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The
Klondike Institute of Art and Culture and the Dawson
Campus of Yukon College, have designed an innovative and
exciting seven & half month program that will prepare
students for the increasing number of employment opportunities
in the arts. Opportunities for full time employment in the
cultural industries are growing, as are the prospects for
contract work. This growth creates the need for people who
are familiar with the principles of art and design, and who
have a working knowledge of the technology and programs used
in arts related industries. Arts for Employment is a noncredit
pre-employment program that is intended to help sudents decide
career paths related to visual arts, develop professional
portfolios and gain entry level skills towards employment
in the cultural industries.
The students in this
program will acquire skills and sensitivity in various media.
They will become effective in the creative and production
processes that will contribute to the development of a more
competitive arts industry in the Yukon. Employers cite creativity
as one of the most important traits an employee can possess.
This program will nurture creativity as well as help students
to develop the professional attitudes and experience that
are valued by employers. Instruction will develop and enhance
new conceptual processes, technical and business analysis,
and critical thinking skills.
This
course will appeal to students with artistic ability who are
interested in pursuing a career in an arts related field.
While the primary focus of the course will be on the visual
arts, the student will be introduced to several other cultural
industries - new media, marketing, and filmmaking. Students
will be expected to work independently and as team members,
while developing time management and organizational skills
essential to working in the cultural industries.
If
you're interested in employment in the arts, our program is
designed to develop and direct your creative skills into employment
and employable situations. Arts
for Employment is an innovative program, developed in partnership
by KIAC and Yukon College. The broad range of curriculum focuses
on traditional and contemporary training for employment in
cultural industries.
Knowledgeable
and experienced instructors will provide students with specialized,
group and individual teaching in a supportive learning environment.
COURSE CONTENT
COURSE CONTENT
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The
program will run from September 19th, 2005 to April
28th, 2006 six hours a day for twenty nine weeks, for
a total of 852 hours. The program will take place at
the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture, Odd Fellows
Campus, with the exception of the computer based courses,
which will take place at the Dawson Campus of Yukon
College. The program components are as follows:
| Graphic
Design (60 hours) |
Students will be introduced to
fundamental design theories, histories and concepts
and their application in design projects. Initial projects
will be in black and white, progressing through tonal
studies to projects that explore various colour theories
and principals.
| Art
Foundations (132 hours) |
Students
will be introduced to traditional art techniques, histories
and theories using pencil, charcoal, coloured pencil,
watercolours, acrylics, ink and combinations of the
above. Students will explore various creative processes
through a series of progressive assignments. Fundamental
art theories and techniques will be examined in relation
to graphic design, film, photography and new media.
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| Computer Graphic Design (219
hours) |
This course will cover basic computer
graphics applications and techniques while reinforcing
the key elements of graphic design. A variety of practical
projects will teach the students how to apply their
creativity in a computer-based environment. Each student
will have exclusive use of a computer station. In the
first component of the course, the students will use
Adobe Photoshop to scan and manipulate images and to
experiment with the various applications and techniques
this software has to offer.
The second part of the course uses
the software package Adobe Illustrator to create illusions,
symbols, diagrams, and logos, from first inception to
finished artwork. During the last five weeks, the students
will cover principles of layout and composition including
an introduction to typography, the use of grids, structures,
and image placement using Adobe InDesign.
The students will then incorporate
all three programs to complete a series of practical
projects such as brochures, CD covers and business cards.
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Traditional Photography - The fundamentals of 35
mm black and white photography including darkroom procedures,
pinhole photographs and alternative processes.
Digital Photography - Students
will be assigned their own digital cameras and learn
the essentials of digital photography and printing.
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photo
courtesy of Mario Villeneuve
Kendra Wallace poses an apple
for a pinhole photograph |
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Almost everyone has grown up under the influence of television
and films. Most people are fluent at decoding their messages
and getting meaning from them, whether it's a drama, the
news, a cartoon, or even a commercial. In this unit, we
offer an intensive experience of learning the art of moving
picture technique by moving from the sole role of viewers,
the decoding audience -- to directors, the architects
or encoders of images. Participants learn to operate cameras,
sound gear, and edit software while focusing on how images
make sense. Participants produce practice films and also
their own individual projects. We also address story development,
planning, industry opportunities, lighting, and terminology.
