CERAMICS
selkirk.ca/ceramics

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.

Tf an 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 arts@selkirk.ca.

HARD COPY PORTFOLIOS FOR
TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS MAILED TO

Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College
606 Victoria Street
Nelson, BC V1L 4K9

Every precaution is taken to ensure that portfolios
are handled with care. KSA does not accept

Important Dates

WINTER 2017

— Jan 9- Winter term begins

February 13 to 17 - Reading Week

— April 8 - Winter semester instruction ends

April 17 to 21 - Critique week

SPRING 2017

— May 1 - Spring term starts

— June 23 - Spring semester instruction ends

*Regular programming starts in Fall

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 I

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

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.

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

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.

This is a project based course that will engage
students in expanding hand forming techniques.
Projects will be designed to explore and establish

and refine those concepts.

38 = Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2017-18 selkirk.ca/programs