1. art and entertainment
2. visual art and design
3. design

FALL+WintER 2013 / 14
ART+DESIGN COURSES
ACAD EXTENDED STUDIES
CONTENTS
JOIN US AT ACAD.
Make space for your creative side. Make space for your
creative side. Take part in one of ACAD’s Extended
Studies courses this spring + summer. Get covered
in creative in the credit-free, teen, college-prep, or
weekend course of your choice, and reconnect with
your creativity today!
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Book Arts
4
Ceramics
5
Design
6
Digital Technologies For Media Arts
8
Drawing
9
Bio-Scientific Drawing
12
Fibre Arts
13
Glass
13
Jewellery + Metals
16
Mixed Media
17
Painting
20
Photography
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Print Media
• If you would like to register online, you will need a
student ID number (call the office).
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Professional Concerns
• Full fee payment is required when you register.
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Sculpture
• Post-dated cheques are not accepted.
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Travel
• No cash after 4pm or on Saturdays.
HOW TO REGISTER
• Register early and get in the course you want! The ES
calendar appears online prior to distribution, go to
www.acad.ca for your earliest opportunity to register.
Some courses fill very quickly, and lower enrolled
classes can be cancelled within one week prior to their
start date.
• Adult courses are intended for persons 18 years of age
and over.
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Teens – Ages 13-17
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College Prep – Ages 15-18
• Please be sure to read the withdrawal policy before
registering.
ONLINE
www.acad.ca
VISA, Mastercard, American Express
EXTENDED STUDIES OFFICE HOURS
TELEPHONE
403-284-7640
Mon – Thu, 8am – 7pm; Fri + Sat, 8am – 4pm
VISA, Mastercard, American Express
The office is closed and there are no classes on:
FAX
• October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
Please use the registration form on page 24
• November 11 (Remembrance Day)
VISA, MasterCard, American Express
• February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
• April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend
403-284-7603
MAIL
Extended Studies
Alberta College of Art + Design
1407 – 14 Avenue N.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4R3
Cheque, money order, VISA, Mastercard, American Express
IN PERSON
Alberta College of Art + Design
Extended Studies Office
Main level, 1407 – 14th Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta
Cash, cheque, money order, VISA, Mastercard, American
Express, or debit
WITHDRAWAL REQUESTS
+ REFUNDS
Withdrawal requests must be in writing and can be
submitted by email to extendedstudies@acad.ca or in
person to the Extended Studies office, rm 331 on the
main mall level of ACAD. Your request will be in effect
from the date we receive the request.
Please include the following information in your request:
Student name, crn + course title, course start date, and
reason for withdrawal
BOOKSTORE 403-284-7663
You can purchase your supplies and materials at the
ACAD Bookstore if you choose. Regular hours of
operation for the Bookstore are 9am – 4pm Monday to
Friday. The Bookstore is closed Saturday and Sunday.
INCOME TAX FORMS
Your tax form (T-2202) will be available online (www.
acad.ca) in March of the year following your course date.
You will require your student ID number, which is on
your confirmation letter, to access your information.
Refunds are based on eligibility as follows:
a.A processing fee of $60 + GST is charged on all
withdrawal requests
b.Full Course Tuition: up to 1 week before course start
date (please check your course start date)
FACILITY INFORMATION
Alberta College of Art + Design is a smoke free
environment.
c.Half Course Tuition: from 1 week prior to course start
date but before the 2nd class meeting—see Transfer
options
d.No refund: after the 2nd class meeting
e.Medical: must be supported by a doctor’s note or
relevant medical documentation
f. In special circumstances, with documentation, a prorated refund may be considered
TRANSFERS
Generally, where space permits, and before the second
class meeting, we can transfer you to a different
course within the same semester or the next semester
at no additional administrative cost. Where there is
a difference in the course fees, we will refund your
account or assess an additional charge. Some course
fees do change from semester to semester.
CANCELLATIONS
If your course is cancelled, you may either transfer to
another course, with no processing fee, or receive a
full refund. We will make every effort to contact you at
home or at work prior to the start date of the course if
cancellation is necessary.
WAIT LISTS
Please ask to be placed on the wait list if your course is
full. If space becomes available, we will contact those on
the wait list in the order they were placed on the list.
CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO
ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN
COURSES. 403.284.7640
ACAD EXTENDED STUDIES CERTIFICATES
ACAD Extended Studies Certificates of Achievement are available in Graphic Design, Jewellery Skills, and Digital Photography.
These certificate programs are for personal growth and provide students with basic skills
and an enriched knowledge base of processes and practices. Extended Studies certificate
courses are credit-free, less rigorous, and more flexible than degree courses, allowing
students to move through their learning pathway at their own pace. All courses are taught by
professionals working in their respective fields with real world, professional experience, and
knowledge. Please note: these Certificates of Achievement are not industry endorsed.
CERTIFICATE
REQUIREMENTS +
COURSE MARKING
Each certificate program has
a set of required courses and
one elective. Students must
attend all required classes in
these courses and successfully
complete all required projects.
Each Certificate course is
marked Pass or No Pass based
on student attendance and
successful completion of every
project. Students must receive
a Pass on all required courses
and one elective in order to
receive a certificate.
TRANSFER CREDITS
Any ACAD Extended Studies
Certificates of Achievement
will accept up to one course
substitution from an outside
institution. It is up to the
student to provide Extended
Studies with the institution’s
course description including
the course content and course
hours, and an official record of
their final mark in the course.
Approval to substitute the
outside course will be based
on its substantive similarity to
a required or elective ACAD
Extended Studies Certificate
course.
CERTIFICATE
COMPLETION
CONTINUING
CERTIFICATE
STUDENTS
If Extended Studies
changes the requirements
for a certificate program,
continuing certificate students
may choose to follow
the previously published
requirements or meet the
new ones. If a course is
discontinued, please contact
the Extended Studies office
for an approved substitution.
Once a student has
successfully completed all
required courses plus one
elective, they should contact
the Extended Studies office to
request their certificate. There
is a $40 (+gst) processing fee
payable when the Certificate
of Achievement is requested.
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ACAD EXTENDED STUDIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE
of ACHIEVEMENT
Required courses:
DRAWING I
GRAPHIC DESIGN I
DIGITAL LAB FOR DESIGNERS I
GRAPHIC DESIGN II
DIGITAL LAB FOR DESIGNERS II
TYPOGRAPHY I
TYPOGRAPHY II
Elective courses:
Your choice of any other course from
the Bio-Scientific Stream of the Drawing
section OR any other Design course
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
CERTIFICATE of ACHIEVEMENT
Required courses:
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II
AVAILABLE LIGHTING
STUDIO LIGHTING
Elective courses:
Your choice of any other course from the
Photography section.
JEWELLERY SKILLS
CERTIFICATE of ACHIEVEMENT
Required courses:
BEGINNER JEWELLERY I
BEGINNER JEWELLERY II
STONE SETTING I
STONE SETTING II
CUSTOM JEWELLERY DESIGN
WORKSHOP
JEWELLERY REPAIR WORKSHOP
Elective courses:
Your choice of any other course from the
Jewellery + Metals section, excepting oneday workshops.
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Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
BOOK ARTS
BOOKBINDING
INSTRUCTOR Roberta
BOOKBINDING
Shaw
Learn how to create and bind your own books; for use as artist
books, notebooks, cook books, or photo albums. You will gain
a solid understanding of Japanese Stab, Accordion, and Coptic
bindings, and will quickly discover the advantages and appeal
of each of these bindings so you can make informed decisions
about which type to use on specific projects. You will complete
at least three books, and have the opportunity to experiment
with different types and weights of paper. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25002 Sat + Sun, Nov 2 + 3, 9:00am – 4:00pm
35002 Sat + Sun, Apr 5 + 6, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$214 + GST (12 hours)
PAPER CUTTING
INSTRUCTOR Brita
Thomas
Learn how to carefully cut paper to make intricate works of art,
from a simple silhouette to a city map. See how different cultures
approach cut paper artworks, as you consider your design and
approach to cutting. Learn about different paper types for a
better understanding of what will work best for specific projects.
You will have the opportunity to experiment with different types
and weights of paper in class. Please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25003 Sat + Sun, Nov 30 + Dec 1, 9:00am – 4:00pm
35003 Sat + Sun, Mar 22 + 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$149 + GST (12 hours)
CERAMICS
CERAMICS—HAND BUILDING + WHEELTHROWING
REVISED COURSE
INSTRUCTOR Andrew
Tarrant
Learn technical and aesthetic aspects of throwing functional
forms on the potter’s wheel and through hand building. You will
explore the concept of utility in relation to form and expression,
with a focus on specific forms. Surface treatments, including
decoration with slip and glazes, and firing, are taught. Work
through a set of projects designed to give you skill-building
practice in the forms and surface treatments. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25004 Tue, Sep 10 – Dec 10, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35004 Tue, Jan 14 – Apr 15, 6:30 – 9:30pm
BROWSE the extended studies calendar
at acad.ca FOR full COURSE DETAILS AND
REGISTRATION information.
fee
$554 + GST (42 hours)
CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN COURSES. 403.284.7640
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Adult Credit Free
DESIGN
Please refer to page 3 for Graphic Design Certificate of
Achievement information. The annual schedule of Graphic Design
courses is here. Please note that not all courses are offered every
semester and need to reach a minimum enrollment to run.
