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A series of courses for adults who wish to develop
a solid technique in one or more media of their choice. These courses
are held in our art studios, located in the lower level of the Dollard
des Ormeaux Cultural Center. Please note that the GST (5%) and the PST
(9.5%) are added to fees for students 15 years and older. All prices
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Monday (January
23) 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. or
Discover your inner artist! This course is
ideal for those interested in exploring their
personal expression through drawing. Students
will be introduced to various drawing mediums such as
graphite pencils, charcoal and ink while exploring both
traditional and expressive rendering
techniques. Subjects will include still life
objects, portraiture and the figure. A strong emphasis will be
put on understanding light and shadow. Two classes involve the
model.
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10 weeks
from January 26 to March 29 (Not for beginners, some drawing or
painting experience required) Not included: materials
(approx. $150) Dollard Res. : $ 239.15 Others: $256.39
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Dive head first into the wonderful world of 3D
modeling and animation. Students will learn how to use Autodesk's
Softimage professional program for creating digital models which they
will color and animate. Discover how to do basic manipulation within the
3D environment, to create a model, add coloring, animating and finally
generating a video file of the animation. This course is a unique
opportunity to get acquainted with the fundamentals of 3D computer
animation and discover why it is so popular in the movie and game
industry. Materials included.
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10 weeks from
January 24 to March 27 Through a series of talks, discussions and slide shows you will learn how to interpret and understand contemporary art. Using a study of known works, this course is designed to lead you to conceptually make your art stronger.
Artists and non-artists welcome. Dollard Res.: $ 140.27 Others: $157.51
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This course starts with the technical aspects of oil painting including how to buy and maintain oil painting equipment, the correct set-up procedures (such as how to make your own painting mediums and varnishes), and colour mixing theory and techniques. In the following classes, students will experiment with the ways that light (value), colour, shape and texture affect the composition and feeling of their paintings, and learn the proper way to layer oil to achieve different effects and permanent results. Subject matter will involve both realistic and nonrepresentational elements. The teacher will demonstrate how design elements (pictorial language) are common to every style of art work. Students will be encouraged to research the painting methods of many different painters. Not included: materials (approx. $250)
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Prerequisite: This course is open to any student who has
some
experience of underpainting In this course we will look at the way light
can be used to make simpler, more dramatic
images. After viewing examples by famous
artists, students will be taught how to prepare small
sketches in pencil to plan light in their oil paintings. Then
small monochromatic paintings ( Renaissance
underpainting method) will be made from these
sketches. Students will be taught how to
organize images with one subject that will be based on the work
of a famous artist of his/her choice. The emphasis will be on
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Teacher: Branka Marinkovic Forte This true beginner’s class guides students
through the first steps in oil painting as a unique medium. Learn colour
mixing, basics of composition and how to develop a painting from start
to finish. Teaching is based on demonstrations and one-on-one
instruction. No experience necessary.
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Teacher: Branka Marinkovic Forte As a follow-up to Intro to Oil Painting, this
course further explores painting concerns: selection of subject,
choosing and mixing colour, composition and finishing a work.
Development of personal style and content are encouraged; instruction
includes demonstrations and individual guidance. Subjects include still
life, portrait and landscape. Prerequisite: two sessions of painting.
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Teacher: Claudine Ascher Working from the model during five of
the ten classes, students will plan and create
an interpretative, figurative clay sculpture.
Hand-building and sculpting techniques, concepts of sculptural
design and human anatomy are among the subjects covered as
the work progresses. Demonstrations and group discussions are
integral to the class. Finished works will be kiln fired to
bisque and various surfacing options will be
discussed. 1 bag of clay included. An extra
bag is $15.00.
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This unusual course is actually two
courses taught in tandem and is intended for
students with some drawing and/or painting
experience. Not included: materials (approx. $200.00.)
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Teacher: Sheryl Ann Medicoff This course is designed for everyone
who wants to learn how to take a good
photograph. You will be introduced to the art of photography
while learning how to use your camera better. Students
must have their own 35 mm or SLR digital camera with manual
option and can either use black and white or colour film. (Not
for automatic cameras). No darkroom work is
involved.
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Teacher: Sheryl Ann Medicoff For experienced students and/or
amateur photographers. This course is a continuation of The Art of
Photography and will provide constructive criticism and objective
reviews on any photograph produced during the 10 weeks. The course is
dedicated to visually challenge and advance each student’s ability to
compose a strong photograph.
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From now, until the
first day of the course (as long
as there is still space),
register online
(www.dollardartcentre.com) or at
the Recreation Department from 8
a.m. to 12 noon and from
1:15 to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday
or drop your form and
attached cheque in the
mail slot of the Dollard Centre
for the Arts Office downstairs
(Room E008). You can also
mail your registration form and
cheque to the Dollard
Centre for the Arts at
12001 De Salaberry Boulevard,
D.D.O., QC, H9B 2A7 or fax
your form with your Visa
or Mastercard credit card number
to 514-684-8885. Dollard
residents registering
with the Dollard Centre for the
Arts for the first time must
include proof of
residency (driver’s licence,
Hydro bill). For more
information,
please call 514-684-1012,
ext. 213.
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