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06Course Catalogue

The catalogue

Every course in the school, open or planned, with its full outline. Filter by department, level, status or program, or search for a skill.

All courses

56 courses

  1. PRS 100

    The Complete Creative Professional

    The school's flagship introduction: turn 'I make things' into a professional practice that people can find, understand and trust, with a clear identity, an honest ten-piece portfolio, a deliberate online presence and a plan to sustain it.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Foundation24 lessons · ~26 hAvailable
  2. PRS 101

    Building Your Artist Identity

    Decide what you make, for whom and why, then turn it into a one-line headline, a working name and a handle you can use everywhere.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Foundation11 lessons · ~6 hIn development
  3. PRS 102

    Becoming a Professional Creative

    The habits that make people want to work with you again: reliability, file hygiene, feedback, deadlines, ethics and responsible tool use.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Foundation13 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  4. PRS 110

    Writing Your Professional Biography

    Write short, medium and long bios plus an artist statement that sound like you, stay factual and fit every place they will appear.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Foundation11 lessons · ~6 hIn development
  5. PRS 115

    Resume Development for Designers

    Build a clear, readable resume and a matching one-page creative CV for design, illustration and studio roles.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Foundation9 lessons · ~6 hPlanned
  6. PRS 210

    Creating Portfolio Case Studies

    Select your strongest projects and turn them into case studies that show your thinking, process and results, not just the final image.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Intermediate13 lessons · ~12 hIn development
  7. PRS 220

    Building a Consistent Social Media Presence

    Audit your profiles, make them consistent, choose the platforms worth your time and set a posting rhythm you can keep.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Intermediate12 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  8. PRS 230

    Search Engine Optimization for Artists

    Help people find your name and your work in search: page titles, descriptions, site structure, Search Console and honest, useful content.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Intermediate13 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  9. PRS 235

    Google Images and Visual Discoverability

    Make your artwork findable and properly credited in image search: file names, alt text, context, image sitemaps and creator metadata.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Intermediate9 lessons · ~6 hPlanned
  10. PRS 240

    Professional Networking for Creatives

    Build genuine professional relationships: introductions, events, informational conversations, follow-ups and keeping in touch without being pushy.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Intermediate10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  11. PRS 250

    Building an Online Creative Community

    Grow a small, engaged audience you own: newsletters, member spaces, live sessions and community guidelines that keep it healthy.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Intermediate11 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  12. PRS 310

    Creative Career Planning

    Turn scattered goals into a three-year creative career plan with an income mix, skills to build, milestones and a quarterly review habit.Professional Identity and Online Presence    Advanced10 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  13. GDS 101

    Typography Fundamentals

    How type works and how to use it well: anatomy, classification, spacing, hierarchy and pairing, practised through short exercises and a typographic poster.Graphic Design    Foundation13 lessons · ~18 hIn development
  14. GDS 102

    Composition and Visual Hierarchy

    Arrange images, type and space so viewers see what matters first: balance, grouping, grids, reading paths and adapting one layout across formats.Graphic Design    Foundation12 lessons · ~16 hPlanned
  15. GDS 103

    Colour Theory

    Practical colour for designers and artists: hue, value and saturation, building palettes, using colour for emphasis, and keeping colour consistent from screen to print.Graphic Design    Foundation12 lessons · ~14 hPlanned
  16. GDS 201

    Brand Identity Development

    Develop a complete visual identity, from discovery and marks to colour, type, supporting graphics, applications and a brand guidelines document.Graphic Design    Intermediate13 lessons · ~30 hPlanned
  17. GDS 202

    Album Cover Design

    Design cover artwork for albums and singles that works as a tiny streaming thumbnail and as a large printed sleeve, and deliver files a distributor will accept.Graphic Design    Intermediate11 lessons · ~20 hIn development
  18. GDS 203

    Print Production Fundamentals

    Set up files that print correctly the first time: trim, bleed and safe areas, resolution, CMYK and spot colour, fonts, preflight, PDF export and working with printers.Graphic Design    Intermediate11 lessons · ~20 hPlanned
  19. GDS 204

    Preparing Artwork for Merchandise

    Turn artwork into apparel, stickers, prints and accessories: decoration methods, print areas, garment colour, file specs that vary by vendor, honest mockups and sample checks.Graphic Design    Intermediate13 lessons · ~16 hPlanned
  20. GDS 301

