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2010 – 2011 GUIDE BOOK ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN

ACAD Admissions Office

1407 – 14 Avenue N.W.

Calgary, AB Canada T2N 4R3

PhOnE 403.284.7617

Fax 403.284.7644

TOll FrEE 1 .800.251.8290 (in North America)

EmaIl [email protected]

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ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN

We are here to share the journey with you as you leap into the unknown world of infi nite possibilities.

2010 – 2011 GUIDE BOOK ADMISSIONS WELCOME

Visually describe what you think your

typical day at art school will be using only

found imagery.

Go to the Sketch Book, page 19.

Admissions Team:

Joy BormanDirector of Admissions

Personality in 3 words:

cheerful, helpful, colourful

Favourite website:

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We encourage you to colour outside

the lines and celebrate happy accidents.

Paint will be spilled, projects may turn out

lopsided, designs rendered unreadable

- this is how we learn, how we grow, how

we develop who we are to become.

The Admissions Team at the Alberta

College of Art + Design is available to

support you in making the best of your

education experience.

ACAD is a close-knit community

of passionate artists and designers.

The College provides an opportunity

for you to create objects, experiences

and relationships. You will have many

questions, and we will fi nd the answers.

We invite you to join our community where

you will make many decisions, make a lot

of art, and make lasting meaning.

ACAD Admissions Team

See page 52 to f ind out all the ways you can connect with the AC AD Admissions Team.

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Contributors

Joy Borman

Kyle Chow

Derek Dix

Dwayne Dobson

AnneMarie Dorland

Jill Flaman

Britta Kokemor

Dwayne Norman

Justin Poulsen

Danielle Tuchelt

Chandra Vermeulen

Concept and Design

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Production Notes

This publication was typeset using

Gotham and Century Schoolbook

and printed on Mohawk Via.

Special thanks to all ACAD students,

staff and alumni whose images and

words appear in this publication.

This publication describes the intentions

of the College in respect to all matters

herein. The College reserves the right to

amend the contents of this publication.

The College expressly denies any

responsibility or liability to any person

or persons who may suffer loss or who

may otherwise be adversely affected

by such changes. The Registrar’s Offi ce

is available to assist students with

questions or problems which arise

concerning the interpretation of

College information and regulations.

Alberta College of Art + Design

1407 – 14 Avenue N.W.


PHONE 403.284.7617

FAX 403.284.7644

TOLL FREE 1 .800.251.8290 (in North America)

EMAIL [email protected]

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About ACAD

Founded in 1926, The Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD)

is one of only four degree-granting, publicly-funded Art and

Design Colleges in Canada. ACAD is a leading centre for education

and research, and a catalyst for creative inquiry and cultural

development. We engage the world and create possibilities.

LOCATION Calgary, Alberta, Canada

FOUNDED 1926

INSTITUTION TYPE Public

PROGRAM 4 Year/Studio Based

CREDENTIALS Bachelor of Design Degree

Photography

Visual Communications Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

Ceramics, Drawing, Fibre, Glass,

Jewellery + Metals, Media Arts

+ Digital Technologies, Painting,

Print Media, Sculpture

ACCREDITATIONS Substantial Equivalency Designation

granted by the National Association

of Colleges of Art and Design

ASSOCIATIONS Alberta Association of Colleges

and Technical Institutes

Association of Canadian Institutes

of Art and Design

Association of Independent Colleges

of Art and Design

Canadian Art Association

Design Management Institute

Educational Liaison Association of Alberta

National Association of Colleges

of Art and Design

National Portfolio Day Association

Society of Graphic Designers of Alberta

Universities Art Association

CAMPUS 27,000 Metres2/293,000 Feet2

STUDENT POPULATION 1300

DOMESTIC TUITION Canadian citizens,

AND FEES Permanent Residents/Landed Immigrants

$5,430 CAD (one year/full-time)

INTERNATIONAL Visa Students

TUTITION AND FEES $15,070 CAD (one year/full-time)

ESTIMATED $3,000 CAD (First Year Studies)

MATERIAL COSTS

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 15 (Studio Classes)

36 (Academic Classes)

FACULTY TO 1:9

STUDENT RATIO

Inspired Students 6 Misha Frolov

8 Lionel Cipriano

9 Sarah Malik

Diverse Programs 12 Photography

13 Visual Communications Design

15 Ceramics

15 Drawing

16 Fibre

16 Glass

17 Jewellery + Metals

18 Media Arts + Digital Technologies

19 Painting

19 Print Media

20 Sculpture

21 First Year Studies

21 Liberal Studies

Accomplished Faculty 24 Natali Rodrigues

26 Jordan Tate

27 Jesse Sherburne

28 Faculty Listing

Celebrated Alumni 32 Chelsea Cardinal

34 Lisa Benschop

35 Dustin Koop + John Antoski

Connected Community38 ACADSA

38 Exhibition Spaces

39 SRC + Student Life Offi ce

40 Mobility + Exchange

41 Visiting Artists

43 ACAD Location

44 Things to Do, See + Try

Admissions Guide 47 ACAD’s 5 Step Admissions Guide

51 Money Matters

52 Find Out More About ACAD

Contents

Contributor:

Britta Kokemor4th Year photo major


curious, positive, trustworthy

Website:

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Contributor:

JUST IN POULSEN2ND YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY MAJOR


TECHNICAL, DETERMINED, CONSISTENT

Website:

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Contributor:

DEREK DIX3RD YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM


OUTDOORS-MAN, MOT IVATED, PRECISE

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Inspired Students

ACAD studio programs produceinnovative thinkers, creative problemsolvers and visually acute learners whogo on to revolutionize their chosen fi elds.ACAD creates a learning environmentrich in character and extensivein quantity, quality and professionalcapability for its student body ofartistic thinkers. Join a communityof inspiring students – classmateswho are as talented, interested andpassionate about art as you are.

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Student population:

Class size:

Did you know?

approximately 1300 students

ACAD was founded in 1926

15 (studio classes), 36 (academic classes)

CREATIVE THINKING BEGINS. . . INSPIRED STUDENTS

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“… creative minds thatare always able to shareideas and challenge mycreative thinking.”

A self-portrait doesn’t always have to be representational.

How can Misha Frolov’s self-portraits within different

social groups inspire your own?


1 Hellz Yea Boii (2009)

121 x 182 cm

59 layer silkscreen

on wood

2 Misha Frolov (2009)

81 x 111 cm

Acrylic and silkscreen

on foam-core

Q Why did you choose

to go to art + design

school, and how did

you choose this one?

A From an early age

I was always interested

in drawing and painting.

Then for about a decade

I got into graffi ti. I chose

an art school because

it just made sense to

continue with Fine Arts

education. I started

my studies at University

of Regina, but after the

fi rst year there I was

uncertain about the

Print Media program

so I transferred to

ACAD to continue

my studies.

Q What will you

miss the most when

you graduate?

A I will miss the

environment of the

school. I will miss being

surrounded by the

numbers of creative

minds that are always

able to share ideas

and challenge my

creative thinking.

Q How do you see

your work developing

in the future?

A I am fascinated by

comparing one’s views

on life with the set

parameters that I brought

from back home. I love

exploring. This kind of

exploration has become

a main drive in my art

practice. Generally

my work contains a

representation of the

outside surroundings

through a self-portrait.

I determine certain

qualities of the social

group around me and

try to put myself into

their position. Sometimes

a self-portrait isn’t as direct

and representational.

Acrylic and silkscreen

on foam-core

Meet Misha, 4th Year Student

Department:

Personality in three words:

Website:

“I live and learn. I would describe my work as the observation of the current social group I am based in.”

“I am very interested in illustration and hope to pursue it after I graduate.”

Misha FrolovInspired Student

“I moved to Canada in my late teens. Coming from

Russia, I experienced a huge culture shock. In Russia

I was used to dealing with a very classical model

of education. When I moved to Canada I struggled

a bit with the freedom that was offered to me and

the strict educational background I had behind my

shoulders. But I was able to put the two different

environments and take the best from both worlds

and apply it to my practice. I now realize that it has

set me up for an environment after graduation.”

Print Media, Bachelor of Fine Arts programPrint Media, Bachelor of Fine Arts programPrint Media, Bachelor of Fine Arts programPrint Media, Bachelor of Fine Arts program

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Department:

Words to live by:

Department:


Website: Sarah Malik’s work uses a variety of mediums and processes

to create her installations. How can her work inspire you

to connect different processes with your own work?


“It has always been my belief that in the overlap

is where the truly marvelous lies. My horoscope

recently told me that ‘I must serve as a vehicle

of regeneration in this world,’ and whether or not

it is true it is still a nice thing to believe in. What I

take away from this is that there is a responsibility

felt as a human being, but particularly as an artist,

as observer/creator/commentator/connector of

my inner and outer worlds, that the overlaps are

everywhere, and that art is the service of sharing

the marvel.”

