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.

— 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 V1L4kK9

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.

36 ~— Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17

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

View College Important Dates here.

Application Information

The Ceramics Studio Application can be downloaded
at http://selkirk.ca/program/ceramics/
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

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.

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.

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