Admission
Requirements and Fees
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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
The Art and Design Foundation program is designed for students who want to explore their options in the art and design field to prepare for further study, or for those who may wish to strengthen their portfolio. You will get an overview of art and design theory, as well as an introduction to practical studio skills in project-oriented courses.
In addition to foundation courses in design, drawing, colour theory, digital design, photography and art history, our Art Showcase lecture series brings top creative talent into the classroom, exposing you to the many career opportunities in the design field.
The goal of the program is to promote an appreciation of art and an understanding of the importance of design, in addition to preparing your professional portfolio and refining your creative expression and technique.
Each year the program sponsors a design competition where students work with the support of local organizations to create a work of art. The work is displayed in a local exhibit space and is open to the public.
Graduates of the program with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 are eligible for direct entry into the George Brown Graphic Design program.
Students photograph Toronto on the Move: Art and Design Foundation student Vasilis Glezakos's photo
of a downtown Toronto night took second prize in the 2008 Director's Design Competition. Entries to the competition were on display as
part of CONTACT 08 - a city-wide photography show.
PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS
We also offer several evening Visual Arts courses and a part-time Fine Arts certificate. Please see the Continuing Education Course Guide at coned.georgebrown.ca.
COURSES
SEMESTER 1
ART1019 Foundation Drawing I
ART1020 Foundation Design
ART1029 Digital Art and Design
ART1030 Visual Imaging
ART1031 Art Culture
COMM1007 College English
SEMESTER 2
ART1021 Foundation Colour
ART1023 Art Showcase
ART1024 Foundation Drawing II
ART1025 Foundation Materials
ART1033 Portfolio Design
DESN1020 Design Process
Please note that Foundation Drawing II involves life drawing. It is necessary to complete this course, along with the other 11 courses in the program, in order to graduate.
For
more information,
Call 416-415-5000, ext. 2137,
or e-mail
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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August 11, 2010
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