Program Description
Sheridan College Visual and Creative Arts advanced diploma program exposes students to rigorous studio-based visual arts training with business and marketing coursework to produce a unique education in “entrepreneurial art.” Students will develop more than a portfolio; they will also develop the professionalism necessary for a successful career in the vibrant visual arts and culture sector.
By the end of this program, students will learn to:
- Produce a collection of work that represents attitudes, knowledge and skills which demonstrate an advanced level of competency in visual communications.
- Apply an advanced level of knowledge, skills and appropriate methodology to resolve complex problems including time management, budgetary restrictions and specific client directives
- Originate and develop innovative and original visual communications on time and within budget to meet the specific needs of the client.
- Use a variety of advanced technologies to produce visual communications.
- Effectively communicate ideas, objects and emotions to resolve complex problems.
- Exhibit a breadth of knowledge in the origins and evolution of contemporary thinking and trends in design, art and technology.
- Effectively integrate the advanced levels of knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired and apply professional studio practices to realize solutions to complex problems.
- Resolve complex problems that demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the effects and psychology of colour.
- Work in a professional manner, maintaining professional relationships and communicating effectively with co-workers, supervisors and others.
- Produce a portfolio of work that reflects the ability to communicate effectively in visual form.
- Solve complex problems related to the conceptual process involving organization, budget and time management.
- Express artistic concepts through the manipulation of a variety of media (e.g. charcoal, paint).
- Use a variety of technical equipment and computer software to enhance visual, written and verbal communication.
- Communicate concepts, emotions and intent effectively in visual, verbal, written and virtual form, using appropriate terminology.
- Analyze contemporary visual arts development and issues, as well as current trends in the market.
- Observe guidelines and regulations with respect to health and safety applicable to the use of art materials and methodology.
- Generate works of art and design that reflect an advanced level of knowledge and skill in the application of colour theory and the effects and psychology of colour.
- Collaborate effectively with faculty and peers.
- Explain historical and contemporary works of art from a critical perspective.
- Conduct applied research that directs problem solving and informs the creative process.
- Use a broad range of specialized equipment, and required toxic and hazardous materials following established safety principles and procedures.
