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.

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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