Art and Design Foundation Studies Ontario College Certificate
ObjectivesThe Art and Design Foundation Studies program is an accelerated visual art fundamentals program allowing you to nurture your artistic talents and build new creative and practical skills. Established in 1974, this program is a unique blend of traditional and digital art, preparing you with the critical basics for a career in the visual arts. You will build your portfolio and be prepared for more specialized programs in Digital Animation, Game Design, Fine Arts Studio or Graphic Design - Media and related art and design programs at Centennial College and elsewhere. Study a wide range of courses in traditional approaches to drawing, life drawing and three-dimensional design, to introductory courses in digital imaging, time-based art and design and digital design. Take advantage of our mid-town Toronto campus a vital resource. Develop your creative and practical skills in the studio and develop a familiarity with digital media complemented with a practical understanding of drawing, colour theory and 3D art and design.
Academic titleArt and Design Foundation Studies Ontario College Certificate
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
VISU-109 Digital Imaging
VISU-111 Colour Studio
VISU-114 Introduction to Figure Drawing
VISU-116 Visual Design Fundamentals
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1 / (ESL)
GNED-145 Contemporary Art History
VISU 118 Portfolio Development
COMM-160/161 College Communications 1/(ESL)*
OR
COMM 170/171 College Communications 2/(ESL)* Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
VISU-115 Digital Art & Design Studio
VISU-117 Communication Electives
VISU-121 3D Art and Design Studio
VISU-124 Drawing Processes and Design
ENGL-170/171 Reading and Writing Prose
Elect Elective
VISU-126 Professional Practice
NOTE
* Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results.