RETURN TO PROGRAMS A-Z hy ia Blacksmithing Studio Course Name Credit BLCK 121 Shop Cultures: Safety and Devices On Campus 15 BLCK 123 Fabrication Techniques: Welded Forms On Campus 4 BLCK 125 Design for Fabrication and Blacksmithing On Campus 3.5 BLCK 127 Force, Stance, Direction: Primary Hammer Skills On Campus 4 BLCK 129 Advanced Techniques: Conceptualize and Create On Campus 4 BLCK 131 Production Processes On Campus 3 Total 20 Blacksmith work can be seen everywhere from wrought iron patio fences to decorative wall hangings and art. Designed to let you explore your personal expression, our program teaches you the necessary blacksmithing and welding techniques to manipulate and join steel for both form and function. You will learn the basics of ornamental metal art design and creation to put you on the road to success in the professional marketplace. Our instructors show you how to design, draw and produce work in ferrous and non-ferrous metals through a variety of studio, forge and foundry demonstrations, discussions and exercises. GAIN VALUABLE SKILLS — Increase your hand skills and your hand-eye coordination Understand the movement of mass Sharpen your creative problem solving — Learn the basics of tool construction Through the Blacksmithing program, you will be able to reach a level appropriate for a blacksmith apprentice. Gaining control and confidence, you will be ready to produce traditional and contemporary ironwork and begin your career. selkirk.ca/programs YOUR COURSES INCLUDE — Advanced Conceptualization and Creation Techniques — Drawing and Design for Blacksmithing Metal Shop Culture Primary Hammer Skills — Production Processes Continue your studies and achieve the 10-month Sculptural Metal certificate or set up your two-year Studio Arts diploma. Admission Requirements In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, an applicant must meet the following Kootenay Studio Arts programming (KSA) entrance requirements: QUESTIONNAIRE All applicants must complete and submit a questionnaire at least one week prior to their scheduled interview date. The questionnaire helps us to understand the applicant’s interest and commitment to the studio program. Submit the questionnaire using the Kootenay Studio Arts online form at selkirk.ca/blacksmithing. selkirk.ca/blacksmithing LENGTH OF STUDY: 4 Months ACCREDITATION: Certificate CAMPUS: Victoria Street Campus, Nelson INTERVIEW All applicants are required to participate in an interview with a program instructor from the Kootenay School of the Arts program. Telephone interviews will be arranged for those applicants who, because of distance, cannot attend in person. The interview is an opportunity for applicants to introduce themselves, present their work and discuss their interests within the arts. The instructor will assess the applicant’s preparedness for entry into the program and will ask about commitment, goals and expectations, design knowledge, experience and communication skills. It is also an opportunity for applicants to ask any questions they might have about the program and for faculty to recommend upgrading if necessary. PORTFOLIOS The portfolio is designed to assess your skill level to help instructors increase your chances of success in your studio program. KSA is looking for a demonstration of visual awareness, creativity and technical skill. The portfolio pieces may be of any medium and they need not be specific to studio preference. For portfolio guidelines see our website http:// selkirk.ca/program/blacksmithing/admission- requirements or see Kootenay Studio Arts program policy — Appendix F. Program Courses BLCK 121 - SHOP CULTURES: SAFETY AND DEVICES Will introduce students to shop culture and to safe operating practices for all tools in the shop. Students will be given an overview of the two metal certificates (Blacksmithing and Metal Casting) and will start to develop the skills necessary to proceed into BLCK 123. Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20 29