4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program4th year Sculpture major, Bachelor of Fine Arts program

dance dance dance dance dance dance

You can see Lionel’s work in many magazines and publications.

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4th Year Visual Communications Design major, Bachelor of Design program


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SarahMalik

Meet Lionel, 4th Year Student

“I think that most people have a misconception of art

school being so easy and that you just draw pictures

all day. What I’ve come to realize is that in order

to be successful as an artist, it requires more than

just creativity. You need to be disciplined in your

work ethics and really love what you do. If anything,

I believe that what artists and designers do is we

challenge the world’s way of thinking and it can be

diffi cult and grueling but it can also be rewarding.

It’s your passion that allows you to continue doing

what you do.”

Q What motto do

you live by?

A I don’t see the glass

half empty or half full,

my expectation is that

the glass should always

be fi lled to the top.

Q What do you value

the most about ACAD?

A I really value the time

spent with instructors

and the student to

teacher ratio. Because

the program is rigorous

and the classes are

small, you get to spend

a lot of quality time with

your peers - it felt like

a family.

Q What direction do

you want your work

to take you?

A I believe that design

is a tool which can

enhance the quality

of life and accessibility

for everyone in our

society. Design needs

to be considered in

all aspects to be both

beautiful and functional

- it should communicate

a message and connect

with its audience. I like

to challenge the way

people look at things

or do something

unexpected and I like

to attach my work with

conceptual thinking.

Recently, I had the

opportunity to work

in New York City for

the fashion publication

NYLON magazine this

past summer. I was

immersed in a very

fast-paced environment

and was exposed to

a more eclectic and

grungy style of design.

In the future I hope

to infuse New York’s

design sensibilities

with my current style.

A To always recognize

the privilege that we

are living, and take

advantage of that

as far as you can go.

An admirable teacher

of mine would say:

if you are capable

of being brilliant,

why would you choose

to be anything less?

Q What motto do you

live by?

A Embrace the unknown,

practice thankfulness,

use the Golden Rule,

unconditional love, boil

before you begin, and

if you’re ever feeling

out of sorts, just dance

dance dance.

SWISS DESIGN STYLESWISS DESIGN STYLE

Meet Sarah, 4th Year Student

SarahMalikMalik

A To always recognize

the privilege that we

are living, and take

advantage of that

as far as you can go.

An admirable teacher

of mine would say:

if you are capable

of being brilliant,

why would you choose

to be anything less?

Q What motto do youWhat motto do you

live by?live by?

A Embrace the unknown,

practice thankfulness,

use the Golden Rule,

unconditional love, boil

before you begin, and

Q What do you value

the most about ACAD

and what will you

miss the most when

you graduate?

A I have great respect

for all the faculty and

staff, particularly those

who pushed me hard

or went out of their way

to lend their expertise.

It was a signifi cant way

that I discovered how far

I could go, or that I was

able to go that far at all.

An encouraging shove

in the right direction

goes a long way.

Q What advice would

you offer to someone

considering an art

school education?

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ACAD programs are studio basedand hands-on. The College offersa comprehensive curriculum fi lledwith diverse programs sure to inspire,challenge and stimulate. All ACADprograms begin with First YearStudies, a common foundation yearexperience, where students areencouraged to explore a wide rangeof courses. From there, the choiceis yours. ACAD programs leadin countless directions.

DiversePrograms

Credentials:

Program:

Did you know?

CREATIVE THINKING BEGINS. . . DIVERSE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts

ACAD campus is 27,0O0 metres2

4 year / studio based

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Professional faculty, a creative curriculum,

state-of-the-art studios, a digital print lab,

and smart classrooms provide a stimulating

environment for image production, while

in-depth group critiques foster a dynamic

and supportive learning environment

for students to develop a personal voice.

Challenging projects that balance concepts

and techniques allow students to execute

work at a professional level. ACAD’s

Photography program supports the use

of photography from multiple perspectives

as a vehicle for commercial activity,

visual communication, social commentary,

self-expression, creativity, criticality,

cultural awareness, experimentation,

and collaboration.

Photography

VisualCommunications Design The Visual Communications Design (VCD)

major provides a professional background

for students in advertising, graphic design,

illustration, and character design through

specialized program streams.

Each stream is grounded in a commitment

to practice, solid drawing and visualization

skills, and industry relevance. The VCD

program curriculum is rigorous and

comprehensive, and prepares a new

generation of professionals for the

ever-evolving “creative economy”, for

which innovation and creativity are core

competencies. Through course work

complemented by Liberal Studies courses

in design history, writing and storytelling,

students develop an understanding of

design as not only a powerful strategic

business tool, but also as a positive and

tangible contribution to society and culture.

At ACAD, we have an

impressive range of

facilities and equipment

all under one roof.

Our labs and workshop

areas are staffed by

knowledgeable studio

technicians who provide

helpful technical advice

regarding all materials,

processes and equipment.

They also ensure that

everything, and everyone,

in the area adheres to

high safety standards.

Discover Quality Facilities and Resources

and collaboration.

visual communication, social commentary,

self-expression, creativity, criticality,

cultural awareness, experimentation,

Bachelor of Design

Photography and Visual Communications Design

majors prepare students for successful careers as

professionals in the discipline, practice and culture

of photography and design.

An outstanding track record of alumni from

both majors has established a reputation of

excellence that continues to create opportunities

for graduates in the newest Photography and

Visual Communication Design fi elds. Alumni

work in a broad range of careers in advertising,

editorial, corporate, entertainment, new media,

publication, television, fi lm, environmental and

character design.

Both majors are four-year, full-time, Bachelor of

Design degrees with courses offered throughout

the academic year, including a number of select

credit evening classes.

The Photography major at ACAD

is positioned to be one of the top

ranked photography programs

in North America.

Our lecture theatre has been home to some of the most exciting artists in the world. Just last year, ACAD welcomed Philip Glass and Alfredo Jaar as two of our 140 visiting artists annually.

VCD program streams:

1 Advertising

2 Graphic Design

3 Illustration

4 Character Design

Four-year, full-time,

Bachelor of Design

degree with courses of fered

throughout the academic

year, and select credit

evening classes.

Offers careers in advertising, editorial, corporate, entertainment, publication, television, character design and more...

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Credentials:

Programs:

Did you know?

Bachelor of Design (BDES)

You can connect with ACAD on Facebook and Twitter

Two program majors

Get a head start on design thinking by

observing all of the advertising and media

around you.


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The BFA program is made of nine majors: Ceramics, Drawing, Fibre, Glass, Jewellery + Metals, Media Arts + Digital Technologies, Painting, Print Media and Sculpture.

Studio research ranges from work

that is traditional in its approach to that

which challenges the very notion of drawing

while it embraces other areas of expression.

Students are introduced to a broad

spectrum of traditional and contemporary

media, techniques, subject matter, and

theory that will assist them in developing

a personal defi nition of drawing as well

as critical and conceptual approaches

to their work. The breadth of expertise

provided by the faculty in this program

offers students valuable insight into

the historical and contemporary

practice of drawing.

Good to know Ceramics terms:

1 Greenware

2 Bisque

3 Kiln

4 Wedging

5 Slump mold

The Drawing major offers

experience and opportunities for

personal exploration in the visual

language of drawing.In the Ceramics major, outstanding

faculty members – including international

visiting artists – educate students in

traditional and experimental approaches

to the medium through course work in the

process, technologies and aesthetic issues

of contemporary ceramics process.

These courses provide the experiences of

learning to throw on the wheel, to hand build

and make molds, to work experimentally,

to fi re kilns, and to gain experience with

research and ceramics technologies.

Students also take Liberal Studies courses

to broaden their understanding of visual

culture, a series of elective courses with

a focus on experimental approaches to

the medium, and a specialized Ceramics

History course.

Ceramics

Drawing

ACAD provides third

and fourth year students

with Home Studio Space

which will allow you

to concentrate your

production in one central

spot – while still being

among your peers.

While you are learning

and working in other

parts of the College

you can bring all your

ideas back to your

own home base.

Discover Home Studios

T he C eramics program embraces traditional, contemporary and conceptual approaches to art making.

Integrates a wide spectrum

of creative directions,

mediums, and opportunities.

Bachelor of Fine Arts The BFA program at Alberta College of Art

+ Design is one of Canada’s most prestigious

studio-based fi ne art programs.

The program offers students a unique

opportunity to access an impressive range

of quality facilities while developing advanced

technical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.

The BFA program embraces traditional,

contemporary and conceptual approaches

to art making in a learning environment that

is both focused and fl exible. Consisting of nine

complementary studio majors, the program

allows students to immerse themselves in a wide

spectrum of creative directions and opportunities

while acquiring essential skills for professional

activity in their chosen fi eld. Students are

encouraged to enrich their experience by

accessing other studio areas and to develop

unique skill sets that refl ect their personal

aspirations and individual career trajectories.

