This Intensive course emphasizes techniques of form line drawing and the practice of articulating Northwest Coast Design. Elements of form line designs found in Northwest Coast art are strongly linked to stories, clans, crests and the cultures of First Nations in B.C. Based on a close examination of figures, motifs and elements characteristic of Northwest Coast Northwest Coast Art forms, students will become familiar with the work of known form line artists as well as cultural protocols inherent in traditional jewellery designs. This course is now inclusive to the Coast Salish, other first nations, Metis, and Inuit art styles. The assignments are focused to improve your ability to design with accuracy and puch your limits to improve your efficiency to complete new designs.
Northwest Coast art embodies arts traditions which are distinctive of various regions of B.C. From an examination of prominent Northwest Coast arts contributions, students will become familiar with principles and practices evident in the works of major artists over centuries. A review of artistic viewpoints and the contexts of community, family, and worldview will enable students to identify diverse elements of Northwest Coast Art and to become familiar with terminology pertaining to the history of Northwest Coast art. A requirement of this course is that students will need to demonstrate an understanding of foundations of Northwest Coast art or distinctive elements of a prominent artist's work. With acknowledgement and respect to other First Nations, Metis, Inuit traditional art styles. Learning about appropiation of art and adoptee rights
