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Jonathan Eschak

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Bio

Working in painting, mixed-media collage and transfer techniques, Jonathan's practice explores memory, narrative and cultural dialogue. He has nearly two decades of experience teaching and mentoring young artists. He has exhibited at the AKA Artist-Run Centre in Saskatoon, the Night of Artists Gallery and Gifts, and through public commissions such as Clareview LRT Station and The Louvre at Century Park. He also curates and installs large-scale exhibitions, notably the Fine Arts Gala at Archbishop MacDonald High School and the collaborative United Nurses of Alberta annual Gala.

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Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Teen Courses CSTC 111 CS26/SU

Description

Emily Carr University is where creators, artists, makers and innovators come to explore and experiment. Our programming offer opportunities to collaborate and connect with fellow creatives and award-winning faculty, whether you're looking to change the world through design, pursue an art practice in film or animation, exhibit in galleries or discover a new medium. Applying to art school means developing a portfolio of work that showcases your best and most current work; it should show the range of your creative practice and highlight your skill and creativity. Portfolio Development for Teens aligns itself with the ECU Admissions Guidelines and helps students start building a portfolio that best reflects who they are as an artist or designer. This course will explore different prompts to help jumpstart your creativity, the value of experimentation and risk taking, best practices for documenting your work, and how to write about yourself as an artist or designer. This course can be taken alongside any of our other courses for teens, and is best suited for those still in the early stages of building their portfolio.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Junior Art Institute CSJA 100 CS26/SU

Description

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity with Drawing and Painting. This course explores traditional, technical, and experimental drawing and painting techniques to help you develop your creative voice and work with different media. Through various exploratory in-class assignments and projects, you will learn about color theory, composition, and perspective, develop a keen eye for detail and observation, and expand your creative potential. From graphite and charcoal to acrylic and mixed media, you will learn both drawing and painting skills, experiment to combining drawing and painting techniques, discover how to bring your vision to life, and evolve your personal creative style. Whether you want time to cultivate your creativity and imagination, or are looking for a powerful outlet to visually express your thoughts and ideas, this course incorporates a range of techniques from traditional to contemporary. This course is suited for those new to drawing and painting, as well as those interested in discovering new mediums for their drawing or painting practice. Working in the Emily Carr University studio, your instructor will guide you and your peers through various prompts and projects, providing individual and group critiques to support your evolution as an artist.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.