Graduates from the program have created

successful and fulfi lling careers in Canada and

throughout the world as fi ne artists, scholars,

cultural workers, inventors, innovators and

entrepreneurs. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Program

may be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

Credentials:

Programs:

Did you know?

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Campus tours are available most Friday afternoons at 2pm

Nine program majors availablePrograms:

Nine program majors availablePrograms:

Drawingto the medium through course work in the

traditional and experimental approachestraditional and experimental approaches

to the medium through course work in theto the medium through course work in the

process, technologies and aesthetic issues

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to the medium through course work in theto the medium through course work in the

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Through structured interaction between

students at all levels and a workshop

approach to process-oriented instruction

the Glass major creates an exciting

and collaborative learning environment.

Team-taught courses allow students in

every year of study a more fl uid contact

with internationally recognized instructors,

and access to specifi c expertise and

diverse ideas. As the only Glass degree

in Canada, ACAD’s Glass program is

an exclusive opportunity to work within

this exciting medium, while exploring

contemporary glass practice, technology

and history.

The Glass major at ACAD encourages

the integration of various aspects of

glass working into the development

of an individual studio practice for

each student.

Glass

When you visit our

woodshop you will fi nd

a fully equipped and

supervised facility

including a spray booth

and workbenches. It also

houses the College’s

toolbank that provides

hundreds of hand

tools (levels, clamps,

cordless drills and even

chainsaws) to students

on a library loan basis.

Discover the Woodshop + Toolbank

The Fibre major provides a dynamic

and comprehensive study of the technical,

conceptual and creative aspects

of contemporary fi bre production.

Through a diverse and fl exible curriculum,

the Fibre major supports the investigation of

traditional, experimental and interdisciplinary

approaches to fi bre practice and facilitates

the development of the individual student’s

art making potential. ACAD’s Fibre major’s

well-equipped studios cover a broad range

of processes that are explored in two- and

three-dimensional form including: weaving,

tapestry, printing, fabric dyeing and

painting, surface embellishment, felting,

papermaking, sculpture, mixed media

and installation.

Fibre

Students in the Jewellery + Metals major

explore traditional and contemporary

techniques, materials and concerns as

they develop their own studio practice.

The techniques of metalsmithing, including

using a lathe, large-scale soldering, brazing,

raising, chasing, stone setting, casting,

mold and vessel making are emphasized

along with the practical issues of working

as a professional in the fi eld. Students are

provided with conceptual, creative, critical

and technical support throughout their

studies by practicing and professional

faculty, and are encouraged to work within

a framework of research as they develop

their independent artistic direction.

Jewellery+ Metals

Glass techniques:

1 Glass blowing

2 Glass casting

3 Acid or sand etching

4 Fusing and slumping

5 Glass mosaic

Students are encouraged

to enrich their experience

by accessing other studio

areas and to develop unique

skill sets.

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T his program allows students

to immerse themselves in

a studio environment while

acquiring essential skills for professional activity in their chosen f ield.

One of the fundamentals of the creative process

is lateral thinking. Try a new way of initiating the

process and apply it to your next work of art!


Glass

Students are encouraged

to enrich their experience

areas and to develop unique

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Students examine diverse historical and

contemporary approaches to painting –

its materials, techniques, subject matter

and theory – that will provide them a solid

basis as they move towards individual

studio work. They begin to develop a

self-directed painting practice based on

personal interests and research and their

experimentations may also incorporate

disciplines such as drawing, video,

photography, sculpture, or installation.

Students become active members of

the community, exchanging ideas with

peers, visiting artists, and faculty who

bring a breadth of critical perspectives

and expertise to the major.

The Painting major at ACAD engages

students as disciplined studio practitioners

in the context of contemporary art.

Painting The Print Media major emphasizes

an understanding of historical and

contemporary print processes, the

acquisition of printing skills, and ability

to make innovative choices related to

conceptual and material exploration.

Students learn the traditions of

book illustration, engraving, etching,

silkscreen, lithography, and woodblock.

The Print Media major also delves into

other forms of expression, including

the use of photography, digital

technology, multimedia, print portfolios,

and artist’s books. The program is

complemented by visiting artists,

student exchange exhibitions, travel

scholarships, fi eld trips, special projects

and technical research.

PrintMedia

Media Arts+ Digital Technologies

Students are offered the opportunity

to explore the creative use of emerging

electronic, digital, interactive and

motion media in the wide range of hybrid

areas arising out of new technologies:

interactive art, electronically supported

performance and installation, sound,

web, locative, mobile and motion media.

MADT course work is taught by active,

practicing artists engaged in research

at the intersections of culture, science,

language, technology and the fi ne

and applied arts.

The Media Arts + Digital

Technologies (MADT) major offers

a new-media education through

the lens of artistic practice.

Computing + Technical

Services (C+TS) develops,

maintains and operates

facilities, technologies

and processes, both

physical and virtual

in support of ACAD’s

academic programming

and research. In addition,

C+TS manages software

licensing, provides email

service for faculty and

staff, network printing,

fi le serving, streaming

and other network

and Internet services.

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Mix DigitalTechnologies with:

1 Painting

2 Drawing

3 Sculpture

4 Photography

5 Fibre

The ACAD Bookstore

offers quality materials,

competitive prices, and

convenient on-campus

location. From A

(Acetate) to Z (Zinc),

the Bookstore offers

access to more than

2000 items including

an excellent selection

of papers and art

materials, professional

quality paints and

academic resources.

Discover the Art Supply + Bookstore

acad.ab.ca/cts

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students as disciplined studio practitionersstudents as disciplined studio practitioners

The Painting major at ACAD engagesThe Painting major at ACAD engages

students as disciplined studio practitioners

Media AC AD’s campus is completely wireless:

you can work on your

laptop from anywhere

at the C ollege.

Graduates from the program have created successful and fulf illing careers in C anada and throughout the world.

MADT offers a unique opportunity to access an impressive range of quality facilities.

1 Suk Kyoung Choi ALUMNA

The Moira Project (2008)

Artlife Gallery,

Interactive Installation

Try something new (and old) – start your next

painting by referencing a specifi c style from

art history, such as constructivism.


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The Sculpture major encourages

students to explore the widest range of

sculptural possibilities, from traditional

fi gure modeling to contemporary

installation and performance art, kinetic

and interactive objects, or constructions

that may employ video, audio or

digital components.

Students explore a broad spectrum

of additive, subtractive and reproductive

methods such as modeling, casting, carving,

welding, woodworking and fabrication.

The sculpture faculty – all practicing,

exhibiting artists – encourage conceptual

and material-based inquiry as students build

an individual practice in the visual arts.

Sculpture Liberal StudiesThe goal of ACAD’s Liberal Studies

program is to support students in becoming

confi dent art and design practitioners by

helping them to situate their professional

practices within society in an ethical

and responsible manner.

Serious study of art and design, in the context

of contemporary culture and society, requires

familiarity with a broad range of historical,

critical and methodological perspectives.

Creative practice draws on many disciplines

including literature, visual arts and design

histories, anthropology, cultural studies

and professional practices. Liberal Studies’

emphasis on critical discourse and methods

supports student engagement with the

practice of interpretation in a contemporary

context. This knowledge helps students

to understand their own production and

to respond to the work of others. All Liberal

Studies courses include the study and

application of processes of interpretation

and methods of analysis. These essential skills

prepare students to engage effectively

with contemporary culture.

The Luke Lindoe

Library serves as

ACAD’s research

and information centre

with a collection of

over 33,000 books,

1 ,000,000+ digital

images, 111 periodicals

and 43 electronic

data-bases. If you

can’t fi nd what you

are looking for on our

campus, as a student

at ACAD you have

immediate access to

library resources at

other post-secondary

institutions across

Alberta with an Alberta

Library Card.

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Course Code Course Name Credits

DRWF 110 or 115 Drawing I 3.0

or Design Drawing I

DRWF 120 or 125 Drawing II: 3.0

Contemporary Investigations

or Design Drawing II

100–Level Studio* (selected by student) 3.0




AHIS 110 Visual Arts: Survey I 3.0

AHIS 120 Visual Arts: Survey II 3.0

HUMN 124 Critical Practice: 3.0

Interpretive Research

HUMN 110 Art + Design Now 3.0

TOTAL 30.0

First Year StudiesAll ACAD programs begin with First Year

Studies (FYS), a common foundation

year experience.

In First Year Studies, students explore

a wide range of ideas in a challenging

cross-section of studio and Liberal Studies

courses. FYS provides an immersive

introduction to the world of visual culture

in an environment of critical inquiry and

creative thinking. Through a broad variety

of studio and theory-based courses,

students experience a diversity of visual

languages that prepare them for future

study in fi ne arts, design and media arts.

Top SculptureMaterials:

1 Plaster

2 Found objects

3 Wood

4 Steel

5 Clay

Our library team will assist you with fi nding the resources you need for your research and your studio work.

