2013-2014 MMC Information Handbook - Retsd.mb.ca

ART COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The Art program is based on the premise that ART IS FOR EVERYONE. At all three levels, 20G, 30G/30S, and
40G/40S, the program is mainly a studio program with theoretical content.
Art appreciation, art fundamentals, and medium manipulation are integral components of the program.
Students will develop skills that are relevant and necessary to nurture creativity. The importance of art in society,
past, present, and future, is promoted throughout the program as a basic human need. Due to the significant
demand on consumable items and equipment there is a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) to be paid at the
beginning of the semester. Students must also provide some of their own basic supplies.
Art 30S and Art 40S
Recommended for students considering careers in Fine Arts, Architecture, Interior Design, Graphics, or
Commercial Art. These courses provide a solid foundation for art-related post-secondary studies.
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ART 20G
Prerequiste: None
Credit: 1
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This is an introductory course with an
emphasis on developing perceptual
skills and experimenting with a variety of
media. The students will become familiar
with the elements of art and apply their
knowledge to specific art problems.
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ART 30G
Prerequisite: Art 20G
Credit: 1
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This program builds on the skills learned
at the 20G level. Students are encouraged
to continue developing perceptual
skills with greater emphasis put on
design and composition and three
dimensional work.
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ART 30S
Prerequisite: Art 20G
Credit: 1
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This course introduces students to
portfolio development. At this level there
is a greater demand on student performance.
Students will be expected to
prepare art works as well as written components
that satisfy the requirements of
the portfolio.
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ART 40G
Prerequisite: Art 30G or 30S
Credit: 1
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This course is designed to encourage
expression through the media and the
techniques explored in the two previous
courses. The program at this level is
more individualized. Assignments give
students quite specific directions but also
put much more emphasis on the importance
of each student developing his/her
own means of expressing that vision.
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ART 40S
Prerequisite: Art 30S
Credit: 1
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Approved selection for university. This
course is strongly recommended for
those seeking post-secondary education
in related creative fields as well as for students
who have a greater interest in selfexpression.
Students will be responsible
for the development of portfolios that are
submitted twice a semester.
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