The Carving course introduces students to carving in wood and soapstone. Basic techniques will be covered as well as tools, supplies and safety concerns related to each medium. Additionally, students will study traditional subject matter, current trends in carving and sculpture and historical aspects of the art form.
This course involves designing, decorating and constructing Native Footwear. The focus of the course will be on constructing moccasins and mukluks in the Northern Woodland Cree style. Pattern design and fit will be studied as well as a comparison of construction methods, techniques and materials. Students will use skills and projects completed in NATA 116 – Beadwork to complete the decoration of their project and NATA 112 – Basic Sewing in the construction of their projects. Additionally, students will study the history of this art form within the context of the styles of footwear covered in this course.
This course provides an overview of the pre-history and history of Aboriginal people in Canada. Study will include looking at traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art, music, games, dance, literature and film. Through this study students will develop a greater understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal people’s history and culture and the Aboriginal worldview.