You’ll take classes in art history, storytelling, design history and writing.

*Students must complete one

of the following: CRMC 101,

GLSS 101, GLSS 102, SCLP 101,

JWLM 101 or FBRE 102.

Students may not complete more

than 6 credits in one studio area.

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ACAD faculty bring a wealth ofknowledge and experience to our studiosand classrooms that is invaluableto students. Our 1:9 faculty to studentratio is impressive, and it means thatyou will receive individual, hands onattention. Made up of a diverse groupof over 130 professional practicing artists, designers and scholars, ACAD facultywill be your champions, your critics,and your best resource.

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Accomplished Faculty

2009 Faculty:

Faculty to student ratio:

Did you know?

136 permanent plus sessional faculty

ACAD is celebrating its 85th anniversary

One to Nine (1:9)

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Education:


Words to live by:

“The more mistakesyou make, the moresuccess you’ll have.”

The glass work of Natali Rodrigues often takes

the form of a vessel. How can her work inspire you

to create form and function for your own vessel?


Q How did you choose

art? teaching?

A Art choose me. I was

a teaching assistant

during my undergraduate

and came to really

appreciate teaching

as a craft and as an

act of storytelling.

Q What do you value

the most about teaching

at ACAD?

A There are many things

that I value about ACAD:

I value the students and

their sense of joy and

wonder at learning new

skills and ideas. I value

the small size of the

classes. I value my

colleagues, both faculty

and staff who feel a

sense of stewardship and

care for the college, the

students and each other.

ACAD is a supportive

learning environment –

supportive of teaching

as a living, breathing,

expansive practice.

Q What advice would


considering an art

school education?

A The advice I wish I had

received before I started

art school is this: don’t

be afraid to mess up.

You’re supposed to.

The more mistakes you

make, the more success

you’ll have. Seems crazy,

right? But it works.

Because art and design

school is one of the few

places you can push

your skills and thinking

in many diverse

directions. Every failure

marks something you

thought you couldn’t do.

And the next time you

try it will work.

Meet Natali, Glass Faculty

“My family is nomadic by nature. They have traveled

from India and Europe through Africa to Canada,

and now the family is on the move again. In this

tradition of changing towns, countries and continents

every generation the family has developed a strong

connection to journey, sense of identity, and of story.

Along with emigrating, my family has also had

a strong tradition of both religious and

vernacular pilgrimage.”

thoughtful, curious, enthusiasticthoughtful, curious, enthusiasticPersonality in three words:

thoughtful, curious, enthusiasticPersonality in three words:

don’t be afraid to mess up

Bachelor of Fine Arts, ACAD; Master of Arts in Visual Arts, Canberra School of Art

Natali Rodrigues Accomplished Faculty

“My work is about silence and grace as a transformative experience.”

1 Begegnung #2 (2007)

Cast and polished glass,

steel mounts

25.4 x 10.16 x 38.1 cm

Photo: Joe Kelly

2 With an Open Heart #1 (2006)

Cast and cold worked

45.72 x 20.32 x 7.62 cm/each

Photo: Natali Rodrigues

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Education:Education:

Personality in three words:Personality in three words:

Website:

1 New Work #1 (2009)

Pigment Print

2 New Work #2 (2009)

Pigment Print

3 Art Bar Interior Photo (2006 – 2007)

Installation at the

Art Gallery of Alberta

4 The Back-Slash Pen, Concept Rendering

(2007 – 2010)

Meet Jordan, Photography Faculty Meet Jesse, First Year Studies Faculty

“Art always had a strong pull for me, but I was

originally majoring in the physical sciences. I wanted

to be an artist, but I was under the impression that

it was not an academic pursuit. I had a professor

who convinced me otherwise and, shortly after,

I switched majors. I came to teaching more naturally,

after being allowed to teach a class, I realized that

my interest, enthusiasm, and passion about art

was contagious. I view teaching as an opportunity

to share what I love with others who are also deeply

invested and interested in art, and therefore,

I cannot imagine a better profession.”

“I was drawn to creative practice largely because

of my early involvement with the indie and punk

environment surrounding skateboarding. In that

culture I was exposed to how critical perspectives

could be expressed through creative practices like

art, design, fashion, craft and music. In my teaching

practice I look to share my creative outlook with

my students and encourage their own critical inquiry

and independent creative thought. I feel that the

single most important attribute of creative practice

is its ability to critically challenge convention while

simultaneously proposing something innovative

and new.”

Q What do you value


at ACAD?

A Teaching gives me

the opportunity to

constantly be engaged

with people who share

passion and enthusiasm

for art making as well

as providing me with

the ability to constantly

challenge my assumptions

of where photography is,

and where it is headed.

Interaction with engaged

intelligent, and open-

minded students changes

education from a

one-way dissemination

of information to a

dynamic, exciting, and

constantly challenging

process where educator

and student fl uidly

switch roles.

Q What do you value


at ACAD?

A The diverse programs

and multiple creative

streams here at ACAD

are very unique and

provide a phenomenal

opportunity to create

work that is cross-

disciplinary and inspired

by multiple fi elds and

methods. There is a real

sense of auspiciousness

and excitement that

permeates the school

and I fi nd both faculty

and students to be

very engaged with

contemporary creative

culture even outside

Q What advice would


considering an art

school education?

A Come to art school

because you love art,

have an open mind,

and want to learn.

That should be your

primary motivation.

Focus on your ability

to synthesize new

information, engage in

new methods of inquiry,

and learn how to learn.

of individual practice.

I feel really at home here

and fi nd that everyone

shares the same sense

of adventure, dedication

and ability to laugh.

Q What information

would you offer to

someone considering

an art school education?

A ACAD is about

creative culture in a really

diverse and expanded

way. There are always

great dialogues about

what is happening

in the world and they

do not end when class

does. A city that has

a dedicated art and

design school is always

a lucky city as the school

tends to become a hub

of local activity and

really informs the

creation of a vibrant

creative culture outside

the school.

impassioned, contemporary, audaciousPersonality in three words:

impassioned, contemporary, audaciousPersonality in three words:

Masters of Industrial Design + Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of AlbertaMasters of Industrial Design + Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Alberta

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JordanTate

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“I approach art not as an expressive entity, but as a mode of inquiry into how we interact with knowledge and visual culture.”

challenging, open-minded, hopefulchallenging, open-minded, hopeful

Master of Fine Arts, Indiana UniversityEducation:

Master of Fine Arts, Indiana UniversityEducation:

“Everyday objects can also carry meaning and become vessels to communicate issues and cultural concerns.”

Jesse Sherburne’s work often examines how everyday

objects can carry meaning. How can you apply this

thinking in designing your own everyday object?


