsons Not sure what all you need to do to set up a freelance design business? No problem, you instructor has been freelancing for decades and has put together a comprehensive presentation to help steer you in the right direction. There will be plenty of time for questions, so come ready to ask! Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25008 Tue, Nov 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35012 Mon, Mar 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $74 + GST (3 hours) ILLUSTRATION PREREQUISITE Art experience, this is not a beginner course Hudon-Verrelli INSTRUCTOR Jacqueline Increase your ability to communicate ideas visually as you learn about the different markets where illustration is commonly used. Discuss how to take an idea and explore it visually, in order to expand on it and create a finished piece. Look at examples to help your understanding as you work on weekly illustrations. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25009 Thu, Oct 3 – Nov 21, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (24 hours) No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES for MEDIA ARTS Instructors are experts in the course content they teach and fully capable of exploiting the software applications you will work with. ADOBE INDESIGN I Able to work in a Mac environment, basic familiarity with Photoshop. This course is delivered on a Mac platform only. INSTRUCTOR Guy Parsons PREREQUISITE From simple booklets to magazines, Adobe InDesign is the easiest way to design and produce dynamic multi-page layouts. Your instructor will give you a thorough grounding in the techniques that design professionals use to produce dazzling results, including insider tips. You will have time to practice simple page layouts and advanced multi-page layouts to enable you to get high-quality results. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25011 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (18 hours) AFTER EFFECTS I Able to work in a Mac environment, basic familiarity with Photoshop. This course is delivered on a Mac platform only. INSTRUCTOR Brain Batista PREREQUISITE Recognize how shape, size and boldness of type help form your understanding of what is being communicated to you. You will be amazed to see what an important role typeface plays in good design and how it adds success. Discover how typography has been used in the past and present as an expressive element of the overall design that reinforces what is being communicated. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. Create motion graphics and animations that can be used in broadcast, DVD, film and the Internet. YouTube clips, iTunes and music videos, video games, and motion pictures all incorporate After Effects in openings, title sequences, news/information graphics, lower thirds and visual corrections. After Effects also allows for an immeasurable amount of information architecture. This course is ideal if you are just starting in motion graphic design or if you want to add high-quality artist flare to your videos. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25010 Mon, Sep 30 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm instructor Kyle Chow fee TYPOGRAPHY I 35013 Tue, Jan 21 – Mar 11, 6:30 – 9:30pm Pope instructor Laura 25063 Wed, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm $284 + GST (18 hours) DIGITAL LAB FOR DESIGNERS I Clear understanding of design fundamentals, this is not a beginner course INSTRUCTOR David Schleindl PREREQUISITE fee $284 + GST (24 hours) TYPOGRAPHY II Typography I INSTRUCTOR Rebecca Hirsekorn PREREQUISITE Expand your understanding of typefaces and design principles as you improve your visual communication skills through type. You will be challenged weekly to take your understanding to the next level as you develop new typefaces and use letters and numbers to communicate clearly and evocatively in innovative ways. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35014 Wed, Mar 12 – Apr 16, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $219 + GST (18 hours) Learn the basics of the Adobe CS6 suite of applications including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and go beyond simply studying the software, to integrate good design. Work through a series of projects where you focus on how to properly capture, transfer, manipulate, and output images in a clear, concise manner while you apply your knowledge of design fundamentals for clean visual communication. As you work through the projects, you will figure out a digital workflow that makes sense for you and become more comfortable working in multiple programs at once. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25007 Thu, Oct 3 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35008 Thu, Jan 30 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $409 + GST (27 hours) 6 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I Basic Mac environment, this course is delivered on a Mac platform only. INSTRUCTOR Will Young PREREQUISITE Take your digital photography to the next level and learn how to use Photoshop CS6, the most widely used imaging editing software used by professional photographers and designers alike. You will be introduced to colour correction, retouching, exposure correction, and compositing; discover how to use layers, masks, channels, and histories; and work with RAW files, and conversions. Learn quick-key short cuts for a more effective and streamlined workflow, and gain a clear understanding of the difference in prepping files for print and the Web. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25012 35015 Tue, Oct 1 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm Tue, Jan 28 – Mar 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $409 + GST (27 hours) PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II PREREQUISITE Photoshop for Photographers I Young INSTRUCTOR Will Build on what you learned in Photoshop for Photographers I and start processing your digital photographs like the pros. You will continue to use the program tools you learned in level I while learning more software tools such as working with image channels, masks, layers, and paths; batching images, applying smart filters, and writing your own actions. Raw image processing will also be covered to complete your well-rounded introduction into Photoshop. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35016 Mon, Feb 3 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $409 + GST (27 hours) SKETCHBOOK PRO FOR iPAD/iPHONE PREREQUISITE Access to iPAD/iPhone/iPod Touch Friesen INSTRUCTOR Craig Take your sketching into the digital age! Learn how to use the app Sketchbook from Autodesk (for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch) as you go digital. Your instructor will show you how easy it is to draw, paint, erase, work with layers, transform and save your sketches to a photo library or email them all from your hand held device. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25013 35017 Mon, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm Mon, Mar 3 – 31, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $239 + GST (15 hours) WORDPRESS Internet familiarity, ability to navigate in PC environment INSTRUCTOR Darren Wood PREREQUISITE Design a website to promote your art or design practice, using WordPress, the leading, open-source website publishing system. You will develop your own website or blog and using WordPress templates and plugins, and learn how to tweak it with a little understanding of CSS/HTML basics, allowing you to customize your site. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35018 Mon, Feb 24 – Apr 14, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $369 + GST (24 hours) BROWSE the extended studies calendar at acad.ca FOR full COURSE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION information. CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN COURSES. 403.284.7640 7 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) DRAWING FastTrack DRAWING If you are new to drawing, we recommend that you start with Drawing I (p. 8) or FastTrack Drawing (p. 8). These beginner-level courses of different lengths offer you a choice to best suit your goals and time. Drawing I, because of its length, contains more extensive content. Too busy to run around to purchase your art supplies? No problem! You can purchase a supply kit from us to pick up at the first class meeting, making it easy to open the door to your creative potential. Using a variety of different media, you will be introduced to basic processes and concepts of observational drawing. Constructive critiques and discussions are important to the creative process and are an integral part of this course. INSTRUCTOR Barbara When you are comfortable with the fundamental skills and materials in Drawing I (take it as many times as you like to become comfortable with the course content), you can advance to Drawing II, offered in the spring, or go straight into any other course in the drawing section. The other courses below, all intermediate level, roughly fall into observational drawing and expressive drawing camps as follows: Observational Expressive Anatomy Study Discover Abstraction Hands + Feet Drawing for Printmaking Perspective Drawing Figure Drawing Portfolio Prep Portrait Drawing Classical Drawing Techniques Working in Your Sketchbook Hirst 25017 25018 35022 35023 Wed, Sep 18 – Oct 23, 6:30 – 9:30pm Wed, Oct 30 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm Mon, Jan 20 – Mar 3, 6:30 – 9:30pm Mon, Mar 10 – Apr 14, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $219 + GST (18 hours) + GST Supply Kit $40 DRAWING I Gain confidence and skills in drawing as you work through a number of projects aimed at increasing your perceptive abilities and eye-hand coordination. Focus will be on the elements of drawing, observation and composition as you explore a variety of drawing media and techniques. Increase your understanding through individual and group critiques. