{"id":1724,"date":"2010-09-08T05:39:27","date_gmt":"2010-09-08T09:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artbridgesblog.ca\/?p=1724"},"modified":"2010-09-08T05:39:27","modified_gmt":"2010-09-08T09:39:27","slug":"education-certificate-in-community-based-arts-practice-the-first-of-its-kind-east-of-montreal-halifax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artbridges.ca\/fr\/education-certificate-in-community-based-arts-practice-the-first-of-its-kind-east-of-montreal-halifax\/","title":{"rendered":"Education: \u00ab\u00a0Certificate in Community-Based Arts Practice the first of its kind east of Montreal\u00a0\u00bb (Halifax)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00ab\u00a0New NSCAD program promotes art as a tool for community development and education<\/strong><\/p>\n

Certificate in Community-Based Arts Practice the first of its kind east of Montreal<\/strong>
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\n(Halifax, September 2, 2010) <\/strong>NSCAD University\u2019s School of Extended Studies<\/a> is launching a new professional development program designed to train leaders in developing, managing and facilitating community arts projects.<\/p>\n

The new Certificate in Community-Based Art Practice will meet the needs of artists interested in applying their talents and skills to working in the community, along with educators and individuals working with community-based organizations who want to incorporate the arts into their programming.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a collective expression, community-based art can provide a voice for the community or create a space for community reflection or celebration,\u201d says Sharon Blanchard, Director of the School of Extended Studies. \u201cAt the heart of community-based art is a belief in cultural and creative expression as a means to effect deep and lasting personal and social change.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe certificate program will integrate theory and practice in the training of leaders capable of developing, coordinating and facilitating projects that involve using the arts within a wide variety of community and educational contexts, and with diverse communities,\u201d explains Blanchard.<\/p>\n

The two-term program, which includes a 14-hour community practicum, starts September 25 and runs evenings and Saturdays to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. Participants will gain a theoretical and historical overview of community-based arts, develop skills and models for facilitating learning using the arts, and build their project development and management capabilities in areas such as budgeting, fundraising and communication. Each student will also develop and facilitate a project using arts in the community.<\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0Incorporating the arts – whether it’s theatre, dance, storytelling or visual arts – into the community, and into work with multiple populations, is an exciting and growing field,\u201d says Tessa Mendel, course coordinator and facilitator. \u201cThe arts can really bring people together; they inspire and connect us, and make it possible to express our stories and our voices.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the first really comprehensive program of this kind being offered east of Montreal – and I’m thrilled to be involved with making it happen at NSCAD,\u00a0\u00bb adds Mendel, a theatre educator
\nand director with more than twenty-five years experience facilitating community-based art both throughout Canada and internationally.<\/p>\n

Registrations are currently being accepted for the Certificate in Community-Based Arts Practice, which is eligible for T2202 Education Amount Certificate. Anyone interested in learning more about the program or enrolling is encouraged to contact the NSCAD University School of Extended Studies by calling (902) 494-8185 or e-mailing extendedstudies@nscad.ca.<\/p>\n

One of North America\u2019s premier universities of the visual arts, NSCAD University educates the creative leaders of tomorrow. Founded in 1887, NSCAD offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in fine arts, design, craft and media arts.<\/p>\n

For further information, please contact:
\nSharon Blanchard
\nDirector, School of Extended Studies
\nNSCAD University
\n902.494.8153
\nsblanchard@nscad.ca
\nwww.nscad.ca<\/a>\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

Please see ArtBridges\u2019 Google Map<\/a> for contact information.<\/p>\n

New NSCAD program promotes art as a tool for community development and education
\nCertificate in Community-Based Arts Practice the first of its kind east of Montreal
\n(Halifax, September 2, 2010) NSCAD University\u2019s School of Extended Studies is launching a new professional development program designed to train leaders in developing, managing and facilitating community arts projects.
\nThe new Certificate in Community-Based Art Practice will meet the needs of artists interested in applying their talents and skills to working in the community, along with educators and individuals working with community-based organizations who want to incorporate the arts into their programming.
\n\u201cAs a collective expression, community-based art can provide a voice for the community or create a space for community reflection or celebration,\u201d says Sharon Blanchard, Director of the School of Extended Studies. \u201cAt the heart of community-based art is a belief in cultural and creative expression as a means to effect deep and lasting personal and social change.\u201d
\n\u201cThe certificate program will integrate theory and practice in the training of leaders capable of developing, coordinating and facilitating projects that involve using the arts within a wide variety of community and educational contexts, and with diverse communities,\u201d explains Blanchard.
\nThe two-term program, which includes a 14-hour community practicum, starts September 25 and runs evenings and Saturdays to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. Participants will gain a theoretical and historical overview of community-based arts, develop skills and models for facilitating learning using the arts, and build their project development and management capabilities in areas such as budgeting, fundraising and communication. Each student will also develop and facilitate a project using arts in the community.
\n\u00ab\u00a0Incorporating the arts – whether it’s theatre, dance, storytelling or visual arts – into the community, and into work with multiple populations, is an exciting and growing field,\u201d says Tessa Mendel, course coordinator and facilitator. \u201cThe arts can really bring people together; they inspire and connect us, and make it possible to express our stories and our voices.\u201d
\n\u201cThis is the first really comprehensive program of this kind being offered east of Montreal – and I’m thrilled to be involved with making it happen at NSCAD,\u00a0\u00bb adds Mendel, a theatre educator
\nand director with more than twenty-five years experience facilitating community-based art both throughout Canada and internationally.
\nRegistrations are currently being accepted for the Certificate in Community-Based Arts Practice, which is eligible for T2202 Education Amount Certificate. Anyone interested in learning more about the program or enrolling is encouraged to contact the NSCAD University School of Extended Studies by calling (902) 494-8185 or e-mailing extendedstudies@nscad.ca.
\nOne of North America\u2019s premier universities of the visual arts, NSCAD University educates the creative leaders of tomorrow. Founded in 1887, NSCAD offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in fine arts, design, craft and media arts.
\nFor further information, please contact:
\nSharon Blanchard
\nDirector, School of Extended Studies
\nNSCAD University
\n902.494.8153
\nsblanchard@nscad.ca
\nwww.nscad.ca<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00ab\u00a0New NSCAD program promotes art as a tool for community development and education Certificate in Community-Based Arts Practice the first of its kind east of Montreal (Halifax, September 2, 2010) NSCAD University\u2019s School of Extended Studies is launching a new professional development program designed to train leaders in developing, managing<\/p>\n

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