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A Averns, Dick Sculpture

b Bazay, Paul Visual Communications Design

Bell, Charles Visual Communications Design

Besant, Derek Drawing

Bote, Tivadar Visual Communications Design

Brown, Richard First Year Studies

Bruce, Jane Glass

Budgen, Dennis Head, Visual Communications Design

C Calvelli, John Liberal Studies

Carnat, Sarabeth Jewellery + Metals

Casey, Dave First Year Studies

Chaytor, Katrina Head, Ceramics

Cinar, Safak Jewellery + Metals

Cran, Chris Painting

D de Boer, Jeff Jewellery + Metals

de Jesus, Natalija Visual Communications Design

Dewar, Ken Visual Communications Design

Dobson, Dwayne Visual Communications Design

Dragan, Miruna Drawing

Dubon, Hugo Visual Communications Design

Dunning, Alan Head, Media Arts + Digital Technologies

E Edwards, Richard Painting

F Ferguson, Gord Head, Sculpture

Fitzgerald, Ian Visual Communications Design

Flynn, Brian First Year Studies

Fontans, Dee Jewellery + Metals

Frere, Mackenzie Fibre

Frey, Christopher Liberal Studies

Fullalove, Ben Liberal Studies

G Gartley, Vera Drawing

Gaucher, John Photography

Geist, Karl Visual Communications Design

Gerla, Greg Photography

Geyer, Robert Glass

Giles, W. Mark Liberal Studies

Giles, Wayne Media Arts + Digital Technologies

Giroux, Michael Visual Communications Design

Gohill, Maya Visual Communications Design

Gorenko, Richard Drawing

h Huston, Heather Print Media

Hutchinson, M. N. Liberal Studies

i Irvin, Joan Jewellery + Metals

j Johannesson, Laurel Assistant Dean + Drawing

k Kamachi, Mark Visual Communications Design

Kaufman, Marty Assistant Dean + Glass

Kern, Mitch Head, Photography

Kerr, Mike Visual Communications Design

Kidd, Jane Fibre

Kisil, Gerry Liberal Studies

Kottmann, Don Drawing

Kurytnik, Kevin Visual Communications Design

l Landin, Aurora Drawing

Lark, Beau Photography

Lax, Thomas Print Media

Lee, Darlene Media Arts + Digital Technologies

Lennard, Jeff Visual Communications Design

Lesick, Kurtis Media Arts + Digital Technologies

Lewton-Brain, Charles Head, Jewellery + Metals

Link, Alex Liberal Studies

Liwska, Renata Visual Communications Design

Luit, Scott Visual Communications Design

m MacIntyre, Alan Visual Communications Design

May, Walter Sculpture

McKeough, Rita Sculpture

Menzies, Susan Painting

Meszaros, Sondra First Year Studies

Miller, Shelley Drawing

Millhouse, Cam Visual Communications Design

Milne, Barbara First Year Studies

Miyauchi, Alison Visual Communications Design

Monaghan, Fraser Visual Communications Design

Moody, Robyn Media Arts + Digital Technologies

Morris, Jamie Visual Communications Design

Morton, Bill Fibre

Mullin, Mark First Year Studies

Murray, Lisa Head, First Year Studies

n Nokes, Tim Visual Communications Design

Norton, Jim Glass

o Ohe, Katie Sculpture

Oko, Andrew Liberal Studies

Olson, Gary Print Media

Ouellet, Shelley Sculpture

p Parker, Stuart Head, Drawing + Print Media

Parsons, Guy Visual Communications Design

Paterson, Mariko Ceramics

Pawson, Brett Media Arts + Digital Technologies

Payce, Greg Ceramics

Perron, Mireille Liberal Studies

Petrunia, Neil Visual Communications Design

Pollock, Keli Visual Communications Design

Price, Nancy Fibre

Prodor, Elaine Visual Communications Design

q Qualle, Carolyn Fibre

r Riedl, Larry Visual Communications Design

Robert, Paul First Year Studies

Rock, Tyler Glass

Rodrigues, Natali First Year Studies

Rossmo, Riley Visual Communications Design

Rusnak, Tanya Drawing

s Salahub, Jennifer Liberal Studies

Sasges, Rita Visual Communications Design

Schroeder, Emily Ceramics

Scott, Mary Media Arts + Digital Technologies

Seiferling, Dena Visual Communications Design

Senini, Blake Sculpture

Sherburne, Jesse First Year Studies

Sherlock, Diana Liberal Studies

Silva, Rick First Year Studies

Simone, Cathy Photography

Somer, Christine Liberal Studies

Stang, Jason Photography

Sterner, Judy Head, Liberal Studies

t Tate, Jordan Photography

Thoreson, Kristine Photography

Tindale, Adam Media Arts + Digital Technologies

Tipton, Barbara Ceramics

Turner, Lisa Visual Communications Design

u Ulrich, Jim Painting

v Vangool, Janine Visual Communications Design

Vickerson, Laura Head, Fibre

w Waddell, Justin Photography

Webb, Ken Print Media

Webber, George Photography

Willard, Christopher Head, Painting

Wisniewska, Bozenna Liberal Studies

Z Zak, Rik Visual Communications Design

Zuck, Tim First Year Studies

Faculty ListingArt school provides an opportunity to embrace

possibilities – to dive into new ideas, techniques and

ways of thinking. It could all be a bit overwhelming

without the support of professional practicing

artists and designers to act as your guide.

ACAD Values

We value the creative process

and all that is implied by that.

We are deeply committed to

experimentation, free inquiry, research,

and the evolution of culture.

We demand excellence in our practices,

our support for our students, faculty,

and staff, and our external communities.

Our support for human and professional

development is refl ected in our policies,

practices, and programs.

We value our role in the society; we

seek innovative paths for participation

for the College, our students, alumni,

and faculty and staff.

We value the joy and good humour that

derives from being a creative institution;

we believe in a celebration of our

creative processes.

We value calculated risk-taking and

entrepreneurship.

We are all learners, working together

in a transparent environment that

is willing to embrace change.

We value diversity in all respects,

including philosophical, cultural,

lifestyle, as well as defi nitions that

are more conventional.

T he AC AD Faculty

will help you make sense

of how your current interests

and developing skills relate

to the many directions

and opportunities ahead.

AC AD Faculty is a diverse group of over 130 professional practicing artists, designers and scholars who bring academic theory and real-world practical knowledge into our studios and classrooms.

and opportunities ahead. and opportunities ahead. and opportunities ahead. and opportunities ahead. and opportunities ahead.

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ACAD is committed to developinglifelong relationships with our graduatesand encouraging their ongoing success.ACAD alumni have achieved remarkablesuccess nationally and internationallyand play a vital role as the College’s mostardent supporters, ambassadors andstudent mentors.

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Celebrated Alumni

2010 Graduates:

ACAD Alumni:

Did you know?

188 successful alumni

ACAD offers an Alumni Benef its program

6500 and counting

CREATIVE THINKING BEGINS. . . CELEBRATED ALUMNI


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Alumni Chelsea Cardinal works for GQ,

a recognizable brand with a great logo. How can

this logo inspire you to create your own logo?


Q What did you value


A The best part of my

experience at ACAD

was being surrounded

by other students.

A certain camaraderie

forms between learning

artists and I found the

diversity of talent to

be greatly inspiring.

Q How do you see

your work progressing

in the future?

A Ideally I would like

to be doing all freelance

work so that I can work

abroad for a while.

Q How would you

describe your work to

someone who doesn’t

know much about

illustration or design?

A I’ve found that

my dual interest in

illustration and design

has benefi ted my skill

in both disciplines.

The design ideas that

I have at GQ often

rely on an illustrative

execution, and the

illustrations that I make

in my home usually

possess typographic

elements and a strong

graphic sensibility.

Meet Chelsea, 2005 Graduate

Chelsea Cardinal was born, raised and educated

on the Alberta prairies. Upon graduating from

Visual Communications Design at ACAD in 2005,

she moved to New York City where she fi rst worked

at a design studio called Number Seventeen,

before trying her hand at magazine design under

Fred Woodward at GQ. Chelsea also works as

a freelance illustrator.

Current Occupation:

Location:

Website:

Designer GQ magazine, freelance illustratorDesigner GQ magazine, freelance illustratorDesigner GQ magazine, freelance illustratorDesigner GQ magazine, freelance illustrator

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1 T-Bone (2009)

For Nylon Guys

magazine

Watercolor and ink

on paper

2 Larry King Lives! From the June

2009 issue of GQ

3 Zach Galifi anakis,

From the November

2009 issue of GQ

4 Lil Wayne,

From the January

2009 issue of GQ

5 Pills (2009)

Watercolor and ink

on paper

Chelsea CardinalCelebratedAlumni “...and I found the

diversity of talent tobe greatly inspiring.”

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Meet Dustin + John, 2007 GraduatesMeet Lisa, 2008 Graduate

They faked their way armed with vision not training.

Through reckless bravado and help menus, both have

landed squarely in the trenches of the commercial

design ratrace. Breaking up the dour monotony

by taking pilgrimages to the realms of the fantastic:

Fluxus, Neo-Dadaism, and Abstract Expressionism

are their preferred modes. Just kidding, they just

follow their instincts and embrace distractions of

every sort on the road to somewhere yet unknown.”

– Joel Muzzey



A ACAD provided

us with the time to

learn and talk about

the ideas and things

we make. Currently

our ACAD education

enables us to live and

work in California.

Not too bad, right?

Q How would you

describe your work to

someone who doesn’t

know much about

art/design?

A Working at Transworld

is really a double edge

sword for us. Sure we

get to travel the world

meeting high profi le

athletes, directing

photo shoots; videos,



A I loved having a

studio in the sculpture

department, and the

classes and faculty were

great. I spent a lot of

time on extracurricular

work, especially when I

was Student Association

President, and it really

helped me to fi nd my

feet as an artist, and

arts worker.

ads, product designs,

illustrations, magazine

editorial, and brand

collaborations. But at

the end of the day when

we drive home in our

BMWs to our seaside

mansions to catch yet

another spectacular

Californian sunset,

we realize that there

are really no bad days,

and that’s kind of a

depressing thought.

Q How do you see

your work progressing

in the future?

A I’m happy to be

where I am these days;

I’m learning tons all the

time. Next on the list

will be a Masters degree,

and then maybe even

a Ph.D. I’m doing some

research to fi nd just the

right program.

Current Occupations:

Websites:

Transworld Snowboarding MagazineDirector, Stride GalleryDirector, Stride Gallery

Calgary, Alberta

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1 The Anonymous Belongings Collection and the Archive Registration & Records Divisions of the L. S. Benschop Institute for the Preservation & Veneration of Imagination & Nostalgia presented collaboratively by the Exhibition & Research Divisions and the Administrative & Coordinating Offi ces of the Institute (2008)

Photos: Lisa Benschop

Before ACAD, Lisa Benschop earned a Bachelor

of Arts with Honours in English from the University

of Alberta (2000). Her artistic practice is organized

as the L. S. Benschop Institute for the Preservation

& Veneration of Imagination & Nostalgia, and includes

performative installation, institutional critique,

and relational experimentation.