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25014 Tue, Sep 24 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm instructor Mark Vazquez-Mackay 25015 Thu, Sep 26 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm Vazquez-Mackay instructor Mark 25016 Sat, Sep 21 – Nov 30, 9:30am – 12:30pm Batista instructor Brian 35019 Tue, Jan 28 – Apr 1, 6:30 – 9:30pm Parsons instructor Guy 35020 Thu, Jan 23 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm Vazquez-Mackay instructor Mark 35021 Sat, Jan 25 – Apr 5, 9:30am – 12:30pm Koralewska instructor Kasia fee $329 + GST (30 hours) Gift Certificates! Give your someone special an extra special gift this year— purchase a gift certificate for an art or design course in Extended Studies at ACAD! Not sure what course they might like? buy a gift certificate in any amount so they can chose. Purchase by phone or in person: 403.284.7640 1407 – 14 Ave NW Calgary, AB T2N 4R3 8 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) BIO-SCIENTIFIC DRAWING ANATOMY STUDY – INTERMEDIATE LIFE DRAWING Previous drawing and life drawing experience INSTRUCTOR TBD PREREQUISITE The figure is unequalled in its boundless forms of expression. Enhance your knowledge and improve your figurative work by grasping the body’s underlying structure and understanding how it creates the dynamics of form. You will employ techniques such as landmarking to the application of your anatomical understanding, which will add clarity to observational life drawing. Gauge proportion using linear, nonlinear, measured and comparative practices to arrive at a better understanding of how visual grammar contributes to the illusion of form. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25064 Wed, Oct 9 – Nov 20, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $289 + GST (21 hours) CLASSICAL DRAWING TECHNIQUES INSTRUCTOR John Chong This is a systematic, step-by-step process to represent what your eye sees. Typically, beginners of representational drawing confuse what the eye sees with what the mind thinks it sees. That confusion of information hinders accurate representational drawing. Employing the classical method of drawing will enhance your natural visual skills by keeping your thinking mind busy with an analytic process of observation. That objective process augments the visual authority of what you actually see and will aid you in achieving accurate representational drawing. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35024 Tue, Feb 4 – Mar 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm $294 + GST (24 hours) fee THE BUILT SURFACE – DRAWING, PAINTING + MORE! CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION Previous drawing or painting experience INSTRUCTOR TBD PREREQUISITE You have a good understanding of how to work with different media, and like combining them to create visually exciting works of art. Grow your understanding of collaging and layering, using a variety of media, techniques and materials, some familiar, some unexpected, within each piece you work on. Learn about historical and contemporary artists who have used mixed media and the impact of their work within an art context, as well as participate in group discussions and critiques to stimulate your own practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. Find out how the pros illustrate children’s books, from character development, beginning thumbnail storyboards, to final illustrations. This course will not teach you how to draw, but will show you how to take the drawing skills you have and apply them to children’s book illustration. In addition to learning the process and creating your own illustrations, you will also learn about marketing your work and portfolio preparation. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. PREREQUISITE 35045 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $249 + GST (21 hours) Art experience, this is not a beginner course Lukasewich INSTRUCTOR Lori 35010 Mon, Feb 3 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $309 + GST (27 hours) CARTOONING INSTRUCTOR Guy Parsons Create unique comic characters through a series of thumbnail sketches that you develop into final drawings whether it is a one cell, New Yorker style comic, a full strip, or a graphic novel. Develop a personal style that becomes identifiable with you as you hone your drawing and communication skills. Use a variety of media including pen and ink, marker, pencil and water-based colour to finish off your comics. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35009 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $259 + GST (21 hours) FREE LIFE DRAWING While you are taking your ACAD Extended Studies course, you are invited to drop in to our free life drawing session on Saturday afternoons. A model is provided, yet there is no instructor, so it’s always stress-free! 9 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) DISCOVER ABSTRACTION PREREQUISITE Previous drawing experience Pope INSTRUCTOR Laura Be a part of the secret world of abstraction. Ease into it by starting with observational drawings that you break down by sectioning, enlarging, and distorting. As you are working, practice different drawing methods while you use a variety of drawing and painting media. You will be introduced to abstract artists and discuss their approaches and the power of their works, as you explore where images and ideas come from, and how they develop. Individual and group critiques will be valuable to your growth and understanding of abstraction. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25019 35025 Wed, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm Mon, Feb 24 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $249 + GST (21 hours) NEW COURSE DRAW BIG! INSTRUCTOR Kasia Koralewska Looking to break free from drawing small and tight? Take your drawing practice up a notch and draw BIG! Discover how liberating it can be to use your whole body as you draw. Your instructor will discuss which drawing materials are best suited for a larger scale, while asking you to consider composition, mark making, and final presentation. Participate in group critiques throughout the course to increase your understanding and your practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25020 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35026 Mon, Feb 24 – Mar 31, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $219 + GST (18 hours) DRAWING FOR PRINTMAKING INSTRUCTOR Eveline Creating a drawing for printmaking takes careful thought and planning. DRAWING for PRINTMAKING will take you through all the steps to a ready-to-print image. View the course details in the online calendar at: www.acad.ca Kolijn Creating a drawing for printmaking takes careful thought and planning. Learn a variety of black and white drawing techniques, through in-class exercises, to help you adapt your ideas to preserve the intent and formal aspects of your original drawing. Focus will be on using line, pattern, negative/ positive space, and balance to create a ready-to-print drawing. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35027 Mon, Feb 3 – Mar 17, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $214 + GST (18 hours) View your supply list online at www.acad.ca/course_supply_lists.html and scroll to the crn of your course selection. Or simply click on your course crn in the calendar description to link to the supply list page on our website. 10 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) FIGURE DRAWING PERSPECTIVE DRAWING Previous drawing experience INSTRUCTOR David Folk INSTRUCTOR Kasia PREREQUISITE The human figure, a rich source of drawing inspiration in both traditional and experimental interpretations, is an inviting challenge to both novice and experienced artists. Work with a live model and receive studio experience in gesture and analytical figure drawing; modeling of form and space through light and shadow; perspective; proportion; and a variety of traditional and expressive drawing techniques and methods. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25021 Thu, Oct 10 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35028 Thu, Feb 6 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (24 hours) HANDS + FEET Previous drawing experience INSTRUCTOR Kasia Koralewska PREREQUISITE Narrow your drawing focus to two areas of the body that many artists find challenging—the hands and feet. Through a series of lectures, demonstrations, and lots of practice, improve your drawing skills and understanding of proper proportion and structure. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25022 Wed, Oct 23 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $224 + GST (18 hours) Koralewska Draw interior spaces and three-dimensional objects with ease and great success. Learn the foundations of linear perspective as you draw environments using one, two, and multi-point perspectives. Drawing will be from observation as well as the imagination. Accurate perspective is useful for anyone needing to communicate three-dimensional ideas on paper. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35029 Thu, Feb 13 – Apr 3, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (24 hours) PORTFOLIO PREP PREREQUISITE Previous drawing experience Vazquez Mackay INSTRUCTOR Mark Focus on building a strong set of drawings to include in your portfolio for submission to ACAD or any other visual arts institution. Your instructor will guide you through a series of drawings including: still-life, landscape, the human figure, self-portraiture, and collage – all aimed at increasing your observational drawing skills. In addition to weekly critiques of your work, you will also discuss how to select work to include in your portfolio, write an essay, and create a high-quality CD of your images. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25023 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 16, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $369 + GST (30 hours) ILLUSTRATION PREREQUISITE Art experience, this is not a beginner course Hudon-Verrelli INSTRUCTOR Jacqueline Increase your ability to communicate ideas visually as you learn about the different markets where illustration is commonly used. Discuss how to take an idea and explore it visually, in order to expand on it and create a finished piece. Look at examples to help your understanding as you work on weekly illustrations. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25009 Thu, Oct 3 – Nov 21, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (24 hours) PAPER CUTTING INSTRUCTOR Brita Thomas Learn how to carefully cut paper to make intricate works of art, from a simple silhouette to a city map. See how different cultures approach cut paper artworks, as you consider your design and approach to cutting. Learn about different paper types for a better understanding of what will work best for specific projects. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different types and weights of paper in class. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. ART MODELS REQUIRED Become an art model at ACAD and work with instructors and students in a studio environment. Evening, weekend + daytime casual employment available. For application requirements and position details, please visit Career Opportunities at acad.ca 25003 Sat + Sun, Nov 30 + Dec 1, 9:00am – 4:00pm 35003 Sat + Sun, Mar 22 + 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $149 + GST (12 hours) 11 Adult Credit Free PORTRAIT DRAWING Previous drawing experience INSTRUCTOR Gary Olson PREREQUISITE Right from the first class, develop your ability to capture the likeness of an individual’s face. Gain a firm understanding of proper proportioning of the facial structure and learn how to accurately measure and transfer that onto paper. You will work from both live models and photographs as you experiment with different types of drawing media and techniques. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25024 Tue, Oct 8 – Nov 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $274 + GST (21 hours) SKETCHBOOK PRO FOR iPAD/iPHONE PREREQUISITE Access to iPAD/iPhone/iPod Touch Friesen INSTRUCTOR Craig Take your sketching into the digital age! Learn how to use the app Sketchbook from Autodesk (for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch) as you go digital. Your instructor will show you how easy it is to draw, paint, erase, work with layers, transform and save your sketches to a photo library or email them all from your hand held device. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25013 35017 Mon, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm Mon, Mar 3 – 31, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $239 + GST (15 hours) WORKING IN YOUR SKETCHBOOK INSTRUCTOR Barbara Hirst It is said that ten thousand hours of practice is needed to become expert at anything, and artists know that daily practice is the surest route to excellent skills and active creativity. Increase your drawing practice, and your output, through maintaining regular activity in your sketchbook. Your instructor will discuss how to improve your sketching abilities and introduce you to new approaches for capturing what you see around you. You will sketch on location at various spots throughout Calgary, to develop your confidence in working on location. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25025 Sat, Sep 14 – Oct 5, 9:00am – 1:00pm fee $209 + GST (16 hours) No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) FIBRE ARTS KNITTING IN THE STUDIO PREREQUISITE You know how to cast on, knit, and purl, and you have the knitting bug, now think about how to incorporate it into your art practice. Develop a stronger understanding of knit structures, which will enable you to explore knitting as a means of personal expression. See how knitting has a growing presence in contemporary art; the transformation of everyday objects, installation and performance are just a few ways contemporary artists use knitting in the studio. Projects will focus on the sculptural manipulation of knitted form, wearable art, nontraditional yarn construction from unusual materials, and more. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35030 Sat, Feb 1 – Mar 1, 9:30am – 12:30noon fee $224 + GST (12 hours) PERSONALIZE YOUR CLOTHES INSTRUCTOR Margot Van Lindenberg Personalize your wardrobe so that you have one of a kind, fashionable pieces, without spending lots of money. Bring in your shirts, jackets, pants, and skirts and add new life to them by deconstructing, re-constructing, and embellishing. You’ll learn some simple design tips and tricks from your instructor to make your clothes unique and stylish…and fit better. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25026 Mon, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $269 + GST (15 hours) RUG HOOKING BASICS INSTRUCTOR Suzen Green Rug hooking has a long, rich history in North America, with a strong contemporary following. Discover how easy it is to make your own hooked rug. Get introduced to the basics; hooking with wool yarns and other materials, colour planning, experimenting with textures, and techniques for finishing. Some supplies are included in the fee. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25027 Sat, Nov 16, 9:00am – 5:00pm fee The Extended Studies calendar is always posted online first before the tabloid version is distributed. Watch www.acad.ca for new calendar postings and register early for your best opportunity to get the seat you want. Basic knit and purl Green INSTRUCTOR Suzen $154+ GST (7 hours) SILKSCREENING ON FABRIC INSTRUCTOR Margot Van Lindenberg Imagine your own images on fabric! Print your own designs on yardage, clothing, or accessories using dyes, pigments, and hand-cut stencils. You will be supplied with a silkscreen to use in class to create unique textiles for artworks or functional pieces. Most supplies are included in the fee, but please see your course supply list online for a few crucial items. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25028 Tue, Oct 1 – Nov 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35031 Tue, Feb 4 – Mar 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $419 + GST (24 hours) 12 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) GLASS JEWELLERY + METALS GLASSBLOWING I Please refer to page 3 for Jewellery Skills Certificate of Achievement information. The annual schedule of Jewellery Skills courses is here. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester and need to reach a minimum enrollment to run. INSTRUCTOR Alana Biffert Discover the beauty of glass as a medium for artistic expression. You will learn the basic processes of hot glasswork, with a focus on solid and simple blown forms, in a studio environment limited to eight students in order to give you optimum access to all equipment and to your instructor. NOTE: ONLY natural fibre clothing (cotton), long pants and closed-toe shoes are mandatory in the hot shop at all times. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25029 25030 35032 35033 Wed, Wed, Wed, Wed, fee $574 + GST (18 hours) Sep 18 – Oct 23, 7:00 – 10:00pm Oct 30 – Dec 4, 7:00 – 10:00pm Jan 22 – Feb 26, 7:00 – 10:00pm Mar 5 – Apr 9, 7:00 – 10:00pm GLASSBLOWING ALL LEVELS PREREQUISITE necessary Previous experience is recommended but not INSTRUCTOR Lisa Cerny With its unique hot-working properties, its depth and glorious colour, glass is an exquisite and intriguing challenge. Practice the art of glassblowing in a workshop designed for glass students with varying levels of experience. If you are a novice, you get introduced to the basic processes of hot glasswork. If you are experienced, you can further develop your skills through individualized instruction. NOTE: ONLY natural fibre clothing (cotton), long pants and closed-toe shoes are mandatory in the hot shop at all times. