Certificate in Art and Design Foundation
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 17,144 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
In the Art and Design Foundation program, you will gain practical, creative, and critical thinking skills in art and design. You will develop your portfolio throughout this studio-based curriculum, integrating a variety of analog and digital projects. The portfolio is designed to support students in their application to both diploma and degree-level art and design programs.
The first semester courses will introduce you to the language of art and design, the history of art, and the foundations of observational drawing, form and space, photography, and digital design. In the second semester, you will learn advanced skills and creative problem-solving techniques in the design process and the foundations of color theory and practice.
The art and design portfolio showcase workshops will introduce you to professional practitioners in the creative industries and their unique experiences of building successful portfolios. In addition, you can select between optional courses to gain specific skills needed in your future education.*
*Students can consult with the academic coordinator of the program about their second semester course selection and their future educational pathways in the field of art and design.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Please note that Foundation Drawing II involves life drawing.
Program Outcome
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Create two- and three-dimensional designs using a wide range of materials, processes, and techniques.
- Use the design process to develop and solve visual problems using various strategies for idea generation.
- Apply the formal elements and principles of design.
- Utilize a variety of presentation skills across a wide range of media appropriate to portfolios, public and private venues.
- Develop skills in portfolio presentation in a variety of media through studio-based projects.
- Articulate art concepts, history, and the role of art in society to the general public.
- Manage personal digital presence/brand by participating in professional communities of practice.
Career Opportunities
Future Study Options
Graduates of the program with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 are eligible for direct entry into the George Brown Graphic Design program.