Students
spend five days in Whitehorse receiving instruction, demonstration,
and orientation sessions from professionals employed in the
arts, crafts, photography, design, print, television, radio,
and new media industries. A panel discussion at the end of
the week provides for a focussed question and answer session
with senior level industry professionals, and the opportunity
for the students to network.
Students
will extend their computer graphic skills in web design through
the use of software programs - Macromedia's Dreamweaver and
Flash. Each student will be guided through the process of
designing, implementing, and uploading their own web site,
featuring work that they have completed during the previous
components of the program.
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Career Planning/Program Evaluation (27 hours)
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Students will write
resumes, learn job search skills, compile multi-application
portfolios, develop small business skills, and research future
education opportunities. The students will have the opportunity
to reflect on the program to assess their suitability for
and interest in the various fields and to give feedback to
the instructors and coordinators for future direction. A final
graduating exhibition in the ODD Gallery will be mounted providing
students the opportunity to display their best work from the
past year.
The Arts for Employment
arts courses is taught by professional, practicing artists,
designers and technicians.
SOME REASONS FOR TAKING
ARTS FOR EMPLOYMENT
 Develop
arts related employment skills, including discipline specific
skills and analytical and critical thinking skills.
Create
a professional portfolio adaptable to specific industries.
Develop
a foundation for life long creativity & learning.
Be
a part of Dawson's thriving arts community.
Other KIAC initiatives include:
ODD Gallery,
Macaulay Artist Residency, Annual Dawson City International
Short Film Festival, Annual
Yukon Riverside Arts Festival, Youth Art Enrichment, Summer
Youth Art Camp
Ongoing, year round, continuing education
in the arts; theatre, music and dance performances.
HOW TO APPLY
Arts for Employment is a seven & half
month full time program offered by Yukon College and the Klondike
Institute of Art and Culture in Dawson City, Yukon, from September
18th, 2006 through April 30th, 2007. Application Deadline
is postmarked by July 14th, 2006.
Basic computer skills are a must.
Application procedures and current information
can be obtained by contacting either:
Klondike Institute of
Art and Culture
Bag 8000
Dawson City, Yukon
Y0B 1G0
Phone: 867-993-5005
Fax: 867-993-5838
Email: dawsonarts@yknet.ca |
Dawson Campus of Yukon
College
Box 313
Dawson City, Yukon
Y0B 1G0
Phone: 867-993-5231
Fax: 867-993-6918
Email: ycdawson@yukoncollege.yk.ca
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
1. What about housing? Students
and instructors who have come to Dawson for the Arts for Employment
program in the last five years have been able to find affordable
housing by taking advantage of Dawson's many bed and breakfasts
who rent rooms by the month in the off season. We can provide
you with a list. There are also homes and apartments for rent.
2. Is there any financial assistance
available? Many of our students have been able to access
funding through Human Resource Development Canada (their main
office is in Whitehorse and there are Outreach Offices in
Dawson and Watson Lake). Other students have received funding
from the Territorial Training Allowance (contact YTG education
- you must have lived in the Yukon for a certain length of
time), or through individual First Nation Human Resource Departments.
Because Arts For Employment is not an accredited program Canada
Student Loans are not applicable.
3. What about art supplies? Because
Dawson is a fairly small community, KIAC will have all necessary
art supplies in stock. If you have your own supplies, bring
them with you. It will save you purchasing more. Each student
will spend up to approximately $600 on art supplies.
4. How do I apply for the program?
Please contact KIAC or the Dawson Campus of Yukon College
for an application package. It contains a standard Yukon College
application form, and a questionnaire. These must be returned
to us postmarked by August 11th, 2005. A committee of administrators
and instructors will review the packages and conduct interviews,
if necessary.
5. How much is tuition? Last year
the tuition for the program was $1050.00 and students paid
a $50.00 per semester computer lab fee. The fees have not
been set for this year; but we expect a modest increase.
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