Course Description

Program Description Centennial College's Fine Arts Studio program is an intensive two-year offering with emphasis on physically creating art through drawing, painting and sculpting. By getting your hands dirty (literally), you learn the latest skills and techniques, find your own creative voice and be prepared to launch your career as an artist. You spend more time in the studio in two years at Centennial College than other schools offer in four! In addition to the creative process, this arts diploma program offers one of Ontario's most comprehensive professional practice curriculum's. You'll graduate well-prepared to thrive as a self-employed artist in the professional arts community. In this Fine Arts Studio program, you: Develop advanced technical, conceptual and professional skills required to engage the contemporary arts community. Work independently both in and out of the studio environment. Receive lots of one-on-one attention. Begin to nurture a lifetime of growth as a professional visual artist and storyteller. Have a progressive learning experience led by a collaborative team of teachers. Be encouraged to develop personal direction and approach to build your own unique voice and style in visual storytelling. The Fine Arts Studio program is for you if you are serious about practicing as a professional. As a candidate, you should have meaningful prior experience, either through education, a lifetime personal commitment, and/or the professional equivalent. Please note: This program requires you to have and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware and software requirements. Program Highlights The Fine Arts program frequently receives awards from both the Dean and the President for student satisfaction. A focus on traditional media, with selective integration of digital processes, gives you the skills necessary to thrive as a professional in the contemporary art world. You learn all about the business of being an artist, including getting shows and commissions, applying for grants, marketing yourself and building your career. In-school galleries allow for the opportunity to exhibit your work. You are exposed to professional exhibition opportunities, where the sales are real. Public exposure is also offered through rental programs. Attention is paid to individual creative growth in a studio environment. Enthusiastic faculty members are all accomplished professional artists and teach by drawing from their personal experiences. The Story Arts Centre is close to the heart of the city and gallery communities, but offers a welcoming non-institutional environment.

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