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 six and
a maximum of twenty-four pieces.

— Portfolios can be submitted by using the online
form or mailed to Kootenay Studio Arts.

— 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.

SUBMIT YOUR PORTFOLIO IN ONE

OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS

— Submit the portfolio using the Kootenay Studio
Arts online form

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

— Online portfolio (Tumblr, Behance, Flickr) emailed
to arts@selkirk.ca.

— Hard copy

HARD COPY PORTFOLIOS FOR TEL-
EPHONE INTERVIEWS MAILED TO

Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College
606 Victoria Street

Nelson, BC

VI1L4K9

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.

34 ~~‘ Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2018-19

Program Courses

CERM 105 - INTRODUCTION TO GLAZE
TECHNOLOGY AND SURFACE TREATMENT

Introduction to Glaze Technology and Surface
Treatment is an introduction to glaze chemistry and
formulation. Students will develop their own personal
glaze palette using the raw materials that make up
commercial glazes. Other surface treatments covered
will include slips, under glaze and screen printing.

CERM 101- WHEEL 1

Wheel 1 is an introduction to working on the
wheel. Contemporary methods of altering forms,
surface treatments, and handbuilt additions will be
emphasized.

CERM 102 - WHEEL 2

Students focus on a continued wheel practice that will
broaden and refine their techniques and aesthetic
approaches for shaping and assembling potter’s
wheel forms. Strengthening skills and personal
directions will be emphasized.

CERM 103 - HAND FORMING |

Students in Hand Forming 1 will be introduced to
basic hand forming techniques as well as simple
molds and extruded work. The emphasis is on
designing and producing innovative forms.

CERM 104 - HAND FORMING AND MOLDING

This is a project based course that will engage
students in expanding hand forming techniques.
Projects will be designed to explore and establish
directions in both production and one-of-a-kind
ceramics. The emphasis will be on experimentation
and developing a personal expression.

CERM 106 - CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
2 - SURFACE AND KILN

In this course a confident understanding of the kiln
will be integrated with students completing their
studio ceramic work. Technology included will be
firing cycles, safe practices, maintenance and history.
Glaze and surface directions are explored and applied
in relation to kiln operation.

CERM 108 - STUDIO SPECIFIC DESIGN

Students will develop ceramic forms that examine
and experiment with concepts, elements and
principles of design. Participation in critical reviews
will be central to this course.

CERAMICS
selkirk.ca/ceramics

CERM 112 - STUDIO 1 - DESIGN
FOR PRODUCTION

Students will engage in developing a body of work
in preparation for production. With weekly critiques,
there will be an emphasis on examining individual
design issues and resolving technical problems.

CERM 114 - STUDIO 2 - GLAZE &
SURFACE DEVELOPMENT

Instruction will be weekly seminars and individual
focused meetings with the instructor that are based
on student’s needs and in support of the Design for
Studio Production course.

CERM 120 - SELF-DIRECTED STUDIO 1

Self directed studio-based exploration where
students receive some mentorship. Personal areas
of focus are proposed by students. Students develop
individual choices and expressions with support and
encouragement of faculty advisors.

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.

selkirk.ca/programs