    Building a Graphic Design Portfolio

    Select, document and present design projects as clear case studies that show your thinking, tailored to the agency, in-house or freelance work you want.Graphic Design    Advanced12 lessons · ~20 hPlanned
  21. GDS 401

    Presenting Commercial Design Projects

    Present design work to clients so decisions get made: restating the brief, structuring the deck, explaining rationale, handling feedback and documenting what was agreed.Graphic Design    Professional11 lessons · ~12 hPlanned
  22. IFA 101

    Seeing and Drawing: Observational Drawing Fundamentals

    Learn to draw what you see: contour, measuring, negative space, basic forms and perspective, light and value, and a sustainable sketchbook habit.Illustration and Fine Arts    Foundation12 lessons · ~24 hIn development
  23. IFA 102

    Ink and Line

    Draw with pens, brushes and nibs: mark-making, line weight, hatching, stippling and washes, then finish and scan black-and-white ink illustrations.Illustration and Fine Arts    Foundation9 lessons · ~16 hPlanned
  24. IFA 103

    Figure and Gesture Drawing

    Draw the human figure with life and structure: gesture, proportion, simplified anatomy, foreshortening and clothed figures, from life and from references.Illustration and Fine Arts    Foundation10 lessons · ~24 hPlanned
  25. IFA 104

    Painting with Acrylic and Mixed Media

    Paint with acrylics and combine them with collage, drawing and texture: materials, colour mixing, layering, edges, mixed-media grounds and finishing a series.Illustration and Fine Arts    Foundation11 lessons · ~30 hPlanned
  26. IFA 105

    Digital Illustration Fundamentals

    A complete digital illustration workflow: tools and canvas set-up, thumbnails to sketch, layers, flats, rendering, finishing and exporting for screen and print.Illustration and Fine Arts    Foundation10 lessons · ~24 hPlanned
  27. IFA 201

    Art Presentation and Documentation

    Present and record finished artwork professionally: framing and hanging, packing and shipping, inventory systems, captions, condition records, studio visits and artist talks.Illustration and Fine Arts    Intermediate9 lessons · ~14 hPlanned
  28. IFA 301

    Creating Exhibition Submissions

    Find suitable calls and assemble strong submissions: reading calls closely, artist statements, CVs, image lists, exhibition proposals, follow-up and what happens if you're accepted.Illustration and Fine Arts    Advanced10 lessons · ~16 hPlanned
  29. IFA 401

    Applying for Creative Residencies

    Find residencies that fit your practice and write competitive applications: project proposals, work samples, budgets, timelines, references, and planning for the residency itself.Illustration and Fine Arts    Professional8 lessons · ~14 hPlanned
  30. DMW 101

    Digital File Organization

    Stop losing files: folder structures, naming conventions, versioning, backups you have actually tested, metadata, archiving and clean client handoffs.Digital Media and Web Development    Foundation9 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  31. DMW 102

    Introduction to Web Design

    How websites work and how to design them: HTML structure, CSS, responsive layout with flexbox and grid, web typography, navigation and images, ending with a published page.Digital Media and Web Development    Foundation11 lessons · ~20 hPlanned
  32. DMW 103

    Photography for Artists

    Photograph your artwork accurately with a phone or camera: exposure, white balance, lighting flat and glazed work, 3D pieces, process and installation shots, editing and export.Digital Media and Web Development    Foundation11 lessons · ~14 hPlanned
  33. DMW 201

    Creating an Artist Website

    Plan, build and launch a portfolio website that helps the right people find, understand and contact you, using a site builder or a simple hand-built site.Digital Media and Web Development    Intermediate12 lessons · ~20 hIn development
  34. DMW 202

    Video Editing for Artists

    Make short videos about your work: planning for platforms, shooting process footage, editing, timelapses, captions, colour, sound and export, using free or paid editors.Digital Media and Web Development    Intermediate9 lessons · ~16 hPlanned
  35. DMW 203

    Accessible Website Design

    Design and build websites everyone can use: WCAG 2.2 principles and levels, Ontario's AODA requirements, accessible content and interaction, and practical testing.Digital Media and Web Development    Intermediate13 lessons · ~18 hIn development
  36. DMW 204

    Website Performance Fundamentals

    Make image-heavy portfolio sites load fast: Core Web Vitals, lab and field measurement, image formats and responsive images, fonts, scripts, caching and a performance budget.Digital Media and Web Development    Intermediate11 lessons · ~14 hPlanned
  37. CBE 101