DustinKoop+ JohnAntoski

LisaBenschop

Current Occupation:

Location:

Website:

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Snowboarding

Magazine

Photo: Nick Hamilton

3 Surplus, edit page

(2010) Transworld

Snowboarding

Magazine

Photo: Nick Hamilton

4 Buyers Guide, cover

(2009) Transworld

Snowboarding

Magazine

Photo: Chris Wellhausen

The L. S. Benschop Institute supports and promotes the preservation and veneration of imagination and nostalgia in both professional and everyday creative work.

Dustin Koop and John Antoski’s creative process

extends onto different “canvases” such as product design

for skateboards. How can you reconsider your “canvas”?


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DUSTIN, Art Director / JOHN, Associate Art Director Current Occupations:

DUSTIN, Art Director / JOHN, Associate Art Director Current Occupations:

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Community is important to artistsand designers. When you decide tobecome an artist or designer you arechoosing to join a supportive and diversecommunity of professionals who havededicated their lives to cultural practice.You will interact with other fellowACAD students every day and developmeaningful connections with yourinstructors. You’ll fi nd a globalperspective and an invigoratingmix of people and ideas.

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ACAD Galleries:

ACAD Associations:

Did you know?

Marion Nicoll and Illingworth Kerr

ACAD is a public institution

Ten (see ACAD Quickfacts on page 2)

ConnectedCommunity

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The Illingworth Kerr Gallery (IKG) has

an important mandate: to serve both

ACAD students, faculty, staff and the

wider community of Calgary and Alberta.

The IKG, as a vital and complimentary

component to the public and private

gallery network, is an important part

of the practice of all ACAD students.

The student run Marion Nicoll Gallery (MNG)

creates a unique context for education

and experimentation among students and

provides a link between educational and

professional environments, fostering

critical dialogue and public exhibition.

Modeled after a public not-for-profi t

gallery, it provides students with career

developing experience as administrators,

jurors and submitting artists.

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Art is everywhere at ACAD. Exhibitions

take place throughout the building:

in studios, project rooms, major-specifi c

gallery sites, and the College’s two

publicly accessible galleries.

Exhibition Spaces

A healthy and balanced

lifestyle is essential for

success. Use the gym, go

for a swim, or participate

in organized sports next

door at SAIT Polytechnic.

Or, get socially involved

through volunteerism,

student clubs and other

on-campus activities

offered through

the ACAD Students’

Association. Clear your

mind, get inspiration

or just have fun.

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Discover the Recreation Facilities

1 Jeannie Riddle California

and Ricardo Okaranza,

Calgary Nocturnes, Lanes,

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

(2009)

Photo: M. N. Hutchinson

2 Richard Boulet Stitched and Drawn,


(2009)

Photo: Dwayne Norman

SRC + StudentLife Offi ce

Programming areas include: orientation

and student life; Artstream; mobility +

exchange; counselling; workshops; learning

assistance resources including academic

accommodations and academic assistance,

assessments and referrals, tutoring, note

taking, funding for students with disabilities,

assistive technologies, and academic

strategist services; international student

support and off-campus work permits;

aboriginal student support; awards and

scholarships; storeFront; career and

professional development; and volunteer

and student leadership.

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The Student Resource Centre (SRC), in

combination with the Student Life Offi ce,

provides services to enrich campus life,

support academic success and encourage

students’ professional development.

ACAD Students’ Association (ACADSA)

is dedicated to uniting the student

community through advocacy and

representation at the College and

at city, provincial and federal levels

of government.

Within the College, ACADSA represents

students on the ACAD Board of Governors,

Academic Council, and any other committee

requiring student input. ACADSA provides

advocacy and mediation in disputes

concerning student needs. Twice annually

the ACADSA organizes a Show + Sale,

which generates funds that assist students

in fi nancing their education. ACADSA also

manages the students’ Health and Dental

Benefi ts Plan, Calgary Transit’s U-PASS

program and provides opportunities

for social interaction through its

numerous events.

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ACADSA

AC ADSA provides students with an ef fective voice to ensure their views are heard.

Positive interaction between

AC AD, through its

exhibition spaces, and

the community ensures

a continuing community

interest in the arts.

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club offered through ACADSA to inspire your next

work of art or design.


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Joe Englander

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Jillian McDonald

Mary-Anne McTrowe

Vivian S. Mehr

Dorie Milerson

Rebekah Miller

Luke Moilliet

Brian Molanphy

Alex Moon

Vincent Murakami

Osamu James Nakagawa

Lee Nielsen

John Noestheden

Alison Norlen

Numa

Ricardo Okaranza

Graeme Patterson

Jan Peacock

Archer Pechawis

Steven Pippin

Annie Pootoogook

Shona Rae

Robb Reiner

Jeannie Riddle

Marc Rimmer

Scott Rogers

Carollee Schneemann

Emily Shroeder

Mary Shuter

Dr. Norman Sjoman

Raven Skyriver

Monika Smith

Seila Spence

Joanna Staniszkis

Polly Staple

Simon Starling

Boyd Sugiki

Donald Sultan

Federico Figa’ Talamanca

Chelsey Tellier

Diana Thorneycroft

Krisy Trinier

Dori Tunstall

Susan Turcot

Jerri-Pekka Vanhala

Daryl Vocat

Anna von Gwinner

Dr. Cora Voyageur

Karen Wirth

Justin Wonnacott

Jennifer Woodin

Gu Xiong

Saaralisa Yitalo

Daniel Yong

Kyoung-a Yoo

Lisa Zerkowitz

Ike Bushman

Eric Cameron

Edison Campos

Janet Cardiff

Pattie Chalmers

Sandy Chilewich

Linda Cordell

Hillary Crawford

Jennifer Crighton

Matt Crookshank

Marcia Crosby

Douglas Curran

Dagmar Dahle

Linda Darty

John De Witt

Thomas Demand

Marc Digeros

John Drury

and Robbie Miler

ACAD students can live

at our neighbouring

SAIT Residence which

offers great location and

views, private bedrooms,

study lounges, on-site

laundry facilities, front

desk service, individual

leases, internet, phone

hook-up with free

local calls and cable

included, fully furnished

units, academic and

summer leases.

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Discover the Housing Residence

Visiting Artists of fer

lectures and take part

in studio critiques.

1 Canadian Art

Foundation REEL

Artists Film Festival,

organized by the


(2009)

2 Artist talk by

Numa Dallaire during

his exhibition

Citadelle des sens,


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Go away to study. Travel the world while

working towards your ACAD degree

at another art institution.

During their third year, students have

an opportunity to study for one or two

semesters at a participating institution

while paying normal ACAD fees.

Students may also apply to participate

in a wide variety of scholarship supported

travel/study opportunities including

access to the New York Studio Program,

the Yale Summer School, Corning Museum

of Glass, Pilchuk Glass School, Skowhegan

School of Painting and Sculpture and

the School of Visual Arts (SVA).

+ acad.ab.ca/mobility_and_exchange

Mobility + Exchange

Where Could I Study?

Canada

Emily Carr University of Art + Design | Vancouver,

British Columbia

NSCAD University | Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ontario College of Art & Design | Toronto, Ontario

USA

Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio

Art Institute of Boston | Boston, Massachusetts

California College of Arts & Crafts | Oakland, California

Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, Ohio

College for Creative Studies | Detroit, Michigan

Columbus College of Art & Design | Columbus, Ohio

Cooper Union School of Art | New York, New York

Corcoran School of Art | Washington, DC

Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, Missouri

Laguna College of Art & Design | Laguna Beach, California

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts | Old Lyme, Connecticut

Maine College of Art | Portland, Maine

Maryland Institute of Art & Design | Baltimore, Maryland

Massachusetts College of Art | Boston, Massachusetts

Memphis College of Art | Memphis, Tennessee

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Minneapolis College of Art & Design | Minneapolis, Minnesota

Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, Massachusetts

Moore College of Art & Design | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Oregon College of Art & Craft | Portland, Oregon

Otis College of Art & Design | Los Angeles, California

Pacifi c Northwest College of Art | Portland, Oregon

Parsons School of Design | New York, New York

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, Rhode Island

Ringling School of Art & Design | Sarasota, Florida

San Francisco Art Institute | San Francisco, California

School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, Illinois

School of the Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, Massachusetts

University of the Arts | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Australia

Canberra School of Art | Canberra, NT

Curtin University of Technology | Perth, WA

Edith Cowan University | Perth, WA

Griffi th University, College of Art | Gold Coast, Queensland

Queensland College of Art | Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland

Sydney College of Arts, University of Sydney | Sydney, Australia

New Zealand

The Universal College of Learning | Wanganui, New Zealand

United Kingdom

Birmingham Institute of Art & Design | Birmingham, England

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design,

University of Dundee | Dundee, Scotland

Edinburgh College of Art | Edinburgh, Scotland

Falmouth School of Art & Design | Cornwall, England

Glasgow School of Art | Glasgow, Scotland

Europe

Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Lodz | Lodz, Poland

Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw | Wroclaw, Poland

Bergan National Academy of Fine Arts | Kunstagsklen,

Bergen, Norway

Konstfack University College of Art, Craft and Design |

Stockholm, Sweden

Universidad Politécnica de Valencia Facultad de Bellas

Artes de San Carlos | Valencia, Spain

A Mobility + Exchange

information session is held for

students every fall semester.