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25031 Sun, Sep 22 – Dec 1, 6:00 – 9:00pm 35034 Sun, Jan 19 – Mar 30, 6:00 – 9:00pm fee $939 + GST (30 hours) BEGINNER JEWELLERY Learn basic fabrication skills to create your own jewellery from metal sheet and wire. You will be introduced to design considerations, pattern layout, sawing/piercing, filing, sinking, soldering and finishing. Achievable projects will be suggested by the instructor, though there will be ample opportunity for individual interpretation and personal expression. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25032 Tue, Sep 17 – Dec 3, 6:30 – 9:30pm instructor Joan Irvin 25033 Thu, Sep 19 – Dec 5, 6:30 – 9:30pm Lagace instructor Adam 35035 Wed, Jan 22 – Apr 9, 6:30 – 9:30pm Irvin instructor Joan 35036 Thu, Jan 23 – Apr 10, 6:30 – 9:30pm Lagace instructor Adam fee $534 + GST (36 hours) BEGINNER JEWELLERY II INSTRUCTOR Melanie Smit Work through more refined techniques and complex processes that will continue to develop your bench skills in sawing, filing, soldering and finishing. You will work on projects that you propose, under the guidance of your instructor, and have plenty of studio time to complete them. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35037 Tue, Jan 21 – Apr 8, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $534 + GST (36 hours) CUSTOM JEWELLERY DESIGN PREREQUISITE Basic metalsmithing skills Chow INSTRUCTOR Linda Creating custom jewellery pieces is a growing, profitable business. Learn basic design considerations and fabrication techniques, so that you experience the process of designing and creating original jewellery pieces. Begin by exploring design ideas and possibilities on paper, referring to your drawings to create your unique piece. This workshop is ideal for jewellery shopkeepers and anyone with a desire to create custom work. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35038 Sat + Sun, Mar 1 + 2, 8 + 9, 9:00am – 5:00pm fee $424 + GST (28 hours) 13 Adult Credit Free DECORATIVE ETCHING TECHNIQUES FOR METAL WORK (including PnP Blue) INSTRUCTOR Joan Irvin Etching can add interest to jewellery and metal projects through the incorporation of images or textures on the metal surface. Learn simple masking techniques, pattern transfer, and how to etch various metals including copper, brass, and silver. Come prepared with ideas of patterns or images you would like to etch into metal. Photo etching will be included in this class, utilizing the PnP transfer method (no light box necessary). NOTE: Because you will be working with caustic chemicals, you will be required to follow designated safety procedures and policies. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35039 Sat + Sun, Mar 22 + 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $209 + GST (12 hours) NEW COURSE FORGED BRACELETS INSTRUCTOR Melanie Smit Forging, as a means to (trans)form metal, is a practical technique for jewelers to know. See how easy it is to turn a piece of metal into a beautiful bracelet. You will discuss a number of variations of bangles and learn how to fuse metal rather than soldering. Go over hammers and how to properly handle them for best results, including a little texturing to finish off your bracelet. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25034 Sat + Sun, Oct 26 + 27, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $209 + GST (12 hours) NEW COURSE HYDRAULIC FORMING INSTRUCTOR Melanie Smit Learn how to safely use a hydraulic press to create texture and pattern easily and quickly by using pre-fabricated embossing plates. You will be able to create volume and detail that result in surprisingly lightweight jewellery pieces. Play around with the amount of pressure you use on the press and different thicknesses of metal, to leave with a series of samples and a solid understanding of forming. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35040 Sat + Sun, Feb 22 + 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $209 + GST (12 hours) No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) JEWELLERY REPAIR PREREQUISITE Basic metalsmithing skills, VERY GOOD soldering Chow INSTRUCTOR Linda If you are going into the jewellery trade, you need this workshop. Learn proper technique for basic repairs like sizing rings, repairing chains and rebuilding prongs, plus a number of more advanced repairs: how to replace shanks on rings, rebuild tips on prongs, install a permanent ring guard, and more. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35041 Sat + Sun, Mar 29 + 30, Apr 5 + 6, 9:00am – 5:00pm fee $424 + GST (28 hours) THE MAGIC OF FINE SILVER CLAY INSTRUCTOR Joan Irvin Imagine being able to model with “clay”, ending up with a fine silver object! It is now possible, with endless potential for jewelers, enamellists, ceramists, polymer artists, mixed media artists, and anyone interested in miniatures. You will be introduced to the basics of working with this innovative new material and gain hands-on experience in the construction of flat and hollow forms, moving on to more complex forming and moulding methods. Sintering and finishing techniques will also be covered. A one-ounce package of silver precious metal clay is included in the fee. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25035 Sat + Sun, Oct 19 + 20, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $294 + GST (12 hours) PEARL + BEAD RE-STRINGING: THE FINE JEWELLERY WAY INSTRUCTOR Joan Irvin Frustrated with fishing line and hobby cords? Unhappy with clamshells, bead tips, or unsightly cord ends at the clasp? Increase the value of your work by elevating your stringing skills to a new level of technical refinement. This practical, hands-on workshop will show you the fine art of hand-knotting silk cord between beads, and finishing ends the professional way, utilizing French coil. You will construct a hand-knotted necklace and (as time allows) a matching pair of earrings. A material cost of approx. $25/student will be payable at class to cover sterling silver findings (pearl clasp, earring hooks, head pins), silk cord, and French coil. You may bring your own pearls/beads, or may choose from a variety of coloured freshwater pearls and findings available for purchase from the instructor. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25036 Sat, Nov 2, 9:00am – 5:00pm fee $139 + GST (7 hours) Find your instructor’s bio online at www.acad.ca/extended_studies_faculty.html or simply click on the instructor name noted for your course section. 14 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) RAISED HOLLOWARE INSTRUCTOR John Smith-Jones Learn how to raise a bowl or vessel from a flat metal sheet simply by hammering. Raising metal containers using this technique goes all the way back to antiquity. Your instructor will introduce you to planishing, mark-making, and surface design choices so that your metal vessel is truly unique. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25037 Wed, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $324 + GST (21 hours) SAND CASTING PREREQUISITE Beginner Jewellery or basic metalsmithing skills Eddy INSTRUCTOR Dylan Sand casting is one of the simplest ways to cast metal from a simple design for lightweight rings, bracelets, or medallions. It does not require elaborate or expensive equipment or tools. Your instructor will guide you through the process from start to end, including how to properly finish your piece. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25038 Sat + Sun, Nov 30 + Dec 1, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $209 + GST (12 hours) NEW COURSE sET UP A BENCH at home INSTRUCTOR Melanie Smit Are you interested in setting up a bench in your home, but not sure where to begin? Your instructor has the answers for you! Discussions will focus on purchasing versus repurposing furniture and materials you might already have. Learn about proper ergonomics of the bench, and suitable spaces for working. Finally, talk about what tools are essential to get started. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and discuss your concerns. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35068 Sat, Mar 15, 9:00am – 5:00pm fee $134 + GST (7 hours) STONE SETTING I PREREQUISITE High level of silver soldering ability required! Chow INSTRUCTOR Linda Learn the most common settings in jewellery making: bezel, prong and flush setting. You will gain valuable skills in layout, burring, seating, tightening stones and much more. Instructions will also cover bezel and prong setting square or rectangular stones. Get ample time in the studio for in-depth work and experimentation of these techniques and have your instructor on hand for assistance and guidance. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25039 Sat + Sun, Sep 28 + 29, Oct 5 + 6, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $369 + GST (24 hours) BROWSE the extended studies calendar at acad.ca FOR full COURSE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION information. CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN COURSES. 