UNBC Expands Art Offerings with the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
October 30, 2006
For the first time, the University of Northern British Columbia is
partnering with the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design to offer a
range of courses and workshops in Northern BC. UNBC Continuing Studies
will be offering a selection of weekend courses starting in November:
“Drawing into Painting” – Nov 18/19
“The Contemporary Comic” – Nov 25/26
“Chinese Art” – Dec 2/3
“Emily Carr’s own art instructors will be coming to Prince George to deliver these courses and additional ones next semester. These are the same courses, and sometimes even expanded courses, that are being delivered at Emily Carr’s Vancouver campus,” says Kim Knutsson, UNBC Continuing Studies coordinator. “It is a wonderful opportunity for artists from throughout the region to advance their skills without having the burden of extra travel costs.”
Registration is limited to 14-16 participants and the course costs range from $250-$265.
“Drawing into Painting” – Nov 18/19
“The Contemporary Comic” – Nov 25/26
“Chinese Art” – Dec 2/3
“Emily Carr’s own art instructors will be coming to Prince George to deliver these courses and additional ones next semester. These are the same courses, and sometimes even expanded courses, that are being delivered at Emily Carr’s Vancouver campus,” says Kim Knutsson, UNBC Continuing Studies coordinator. “It is a wonderful opportunity for artists from throughout the region to advance their skills without having the burden of extra travel costs.”
Registration is limited to 14-16 participants and the course costs range from $250-$265.
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UNBC is also continuing to work with the Emily Carr Institute to develop a Bachelor of Fine Arts program that is expected to begin in September 2007. This will be the first BFA to be offered in Northern BC and will have a particular focus on Fine Arts and Creative Writing. This unique major will combine Emily Carr courses in art and art history with UNBC offerings in creative writing and literature. The curriculum will include courses in studio, art history, English, and creative writing, as well as new media and digital technology.
The new BFA is still subject to final approval from the governing bodies of both institutions. The development of the program is consistent with UNBC’s new academic vision, which features Artistic and Cultural Expression as one of six academic themes at the University.
Contact:
Kim Knutsson, Continuing Studies Coordinator, UNBC – 250.960.6443
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC - 250.960.5622
UNBC is also continuing to work with the Emily Carr Institute to develop a Bachelor of Fine Arts program that is expected to begin in September 2007. This will be the first BFA to be offered in Northern BC and will have a particular focus on Fine Arts and Creative Writing. This unique major will combine Emily Carr courses in art and art history with UNBC offerings in creative writing and literature. The curriculum will include courses in studio, art history, English, and creative writing, as well as new media and digital technology.
The new BFA is still subject to final approval from the governing bodies of both institutions. The development of the program is consistent with UNBC’s new academic vision, which features Artistic and Cultural Expression as one of six academic themes at the University.
Contact:
Kim Knutsson, Continuing Studies Coordinator, UNBC – 250.960.6443
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC - 250.960.5622
