NSCAD Extended Studies

NSCAD Extended Studies offers a plenitude of academic programs for creative folks not necessarily looking for a degree. Photography, jewelry making, fashion design, printmaking, drawing, and painting are amongst the spectrum of topics, and offer both beginner and advanced classes.
The same exemplary instruction that NSCAD is known for, and with less of an investment of time and money. Folks looking to further a current hobby with expert teachings will surely find growth in the extended studies program.
There is a «Personal and Professional Interest» section of courses with some great opportunities to build upon your skill regardless of day to day profession. Branching out from more than just studio-​based programs, seminar formatted classes are available as well. (Course examples: Enhanced Teaching Skills; Strategic Planning for the Arts; Cultivating Concepts) These are classes to incorporate into any profession.
I was all set and ready to go for an 8 week creative writing course being offered this month. Unfortunately for me, it was cancelled do to lack of interest. I have a feeling that not enough people are aware of the ground NSCAD’s Extended Studies covers. Only $ 250 for an 8 week program– I am confident it would’ve been a worthy investment.
There are also open studio programs available for established artists looking to use NSCAD’s facilities. Pay a portion of cash, and you are free to roam and work as much as you like. Sounds good to me.
Overall, there are a lot of great options through this program. It seems to be ever growing, and I definitely wish I’d looked into this more before I enrolled as a student at NSCAD. Going into my second degree and stopping midway through, in retrospect, the ES could’ve been a better option.