403.284.7640 15 Adult Credit Free STONE SETTING II High level of silver soldering ability required! INSTRUCTOR Linda Chow PREREQUISITE Now further your stone setting skill by continuing to explore bead, pavé and channel setting. Instruction covers the preparation and use of gravers, burs, and beading tools as you learn layout, drilling burring, seating, bead raising and brightcutting. You will have plenty of studio time to sharpen your skills as you work through the assignments. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25040 Sat + Sun, Nov 16 + 17, 23 + 24, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $369 + GST (24 hours) SURFACE TREATMENTS—CHEMICAL FREE ALTERNATIVE FINISHES! INSTRUCTOR Adam Lagace Create more depth and interest as you complete your pieces, going beyond a traditional high polish finish, by adding different surface treatments and textures. You will experience rolling in textures, stamping and hammering, using abrasives, and learn how to create matt and satin finishes. All processes covered will be done without the use chemicals, so they are safe for the environment and you. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35042 Mon, Feb 24 – Mar 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $239 + GST (15 hours) MIXED MEDIA ALTERED BOOKS INSTRUCTOR Adrienne TWIST + TEXTURE—WIRE ORNAMENTS INSTRUCTOR Adam Lagace Look at how easy it is to make simple snowflakes from a piece of wire. Your instructor will take you through the process, step-bystep and show you how to add some dimension to you pieces through different texturing techniques. Use different metals and gauges to make a wide variety of ornaments. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25041 Sat, Dec 7, 9:00am – 5:00pm fee $134 + GST (7 hours) WIRE JEWELLERY Irvin Even beginners can create wearable wire jewellery using simple tools and a little ingenuity! Learn basic wire manipulation techniques such as straightening, bending, wrapping, and twisting. Expand your options with a little forging (hammering). Learn to make your own ear wires, earrings, pendants, jump rings, neck hoops, beads, and more. Sterling silver wire will be available for purchase from the instructor. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. Jenkins For the true mixed media artist—see how easy it is to take an old book and turn it into a work of art. Learn how to correctly choose and prepare a book before you begin filling the pages with art. Discover how to combine a variety of new and old techniques, images, and writings for a one of a kind piece. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35044 Sat + Sun, Mar 15 + 16, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $184 + GST (12 hours) MATERIALS + METHODS INSTRUCTOR Adrienne Jenkins Take you artwork to the next level and learn some techniques that will broaden your knowledge of texture, composition and application methods through the exploration of combining found materials with acrylic mediums. Get introduced to a range of mixed media artists and discuss their approaches and the significance of their work. With that knowledge, create a set of reference samples of collage, photo transfers, found images and other additive and subtractive techniques. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25042 Tue, Oct 22 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee NEW COURSE INSTRUCTOR Joan No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) $249 + GST (18 hours) THE BUILT SURFACE – DRAWING, PAINTING + MORE! PREREQUISITE Previous drawing or painting experience INSTRUCTOR TBD You have a good understanding of how to work with different media, and like combining them to create visually exciting works of art. Grow your understanding of collaging and layering, using a variety of media, techniques and materials, some familiar, some unexpected, within each piece you work on. Learn about historical and contemporary artists who have used mixed media and the impact of their work within an art context, as well as participate in group discussions and critiques to stimulate your own practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35045 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $249 + GST (21 hours) 35043 Sat + Sun, Feb 8 + 9, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $214 + GST (12 hours) 16 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) PAINTING FastTrack ACRYLIC PAINTING If you are new to painting, we recommend that you start with Acrylic Painting I, Oil Painting I (p 17) or FastTrack Acrylic Painting (p 17) which is a shorter course. These beginner-level courses of different lengths (and mediums) offer you a choice that will best suit you. The level I painting courses, because of their length, contain more extensive content than FastTrack courses. Follow up with Colour Theory for Painters to gain a better understanding of how to mix colours easily and efficiently. You want to learn how to paint, but life is busy and you are not sure you are able to dedicate a full 12 weeks to it. Try this course for just six and order a supply kit from us to pick up at the first class meeting! Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition while developing your skills and confidence in your creative potential. For those wishing to purchase your own supplies, please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. All other courses in the Painting section present more challenging material for students who have some painting experience. 25045 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35048 Mon, Feb 3 – Mar 17, 6:30 – 9:30pm PLEASE NOTE: if you are new to art, we highly recommend a drawing course prior to painting. fee INSTRUCTOR Tammy ACRYLIC PAINTING I INSTRUCTOR Lori Lukasewich Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application techniques, and composition while developing your skills and confidence in your creative potential. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25043 Sat, Sep 21 – Nov 30, 9:30am – 12:30pm 35046 Sat, Jan 25 – Apr 5, 9:30am – 12:30pm fee $349 + GST (30 hours) OIL PAINTING I Discover the materials and techniques of oil painting through still life, landscape and portrait assignments structured to introduce you to its language and practice. Explore the formal principles that govern effective design with the aim of developing your personal vision. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. McGrath $239 + GST (18 hours) + GST Supply Kit$85 ABSTRACT PAINTING Acrylic Painting I Break free from representational painting! Let go and create abstract and non-objective paintings based on ideas you wish to investigate. Get introduced to historical and contemporary examples and approaches to abstraction with an emphasis on the materials used, the process, and the impact of the relationship between form and content. Acrylic paint will be the medium used as it is flexible and has a quick drying time. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. PREREQUISITE 25046 Wed, Oct 2 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm Smith instructor Laurel 35049 Wed, Feb 5 – Apr 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm instructor TBD fee $309 + GST (27 hours) 25044 Wed, Sep 25 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm instructor Dulcie Foo Fat 35047 Wed, Jan 29 – Apr 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm Vazquez Mackay instructor Mark fee $349 + GST (30 hours) View your supply list online at www.acad.ca/course_supply_lists.html and scroll to the crn of your course selection. Or simply click on your course crn in the calendar description to link to the supply list page on our website. 17 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) THE BUILT SURFACE – DRAWING, PAINTING + MORE! PREREQUISITE Previous drawing or painting experience INSTRUCTOR TBD You have a good understanding of how to work with different media, and like combining them to create visually exciting works of art. Grow your understanding of collaging and layering, using a variety of media, techniques and materials, some familiar, some unexpected, within each piece you work on. Learn about historical and contemporary artists who have used mixed media and the impact of their work within an art context, as well as participate in group discussions and critiques to stimulate your own practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35045 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $249 + GST (21 hours) COLOUR THEORY FOR PAINTERS PREREQUISITE Oil Painting I or Acrylic I Foo Fat INSTRUCTOR Dulcie Take your understanding of the fundamentals of colour theory and build on them as you work through a series of paintings in class. Start with a quick refresher to get you going and quickly move into discussions about and working with; neutrals, colour interactions, schemes, contrasts, even colour psychology. Take part in group discussions about colour and how artists have used it throughout history. