Art and Design Foundation Studies Ontario College Certificate - Toronto - Ontario - Centennial College - I1016

The Art and Design Foundation Studies program is an accelerated visual art fundamentals program allowing you to nurture your artistic talents and build new creative and practical skills. Established in 1974, this program is a unique blend of traditional and digital art, preparing you with the critical basics for a career in the visual arts. You will build your portfolio and be prepared for more specialized programs in Digital Animation, Game Design, Fine Arts Studio or Graphic Design - Media and related art and design programs at Centennial College and elsewhere. Study a wide range of courses in traditional approaches to drawing, life drawing and three-dimensional design, to introductory courses in digital imaging, time-based art and design and digital design. Take advantage of our mid-town Toronto campus a vital resource. Develop your creative and practical skills in the studio and develop a familiarity with digital media complemented with a practical understanding of drawing, colour theory and 3D art and design.

Art and Design Foundation Studies Ontario College Certificate

Semester 1 Courses
Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
VISU-109     Digital Imaging         
VISU-111     Colour Studio         
VISU-114     Introduction to Figure Drawing         
VISU-116     Visual Design Fundamentals         
COMM-160/161     College Communication 1 / (ESL)         
GNED-145     Contemporary Art History         
VISU 118     Portfolio Development         
COMM-160/161 College Communications 1/(ESL)*
OR
COMM 170/171 College Communications 2/(ESL)*
Semester 2 Courses
Course Code     Course Name     Lecture     Lab
VISU-115     Digital Art & Design Studio         
VISU-117     Communication Electives         
VISU-121     3D Art and Design Studio         
VISU-124     Drawing Processes and Design         
ENGL-170/171     Reading and Writing Prose         
Elect     Elective         
VISU-126     Professional Practice         

NOTE

* Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results.