GRAPHIC DESIGN I
Gain a solid understanding of visual communication design
and the role of a graphic designer. Learn to problem solve and
generate ideas through sketching and drawing and develop
traditional hand skills. Emphasis will be on using the elements
and principles of design effectively while you work on in-class
projects that push your creativity. You will use a variety of
graphic methods to communicate ideas with images, typography,
narrative illustration, and decoration. As a group, you will
analyze and critique graphic design from product packaging to
periodicals to logos as inspiration for your own work. Please see
your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the
first class.
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
DIGITAL LAB FOR DESIGNERS I
Clear understanding of design fundamentals, this is
not a beginner course
INSTRUCTOR David Schleindl
PREREQUISITE
Learn the basics of the Adobe CS6 suite of applications including
Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and go beyond simply
studying the software, to integrate good design. Work through
a series of projects where you focus on how to properly capture,
transfer, manipulate, and output images in a clear, concise
manner while you apply your knowledge of design fundamentals
for clean visual communication. As you work through the
projects, you will figure out a digital workflow that makes sense
for you and become more comfortable working in multiple
programs at once. Please see your course supply list online. Be
sure to come prepared for the first class.
25007 Thu, Oct 3 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35008 Thu, Jan 30 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$409 + GST (27 hours)
NOTE: This course emphasizes hand skills; work is not done on a
computer.
CARTOONING
25005 Wed, Sep 25 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
instructor Rebecca Hirsekorn
instructor Rebecca
35005 Thu, Jan 23 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Hirsekorn
Create unique comic characters through a series of thumbnail
sketches that you develop into final drawings whether it is a
one cell, New Yorker style comic, a full strip, or a graphic novel.
Develop a personal style that becomes identifiable with you as
you hone your drawing and communication skills. Use a variety
of media including pen and ink, marker, pencil and water-based
colour to finish off your comics. Please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
35006 Sat, Jan 25 – Mar 29, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Pope
fee
25006 Sat, Sep 21 – Nov 30, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Pope
instructor Laura
instructor Laura
fee
$349 + GST (30 hours)
GRAPHIC DESIGN II
PREREQUISITE
Graphic Design I, Digital Lab for Designers I
Chow
INSTRUCTOR Kyle
Now that you have a firm foundation in traditional hand skills, and
how to use CS6 for design projects, increase your conceptual
and technical skills. You will continue to develop your creative
problem solving abilities through a series of projects that take
you into both the studio and the computer lab. Group critiques
and class discussion will help to strengthen your approach and
your presentation skills. Please see your course supply list online.
Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
35007 Wed, Feb 5 – Apr 9, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$349 + GST (30 hours)
INSTRUCTOR Guy
Parsons
35009 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
$259 + GST (21 hours)
CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION
PREREQUISITE
Art experience, this is not a beginner course
Lukasewich
INSTRUCTOR Lori
Find out how the pros illustrate children’s books, from character
development, beginning thumbnail storyboards, to final
illustrations. This course will not teach you how to draw, but will
show you how to take the drawing skills you have and apply them
to children’s book illustration. In addition to learning the process
and creating your own illustrations, you will also learn about
marketing your work and portfolio preparation. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
35010
Mon, Feb 3 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$309 + GST (27 hours)
COLOUR FUNDAMENTALS
INSTRUCTOR TBD
Find your instructor’s bio online at
www.acad.ca/extended_studies_faculty.html
or simply click on the instructor name noted
for your course section.
Learn the fundamentals of colour theory and more. Colour is
a key component in design and illustration, virtually setting
the tone of visual communication. Start selecting colour to
work for you through a series of projects that will deepen your
understanding of how colour is essential to your work’s effect
and success. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
35011
Wed, Feb 5 – Mar 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$259 + GST (21 hours)
5
Adult Credit Free
NEW COURSE
FREELANCE DESIGN BUSINESS—THINGS TO KNOW
INSTRUCTOR Guy
Parsons
Not sure what all you need to do to set up a freelance design
business? No problem, you instructor has been freelancing for
decades and has put together a comprehensive presentation
to help steer you in the right direction. There will be plenty of
time for questions, so come ready to ask! Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25008 Tue, Nov 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35012 Mon, Mar 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$74 + GST (3 hours)
ILLUSTRATION
PREREQUISITE
Art experience, this is not a beginner course
Hudon-Verrelli
INSTRUCTOR Jacqueline
Increase your ability to communicate ideas visually as you learn
about the different markets where illustration is commonly used.
Discuss how to take an idea and explore it visually, in order to
expand on it and create a finished piece. Look at examples to
help your understanding as you work on weekly illustrations.
Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
25009 Thu, Oct 3 – Nov 21, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES for
MEDIA ARTS
Instructors are experts in the course content they teach and fully
capable of exploiting the software applications you will work
with.
ADOBE INDESIGN I
Able to work in a Mac environment, basic familiarity
with Photoshop. This course is delivered on a Mac platform only.
INSTRUCTOR Guy Parsons
PREREQUISITE
From simple booklets to magazines, Adobe InDesign is the
easiest way to design and produce dynamic multi-page layouts.
Your instructor will give you a thorough grounding in the
techniques that design professionals use to produce dazzling
results, including insider tips. You will have time to practice
simple page layouts and advanced multi-page layouts to enable
you to get high-quality results. Please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25011
Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (18 hours)
AFTER EFFECTS I
Able to work in a Mac environment, basic familiarity
with Photoshop. This course is delivered on a Mac platform only.
INSTRUCTOR Brain Batista
PREREQUISITE
Recognize how shape, size and boldness of type help form your
understanding of what is being communicated to you. You will
be amazed to see what an important role typeface plays in good
design and how it adds success. Discover how typography has
been used in the past and present as an expressive element of
the overall design that reinforces what is being communicated.
Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
Create motion graphics and animations that can be used in
broadcast, DVD, film and the Internet. YouTube clips, iTunes and
music videos, video games, and motion pictures all incorporate
After Effects in openings, title sequences, news/information
graphics, lower thirds and visual corrections. After Effects also
allows for an immeasurable amount of information architecture.
This course is ideal if you are just starting in motion graphic
design or if you want to add high-quality artist flare to your
videos. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
25010 Mon, Sep 30 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm
instructor Kyle Chow
fee
TYPOGRAPHY I
35013
Tue, Jan 21 – Mar 11, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Pope
instructor Laura
25063 Wed, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm
$284 + GST (18 hours)
DIGITAL LAB FOR DESIGNERS I
Clear understanding of design fundamentals, this is
not a beginner course
INSTRUCTOR David Schleindl
PREREQUISITE
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
TYPOGRAPHY II
Typography I
INSTRUCTOR Rebecca Hirsekorn
PREREQUISITE
Expand your understanding of typefaces and design principles
as you improve your visual communication skills through type.
You will be challenged weekly to take your understanding to
the next level as you develop new typefaces and use letters and
numbers to communicate clearly and evocatively in innovative
ways. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
35014
Wed, Mar 12 – Apr 16, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$219 + GST (18 hours) Learn the basics of the Adobe CS6 suite of applications including
Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and go beyond simply
studying the software, to integrate good design. Work through
a series of projects where you focus on how to properly capture,
transfer, manipulate, and output images in a clear, concise
manner while you apply your knowledge of design fundamentals
for clean visual communication. As you work through the
projects, you will figure out a digital workflow that makes sense
for you and become more comfortable working in multiple
programs at once. Please see your course supply list online. Be
sure to come prepared for the first class.
25007 Thu, Oct 3 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35008 Thu, Jan 30 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$409 + GST (27 hours)
6
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I
Basic Mac environment, this course is delivered on a
Mac platform only.
INSTRUCTOR Will Young
PREREQUISITE
Take your digital photography to the next level and learn how
to use Photoshop CS6, the most widely used imaging editing
software used by professional photographers and designers
alike. You will be introduced to colour correction, retouching,
exposure correction, and compositing; discover how to use
layers, masks, channels, and histories; and work with RAW files,
and conversions. Learn quick-key short cuts for a more effective
and streamlined workflow, and gain a clear understanding of the
difference in prepping files for print and the Web. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25012
35015
Tue, Oct 1 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Tue, Jan 28 – Mar 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$409 + GST (27 hours)
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II
PREREQUISITE
Photoshop for Photographers I
Young
INSTRUCTOR Will
Build on what you learned in Photoshop for Photographers I
and start processing your digital photographs like the pros.
You will continue to use the program tools you learned in level I
while learning more software tools such as working with image
channels, masks, layers, and paths; batching images, applying
smart filters, and writing your own actions. Raw image processing
will also be covered to complete your well-rounded introduction
into Photoshop. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure
to come prepared for the first class.
35016
Mon, Feb 3 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$409 + GST (27 hours)
SKETCHBOOK PRO FOR iPAD/iPHONE
PREREQUISITE
Access to iPAD/iPhone/iPod Touch
Friesen
INSTRUCTOR Craig
Take your sketching into the digital age! Learn how to use the
app Sketchbook from Autodesk (for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod
touch) as you go digital. Your instructor will show you how easy it
is to draw, paint, erase, work with layers, transform and save your
sketches to a photo library or email them all from your hand held
device. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
25013
35017
Mon, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Mon, Mar 3 – 31, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$239 + GST (15 hours)
WORDPRESS
Internet familiarity, ability to navigate in PC
environment
INSTRUCTOR Darren Wood
PREREQUISITE
Design a website to promote your art or design practice, using
WordPress, the leading, open-source website publishing system.