    Freelancing Fundamentals

    Set up a freelance creative practice: business basics, records, taxes and GST/HST in Canada, simple agreements, invoicing and a sustainable workload.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation14 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  38. CBE 105

    Finding Graphic Design Clients

    Decide who you design for, where those clients look for designers, and how to become easy to find and easy to hire.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation9 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  39. CBE 110

    Finding Creative Opportunities

    Find and apply for calls for art, juried shows, grants, residencies, markets and commissions, and track every application in one place.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  40. CBE 115

    Copyright for Visual Artists

    Understand copyright and moral rights for visual work in Canada, with international comparisons: ownership, duration, registration, fair dealing and using others' work.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  41. CBE 120

    Professional Client Communication

    Communicate with clients clearly from first enquiry to final delivery: discovery calls, emails, presenting work, handling feedback and difficult conversations.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Foundation11 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  42. CBE 201

    Pricing Creative Services

    Build a pricing method you can explain: costs and minimums, time-based and project pricing, usage, rush fees, deposits and how sales tax fits on a quote.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate12 lessons · ~10 hIn development
  43. CBE 205

    Creative Proposal Writing

    Write proposals that win the right projects: understanding the brief, scope, deliverables, timeline, usage terms, fees and clear next steps.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  44. CBE 210

    Client Research and Outreach

    Research specific prospective clients, write personalised outreach that respects their time, and follow up with a simple, honest system.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  45. CBE 215

    Creative Project Management

    Plan and run creative projects from kickoff to delivery: briefs, schedules, approvals, revisions, files and post-project reviews.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate10 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  46. CBE 220

    Understanding Commercial Licensing

    Learn how artists license work for commercial use: licence types, scope, territory, duration, exclusivity, fees, royalties and reading licence terms.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate11 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  47. CBE 225

    Protecting Artwork Online

    Reduce the risk of misuse when you share work online, and respond calmly when it happens: watermarks, metadata, image monitoring, notices and copyright-aware platform reports.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate10 lessons · ~8 hPlanned
  48. CBE 230

    Marketing for Independent Artists

    Plan honest, sustainable marketing for your art: audience, message, channels, launches, email, collaborations and measuring what works.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate9 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  49. CBE 235

    Selling Art Online

    Choose how to sell originals, prints and products online, price artwork, write listings, ship safely and understand consumer protection and sales tax basics.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Intermediate10 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  50. CBE 310

    Building an Online Art Shop

    Plan, build and launch your own online shop: platform choice, product catalogue, payments, tax settings, policies, privacy, accessibility and launch checks.Creative Business and Entrepreneurship    Advanced14 lessons · ~14 hPlanned
  51. FEA 101

    Introduction to Film Art Departments

    How a film or television art department is organised, who does what, how work flows from script to set, and where graphic designers fit.Film and Entertainment Arts    Foundation8 lessons · ~6 hPlanned
  52. FEA 210

    Graphic Props and Set Graphics

    Design in-world graphics that read on camera: signage, labels, documents, packaging and screens, from brief to print-ready files and set dressing.Film and Entertainment Arts    Intermediate12 lessons · ~16 hIn development
  53. FEA 301

    Production Portfolio Development

    Build a production-focused portfolio and resume for art department roles, including how to present work you can't show yet.Film and Entertainment Arts    Advanced9 lessons · ~10 hPlanned
  54. ECT 101

    Introduction to 3D Design

    Model, light and render simple objects in 3D: navigating 3D space, modelling with modifiers, materials, lighting, cameras and rendering for portfolios, mockups and the web.Emerging Creative Technologies    Foundation11 lessons · ~24 hPlanned
  55. ECT 102

    Using AI Responsibly in Creative Work

    Make informed decisions about generative AI in your practice: how the tools work, the unsettled copyright picture in Canada and elsewhere, disclosure, client consent and a personal AI policy.Emerging Creative Technologies    Foundation11 lessons · ~10 hIn development
  56. ECT 201

    Creative Automation Fundamentals

    Automate repetitive creative tasks: recorded actions, batch image processing, templates and data merge, file renaming, no-code workflows and simple scripts, done safely.Emerging Creative Technologies    Intermediate10 lessons · ~14 hPlanned