Take a look at who we’ve welcomed

in the last three years:

ACAD is proud to welcome some

of the most exciting and innovative

minds in the international art and design

community to share their practice –

and to discuss their work with students.

Visiting Artists

Inspire yourself by googling some of the listed Visiting

Artists to gain insight into their career path. Use your

gained knowledge to create your own career actions.


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Red Phoenix Martial Arts

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SAIT Wellness Centre

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World Health Club

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EcoStore

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Swerve

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Where

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Connected Community exercises can inspire you

to engage your creative process in new ways.

Go to the Exercise Book, page 10.

ACAD

Things to Do,See + TryBelow you’ll fi nd some helpful hints recommended

by ACAD students for activities that will lure you

outside of your studio…

Check out the AC AD

Program Guide for some

fun ideas to get involved

with your community.

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Review the Dates + Deadlines ACAD admits students in Fall (September)D admits students in Fall (September)

and Winter (January)*.and Winter (January)*.

Fall Admissions Deadlines

Applicants to First Year Studies may choose either Early

Consideration or Regular Review.

Early Consideration does not provide any competitive

advantage, but it does allow applicants to receive early

admission decisions from the Admissions Offi ce and is the

recommended deadline for International applicants.

First Year Studies Applicants

Early Consideration

February 1 Application and transcripts due

February 15 Portfolio and personal statement due

August 1 High school applicants’ fi nal transcripts due

August 1 Offi cial English language profi ciency

documents due

First Year Studies Applicants

Regular Review

April 1 Application and transcripts due

April 15 Portfolio and personal statement due

August 1 High school applicants’ fi nal transcripts due


documents due

Advanced Standing Applicants

March 1 Application and transcripts due

March 15 BFA Portfolio and personal statement due

April 15 BDes Portfolio and personal statement due

May 31 Advanced standing applicants’ fi nal transcripts due


documents due

Find Out Your Applicant Type + the Requirements

All applicants apply to First Year Studies All applicants apply to First Year Studies

unless you have completed one year ofunless you have completed one year of

a studio-based fi ne art/design program-a studio-based fi ne art/design program-

at the post-secondary level.at the post-secondary level.

Only applicants who have completed an equivalent

fi rst year program will be considered for admission

at the second year level, and only students who have

completed studies equivalent to ACAD’s second

year will be considered for admission to third year.

English Profi ciency Requirements

English is the language of instruction at ACAD. All applicants

must possess an adequate level of profi ciency in English

as demonstrated by one of the following options:

Successful completion of at least two years of

full-time instruction in a school where English is the

language of instruction including a passing grade

in a grade 12 English course or its equivalent.

Successful completion of at least one year of full-

time instruction (18 credits) at a post-secondary

institution where English is the language of instruction

including at least one transferable course in English

composition or literature.

Achievement of an offi cial Test of English as

a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 83

on the internet-based test (iBT) with a minimum

score of 20 in each of the four testing sections,

560 on the paper-based test (PBT), or 220 on the

computer-based test (CBT).

*Admission in January is limited

and based on space availability.

Prospective students are advised

to contact the Admissions

Off ice directly for details.

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The decision to pursue a post-secondaryeducation is a big one. We’ve simplifi edthe process down to fi ve easy steps thatwill bring you from your decision to applythrough to submitting your portfolio. So getready and follow the next fi ve steps to getyou closer to your Art + Design future.

Admissions Guide

Domestic Tuition:

International Tuition + Fees:

Admission to the Alberta C ollege of Art + Design is: competitive, based on academic standing + demonstrated skills, and a commitment to undertake a rigorous program in visual arts or design.

$5,430 CAD one year full-time

$15,070 CAD one year full-time

First year estimated materials cost is $3,000 CADDid you know?

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Organize + Submit Your Supporting Documents

In order to determine eligibility for In order to determine eligibility for

admission you must submit in-progressadmission you must submit in-progress

transcripts from each high school andtranscripts from each high school and

post-secondary institution attended,post-secondary institution attended,

or are currently attending, at the timeor are currently attending, at the time

of application. of application.

Offi cial transcripts must be forwarded

to the ACAD Admissions Offi ce on or before

the appropriate application deadline. Offi cial

transcripts in a sealed envelope may be dropped

off by hand or forwarded by mail before the

application deadline.

in classes at the post-secondary level at the time

of application you must submit in-progress

transcripts with your application, followed

by offi cial transcripts on or before May 31.


Advanced Standing applicants who have previous

post-secondary art education equivalent to ACAD’s

First Year Studies program will be considered for

admission to second year; and those who have an

equivalent of the second year will be considered

for admission to third year.

Advanced Standing applicants should refer

to + acad.ab.ca/step5_submit_portfolio_

and_statement for program-specifi c

portfolio information.

Complete the Application Form + Pay Application Fee

Now that you know your applicant Now that you know your applicant

category you are ready to fi ll out yourcategory you are ready to fi ll out your

online application form at online application form at acad.ca

and pay the $and pay the $85 application fee. application fee.

This must be done by the deadline appropriate

to your applicant category or your application

will not be processed. You will be asked to submit

a $85 fee online once you have completed the

application form.

Successful completion of Level 3 with a grade of B-

or better in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

program from the Languages Institute at Mount

Royal University. Results are valid for one year only.

Achievement of a score of 70 or higher on the

Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)

assessment.

Achievement of a score of 6.5 or higher on the Ac-

ademic International English Language Test (IELTS).

Types of Applicants

Please review the following applicant categories below,

select the one that best describes your current situation

and carefully review its specifi c requirements and document

submission details:

Canadian Applicants

Mature Canadian Applicants

Artstream Applicants

International Applicants

Transfer Applicants


Canadian Applicants

Canadian/Permanent Resident applicants who

possess an Alberta High School Diploma, or its

equivalent, with an average of at least 60%

calculated on four grade 12 subjects, including

one of the following:

ENGLISH 30-1 with a minimum grade of 60%; or


Equivalent courses as determined by the

Admissions Offi ce

Mature Canadian Applicants

Applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent

residents/landed immigrants who do not meet

ACAD’s academic requirements for Canadian

applicants as indicated above, but are 21 years

of age or older by the fi rst day of classes of the

term to which they are seeking admission will

be considered for admission to First Year Studies

as a non-matriculated adult applicant provided

that they possess one of the following:



Equivalent courses as determined by the

Admissions Offi ce

Mature applicants must provide a transcript

indicating the completion of the requisite English

course and the level of education attained on

or before the application deadline. If you are

enrolled in high school upgrading classes at the

time of application, you must submit in-progress

transcripts or proof of registration at the time

of application.

Artstream Applicants

Applicants who do not satisfy the above

Admission requirements are encouraged to consider

admission to the Artstream Program. Artstream

is a collaborative program of the Alberta College

of Art + Design and Bow Valley College designed

specifi cally for applicants who have demonstrated

suffi cient portfolio achievement but do not meet

ACAD’s academic and/or English profi ciency

requirements. Upon completion of the Artstream

program, ACAD will waive academic and English

profi ciency requirements for admission. For more

information visit + acad.ab.ca/artstream

or email [email protected]

International Applicants

Applicants who are from outside Canada must

submit offi cial transcripts (translated and notarized

if not in English) which verify that the applicant

possesses the equivalent to an Alberta High School

Diploma with a minimum average of 60% or its

equivalent in the fi nal year of study, as determined

by the Admissions Offi ce.

Applicants seeking transfer credit from institutions

outside North America should contact the International

Qualifi cations Assessment Service (IQAS) at

+ employment.alberta.ca/Immigration/4512

for information regarding educational credentials

from other countries and how they compare to

educational standards in Canada. ACAD requires

IQAS assessments to determine eligibility for transfer

credit and Advanced Standing status. Applicants

who are seeking transfer credit for studies at

institutions in North America may also be required

to submit program and course outlines.

To ensure adequate time for the processing

of admissions and travel authorization documents,

international applicants seeking admission

to First Year Studies are encouraged to submit

documents in accordance with the Early

Consideration deadlines.

Transfer Applicants

Applicants who have completed credit course work

at other accredited post-secondary institutions

but do not have the equivalent to ACAD’s First Year

Studies program will be considered for admission

to First Year Studies as Transfer applicants.

ACAD awards transfer credit in accordance

with its transfer credit regulations.

