GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE INTRODUCTION TO FINE ART

Explore Fine Art and Careers in Arts and Culture Industries

The Introduction to Fine Art Program one-year Certificate is designed for students interested in exploring fine art and related careers in arts and culture industries. Students investigate strategies to balance a professional artist career with fulfilling employment in the arts and culture sector. They experience hands-on training in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and digital media. A variety of careers are introduced as well as essential business skills required to work as a professional artist. Career paths include the following: gallery administration and management, art education, art conservation and restoration, museum programming, municipal arts programming, photography, graphic design, interior decorating and more.

YOUR EDUCATION OPTIONS Graduates can apply to another program at the College or continue their studies in Year II of the General Arts and Science Ontario College Diploma program. Some credits may be considered as transfer credits towards other college programs. Students may use portfolios prepared in this program to apply for a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) at the university level. Students apply to programs at Algonquin College including the following: Photography, Graphic Design, Applied Museum Studies and Interior Decorating.

SUCCESS FACTORS This program is suitable for students who want to experience hands-on training in studio art at an introductory level and wish to learn about career and academic paths related to the arts and culture sector. This program is ideal for students who are seeking an introduction to the various art institutions, galleries and community arts organizations that operate within major Canadian cities such as . GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE

INTRODUCTION TO FINE ART Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take the program part time or on-line? Students may take the program part time. All of the studio courses in this program occur at the college and in-person attendance is mandatory.

Can I start in January? This program is offered only in September.

How do I know if I am a good fit for this program? This program is designed for students who want to learn more about fine art and related career paths. The Introduction to Fine Art program is ideal for students who want to prepare a portfolio for applications to university studies in a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA). Students also use the portfolios created in this program to apply for college programs connected with the field of fine art. After graduating from the program, many students pursue employment in arts administration and begin exhibiting as practicing artists.

What college programs does Introduction to Fine Art qualify me to apply for? The Introduction to Fine Art program prepares students for continued studies in Photography, Graphic Design, Applied Museum Studies and Interior Decorating. In addition, many students use portfolios created in the program to gain acceptance into BFA programs at universities, including the following: , Concordia University, Ontario College of Art and Design University, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University. Students also continue studies at the university level in Arts Administration and Art History.

Will taking Introduction to Fine Art help me with my acceptance into other college programs? Students who graduate from this program are eligible to register for Year II, General Arts and Science. The two-year Ontario College Diploma program begins in September (for graduates of the one-year certificate program) and in January. Year II provides a well-balanced selection of courses in the social sciences and humanities. On successful completion of Year II, students receive an Ontario College Diploma. Graduates from the diploma program may apply for advanced standing at either or the University of Ottawa, if they achieve a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Do I need a computer for the program? This program is part of Algonquin’s mobile learning initiative. All students entering the program are expected to have and use a laptop or mobile computing device.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Natasha Muzurka Coordinator, Introduction to Fine Art 613-727-4723 ext. 5820 or [email protected] www3.algonquincollege.com/generalarts/program/introduction-to-fine-art/