You will develop your own website or blog and using WordPress
templates and plugins, and learn how to tweak it with a little
understanding of CSS/HTML basics, allowing you to customize
your site. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
35018
Mon, Feb 24 – Apr 14, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$369 + GST (24 hours)
BROWSE the extended studies calendar
at acad.ca FOR full COURSE DETAILS AND
REGISTRATION information.
CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN COURSES. 403.284.7640
7
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
DRAWING
FastTrack DRAWING
If you are new to drawing, we recommend that you start with
Drawing I (p. 8) or FastTrack Drawing (p. 8). These beginner-level
courses of different lengths offer you a choice to best suit your
goals and time. Drawing I, because of its length, contains more
extensive content.
Too busy to run around to purchase your art supplies? No
problem! You can purchase a supply kit from us to pick up at
the first class meeting, making it easy to open the door to your
creative potential. Using a variety of different media, you will be
introduced to basic processes and concepts of observational
drawing. Constructive critiques and discussions are important to
the creative process and are an integral part of this course.
INSTRUCTOR Barbara
When you are comfortable with the fundamental skills and
materials in Drawing I (take it as many times as you like to
become comfortable with the course content), you can advance
to Drawing II, offered in the spring, or go straight into any other
course in the drawing section. The other courses below, all
intermediate level, roughly fall into observational drawing and
expressive drawing camps as follows:
Observational
Expressive
Anatomy Study
Discover Abstraction
Hands + Feet
Drawing for Printmaking
Perspective Drawing
Figure Drawing
Portfolio Prep
Portrait Drawing
Classical Drawing Techniques
Working in Your Sketchbook
Hirst
25017 25018 35022
35023
Wed, Sep 18 – Oct 23, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Wed, Oct 30 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Mon, Jan 20 – Mar 3, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Mon, Mar 10 – Apr 14, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$219 + GST (18 hours)
+ GST
Supply Kit $40
DRAWING I
Gain confidence and skills in drawing as you work through a
number of projects aimed at increasing your perceptive abilities
and eye-hand coordination. Focus will be on the elements of
drawing, observation and composition as you explore a variety
of drawing media and techniques. Increase your understanding
through individual and group critiques. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25014 Tue, Sep 24 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
instructor Mark Vazquez-Mackay
25015 Thu, Sep 26 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Vazquez-Mackay
instructor Mark
25016 Sat, Sep 21 – Nov 30, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Batista
instructor Brian
35019
Tue, Jan 28 – Apr 1, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Parsons
instructor Guy
35020 Thu, Jan 23 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Vazquez-Mackay
instructor Mark
35021
Sat, Jan 25 – Apr 5, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Koralewska
instructor Kasia
fee
$329 + GST (30 hours)
Gift Certificates!
Give your someone special an
extra special gift this year—
purchase a gift certificate
for an art or design course in
Extended Studies at ACAD!
Not sure what course
they might like? buy a gift
certificate in any amount so
they can chose.
Purchase by phone or in person:
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1407 – 14 Ave NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4R3
8
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
BIO-SCIENTIFIC DRAWING
ANATOMY STUDY – INTERMEDIATE LIFE DRAWING
Previous drawing and life drawing experience
INSTRUCTOR TBD
PREREQUISITE
The figure is unequalled in its boundless forms of expression.
Enhance your knowledge and improve your figurative work by
grasping the body’s underlying structure and understanding
how it creates the dynamics of form. You will employ techniques
such as landmarking to the application of your anatomical
understanding, which will add clarity to observational life
drawing. Gauge proportion using linear, nonlinear, measured and
comparative practices to arrive at a better understanding of how
visual grammar contributes to the illusion of form. Please see
your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the
first class.
25064 Wed, Oct 9 – Nov 20, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$289 + GST (21 hours)
CLASSICAL DRAWING TECHNIQUES
INSTRUCTOR John
Chong
This is a systematic, step-by-step process to represent what
your eye sees. Typically, beginners of representational drawing
confuse what the eye sees with what the mind thinks it sees.
That confusion of information hinders accurate representational
drawing. Employing the classical method of drawing will enhance
your natural visual skills by keeping your thinking mind busy
with an analytic process of observation. That objective process
augments the visual authority of what you actually see and will
aid you in achieving accurate representational drawing. Please
see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for
the first class.
35024 Tue, Feb 4 – Mar 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm
$294 + GST (24 hours)
fee
THE BUILT SURFACE – DRAWING, PAINTING + MORE!
CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION
Previous drawing or painting experience
INSTRUCTOR TBD
PREREQUISITE
You have a good understanding of how to work with different
media, and like combining them to create visually exciting works
of art. Grow your understanding of collaging and layering, using
a variety of media, techniques and materials, some familiar,
some unexpected, within each piece you work on. Learn about
historical and contemporary artists who have used mixed media
and the impact of their work within an art context, as well as
participate in group discussions and critiques to stimulate your
own practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
Find out how the pros illustrate children’s books, from character
development, beginning thumbnail storyboards, to final
illustrations. This course will not teach you how to draw, but will
show you how to take the drawing skills you have and apply them
to children’s book illustration. In addition to learning the process
and creating your own illustrations, you will also learn about
marketing your work and portfolio preparation. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
PREREQUISITE
35045 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$249 + GST (21 hours)
Art experience, this is not a beginner course
Lukasewich
INSTRUCTOR Lori
35010
Mon, Feb 3 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$309 + GST (27 hours)
CARTOONING
INSTRUCTOR Guy
Parsons
Create unique comic characters through a series of thumbnail
sketches that you develop into final drawings whether it is a
one cell, New Yorker style comic, a full strip, or a graphic novel.
Develop a personal style that becomes identifiable with you as
you hone your drawing and communication skills. Use a variety
of media including pen and ink, marker, pencil and water-based
colour to finish off your comics. Please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
35009 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$259 + GST (21 hours)
FREE LIFE DRAWING
While you are taking your
ACAD Extended Studies course,
you are invited to drop in to
our free life drawing session
on Saturday afternoons. A
model is provided, yet there is
no instructor, so it’s always
stress-free!
9
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
DISCOVER ABSTRACTION
PREREQUISITE
Previous drawing experience
Pope
INSTRUCTOR Laura
Be a part of the secret world of abstraction. Ease into it by
starting with observational drawings that you break down by
sectioning, enlarging, and distorting. As you are working, practice
different drawing methods while you use a variety of drawing
and painting media. You will be introduced to abstract artists
and discuss their approaches and the power of their works, as
you explore where images and ideas come from, and how they
develop. Individual and group critiques will be valuable to your
growth and understanding of abstraction. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25019
35025
Wed, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Mon, Feb 24 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$249 + GST (21 hours)
NEW COURSE
DRAW BIG!
INSTRUCTOR Kasia
Koralewska
Looking to break free from drawing small and tight? Take
your drawing practice up a notch and draw BIG! Discover how
liberating it can be to use your whole body as you draw. Your
instructor will discuss which drawing materials are best suited for
a larger scale, while asking you to consider composition, mark
making, and final presentation. Participate in group critiques
throughout the course to increase your understanding and your
practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
25020 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35026 Mon, Feb 24 – Mar 31, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$219 + GST (18 hours)
DRAWING FOR PRINTMAKING
INSTRUCTOR Eveline
Creating a drawing for
printmaking takes careful
thought and planning.
DRAWING for PRINTMAKING
will take you through all the
steps to a
ready-to-print image.
View the course details in the
online calendar at: www.acad.ca
Kolijn
Creating a drawing for printmaking takes careful thought and
planning. Learn a variety of black and white drawing techniques,
through in-class exercises, to help you adapt your ideas to
preserve the intent and formal aspects of your original drawing.
Focus will be on using line, pattern, negative/ positive space,
and balance to create a ready-to-print drawing. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
35027
Mon, Feb 3 – Mar 17, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$214 + GST (18 hours)
View your supply list online at
www.acad.ca/course_supply_lists.html and
scroll to the crn of your course selection. Or
simply click on your course crn in the calendar
description to link to the supply list page on
our website.