Transfer applicants must meet Canadian, Mature

Canadian or International applicant requirements

as noted above.

Transfer applicants must submit offi cial transcripts

from each high school and post-secondary

institution attended on or before the application

deadline. If you are a transfer applicant enrolled

Applicants who do not satisfy the noted admission requirements below are encouraged to consider admission to the Artstream Program.

Advanced Standing applicants

must meet C anadian, Mature

C anadian or International

applicant requirements as noted.

International applicants

whose f irst language is not

English should refer

to AC AD English

Prof iciency Requirements.

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Scholarships + Awards

We realize that education costs can be expensive and we will

do everything possible to make sure you can attend. At our

Student Resource Centre, we will help you make sense of the

scholarships and fi nancial assistance options and to fi nd

the solution that works best for you.

Scholarships and awards are based on a variety of factors,

including academic achievement, merit of work, residency,

community involvement, demonstrated leadership and

continuation of studies.

ACAD offers Entrance Scholarships to a growing number

of new ACAD students each year as part of the application

and portfolio review process. Most Entrance Scholarships

do not require an additional application. A complete listing of

Entrance and other scholarships can be found on our website.

Alberta College of Art + Design administers an active and

growing Awards program through its Student Resource Centre.

ACAD students who are competing on some SAIT intercollegiate

teams may also be eligible for athletic/academic scholarships

through SAIT.

For complete information regarding the ACAD Awards program,

please visit our website or contact the Student Resource Centre

at 403.284.7705. + acad.ab.ca/awards_scholarships

Loans + Financial Assistance

Government Assistance (Loans, Scholarships and Bursaries)

The Federal Government of Canada and Provincial/Territorial

Governments take an active role in providing assistance to

post-secondary students. This assistance is available to eligible

individuals through student loans, scholarships or bursaries.

Information on these programs as well as application information

is available online or from the ACAD Registrar’s Offi ce.

Online Resources

Canada Student Loan programs and links to

provincial/territorial student assistance websites

+ canlearn.ca

Alberta Learning Information Service

+ alis.alberta.ca/et/fo/funding-post-sec

Private (Bank) Student Loans

If you do not qualify for a government loan, many

Canadian banks provide interest-bearing student

loans or student lines of credit. For more information

please visit your nearest branch.

International + US Student Loans

Alberta College of Art + Design is an approved

public degree-granting institution, and as such,

international funding agencies may consider

funding ACAD students. US students attending

ACAD may be eligible for a Federal Stafford

Student Loan or Parent Plus Loans. Please contact

your home state department of education to learn

more about eligibility.

Money Matters + acad.ab.ca/money_matters+ acad.ab.ca/money_matters

Tuition + Fees

ACAD assesses tuition on a per-credit basis. The following

schedule represents tuition and student fees for a student

taking a course load of 30 credits (10 courses) a year.

Domestic Tuition + Fees

(Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents/

Landed Immigrants)

$5,430 CAD

International Tuition + Fees

(Visa Students)

$15,070 CAD

Fees include ACADSA’s Health + Dental Benefi ts

Plan (September to April) and unlimited access

to Calgary Transit’s light rail and bus systems

during the period of enrolment (September to April).

For complete information relating to tuition/

mandatory fees please visit + acad.ca and select

the Prospective Students link.

Estimated Material Costs

(First Year Studies)

$3,000 CAD

Due to the individual nature of art education,

costs may vary substantially from student

to student and from program to program.

Estimated supply/material costs vary for each

major and year of study.

Submit Your Personal Statement + Portfolio

Your personal statement andYour personal statement and

portfolio are your ambassadorsportfolio are your ambassadors

to ACAD. Please be aware that there

is no exact formula or template foris no exact formula or template for

an acceptable portfolio, and thatan acceptable portfolio, and that

it can take on a variety of forms.it can take on a variety of forms.

Personal Statement Guidelines

Tell us about you – your background, ambitions, inspirations

and goals. In a typed statement of approximately 500 words,

explain your reasons for wishing to study visual arts and design.

Include references to your artistic interests, specifi c infl uences

and educational background in the arts. This statement must

be submitted with your portfolio.

Portfolio Guidelines

Choose your best work carefully and present it as professionally

as possible. The work should be a critical selection of recently

produced original artworks that show us your most skillful

and ambitious achievements. Your portfolio should refl ect

an understanding of the College’s programs, your seriousness

in applying, a level of maturity and self-motivation, and

a commitment to undertaking a rigorous program in visual

arts or design.

Drawing

Demonstrate your skill and understanding

of representational drawing. Show us how you

handle the fundamental problems of drawing from

observation. Explore perspective, light, line, shape,

texture, colour and composition. Technical drawings

based on the fi gure, landscape, and/or still life are

recommended. Do not draw from photographs,

magazines or other artist’s work.

Variety

Show an exploration of various art-making

materials, tools and techniques and how you

utilize their characteristics and limitations.

Show us that you’re not afraid to think creatively

in a diverse range of media.

Originality

Reveal how you express ideas and concepts

in your work. Include self-initiated, imaginative

and creative works that communicate or respond

to issues, ideas and/or themes of personal interest.

Some class projects are acceptable though self-

directed projects done independently of the

classroom are preferred.

Portfolio Submission Guidelines

Applicants must submit their portfolio to us online

at SlideRoom. Applicants may upload images (jpg) or video

(mov, wmv, fl v), music (mp3) or PDF documents. For good

image quality and fast upload, your image fi les should be sized

around 1024 x 768px @ 72 dpi. Please keep video fi les under

60MB each. Our SlideRoom portal offers additional instruction

for submitting your work.

For technical assistance contact [email protected].

You can also access a help desk at + slideroom.com/Support.

SlideRoom will allow you to log in and edit your portfolio

as much as you like; however, please note that once you have

submitted it, you will no longer be able to make changes.

A $10 USD fee will be charged to the applicant at the time

of submission.

Advanced Standing Portfolio Guidelines

Bachelor of Fine Arts Program – Applicants at the 200 level

or to a major at third year should submit 20–25 pieces of work

with a personal statement on or before March 15. The portfolio

should refl ect the skills relevant to the program and adhere

to the Portfolio Submission Guidelines. Please note that

the application deadline is March 1 .

Bachelor of Design Program (Visual Communications Design

or Photography) – Applicants should refer to the ACAD website

for detailed portfolio guideline information and submit the

portfolio on or before April 15. Please note that the application

deadline is March 1 .

C arefully select and Show an exploration of various art-making C arefully select and Show an exploration of various art-making

submit 12 to 15 (maximum)

current pieces which include the following:

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Find Out MoreAbout ACAD

Come and see us! ACAD representativesD representatives

conduct a variety of information eventsconduct a variety of information events

on campus and across North America.on campus and across North America.

For more information and updates please For more information and updates please

visit our online event schedule regularly.visit our online event schedule regularly.

Our Website

+ acad.ca – is our primary method of communicating

with staff, faculty, students and the world. You can

apply for admission online and access the most

complete and current information about every

aspect of the College – including course descriptions,

fee schedules and the academic calendar. If you

have a specifi c question, please feel welcome to

attend an information event or email our admissions

staff at [email protected], and we’ll happily

provide whatever information you need.

Open House + Portfolio Days

The best time to visit! Exhibitions stretch into

every corner of the campus, and studios are made

available for public tours. Bring your portfolio

and get valuable feedback about portfolio

development from our faculty. Bring your best

friend or your entire class – just let us know ahead

of time if you are bringing a group of 5 or more.

Campus Tours

Student Ambassadors are available most Friday

afternoons at 2 pm during the academic year to

provide tours for prospective students. Campus

tours provide an opportunity to see our facilities

in use and our students in action. In order to assist

us in scheduling volunteers, we ask that you

contact the Admissions Offi ce to confi rm your

visit prior to the tour date.

Chat@ACAD

ACAD’s online forum provides an opportunity for

prospective students to chat live with ACAD staff,

current students and college alumni. This is your

chance to get the student and alumni perspective

or have any outstanding admissions questions

answered. These chat events are of particular

interest to international applicants as current

international students may be available to provide

helpful hints about studying in Canada.

Information Sessions

ACAD Information Sessions provide an overview

of the College’s programs, admissions procedures

and alumni profi les. (Duration approximately

one hour. RSVP not necessary.)

National Portfolio Days

As part of the National Portfolio Day Association,

ACAD participates in NPDA events across North

America. The association consists of accredited

art colleges and university art departments which

are members of the National Association of Schools

of Art and Design. It is the only organization of

its kind, and its membership represents the highest

standard of visual arts education. National Portfolio

Days help further the artistic development of young

artists by bringing together experienced college

representatives to review work and offer critique.

For more information visit + portfolioday.net.

ACAD Admissions Offi ce

1407 – 14 Avenue N.W.


PHONE 403.284.7617

FAX 403.284.7644

TOLL FREE 1 .800.251.8290 (in North America)

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