College Certificate - Art and Design Essentials

To remain on the leading edge of offering programs that are current and in demand, College of the North Atlantic is pleased to offer Art & Design Essentials, available both on campus and online through its Distributed Learning Services. Courses in this program will be accessible to students over a two-year period (2021-2022; 2022-2023). Students can choose to complete all 16 courses and receive the post-secondary educational credential of a Certificate in Art & Design Essentials or select courses that are of interest to them. For further information on Distributed Learning Service, please visit dls.cna.nl.ca.

Art & Design Essentials, developed in consultation with industry professions, provides an opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines in the arts. Courses include traditional practices in drawing, two and three-dimensional design, photography, color theory, art history, and the use of contemporary technologies for digital imaging, time-based media and webpage development. The study of portfolios and their design/function will assist with future application processes related to subsequent post-secondary programs, employment, awards, competitions and professional development within the arts.

OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Apply design skills using traditional and digital technologies in art. • Create a thematic series of artworks demonstrating sustained exploration of concepts and technical processes. • Create a portfolio of artwork for application to specialized studies in art, media and design programs at the post-secondary level. • Represent themselves and their artwork using effective oral and written communication skills. • Utilize portfolio development as a continuous process of personal growth, reflection and self-assessment. • Demonstrate knowledge of art history concepts and the development of contemporary art. • Demonstrate professional practices that exhibit the entry-level entrepreneurial, innovative and collaborative skill sets that are not only necessary within either an independent or team-based environment but are also required for further study within post-secondary art, media and design programs. • Develop effective networking and critical thinking skills necessary for working with professional affiliations within creative industries.

Employment and Other Opportunities:

The Art & Design Essentials Certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities. For example, the following relates to the employment potential and possible opportunities available for students who complete the program: gallery assistant, freelance writer, self-employed artist, etc.