10
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
FIGURE DRAWING
PERSPECTIVE DRAWING
Previous drawing experience
INSTRUCTOR David Folk
INSTRUCTOR Kasia
PREREQUISITE
The human figure, a rich source of drawing inspiration in both
traditional and experimental interpretations, is an inviting
challenge to both novice and experienced artists. Work with a
live model and receive studio experience in gesture and analytical
figure drawing; modeling of form and space through light and
shadow; perspective; proportion; and a variety of traditional and
expressive drawing techniques and methods. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25021 Thu, Oct 10 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35028 Thu, Feb 6 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
HANDS + FEET
Previous drawing experience
INSTRUCTOR Kasia Koralewska
PREREQUISITE
Narrow your drawing focus to two areas of the body that many
artists find challenging—the hands and feet. Through a series
of lectures, demonstrations, and lots of practice, improve your
drawing skills and understanding of proper proportion and
structure. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
25022
Wed, Oct 23 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$224 + GST (18 hours)
Koralewska
Draw interior spaces and three-dimensional objects with ease
and great success. Learn the foundations of linear perspective
as you draw environments using one, two, and multi-point
perspectives. Drawing will be from observation as well as the
imagination. Accurate perspective is useful for anyone needing to
communicate three-dimensional ideas on paper. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
35029 Thu, Feb 13 – Apr 3, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
PORTFOLIO PREP
PREREQUISITE
Previous drawing experience
Vazquez Mackay
INSTRUCTOR Mark
Focus on building a strong set of drawings to include in your
portfolio for submission to ACAD or any other visual arts
institution. Your instructor will guide you through a series
of drawings including: still-life, landscape, the human figure,
self-portraiture, and collage – all aimed at increasing your
observational drawing skills. In addition to weekly critiques of
your work, you will also discuss how to select work to include in
your portfolio, write an essay, and create a high-quality CD of
your images. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
25023 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 16, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$369 + GST (30 hours)
ILLUSTRATION
PREREQUISITE
Art experience, this is not a beginner course
Hudon-Verrelli
INSTRUCTOR Jacqueline
Increase your ability to communicate ideas visually as you learn
about the different markets where illustration is commonly used.
Discuss how to take an idea and explore it visually, in order to
expand on it and create a finished piece. Look at examples to
help your understanding as you work on weekly illustrations.
Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
25009 Thu, Oct 3 – Nov 21, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
PAPER CUTTING
INSTRUCTOR Brita
Thomas
Learn how to carefully cut paper to make intricate works of art,
from a simple silhouette to a city map. See how different cultures
approach cut paper artworks, as you consider your design and
approach to cutting. Learn about different paper types for a
better understanding of what will work best for specific projects.
You will have the opportunity to experiment with different types
and weights of paper in class. Please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
ART MODELS REQUIRED
Become an art model at ACAD
and work with instructors
and students in a studio
environment. Evening, weekend
+ daytime casual employment
available. For application
requirements and position
details, please visit Career
Opportunities at acad.ca
25003 Sat + Sun, Nov 30 + Dec 1, 9:00am – 4:00pm
35003 Sat + Sun, Mar 22 + 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$149 + GST (12 hours)
11
Adult Credit Free
PORTRAIT DRAWING
Previous drawing experience
INSTRUCTOR Gary Olson
PREREQUISITE
Right from the first class, develop your ability to capture the
likeness of an individual’s face. Gain a firm understanding of
proper proportioning of the facial structure and learn how to
accurately measure and transfer that onto paper. You will work
from both live models and photographs as you experiment with
different types of drawing media and techniques. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25024 Tue, Oct 8 – Nov 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$274 + GST (21 hours)
SKETCHBOOK PRO FOR iPAD/iPHONE
PREREQUISITE
Access to iPAD/iPhone/iPod Touch
Friesen
INSTRUCTOR Craig
Take your sketching into the digital age! Learn how to use the
app Sketchbook from Autodesk (for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod
touch) as you go digital. Your instructor will show you how easy it
is to draw, paint, erase, work with layers, transform and save your
sketches to a photo library or email them all from your hand held
device. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
25013
35017
Mon, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Mon, Mar 3 – 31, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$239 + GST (15 hours)
WORKING IN YOUR SKETCHBOOK
INSTRUCTOR Barbara
Hirst
It is said that ten thousand hours of practice is needed to
become expert at anything, and artists know that daily practice
is the surest route to excellent skills and active creativity. Increase
your drawing practice, and your output, through maintaining
regular activity in your sketchbook. Your instructor will discuss
how to improve your sketching abilities and introduce you to
new approaches for capturing what you see around you. You
will sketch on location at various spots throughout Calgary, to
develop your confidence in working on location. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25025
Sat, Sep 14 – Oct 5, 9:00am – 1:00pm
fee
$209 + GST (16 hours)
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
FIBRE ARTS
KNITTING IN THE STUDIO
PREREQUISITE
You know how to cast on, knit, and purl, and you have the
knitting bug, now think about how to incorporate it into
your art practice. Develop a stronger understanding of knit
structures, which will enable you to explore knitting as a
means of personal expression. See how knitting has a growing
presence in contemporary art; the transformation of everyday
objects, installation and performance are just a few ways
contemporary artists use knitting in the studio. Projects will
focus on the sculptural manipulation of knitted form, wearable
art, nontraditional yarn construction from unusual materials, and
more. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
35030 Sat, Feb 1 – Mar 1, 9:30am – 12:30noon
fee
$224 + GST (12 hours)
PERSONALIZE YOUR CLOTHES
INSTRUCTOR Margot
Van Lindenberg
Personalize your wardrobe so that you have one of a kind,
fashionable pieces, without spending lots of money. Bring in
your shirts, jackets, pants, and skirts and add new life to them by
deconstructing, re-constructing, and embellishing. You’ll learn
some simple design tips and tricks from your instructor to make
your clothes unique and stylish…and fit better. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25026 Mon, Oct 21 – Nov 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$269 + GST (15 hours)
RUG HOOKING BASICS
INSTRUCTOR Suzen
Green
Rug hooking has a long, rich history in North America, with a
strong contemporary following. Discover how easy it is to make
your own hooked rug. Get introduced to the basics; hooking with
wool yarns and other materials, colour planning, experimenting
with textures, and techniques for finishing. Some supplies are
included in the fee. Please see your course supply list online. Be
sure to come prepared for the first class.
25027 Sat, Nov 16, 9:00am – 5:00pm
fee
The Extended Studies calendar is always
posted online first before the tabloid version
is distributed. Watch www.acad.ca for new
calendar postings and register early for your
best opportunity to get the seat you want.
Basic knit and purl
Green
INSTRUCTOR Suzen
$154+ GST (7 hours)
SILKSCREENING ON FABRIC
INSTRUCTOR Margot
Van Lindenberg
Imagine your own images on fabric! Print your own designs on
yardage, clothing, or accessories using dyes, pigments, and
hand-cut stencils. You will be supplied with a silkscreen to use
in class to create unique textiles for artworks or functional
pieces. Most supplies are included in the fee, but please see your
course supply list online for a few crucial items. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
25028 Tue, Oct 1 – Nov 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35031 Tue, Feb 4 – Mar 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$419 + GST (24 hours)
12
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
GLASS
JEWELLERY + METALS
GLASSBLOWING I
Please refer to page 3 for Jewellery Skills Certificate of
Achievement information. The annual schedule of Jewellery Skills
courses is here. Please note that not all courses are offered every
semester and need to reach a minimum enrollment to run.
INSTRUCTOR Alana
Biffert
Discover the beauty of glass as a medium for artistic expression.
You will learn the basic processes of hot glasswork, with a focus
on solid and simple blown forms, in a studio environment limited
to eight students in order to give you optimum access to all
equipment and to your instructor.
NOTE: ONLY natural fibre clothing (cotton), long pants and
closed-toe shoes are mandatory in the hot shop at all times.
Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
25029 25030 35032
35033
Wed,
Wed,
Wed,
Wed,
fee
$574 + GST (18 hours)
Sep 18 – Oct 23, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Oct 30 – Dec 4, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Jan 22 – Feb 26, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Mar 5 – Apr 9, 7:00 – 10:00pm
GLASSBLOWING ALL LEVELS
PREREQUISITE
necessary
Previous experience is recommended but not
INSTRUCTOR Lisa
Cerny
With its unique hot-working properties, its depth and glorious
colour, glass is an exquisite and intriguing challenge. Practice the
art of glassblowing in a workshop designed for glass students
with varying levels of experience. If you are a novice, you get
introduced to the basic processes of hot glasswork. If you
are experienced, you can further develop your skills through
individualized instruction. NOTE: ONLY natural fibre clothing
(cotton), long pants and closed-toe shoes are mandatory in the
hot shop at all times. Please see your course supply list online. Be
sure to come prepared for the first class.
25031 Sun, Sep 22 – Dec 1, 6:00 – 9:00pm
35034 Sun, Jan 19 – Mar 30, 6:00 – 9:00pm
fee
$939 + GST (30 hours)
BEGINNER JEWELLERY
Learn basic fabrication skills to create your own jewellery
from metal sheet and wire. You will be introduced to design
considerations, pattern layout, sawing/piercing, filing, sinking,
soldering and finishing. Achievable projects will be suggested
by the instructor, though there will be ample opportunity for
individual interpretation and personal expression. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25032 Tue, Sep 17 – Dec 3, 6:30 – 9:30pm
instructor Joan Irvin
25033 Thu, Sep 19 – Dec 5, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Lagace
instructor Adam
35035 Wed, Jan 22 – Apr 9, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Irvin
instructor Joan
35036 Thu, Jan 23 – Apr 10, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Lagace
instructor Adam
fee
$534 + GST (36 hours)
BEGINNER JEWELLERY II
INSTRUCTOR Melanie
Smit
Work through more refined techniques and complex processes
that will continue to develop your bench skills in sawing, filing,
soldering and finishing. You will work on projects that you
propose, under the guidance of your instructor, and have plenty
of studio time to complete them. Please see your course supply
list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
35037
Tue, Jan 21 – Apr 8, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$534 + GST (36 hours)
CUSTOM JEWELLERY DESIGN
PREREQUISITE
Basic metalsmithing skills
Chow
INSTRUCTOR Linda
Creating custom jewellery pieces is a growing, profitable
business. Learn basic design considerations and fabrication
techniques, so that you experience the process of designing
and creating original jewellery pieces. Begin by exploring design
ideas and possibilities on paper, referring to your drawings to
create your unique piece. This workshop is ideal for jewellery
shopkeepers and anyone with a desire to create custom work.
Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
35038 Sat + Sun, Mar 1 + 2, 8 + 9, 9:00am – 5:00pm
fee
$424 + GST (28 hours)
13
Adult Credit Free
DECORATIVE ETCHING TECHNIQUES FOR METAL
WORK (including PnP Blue)
INSTRUCTOR Joan
Irvin
Etching can add interest to jewellery and metal projects through
the incorporation of images or textures on the metal surface.
Learn simple masking techniques, pattern transfer, and how to
etch various metals including copper, brass, and silver. Come
prepared with ideas of patterns or images you would like to
etch into metal. Photo etching will be included in this class,
utilizing the PnP transfer method (no light box necessary). NOTE:
Because you will be working with caustic chemicals, you will be
required to follow designated safety procedures and policies.
Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
35039 Sat + Sun, Mar 22 + 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$209 + GST (12 hours)
NEW COURSE
FORGED BRACELETS
INSTRUCTOR Melanie
Smit
Forging, as a means to (trans)form metal, is a practical technique
for jewelers to know. See how easy it is to turn a piece of metal
into a beautiful bracelet. You will discuss a number of variations
of bangles and learn how to fuse metal rather than soldering. Go
over hammers and how to properly handle them for best results,
including a little texturing to finish off your bracelet. Please see
your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the
first class.
25034 Sat + Sun, Oct 26 + 27, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$209 + GST (12 hours)
NEW COURSE
HYDRAULIC FORMING
INSTRUCTOR Melanie
Smit
Learn how to safely use a hydraulic press to create texture and
pattern easily and quickly by using pre-fabricated embossing
plates. You will be able to create volume and detail that result
in surprisingly lightweight jewellery pieces. Play around with
the amount of pressure you use on the press and different
thicknesses of metal, to leave with a series of samples and a solid
understanding of forming. Please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
35040 Sat + Sun, Feb 22 + 23, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$209 + GST (12 hours)
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
JEWELLERY REPAIR
PREREQUISITE
Basic metalsmithing skills, VERY GOOD soldering
Chow
INSTRUCTOR Linda
If you are going into the jewellery trade, you need this workshop.
Learn proper technique for basic repairs like sizing rings,
repairing chains and rebuilding prongs, plus a number of more
advanced repairs: how to replace shanks on rings, rebuild tips on
prongs, install a permanent ring guard, and more. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
35041
Sat + Sun, Mar 29 + 30, Apr 5 + 6, 9:00am – 5:00pm
fee
$424 + GST (28 hours)
THE MAGIC OF FINE SILVER CLAY
INSTRUCTOR Joan
Irvin
Imagine being able to model with “clay”, ending up with a
fine silver object! It is now possible, with endless potential
for jewelers, enamellists, ceramists, polymer artists, mixed
media artists, and anyone interested in miniatures. You will be
introduced to the basics of working with this innovative new
material and gain hands-on experience in the construction of
flat and hollow forms, moving on to more complex forming and
moulding methods. Sintering and finishing techniques will also
be covered. A one-ounce package of silver precious metal clay is
included in the fee. Please see your course supply list online. Be
sure to come prepared for the first class.
25035 Sat + Sun, Oct 19 + 20, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$294 + GST (12 hours)
PEARL + BEAD RE-STRINGING: THE FINE
JEWELLERY WAY
INSTRUCTOR Joan
Irvin
Frustrated with fishing line and hobby cords? Unhappy with
clamshells, bead tips, or unsightly cord ends at the clasp?
Increase the value of your work by elevating your stringing skills
to a new level of technical refinement. This practical, hands-on
workshop will show you the fine art of hand-knotting silk cord
between beads, and finishing ends the professional way, utilizing
French coil. You will construct a hand-knotted necklace and
(as time allows) a matching pair of earrings. A material cost of
approx. $25/student will be payable at class to cover sterling
silver findings (pearl clasp, earring hooks, head pins), silk cord,
and French coil. You may bring your own pearls/beads, or may
choose from a variety of coloured freshwater pearls and findings
available for purchase from the instructor. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25036 Sat, Nov 2, 9:00am – 5:00pm
fee
$139 + GST (7 hours)
Find your instructor’s bio online at
www.acad.ca/extended_studies_faculty.html
or simply click on the instructor name noted
for your course section.
14
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
RAISED HOLLOWARE
INSTRUCTOR John
Smith-Jones
Learn how to raise a bowl or vessel from a flat metal sheet simply
by hammering. Raising metal containers using this technique
goes all the way back to antiquity. Your instructor will introduce
you to planishing, mark-making, and surface design choices so
that your metal vessel is truly unique. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25037
Wed, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$324 + GST (21 hours)
SAND CASTING
PREREQUISITE
Beginner Jewellery or basic metalsmithing skills
Eddy
INSTRUCTOR Dylan
Sand casting is one of the simplest ways to cast metal from a
simple design for lightweight rings, bracelets, or medallions.
It does not require elaborate or expensive equipment or tools.
Your instructor will guide you through the process from start to
end, including how to properly finish your piece. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25038 Sat + Sun, Nov 30 + Dec 1, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$209 + GST (12 hours)
NEW COURSE
sET UP A BENCH at home
INSTRUCTOR Melanie
Smit
Are you interested in setting up a bench in your home, but not
sure where to begin? Your instructor has the answers for you!
Discussions will focus on purchasing versus repurposing furniture
and materials you might already have. Learn about proper
ergonomics of the bench, and suitable spaces for working.
Finally, talk about what tools are essential to get started. There
will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and discuss your
concerns. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
35068 Sat, Mar 15, 9:00am – 5:00pm
fee
$134 + GST (7 hours)
STONE SETTING I
PREREQUISITE
High level of silver soldering ability required!
Chow
INSTRUCTOR Linda
Learn the most common settings in jewellery making: bezel,
prong and flush setting. You will gain valuable skills in layout,
burring, seating, tightening stones and much more. Instructions
will also cover bezel and prong setting square or rectangular
stones. Get ample time in the studio for in-depth work and
experimentation of these techniques and have your instructor on
hand for assistance and guidance. Please see your course supply
list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25039 Sat + Sun, Sep 28 + 29, Oct 5 + 6, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$369 + GST (24 hours)
BROWSE the extended studies calendar
at acad.ca FOR full COURSE DETAILS AND
REGISTRATION information.
CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
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15
Adult Credit Free
STONE SETTING II
High level of silver soldering ability required!
INSTRUCTOR Linda Chow
PREREQUISITE
Now further your stone setting skill by continuing to explore
bead, pavé and channel setting. Instruction covers the
preparation and use of gravers, burs, and beading tools as you
learn layout, drilling burring, seating, bead raising and brightcutting. You will have plenty of studio time to sharpen your skills
as you work through the assignments. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25040 Sat + Sun, Nov 16 + 17, 23 + 24, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$369 + GST (24 hours)
SURFACE TREATMENTS—CHEMICAL FREE
ALTERNATIVE FINISHES!
INSTRUCTOR Adam
Lagace
Create more depth and interest as you complete your pieces,
going beyond a traditional high polish finish, by adding different
surface treatments and textures. You will experience rolling in
textures, stamping and hammering, using abrasives, and learn
how to create matt and satin finishes. All processes covered
will be done without the use chemicals, so they are safe for the
environment and you. Please see your course supply list online.
Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
35042 Mon, Feb 24 – Mar 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$239 + GST (15 hours)
MIXED MEDIA
ALTERED BOOKS
INSTRUCTOR Adrienne
TWIST + TEXTURE—WIRE ORNAMENTS
INSTRUCTOR Adam
Lagace
Look at how easy it is to make simple snowflakes from a piece of
wire. Your instructor will take you through the process, step-bystep and show you how to add some dimension to you pieces
through different texturing techniques. Use different metals and
gauges to make a wide variety of ornaments. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25041
Sat, Dec 7, 9:00am – 5:00pm
fee
$134 + GST (7 hours)
WIRE JEWELLERY
Irvin
Even beginners can create wearable wire jewellery using simple
tools and a little ingenuity! Learn basic wire manipulation
techniques such as straightening, bending, wrapping, and
twisting. Expand your options with a little forging (hammering).
Learn to make your own ear wires, earrings, pendants, jump rings,
neck hoops, beads, and more. Sterling silver wire will be available
for purchase from the instructor. Please see your course supply
list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
Jenkins
For the true mixed media artist—see how easy it is to take an old
book and turn it into a work of art. Learn how to correctly choose
and prepare a book before you begin filling the pages with art.
