TD Bank Financial Group supported the establishment of the new NSCAD/TD Centre for Community Service Learning. The Centre, the first of its kind among visual arts universities in Canada, will integrate community service learning (CSL) principles into the NSCAD curriculum while promoting partnerships between the community and the university.
Service Learning provides an opportunity for NSCAD students to integrate their art practice through community collaboration with art projects or research in their respective field of study. When considering a placement opportunity please arrange an appointment to see Sharon Blanchard, Director, School of Extended Studies by e-mail: sblanchard@nscad.ca or by phoning 494.8185.
Students interested in registering for an Internship, Community Service Learning or Design Practicum Placement can download an information package here.
Students can choose potential placements through traditional Internships, Film Internships, Community Service Learning or Design Practicums. New placements are being added throughout the year and we are always happy to work with new community partners on projects. If you have a new placement idea, come talk to us about it.
For community based organizations service learning can mean the realization of projects with the facilitation of an emerging artist, craftsperson or designer. Organizations involved with service learning will benefit from working with talented and creative NSCAD students and faculty who are eager to see transformational change through art, craft and design. The Coordinator acts an a liaison between community based groups, students and faculty enabling projects to flourish.
Find out how your organization can become a part of the Community Art Partners Program, involved in independent projects or work with our Research Fellow. Contact Sharon Blanchard, Director, School of Extended Studies by e-mail sblanchard@nscad.ca or by phone 494.8185.
A service learning experience can come in the form of an independent project through Independent Study, Internships / CSL course enrolment or as an independent project while enrolled in other NSCAD course offerings. If you are interested in learning more about how to integrate CSL into your course curriculum or how to support CSL opportunities for students please contact Sharon Blanchard, Director, School of Extended Studies by e-mail sblanchard@nscad.ca or by phone 494.8185.
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