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35050 Tue, Feb 11 – Apr 1, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (24 hours) DISCOVER ABSTRACTION PREREQUISITE Previous drawing experience Pope INSTRUCTOR Laura Be a part of the secret world of abstraction. Ease into it by starting with observational drawings that you break down by sectioning, enlarging, and distorting. As you are working, practice different drawing methods while you use a variety of drawing and painting media. You will be introduced to abstract artists and discuss their approaches and the power of their works, as you explore where images and ideas come from, and how they develop. Individual and group critiques will be valuable to your growth and understanding of abstraction. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. BROWSE the extended studies calendar at acad.ca FOR full COURSE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION information. CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN COURSES. 403.284.7640 25019 35025 Wed, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm Mon, Feb 24 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $249 + GST (21 hours) The Extended Studies calendar is always posted online first before the tabloid version is distributed. Watch www.acad.ca for new calendar postings and register early for your best opportunity to get the seat you want. 18 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) FIGURE PAINTING PAINTING A DAY Acrylic Painting I or Oil Painting I INSTRUCTOR Mark Vazquez-Mackay PREREQUISITE The human figure has provided artists of all disciplines and skill levels with endless possibilities. Now you can concentrate on the figure as you paint from a live, nude model in the studio each week. You will discuss proportions of the figure while you also focus on tone, colour, form and the relationships of space within your surface. You will look at examples from art history and discuss how to add expression and emotion into your work. The use of oil or acrylic paints is optional and individual technical guidance will be provided for both mediums. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. Get in the studio and paint quickly, efficiently, and succinctly. Keep your focus on the most important aspects of your composition and subject matter as you begin and complete a full painting each class. You will be asked to sustain your practice between classes as a way of increasing your output and improving your painting abilities. Your instructor will give you feedback as you work and conduct quick group critiques during each class, which will be important to your artistic growth. The use of oil or acrylic paints is your choice. Individual technical guidance will be provided for both mediums. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. PREREQUISITE 25047 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 9, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35051 Mon, Feb 3 – Mar 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $294 + GST (21 hours) Acrylic Painting I or Oil Painting I Vazquez-Mackay INSTRUCTOR Mark 35053 Sat, Mar 8 – Apr 12, 9:00am – 1:00pm fee $284 + GST (24 hours) LANDSCAPE PAINTING I PORTRAITURE Previous painting experience (acrylic, oil or watercolour) INSTRUCTOR Jamie Morris PREREQUISITE PREREQUISITE From a craggy Italian hilltop to a golden Alberta prairie, landscape painting captures the spirit of a location. This course will give you a basic understanding of the challenges of painting the landscape through an analytical approach to perspective, composition, relationships between colour and tone, and manipulation of media. You can choose to work in acrylic, oil or watercolour. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25048 Thu, Oct 10 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (24 hours) LANDSCAPE PAINTING II Previous painting experience (acrylic, oil or watercolour) INSTRUCTOR Jamie Morris PREREQUISITE For the artist who has some experience in painting and wants to build a stronger individual voice. You will view examples of landscape art as it has changed through the centuries in order to discuss both traditional and contemporary approaches which highlight important aspects of painting. Technique and content will be addressed in tandem to develop the strengths and particular qualities of each artist. This is not an assignment based course, but is of benefit to artists who have source material from their own investigation of the landscape such as photographs and drawings, and who want some direction in the process that follows. Everyone will be invited to share experiences from his/her travel and explorations, making an atmosphere that is mutually supportive and encouraging. Group discussions and critiques will be a valuable learning experience for all. You can choose to work in acrylic, oil or watercolour. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35052 Thu, Feb 6 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (24 hours) Painting experience in the medium of your choice Morris INSTRUCTOR Jamie With an emphasis on how drawing and painting work hand-inhand, you will learn to paint with a sculptural understanding of the human form gaining confidence and an ability to quickly capture the human form and face. Expect occasional homework assignments. You can choose to work in acrylic, oil or watercolour. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35054 Tue, Feb 25 – Apr 8, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $284 + GST (21 hours) NEW COURSE STILL LIFE PAINTING INSTRUCTOR Lori Lukasewich The still life has played an important role in painting for centuries, they have a quiet beauty that is valued and appreciated across many cultures. Focus on creating your own still life paintings, as you hone your painting skills. You instructor will lead individual and group critiques discussing technical, formal and conceptual issues. All levels welcome. Please see your recommended supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first day. 25049 Thu, Oct 10 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $279 + GST (24 hours) WORKING WITH WATER-BASED MEDIA PREREQUISITE Previous painting experience in water-based media Pederson INSTRUCTOR Jean Work in traditional watercolours or open the door to explore combinations of water-soluble paints and mediums of all kinds. You will choose weekly topics for your instructor’s presentation, followed by open studio time for your explorations. Emphasis will be on design, personal style, critiques and studio work. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35055 Tue, Feb 4 – Mar 18, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $264 + GST (21 hours) 19 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) PHOTOGRAPHY NEW COURSE Please refer to page 3 for Digital Photography Certificate of Achievement information. INSTRUCTOR Stacey DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I PREREQUISITE DSLR cameras ONLY Yee INSTRUCTOR William Photographs, like all art, are dependent on their content and subtle skill in execution for success. Digital cameras have opened possibilities in photography through their ease of operation and computerized print manipulation. Learn the fundamentals of photography and the basics of digital camera operations including; composition, exposure, aperture, and shutter speed. Work through capturing digital images, file conversion, and digital image management. Your instructor will introduce the importance of aesthetic considerations to image making in discussions on subject genre, the importance of light, and critique. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25050 Tue, Sep 24 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35056 Tue, Jan 28 – Apr 1, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $449 + GST (30 hours) DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II An understanding of your camera’s operations, DSLR cameras ONLY INSTRUCTOR TBD PREREQUISITE Now that you know how operate your digital camera, and you know how to use Photoshop, including working with RAW image files, and image manipulation, continue your growth and push your creative potential as an image maker. Learn more advanced functions on your camera as you practice shooting in specific conditions to develop your skills in composition, framing and seeing. Work on developing a personal style as you focus on a sustained project throughout the course. Weekly review of photographs will aide in your growth as a photographer. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35057 Thu, Feb 6 – Apr 10, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $449 + GST (30 hours) CREATIVE PROJECTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY Watson Are you in a bit of a rut and in need of a little creative boost? Get inspired through imaginative projects and the introduction of some alternative processes, as your instructor helps you find a new freedom in your approach to image making and final product production. You will be introduced to contemporary artists, theories, and concepts of photography to inform your practice, and participate in critical discussions and critiques of your work and others throughout the course. NOTE: Software instruction and camera operations are not addressed in this course. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25051 Wed, Oct 16 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $324 + GST (21 hours) iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY PREREQUISITE iPhone Gaucher INSTRUCTOR John Your iPhone has a great camera built right in and taking photographs is easier than ever! Learn how to use you camera and the iPhone app, Instagram, to their fullest potential. Instagram is a free app that allows you to transform your photographs, through the use of cool filters and tilt-shift blur effects, from ordinary to extra-ordinary! And Instagram allows you to create a photo stream for easy sharing with people around the world. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35069 Wed, Mar 5 – 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $199 + GST (12 hours) Gift Certificates! Give your someone special an extra special gift this year— purchase a gift certificate for an art or design course in Extended Studies at ACAD! Not sure what course they might like? buy a gift certificate in any amount so they can chose. Purchase by phone or in person: 403.284.7640 1407 – 14 Ave NW Calgary, AB T2N 4R3 20 Adult Credit Free PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I Basic Mac environment, this course is delivered on a Mac platform only. INSTRUCTOR Will Young PREREQUISITE Take your digital photography to the next level and learn how to use Photoshop CS6, the most widely used imaging editing software used by professional photographers and designers alike. You will be introduced to colour correction, retouching, exposure correction, and compositing; discover how to use layers, masks, channels, and histories; and work with RAW files, and conversions. Learn quick-key short cuts for a more effective and streamlined workflow, and gain a clear understanding of the difference in prepping files for print and the Web. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25012 35015 Tue, Oct 1 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm Tue, Jan 28 – Mar 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $409 + GST (27 hours) PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II PREREQUISITE Photoshop for Photographers I Young INSTRUCTOR Will Build on what you learned in Photoshop for Photographers I and start processing your digital photographs like the pros. You will continue to use the program tools you learned in level I while learning more software tools such as working with image channels, masks, layers, and paths; batching images, applying smart filters, and writing your own actions. Raw image processing will also be covered to complete your well-rounded introduction into Photoshop. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) PRINT MEDIA DRAWING FOR PRINTMAKING INSTRUCTOR Eveline Kolijn Creating a drawing for printmaking takes careful thought and planning. Learn a variety of black and white drawing techniques, through in-class exercises, to help you adapt your ideas to preserve the intent and formal aspects of your original drawing. Focus will be on using line, pattern, negative/ positive space, and balance to create a ready-to-print drawing. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35027 Mon, Feb 3 – Mar 17, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $214 + GST (18 hours) SILKSCREEN INSTRUCTOR Heather Huston Silkscreen printing is one of the easiest print media processes to learn and the most flexible to use. Working from hand drawn or photo-based images, you will create your original prints as posters, art prints, or a series of greeting cards. Learn to develop and express your personalized imagery in the silkscreen medium. You will create and print at least two editions in a studio environment of self-directed projects with your instructor’s guidance. All inks (non-toxic, water-based) and a silkscreen that you can use are included in your fee. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25052 Wed, Oct 2 – Nov 20, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $399 + GST (24 hours) 35016 Mon, Feb 3 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm WOODCUT + LINOCUT fee $409 + GST (27 hours) INSTRUCTOR Eveline PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Basic understanding of camera operations. DSLR only TBD PREREQUISITE INSTRUCTOR Take better pictures of your family and friends with ease and assurance that you are getting the shot. Portraiture is no doubt one of the most popular forms of photography, yet many times these pictures are the hardest to take. You will learn how to improve your portrait photography skills, how to take advantage of available light, how to compose interesting shots, and how to effectively direct your subject to achieve the desired look. On location, hands-on demonstrations and in class shooting sessions will benefit students greatly. There will be a brief review of camera operations as well as an introduction to post-processing and design fundamentals. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. Kolijn Explore the endless possibilities of relief printmaking through woodcut, the earliest method of printmaking, and linocut, as you work in a fully equipped studio. Begin by carving your woodcut and linocut, printing with a single colour and working up to reduction cutting and printing with multiple colours. You will print with a press and by hand, making it very easy to continue your practice after the course. Your instructor will offer expert guidance as you work on your projects and learn new techniques. All inks (oil-based) are included in your fee. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35060 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $344 + GST (21 hours) 25055 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 9:30am – 12:30pm 35059 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 9:30am – 12:30pm fee $289 + GST (18 hours) 21 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS SCULPTURE NEW COURSE PAPER SCULPTURE FREELANCE DESIGN BUSINESS—THINGS TO KNOW INSTRUCTOR Guy Parsons Not sure what all you need to do to set up a freelance design business? No problem, you instructor has been freelancing for decades and has put together a comprehensive presentation to help steer you in the right direction. There will be plenty of time for questions, so come ready to ask! Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25008 Tue, Nov 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm 35012 Mon, Mar 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $74 + GST (3 hours) INSTRUCTOR Donna Barrett Tear it, fold it, score it, and cut it. Your instructor will lead you through a series of hands-on experiences showing you how paper can be transformed into sculptural pieces, with some forethought and planning. Discover how exciting it can be to create works that are completely unexpected and beautifully delicate. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25053 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 9:30am – 12:30pm fee $214 + GST (18 hours) PLASTER MOLD MAKING WORDPRESS INSTRUCTOR Wanda Internet familiarity, ability to navigate in PC environment INSTRUCTOR Darren Wood Working with clay and plaster, learn how to create a mold and cast it, multiply times! Through in class demonstrations and hands on work discover the nuances of good mold design and good practice techniques. Your instructor will share tips on working with the materials as you complete your projects. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. PREREQUISITE Design a website to promote your art or design practice, using WordPress, the leading, open-source website publishing system. You will develop your own website or blog and using WordPress templates and plugins, and learn how to tweak it with a little understanding of CSS/HTML basics, allowing you to customize your site. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35018 Mon, Feb 24 – Apr 14, 6:30 – 9:30pm fee $369 + GST (24 hours) Ellerbeck 25054 Sat + Sun, Nov 30 + Dec 1, 9:00am – 5:00pm fee $284 + GST (14 hours) SMALL-SCALE SCULPTING INSTRUCTOR Wanda Ellerbeck Think small. Create wonderful little sculptures that are visually interesting and delightful, as you address structure, scale and meaning in your work. You will work with a variety of materials, including molds and resins, as work through projects that challenge your creativity. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 35061 Sat + Sun, Feb 22 + 23, Mar 1 + 2, 9:00am – 4:00pm fee $269 + GST (24 hours) View your supply list online at www.acad.ca/course_supply_lists.html and scroll to the crn of your course selection. Or simply click on your course crn in the calendar description to link to the supply list page on our website 22 Adult Credit Free Travel program - Laraos, Peru Trip Escort: Gerald Forseth Our travel program in 2013 to Laraos, Peru was such a success, we’ve been invited to return! Peru is a hot travel destination now, but experiencing visitor fatigue at its most well-known sites. Come with ACAD off the beaten track to see unspoiled Peru that enchants the world with its magnificent vistas, ancient civilizations, delicious food and lovely people. The village of Laraos has maintained its traditional architecture and culture, making it a rare example of indigenous, pre-Incan ways of life still functioning in modern Peru. Its streets are narrow stone stairways, houses are stone – some with traditional thatch roofs. For at least the past three thousand years, citizens of Laraos have worked the agricultural terraces that surround them with ancient tools, producing year-round food and income for the village. No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) ART TRAVEL | April 2014 Our trip to Peru last spring was such a success, we’ve been invited to return! This travel program brings a small group to Laraos during their late summer-early fall when the weather is very pleasant. We stay at their new hotel and venture out every day in our van with our guides to visit other villages, hike to ancient ruins, participate in local festivities and enjoy spectacular scenery in the Andes. You can expect to be introduced to life customs, costumes, dances, folk art and other aspects of the social and cultural past and present and to hike to amazing ruins. An interpreter will be available daily to increase your understanding of the sights and activities. The trip will wrap up with a very special one-night stay and culinary treat at Refugio de Santiago, located near Lunahuana in the lower Rio Canete valley. Every day is full with activities and different destinations, which you are free to join or to venture off on your own. Please join us for a presentation on Laraos, Peru and the highlights from our 2013 program. Our Trip Escort, Gerald Forseth, will provide some history of the area, images from Laraos in 2013 and explain details of the program. These presentations are free and open to everyone, but you must preregister with Extended Studies at 403 284 7640. Presentations are scheduled for: Fri, Sep 27, 7:00-9:00pm Fri, Nov 1, 7:00-9:00pm Registration deadline: Feb 3, 2014 Group limit: 7 35070: Fri - Thu, Apr 4 – 17 14 days fee $3,199* + GST (14 days) Includes accommodation, meals, events, private van with driver, local guide and ACAD Escort for the full length of the program. *Flight and Lima expenses before and after the program are not included. You can secure your space with a 50% deposit; balance must be paid in full by Feb 3, 2014. Due to the nature of this course, no refunds will be available after Feb 13, 2014. 23 Adult Credit Free No adult credit-free classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) Travel program - Uzbekistan Trip Escort: Gerald Forseth The cities of Uzbekistan have been cultural crossroads where East meets West for over a thousand years. Invaded, conquered and ruled by a shifting mélange of Persian, Ottoman, Muslim and Christian warriors, Uzbekistan is rich in archeological treasures: palaces, mosques, and sepulchers immortalizing emperors, tyrants, and caliphs; ancient cities and markets. The sweeping scale of the scenery is a perfect counterpoint to the elaborate turquoise mosaics that cover many structures. Come with ACAD off the beaten track to see the splendor, vastness and exotic markets of the rich Fergana Valley and its Silk Road cities: Samarkand, Khiva, Bukhara and Tashkent. We will travel by private van with a local guide and our Trip Escort, Architect Gerald Forseth, jumping on a plane when the distance is great. This Travel Program brings a small group to Uzbekistan when harvest is underway and the local food is diverse, fresh and plentiful. We will stay in hotels and visit the architectural highlights of each city as well as visit the markets with their silks, carpets, brasswork and other artisans. Expect to eat well, see fabulous structures and scenery, walk ancient streets with people in local dress and participate in timeless customs like shopping from camel caravans. An interpreter will travel with us to increase your understanding of the sights and activities. Every day is full with activities and different destinations, which you are free to join or to venture off on your own. Please join us for a presentation on Uzbekistan on Friday, October 4th. Our Trip Escort, Architect Gerald Forseth, will provide some history of the area, images from his travels in Uzbekistan, and explain details of the program. The presentation is free and open to everyone The Presentation is scheduled for: Fri, Oct 4, 7:00-9:00pm Alberta College of Art+Design Stanford Perrott Lecture Hall Registration deadline: June 16, 2014 Group limit: 12 25003: Fri - Sun, October 25 – November 9, 2014 fee $2,949* + GST Double occupancy 15 nights/14 days 25002 Fri - Sun, October 25 – November 9, 2014 fee $3,224* + GST Single accommodation 15 nights/14 days Includes twin accommodation, breakfasts, events, private van with driver, in-program flight, local guide and ACAD Escort. *Flight to/from Tashkent, Uzbekistan; airport transfers, lunches and dinners, personal shopping, and Tashkent expenses before and after the program are not included. You can secure your space with a 50% deposit; balance must be paid in full by June 16, 2014. Due to the nature of this course, no refunds will be available after June 27, 2014 24 TEEN COURSES No teen classes on: October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend) November 11 (Remembrance Day) February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend) April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend) TEENS – AGES 13-17 MIXED MEDIA STUDIO Some supplies are included in fees for teens, unless otherwise noted. Use a number of different art media to create works that show your understanding of art fundamentals. You will draw in black and white and colour; learn the basics of acrylic painting on paper and canvas board; and work with mixed media to create a three-dimensional, sculptural piece. As you are working, you’ll discuss how to create meaning in your art, consider the importance of presentation, and learn to productively critique your work and the work of your studio mates. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE: The breadth of activities and images generated by art production at a post-secondary art institution may challenge societal conventions. CARTOONING STUDIO INSTRUCTOR Brian Batista Learn the traditional process of hand drawing your own comic book. You will be encouraged to develop your own identifiable style, including environments and layouts while you are learning to draw the human figure. Give your characters expression and action, and put them into a narrative to tell a story. You will work with a variety of media including pen and ink, marker, pencil and water-based colour. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25062 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 1:30 – 4:30pm 35067 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 1:30 – 4:30pm fee $214 (18 hours) DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR Stacey Watson Learn how to use your digital camera (dslr or point-n-shoot) to take better pictures! Your instructor will discuss things to consider when shooting; framing, placement of subject matter, depth of field, and shutter speeds as you work through capturing digital images to complete your projects. You will also learn about file conversion and do some introductory manipulation in Photoshop to clean up your images. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. INSTRUCTOR Jennifer Bassett 25059 at, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 1:30 – 4:30pm 35065 at, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 1:30 – 4:30pm fee $214 (18 hours) COLLEGE PREP CLASSES – Ages 15–18 PORTFOLIO PREP INSTRUCTOR Meneka Thirukkumaran Work hard to strengthen and build your portfolio in this intensive portfolio prep course. The focus will be on creating five works strong enough for portfolio submission for acceptance into ACAD. Subject matter will include still-life, landscape, the human figure, and portraiture. Get your creative juices flowing and your hands moving! Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. 25060 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 10:00am – 3:30pm 35066 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 10:00am – 3:30pm fee $364 + GST (30 hours) 25056 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 1:30 – 4:30pm 35062 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 1:30 – 4:30pm fee $214 (18 hours) DRAWING STUDIO Focus on improving your drawing abilities while you experiment with different types of drawing media including: graphite, charcoal, and conté crayons. You will develop your understanding of compositions and expanding your knowledge of drawing through the use of different techniques. Think about what you are communicating with your drawings and develop your ability to speak about your work during weekly critique session at the end of each class. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class. The Pre-College Program registration brochure and its bursary application form are online at www.acad.ca/pre_college_program.html 25057 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 1:30 – 4:30pm 35063 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 1:30 – 4:30pm instructor Joanne Chang fee $214 (18 hours) 25058 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 8:30pm 35064 Mon, Feb 24 – Mar 31, 6:30 – 8:30pm instructor Roberta Shaw fee $154 (12 hours) 25 ACAD Extended Studies Registration Form Early registration gives you the best options! Please complete this registration form for your mail-in or fax (403-284-7603). Remember to include your payment! 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