Discover how to combine a variety of new and old techniques,
images, and writings for a one of a kind piece. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
35044 Sat + Sun, Mar 15 + 16, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$184 + GST (12 hours)
MATERIALS + METHODS
INSTRUCTOR Adrienne
Jenkins
Take you artwork to the next level and learn some techniques
that will broaden your knowledge of texture, composition and
application methods through the exploration of combining
found materials with acrylic mediums. Get introduced to a range
of mixed media artists and discuss their approaches and the
significance of their work. With that knowledge, create a set of
reference samples of collage, photo transfers, found images and
other additive and subtractive techniques. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25042 Tue, Oct 22 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
NEW COURSE
INSTRUCTOR Joan
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
$249 + GST (18 hours)
THE BUILT SURFACE – DRAWING, PAINTING + MORE!
PREREQUISITE
Previous drawing or painting experience
INSTRUCTOR TBD
You have a good understanding of how to work with different
media, and like combining them to create visually exciting works
of art. Grow your understanding of collaging and layering, using
a variety of media, techniques and materials, some familiar,
some unexpected, within each piece you work on. Learn about
historical and contemporary artists who have used mixed media
and the impact of their work within an art context, as well as
participate in group discussions and critiques to stimulate your
own practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
35045 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$249 + GST (21 hours)
35043 Sat + Sun, Feb 8 + 9, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee
$214 + GST (12 hours)
16
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
PAINTING
FastTrack ACRYLIC PAINTING
If you are new to painting, we recommend that you start with
Acrylic Painting I, Oil Painting I (p 17) or FastTrack Acrylic
Painting (p 17) which is a shorter course. These beginner-level
courses of different lengths (and mediums) offer you a choice
that will best suit you. The level I painting courses, because of
their length, contain more extensive content than FastTrack
courses. Follow up with Colour Theory for Painters to gain a
better understanding of how to mix colours easily and efficiently.
You want to learn how to paint, but life is busy and you are not
sure you are able to dedicate a full 12 weeks to it. Try this course
for just six and order a supply kit from us to pick up at the first
class meeting! Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing,
application techniques, and composition while developing your
skills and confidence in your creative potential. For those wishing
to purchase your own supplies, please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
All other courses in the Painting section present more challenging
material for students who have some painting experience.
25045 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35048 Mon, Feb 3 – Mar 17, 6:30 – 9:30pm
PLEASE NOTE: if you are new to art, we highly recommend a
drawing course prior to painting.
fee
INSTRUCTOR Tammy
ACRYLIC PAINTING I
INSTRUCTOR Lori
Lukasewich
Learn the basics of colour theory, paint mixing, application
techniques, and composition while developing your skills and
confidence in your creative potential. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25043 Sat, Sep 21 – Nov 30, 9:30am – 12:30pm
35046 Sat, Jan 25 – Apr 5, 9:30am – 12:30pm
fee
$349 + GST (30 hours)
OIL PAINTING I
Discover the materials and techniques of oil painting through still
life, landscape and portrait assignments structured to introduce
you to its language and practice. Explore the formal principles
that govern effective design with the aim of developing your
personal vision. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure
to come prepared for the first class.
McGrath
$239 + GST (18 hours)
+ GST
Supply Kit$85
ABSTRACT PAINTING
Acrylic Painting I
Break free from representational painting! Let go and create
abstract and non-objective paintings based on ideas you wish
to investigate. Get introduced to historical and contemporary
examples and approaches to abstraction with an emphasis on the
materials used, the process, and the impact of the relationship
between form and content. Acrylic paint will be the medium
used as it is flexible and has a quick drying time. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
PREREQUISITE
25046 Wed, Oct 2 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Smith
instructor Laurel
35049 Wed, Feb 5 – Apr 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm
instructor TBD
fee
$309 + GST (27 hours)
25044 Wed, Sep 25 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
instructor Dulcie Foo Fat
35047 Wed, Jan 29 – Apr 2, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Vazquez Mackay
instructor Mark
fee
$349 + GST (30 hours)
View your supply list online at
www.acad.ca/course_supply_lists.html and
scroll to the crn of your course selection. Or
simply click on your course crn in the calendar
description to link to the supply list page on
our website.
17
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
THE BUILT SURFACE – DRAWING, PAINTING + MORE!
PREREQUISITE
Previous drawing or painting experience
INSTRUCTOR TBD
You have a good understanding of how to work with different
media, and like combining them to create visually exciting works
of art. Grow your understanding of collaging and layering, using
a variety of media, techniques and materials, some familiar,
some unexpected, within each piece you work on. Learn about
historical and contemporary artists who have used mixed media
and the impact of their work within an art context, as well as
participate in group discussions and critiques to stimulate your
own practice. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
35045 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$249 + GST (21 hours)
COLOUR THEORY FOR PAINTERS
PREREQUISITE
Oil Painting I or Acrylic I
Foo Fat
INSTRUCTOR Dulcie
Take your understanding of the fundamentals of colour theory
and build on them as you work through a series of paintings in
class. Start with a quick refresher to get you going and quickly
move into discussions about and working with; neutrals, colour
interactions, schemes, contrasts, even colour psychology. Take
part in group discussions about colour and how artists have used
it throughout history. Please see your course supply list online.
Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
35050 Tue, Feb 11 – Apr 1, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
DISCOVER ABSTRACTION
PREREQUISITE
Previous drawing experience
Pope
INSTRUCTOR Laura
Be a part of the secret world of abstraction. Ease into it by
starting with observational drawings that you break down by
sectioning, enlarging, and distorting. As you are working, practice
different drawing methods while you use a variety of drawing
and painting media. You will be introduced to abstract artists
and discuss their approaches and the power of their works, as
you explore where images and ideas come from, and how they
develop. Individual and group critiques will be valuable to your
growth and understanding of abstraction. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
BROWSE the extended studies calendar
at acad.ca FOR full COURSE DETAILS AND
REGISTRATION information.
CALL US. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
YOU HAVE ON ART + D ESIGN COURSES. 403.284.7640
25019
35025
Wed, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Mon, Feb 24 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$249 + GST (21 hours)
The Extended Studies calendar is always
posted online first before the tabloid version
is distributed. Watch www.acad.ca for new
calendar postings and register early for your
best opportunity to get the seat you want.
18
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
FIGURE PAINTING
PAINTING A DAY
Acrylic Painting I or Oil Painting I
INSTRUCTOR Mark Vazquez-Mackay
PREREQUISITE
The human figure has provided artists of all disciplines and skill
levels with endless possibilities. Now you can concentrate on
the figure as you paint from a live, nude model in the studio
each week. You will discuss proportions of the figure while you
also focus on tone, colour, form and the relationships of space
within your surface. You will look at examples from art history
and discuss how to add expression and emotion into your work.
The use of oil or acrylic paints is optional and individual technical
guidance will be provided for both mediums. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
Get in the studio and paint quickly, efficiently, and succinctly.
Keep your focus on the most important aspects of your
composition and subject matter as you begin and complete
a full painting each class. You will be asked to sustain your
practice between classes as a way of increasing your output and
improving your painting abilities. Your instructor will give you
feedback as you work and conduct quick group critiques during
each class, which will be important to your artistic growth. The
use of oil or acrylic paints is your choice. Individual technical
guidance will be provided for both mediums. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
PREREQUISITE
25047 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 9, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35051 Mon, Feb 3 – Mar 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$294 + GST (21 hours)
Acrylic Painting I or Oil Painting I
Vazquez-Mackay
INSTRUCTOR Mark
35053 Sat, Mar 8 – Apr 12, 9:00am – 1:00pm
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
LANDSCAPE PAINTING I
PORTRAITURE
Previous painting experience (acrylic, oil or
watercolour)
INSTRUCTOR Jamie Morris
PREREQUISITE
PREREQUISITE
From a craggy Italian hilltop to a golden Alberta prairie,
landscape painting captures the spirit of a location. This course
will give you a basic understanding of the challenges of painting
the landscape through an analytical approach to perspective,
composition, relationships between colour and tone, and
manipulation of media. You can choose to work in acrylic, oil or
watercolour. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
25048 Thu, Oct 10 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
LANDSCAPE PAINTING II
Previous painting experience (acrylic, oil or
watercolour)
INSTRUCTOR Jamie Morris
PREREQUISITE
For the artist who has some experience in painting and wants
to build a stronger individual voice. You will view examples of
landscape art as it has changed through the centuries in order
to discuss both traditional and contemporary approaches which
highlight important aspects of painting. Technique and content
will be addressed in tandem to develop the strengths and
particular qualities of each artist. This is not an assignment based
course, but is of benefit to artists who have source material from
their own investigation of the landscape such as photographs
and drawings, and who want some direction in the process
that follows. Everyone will be invited to share experiences from
his/her travel and explorations, making an atmosphere that is
mutually supportive and encouraging. Group discussions and
critiques will be a valuable learning experience for all. You can
choose to work in acrylic, oil or watercolour. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
35052 Thu, Feb 6 – Mar 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (24 hours)
Painting experience in the medium of your choice
Morris
INSTRUCTOR Jamie
With an emphasis on how drawing and painting work hand-inhand, you will learn to paint with a sculptural understanding
of the human form gaining confidence and an ability to
quickly capture the human form and face. Expect occasional
homework assignments. You can choose to work in acrylic, oil or
watercolour. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
35054 Tue, Feb 25 – Apr 8, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$284 + GST (21 hours)
NEW COURSE
STILL LIFE PAINTING
INSTRUCTOR Lori
Lukasewich
The still life has played an important role in painting for centuries,
they have a quiet beauty that is valued and appreciated across
many cultures. Focus on creating your own still life paintings, as
you hone your painting skills. You instructor will lead individual
and group critiques discussing technical, formal and conceptual
issues. All levels welcome. Please see your recommended supply
list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first day.
