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Jennifer Bain

Ontario College Certificate

September 2, 2008

$3,325.50 program duration *
* Tuition and fees subject to change.

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Program Highlights

Ceramic works engage every element of the design and creative process. They embody the technology, the materials, and the artist's message in work that (usually) reflects the scale and scope of the human hand.

The potter takes traditional tools, materials and processes in conjunction with contemporary sensibilities to create a broad array of objects, from vessels and fixtures to three-dimensional sculptures. You will be encouraged to explore your personal style and themes in conjunction with developing the skills and techniques to design, fabricate, and finish basic ceramic forms. The process of drawing will be emphasized throughout the program, as a critical requirement for creative design, technical execution, and client proposals.

This 14-week program is delivered in an intensive format, including studies in design, drawing, and history for potters. These courses provide a strong foundation for fabrication, chain making, surface decoration, casting, forming, stone setting, as well as marketing and portfolio development.

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Word from the Workplace

"I would definitely recommend the Ceramics certificate program to anyone who has fallen in love with throwing clay on the wheel. The course gives the budding potter all the practical knowledge and inspiration needed to reach the next level and beyond. Throwing skills grow incredibly quickly and the foundations in studio management, decorating techniques, and working with plaster moulds give each student many ways to express their personal style. My skills became much stronger and more refined during the four months I spent in the intensive course."

Ruth Gauthier, Ceramics Certificate Graduate 2004

 

Why Choose Fleming?

This program is delivered at Fleming College’s Haliburton Campus, in the spectacular environment of Northern Ontario, yet less than three hours northeast of Toronto. The light and airy architecture of the main building, which was completed in the fall of 2005, houses studios and classrooms which were carefully designed for visual arts and crafts studies. This is an immersive experience you will be able devote yourself to your artwork in a challenging and collaborative atmosphere.
 
As a Fleming student, you will enjoy a number of choices in selecting your areas of interest in visual arts, as well as the duration of your study. With two semesters of study in addition to any art certificate program, you can complete the Visual and Creative Arts Diploma (two year). You can also enjoy the benefits of a number of credit transfer agreements with other post-secondary institutions.
 
The certificate programs are delivered in an intense format in which two semesters of credits can be completed in only 14 weeks. Each certificate course comprises 32.5 hours of in-class studies and 15 hours of technical support in studio. Faculty members are not only professional artists and designers, but also dedicated teachers who are intent upon the development of your technical skills, creative thinking, and artistic integrity. The 40-year history of the Haliburton School of The Arts is proof of the passion and focus of its faculty, administration, and support staff, whose collaboration provides an environment rich in potential for studies in the arts.

 

What it Takes to Succeed

  • a willingness to get muddy
  • a passionate interest in ceramics
  • good oral and written communication skills
  • manual dexterity
  • open to learning
  • a desire to explore your creativity
  • ability to commit to intensive format

 

Career Opportunities

You have started a life-long learning experience in the world of ceramics, with endless options in your pursuit of a career in this field. This program will appeal to the serious student who is seeking to build an excellent foundation portfolio of work before pursuing further studies, to apply their learning to another medium, or to explore apprenticeship, freelance, or teaching career options.

 

Minimum Admission Requirements

 OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) level, including:

  • 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)

When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) or (U/C) courses are also accepted. 

Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission.

 

Selection Process

 

Related Programs

The Ceramics Certficate comprises 14 of the elective credits required for the Visual and Creative Arts Diploma - also available at the Haliburton School of The Arts.

Graduates of the Ceramics certificate will be considered for entrance into the Sheridan College Crafts and Design advanced diploma program. Successful applicants will enter directly into the second year of the program. All applicants will be required to present a portfolio as part of the admission process.

 

Additional Costs

A $756.00 material fee is included in the tuition/fees noted above.

 

University Transfer Agreements

 

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