College Certificate - Art and Design Essentials
1 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, Canada
86209
Last updated: 17/04/2025
About College Certificate - Art and Design Essentials
Program Description
To remain on the leading edge of offering programs that are current and in demand, College of the North Atlantic is pleased to offer Art & Design Essentials, available both on campus and online through its Distributed Learning Services. Courses in this program will be accessible to students over a two-year period (2021-2022; 2022-2023). Students can choose to complete all 16 courses and receive the post-secondary educational credential of a Certificate in Art & Design Essentials or select courses that are of interest to them. For further information on Distributed Learning Service, please visit dls.cna.nl.ca.
Art & Design Essentials, developed in consultation with industry professions, provides an opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines in the arts. Courses include traditional practices in drawing, two and three-dimensional design, photography, color theory, art history, and the use of contemporary technologies for digital imaging, time-based media and webpage development. The study of portfolios and their design/function will assist with future application processes related to subsequent post-secondary programs, employment, awards, competitions and professional development within the arts.
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply design skills using traditional and digital technologies in art.
- Create a thematic series of artworks demonstrating sustained exploration of concepts and technical processes.
- Create a portfolio of artwork for application to specialized studies in art, media and design programs at the post-secondary level.
- Represent themselves and their artwork using effective oral and written communication skills.
- Utilize portfolio development as a continuous process of personal growth, reflection and self-assessment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of art history concepts and the development of contemporary art.
- Demonstrate professional practices that exhibit the entry-level entrepreneurial, innovative and collaborative skill sets that are not only necessary within either an independent or team-based environment but are also required for further study within post-secondary art, media and design programs.
- Develop effective networking and critical thinking skills necessary for working with professional affiliations within creative industries.
Employment and Other Opportunities:
The Art & Design Essentials Certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities. For example, the following relates to the employment potential and possible opportunities available for students who complete the program: gallery assistant, freelance writer, self-employed artist, etc.
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