25049 Thu, Oct 10 – Nov 28, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$279 + GST (24 hours)
WORKING WITH WATER-BASED MEDIA
PREREQUISITE
Previous painting experience in water-based media
Pederson
INSTRUCTOR Jean
Work in traditional watercolours or open the door to explore
combinations of water-soluble paints and mediums of all kinds.
You will choose weekly topics for your instructor’s presentation,
followed by open studio time for your explorations. Emphasis will
be on design, personal style, critiques and studio work. Please
see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for
the first class.
35055 Tue, Feb 4 – Mar 18, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$264 + GST (21 hours)
19
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
PHOTOGRAPHY
NEW COURSE
Please refer to page 3 for Digital Photography Certificate of
Achievement information.
INSTRUCTOR Stacey
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
PREREQUISITE
DSLR cameras ONLY
Yee
INSTRUCTOR William
Photographs, like all art, are dependent on their content and
subtle skill in execution for success. Digital cameras have opened
possibilities in photography through their ease of operation
and computerized print manipulation. Learn the fundamentals
of photography and the basics of digital camera operations
including; composition, exposure, aperture, and shutter speed.
Work through capturing digital images, file conversion, and
digital image management. Your instructor will introduce the
importance of aesthetic considerations to image making in
discussions on subject genre, the importance of light, and
critique. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
25050 Tue, Sep 24 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35056 Tue, Jan 28 – Apr 1, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$449 + GST (30 hours)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II
An understanding of your camera’s operations, DSLR
cameras ONLY
INSTRUCTOR TBD
PREREQUISITE
Now that you know how operate your digital camera, and you
know how to use Photoshop, including working with RAW image
files, and image manipulation, continue your growth and push
your creative potential as an image maker. Learn more advanced
functions on your camera as you practice shooting in specific
conditions to develop your skills in composition, framing and
seeing. Work on developing a personal style as you focus on
a sustained project throughout the course. Weekly review of
photographs will aide in your growth as a photographer. Please
see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for
the first class.
35057 Thu, Feb 6 – Apr 10, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$449 + GST (30 hours)
CREATIVE PROJECTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Watson
Are you in a bit of a rut and in need of a little creative boost?
Get inspired through imaginative projects and the introduction
of some alternative processes, as your instructor helps you find
a new freedom in your approach to image making and final
product production. You will be introduced to contemporary
artists, theories, and concepts of photography to inform your
practice, and participate in critical discussions and critiques of
your work and others throughout the course. NOTE: Software
instruction and camera operations are not addressed in this
course. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to come
prepared for the first class.
25051
Wed, Oct 16 – Nov 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$324 + GST (21 hours)
iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
PREREQUISITE
iPhone
Gaucher
INSTRUCTOR John
Your iPhone has a great camera built right in and taking
photographs is easier than ever! Learn how to use you camera
and the iPhone app, Instagram, to their fullest potential.
Instagram is a free app that allows you to transform your
photographs, through the use of cool filters and tilt-shift blur
effects, from ordinary to extra-ordinary! And Instagram allows
you to create a photo stream for easy sharing with people around
the world. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
35069 Wed, Mar 5 – 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$199 + GST (12 hours)
Gift Certificates!
Give your someone special an
extra special gift this year—
purchase a gift certificate
for an art or design course in
Extended Studies at ACAD!
Not sure what course
they might like? buy a gift
certificate in any amount so
they can chose.
Purchase by phone or in person:
403.284.7640
1407 – 14 Ave NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4R3
20
Adult Credit Free
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS I Basic Mac environment, this course is delivered on a
Mac platform only.
INSTRUCTOR Will Young
PREREQUISITE
Take your digital photography to the next level and learn how
to use Photoshop CS6, the most widely used imaging editing
software used by professional photographers and designers
alike. You will be introduced to colour correction, retouching,
exposure correction, and compositing; discover how to use
layers, masks, channels, and histories; and work with RAW files,
and conversions. Learn quick-key short cuts for a more effective
and streamlined workflow, and gain a clear understanding of the
difference in prepping files for print and the Web. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
25012
35015
Tue, Oct 1 – Nov 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Tue, Jan 28 – Mar 25, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$409 + GST (27 hours)
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS II
PREREQUISITE
Photoshop for Photographers I
Young
INSTRUCTOR Will
Build on what you learned in Photoshop for Photographers I
and start processing your digital photographs like the pros.
You will continue to use the program tools you learned in level I
while learning more software tools such as working with image
channels, masks, layers, and paths; batching images, applying
smart filters, and writing your own actions. Raw image processing
will also be covered to complete your well-rounded introduction
into Photoshop. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure
to come prepared for the first class.
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
PRINT MEDIA
DRAWING FOR PRINTMAKING
INSTRUCTOR Eveline
Kolijn
Creating a drawing for printmaking takes careful thought and
planning. Learn a variety of black and white drawing techniques,
through in-class exercises, to help you adapt your ideas to
preserve the intent and formal aspects of your original drawing.
Focus will be on using line, pattern, negative/ positive space,
and balance to create a ready-to-print drawing. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
35027
Mon, Feb 3 – Mar 17, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$214 + GST (18 hours)
SILKSCREEN
INSTRUCTOR Heather
Huston
Silkscreen printing is one of the easiest print media processes
to learn and the most flexible to use. Working from hand drawn
or photo-based images, you will create your original prints
as posters, art prints, or a series of greeting cards. Learn to
develop and express your personalized imagery in the silkscreen
medium. You will create and print at least two editions in a studio
environment of self-directed projects with your instructor’s
guidance. All inks (non-toxic, water-based) and a silkscreen that
you can use are included in your fee. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25052 Wed, Oct 2 – Nov 20, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$399 + GST (24 hours)
35016
Mon, Feb 3 – Apr 7, 6:30 – 9:30pm
WOODCUT + LINOCUT
fee
$409 + GST (27 hours)
INSTRUCTOR Eveline
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Basic understanding of camera operations. DSLR only
TBD
PREREQUISITE
INSTRUCTOR
Take better pictures of your family and friends with ease and
assurance that you are getting the shot. Portraiture is no doubt
one of the most popular forms of photography, yet many times
these pictures are the hardest to take. You will learn how to
improve your portrait photography skills, how to take advantage
of available light, how to compose interesting shots, and how to
effectively direct your subject to achieve the desired look. On
location, hands-on demonstrations and in class shooting sessions
will benefit students greatly. There will be a brief review of
camera operations as well as an introduction to post-processing
and design fundamentals. Please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
Kolijn
Explore the endless possibilities of relief printmaking through
woodcut, the earliest method of printmaking, and linocut, as you
work in a fully equipped studio. Begin by carving your woodcut
and linocut, printing with a single colour and working up to
reduction cutting and printing with multiple colours. You will
print with a press and by hand, making it very easy to continue
your practice after the course. Your instructor will offer expert
guidance as you work on your projects and learn new techniques.
All inks (oil-based) are included in your fee. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
35060 Wed, Feb 12 – Mar 26, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$344 + GST (21 hours)
25055 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 9:30am – 12:30pm
35059 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 9:30am – 12:30pm
fee
$289 + GST (18 hours)
21
Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS
SCULPTURE
NEW COURSE
PAPER SCULPTURE
FREELANCE DESIGN BUSINESS—THINGS TO KNOW
INSTRUCTOR Guy
Parsons
Not sure what all you need to do to set up a freelance design
business? No problem, you instructor has been freelancing for
decades and has put together a comprehensive presentation
to help steer you in the right direction. There will be plenty of
time for questions, so come ready to ask! Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
25008 Tue, Nov 19, 6:30 – 9:30pm
35012 Mon, Mar 24, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$74 + GST (3 hours)
INSTRUCTOR Donna
Barrett
Tear it, fold it, score it, and cut it. Your instructor will lead you
through a series of hands-on experiences showing you how
paper can be transformed into sculptural pieces, with some
forethought and planning. Discover how exciting it can be to
create works that are completely unexpected and beautifully
delicate. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
25053 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 9:30am – 12:30pm
fee $214 + GST (18 hours)
PLASTER MOLD MAKING
WORDPRESS
INSTRUCTOR Wanda
Internet familiarity, ability to navigate in PC
environment
INSTRUCTOR Darren Wood
Working with clay and plaster, learn how to create a mold and
cast it, multiply times! Through in class demonstrations and
hands on work discover the nuances of good mold design and
good practice techniques. Your instructor will share tips on
working with the materials as you complete your projects. Please
see your course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for
the first class.
PREREQUISITE
Design a website to promote your art or design practice, using
WordPress, the leading, open-source website publishing system.
