PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES

— The number of pieces in an applicant's portfolio
will vary depending on the manner in which
the applicant works. Generally, the admissions
committee would like to see a minimum of eight
and a maximum of twenty-four pieces.

— Portfolios should be brought to the interview and
only mailed if, because of distance, the applicant is
unable to attend their interview in person.

— Two-dimensional works may be presented in their
original form. Three-dimensional pieces or any
works on a large scale should not be brought
to the interview but represented by slides or
photographs.

— An applicant's portfolio must be the applicant's
own original work. It can include variations and
modifications of existing work.

— Applicants should organize their work and set it
out so that it shows development over a period of
time or group it according to type.

— Applicants should bring their workbooks and
journals. School assignments and independent
explorations will also be helpful to the Admissions
Committee.

— Applicants must keep their presentations
simple and neat. Work should not be matted or
elaborately framed.

— Ifan applicant includes slides or photographs,
each must include a list of the materials used, size
of the piece, title and date.

SUBMIT YOUR PORTFOLIO IN ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS

— Attach photo's directly at the bottom of
questionnaire.

— Hard copy
— Portable storage device
— CD or DVD (jpeg format)

— Online portfolio (Tumblr, Behance, Flickr) emailed
to Erin Potulicki at epotlucki@selkirk.ca

HARD COPY PORTFOLIOS FOR
TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS MAILED TO

Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College
606 Victoria Street

Nelson, BC

VIL 4K9

Every precaution is taken to ensure that portfolios
are handled with care. KSA does not accept
responsibility for any loss or damage to submitted
materials. All portfolios that the school has not been
able to return to applicants by November 15 will be
recycled.

selkirk.ca/programs

Important Dates

WINTER 2016

— Jan 4- Winter term begins

— February 9 to 12 - Reading Week

April 8 - Winter semester instruction ends
April 11 to 15 - Critique week

SPRING 2016
— April 25 - Spring term starts
— June 17 - Spring semester instruction ends

*Regular programming starts in Fall

Application Information

Download the Textiles Studio Application
Package at http://selkirk.ca/program/
textiles/application-information

BEFORE YOU START

— Please make sure you meet all admission
requirements, including the general admission
requirements for the college and the specific
admission requirements for your chosen program
(these are listed in each program area).

— International Students (students who are
applying to Selkirk College from locations outside
of Canada) should follow the application steps
required by Selkirk International.

Program Courses

PPD 101 - DRAWING AS A BASIC
VISUAL COMMUNICATION

This is a basic drawing course designed to

give students a background and experience in

the fundamentals of drawing as a basic visual
communication. Through exercises and assignments,
the student will learn to use drawings as a tool to
record a concept, manipulate, develop, communicate
and refine those concepts.

PPD 103 - DESIGN AS A BASIC
VISUAL LANGUAGE

To introduce students to the elements and principles of
design through a series of two and three dimensional
design projects which place an emphasis on creative
problem solving. Critical analysis and discussion will
have an important role in all aspects of developing

a visual vocabulary. Throughout course projects and
personal research, students will investigate the
process of design and the relevance it has to their
studio practice, and their personal development.

TEXTILES STUDIO
selkirk.ca/program/textiles

PPD 104 - INTRODUCTION TO
DIGITAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS

Developed to compliment and expand the skill set of
the traditional artist, Introduction to Digital Design
Applications will introduce students to image creation
and processing techniques using Adobe Photoshop
and Adobe Illustrator. Emphasis will be placed

on creative workflow, image file types, drawing

and painting tools, colour correction and artistic
exploration. Additional topics include the production
of self-promotional materials for both print and web,
and an introduction to 3D design options for both
jewelry and clay production.

PPD 111 - PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE AND DESIGN

This course provides information to assist the
emerging craftsperson, designer, and maker

in developing skills for selling their work in a
commercial context. A variety of approaches will
cover three broad areas of study: management,
business, and marketing.

TEXT 106 - WEAVING

This course is an introduction to the language of
colour, pattern and design in the construction of

cloth through the study of weave structures, using a
variety of fibres on multi-shaft looms. Students will
learn to produce cloth on the loom, in the progression
from concept to finished textile. Computer assisted
design of woven fabric will aid in the exploration of
more complex weave structures.

TEXT 101 - DYE TECHNOLOGY

Dye Technology is an introductory study of the
application of colour on fibre through direct
application and immersion dye processes. Utilizing

a variety of natural fibres, yarns and fabric, plant
dyes will be explored within a contemporary context.
Indigo, as the ancient, natural blue, will be more fully
worked with through the practice of shibori resist
techniques.

TEXT 102 - PRINTING

Students will learn various processes and approaches
to silk-screen printing and explore the potential of
printed imagery, repeating-pattern and other effects
on cloth with a primary focus on printing using photo
emulsion, natural dyes, mordants and modifiers. (6
hours for 16 weeks)

TEXT 103 - TEXTILE CONSTRUCTION

This course is an introduction to sewing techniques,
machine and hand finishing, stitching and textile
manipulation for fashion, costume, wearable art and
2 and 3 D objects. Sewing techniques include; seams,
hems, edges, buttonholes, zippers, mixed media
piecing, appliqué, beading, embroidery, reinforce

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