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Sculpture Studio Practicum

The Banff Centre

Faculty:Visual Arts
Degree:Not Applicable
Field of Study:Sculpture
Length:11 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $11,061
National: $11,061

Description:

Studio Practicum programs provide an opportunity for participants to expand and enhance their technical skills in mediums supported by Banff Centre’s Visual Arts production facilities. This program offers practical experience in the areas of tool maintenance and safety, woodworking with hand tools and heavy equipment (table saw, band saw, planer, jointer, miter saw), metal working and metal casting (bronze and aluminum), and training in sculpture studio operation for support of artistic practice.

Sculpture Studio Practicum participants will receive mentorship and feedback from the Sculpture Facilitator, and assist in the delivery of Visual Arts residency programs and events. Participants learn maintenance and safe operation of equipment, and provide assistance to the Sculpture Facilitator, in support of artists in residence utilizing the sculpture facilities.

Prerequisites:

Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Portfolio
Participants are short-listed on the basis of their application materials and the likelihood that their artistic practice will benefit from the program.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed, and all applicants will be notified of their status approximately eight to 10 weeks following the application deadline.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on May 27, 2019