You will develop your own website or blog and using WordPress
templates and plugins, and learn how to tweak it with a little
understanding of CSS/HTML basics, allowing you to customize
your site. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
35018
Mon, Feb 24 – Apr 14, 6:30 – 9:30pm
fee
$369 + GST (24 hours)
Ellerbeck
25054 Sat + Sun, Nov 30 + Dec 1, 9:00am – 5:00pm
fee
$284 + GST (14 hours)
SMALL-SCALE SCULPTING
INSTRUCTOR Wanda
Ellerbeck
Think small. Create wonderful little sculptures that are visually
interesting and delightful, as you address structure, scale and
meaning in your work. You will work with a variety of materials,
including molds and resins, as work through projects that
challenge your creativity. Please see your course supply list
online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
35061
Sat + Sun, Feb 22 + 23, Mar 1 + 2, 9:00am – 4:00pm
fee $269 + GST (24 hours)
View your supply list online at
www.acad.ca/course_supply_lists.html and
scroll to the crn of your course selection. Or
simply click on your course crn in the calendar
description to link to the supply list page on
our website
22
Adult Credit Free
Travel program - Laraos, Peru
Trip Escort: Gerald Forseth
Our travel program in 2013 to Laraos, Peru was such a success,
we’ve been invited to return!
Peru is a hot travel destination now, but experiencing visitor
fatigue at its most well-known sites. Come with ACAD off the
beaten track to see unspoiled Peru that enchants the world with
its magnificent vistas, ancient civilizations, delicious food and
lovely people.
The village of Laraos has maintained its traditional architecture
and culture, making it a rare example of indigenous, pre-Incan
ways of life still functioning in modern Peru. Its streets are narrow
stone stairways, houses are stone – some with traditional thatch
roofs. For at least the past three thousand years, citizens of
Laraos have worked the agricultural terraces that surround them
with ancient tools, producing year-round food and income for the
village.
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
ART TRAVEL | April 2014
Our trip to Peru last
spring was such a
success, we’ve been
invited to return!
This travel program brings a small group to Laraos during their
late summer-early fall when the weather is very pleasant. We stay
at their new hotel and venture out every day in our van with our
guides to visit other villages, hike to ancient ruins, participate
in local festivities and enjoy spectacular scenery in the Andes.
You can expect to be introduced to life customs, costumes,
dances, folk art and other aspects of the social and cultural past
and present and to hike to amazing ruins. An interpreter will be
available daily to increase your understanding of the sights and
activities. The trip will wrap up with a very special one-night
stay and culinary treat at Refugio de Santiago, located near
Lunahuana in the lower Rio Canete valley. Every day is full with
activities and different destinations, which you are free to join or
to venture off on your own.
Please join us for a presentation on Laraos, Peru and the
highlights from our 2013 program. Our Trip Escort, Gerald
Forseth, will provide some history of the area, images from
Laraos in 2013 and explain details of the program. These
presentations are free and open to everyone, but you must preregister with Extended Studies at 403 284 7640.
Presentations are scheduled for:
Fri, Sep 27, 7:00-9:00pm
Fri, Nov 1, 7:00-9:00pm
Registration deadline: Feb 3, 2014
Group limit: 7
35070: Fri - Thu, Apr 4 – 17 14 days
fee
$3,199* + GST (14 days)
Includes accommodation, meals, events, private van with driver,
local guide and ACAD Escort for the full length of the program.
*Flight and Lima expenses before and after the program are not
included.
You can secure your space with a 50% deposit; balance must be
paid in full by Feb 3, 2014.
Due to the nature of this course, no refunds will be available after
Feb 13, 2014.
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Adult Credit Free
No adult credit-free classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
Travel program - Uzbekistan
Trip Escort: Gerald Forseth
The cities of Uzbekistan have been cultural crossroads where
East meets West for over a thousand years. Invaded, conquered
and ruled by a shifting mélange of Persian, Ottoman, Muslim and
Christian warriors, Uzbekistan is rich in archeological treasures:
palaces, mosques, and sepulchers immortalizing emperors,
tyrants, and caliphs; ancient cities and markets. The sweeping
scale of the scenery is a perfect counterpoint to the elaborate
turquoise mosaics that cover many structures.
Come with ACAD off the beaten track to see the splendor,
vastness and exotic markets of the rich Fergana Valley and its
Silk Road cities: Samarkand, Khiva, Bukhara and Tashkent. We
will travel by private van with a local guide and our Trip Escort,
Architect Gerald Forseth, jumping on a plane when the distance
is great.
This Travel Program brings a small group to Uzbekistan when
harvest is underway and the local food is diverse, fresh and
plentiful. We will stay in hotels and visit the architectural
highlights of each city as well as visit the markets with their silks,
carpets, brasswork and other artisans. Expect to eat well, see
fabulous structures and scenery, walk ancient streets with people
in local dress and participate in timeless customs like shopping
from camel caravans. An interpreter will travel with us to increase
your understanding of the sights and activities. Every day is full
with activities and different destinations, which you are free to
join or to venture off on your own.
Please join us for a presentation on Uzbekistan on Friday,
October 4th. Our Trip Escort, Architect Gerald Forseth, will
provide some history of the area, images from his travels in
Uzbekistan, and explain details of the program. The presentation
is free and open to everyone
The Presentation is scheduled for:
Fri, Oct 4, 7:00-9:00pm
Alberta College of Art+Design
Stanford Perrott Lecture Hall
Registration deadline: June 16, 2014 Group limit: 12
25003: Fri - Sun, October 25 – November 9, 2014
fee
$2,949* + GST Double occupancy 15 nights/14 days
25002 Fri - Sun, October 25 – November 9, 2014
fee
$3,224* + GST Single accommodation 15 nights/14 days
Includes twin accommodation, breakfasts, events, private van
with driver, in-program flight, local guide and ACAD Escort.
*Flight to/from Tashkent, Uzbekistan; airport transfers, lunches
and dinners, personal shopping, and Tashkent expenses before
and after the program are not included.
You can secure your space with a 50% deposit; balance must be
paid in full by June 16, 2014.
Due to the nature of this course, no refunds will be available after
June 27, 2014
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TEEN COURSES
No teen classes on:
October 12 – 14 (Thanksgiving weekend)
November 11 (Remembrance Day)
February 15 – 17 (Family Day weekend)
April 18 – 21 (Easter weekend)
TEENS – AGES 13-17
MIXED MEDIA STUDIO
Some supplies are included in fees for teens, unless otherwise
noted.
Use a number of different art media to create works that show
your understanding of art fundamentals. You will draw in black
and white and colour; learn the basics of acrylic painting on
paper and canvas board; and work with mixed media to create
a three-dimensional, sculptural piece. As you are working,
you’ll discuss how to create meaning in your art, consider the
importance of presentation, and learn to productively critique
your work and the work of your studio mates. Please see your
course supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first
class.
PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE: The breadth of activities and images
generated by art production at a post-secondary art institution
may challenge societal conventions.
CARTOONING STUDIO
INSTRUCTOR Brian
Batista
Learn the traditional process of hand drawing your own comic
book. You will be encouraged to develop your own identifiable
style, including environments and layouts while you are learning
to draw the human figure. Give your characters expression and
action, and put them into a narrative to tell a story. You will work
with a variety of media including pen and ink, marker, pencil and
water-based colour. Please see your course supply list online. Be
sure to come prepared for the first class.
25062 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 1:30 – 4:30pm
35067 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 1:30 – 4:30pm
fee
$214 (18 hours)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
INSTRUCTOR Stacey
Watson
Learn how to use your digital camera (dslr or point-n-shoot)
to take better pictures! Your instructor will discuss things to
consider when shooting; framing, placement of subject matter,
depth of field, and shutter speeds as you work through capturing
digital images to complete your projects. You will also learn
about file conversion and do some introductory manipulation
in Photoshop to clean up your images. Please see your course
supply list online. Be sure to come prepared for the first class.
INSTRUCTOR Jennifer
Bassett
25059 at, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 1:30 – 4:30pm
35065 at, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 1:30 – 4:30pm
fee
$214 (18 hours)
COLLEGE PREP CLASSES – Ages 15–18
PORTFOLIO PREP
INSTRUCTOR Meneka
Thirukkumaran
Work hard to strengthen and build your portfolio in this intensive
portfolio prep course. The focus will be on creating five works
strong enough for portfolio submission for acceptance into
ACAD. Subject matter will include still-life, landscape, the human
figure, and portraiture. Get your creative juices flowing and your
hands moving! Please see your course supply list online. Be sure
to come prepared for the first class.
25060 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 10:00am – 3:30pm
35066 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 10:00am – 3:30pm
fee
$364 + GST (30 hours)
25056 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 1:30 – 4:30pm
35062 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 1:30 – 4:30pm
fee
$214 (18 hours)
DRAWING STUDIO
Focus on improving your drawing abilities while you experiment
with different types of drawing media including: graphite,
charcoal, and conté crayons. You will develop your understanding
of compositions and expanding your knowledge of drawing
through the use of different techniques. Think about what you are
communicating with your drawings and develop your ability to
speak about your work during weekly critique session at the end
of each class. Please see your course supply list online. Be sure to
come prepared for the first class.
The Pre-College Program registration brochure
and its bursary application form are online at
www.acad.ca/pre_college_program.html
25057 Sat, Oct 19 – Nov 23, 1:30 – 4:30pm
35063 Sat, Feb 22 – Mar 29, 1:30 – 4:30pm
instructor Joanne Chang
fee
$214 (18 hours)
25058 Mon, Oct 21 – Dec 2, 6:30 – 8:30pm
35064 Mon, Feb 24 – Mar 31, 6:30 – 8:30pm
instructor Roberta Shaw
fee
$154 (12 hours)
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