SEYCHELLES INSTITUTE OF ART AND DESIGN (SIAD)

ANSE ROYALE

INTRODUCTION

The Seychelles Institute of Art and Design (SIAD)offers programmes at Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma level. The various programmes on offer are aimed at providing learners with the knowledge, skills and outlook required for a career in the field of Visual Arts. The mandate of the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design is to train and prepare learners to service the growing needs of the creative and cultural industries in Seychelles.

VISION

The Vision of the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design is to be:

an Art and Design training institution of excellence that is committed to gender equality and meets the needs and expectations of industry and all learners in terms of quality, creativity, innovation, equal opportunities and outcomes.

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

The following full-time programmes are on offer:

Advanced Certificate in Fashion (2 years)

Advanced Certificate in Graphic Design (2 years)

Advanced Certificate in Fine Art (2 years)

Advanced Certificate Textiles (2 years)

Certificate in Drawing and Painting (1 year)

Certificate in Sewing and Textiles (1 year)

Diploma Art and Design (3 years)

PAINTING SESSION The main units of the various programmes

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN FASHION

Fashion Industry

Fabric properties

Assembling techniques

Trimming and Styling

Pattern cutting

Design Process

Garment construction

Soft furnishing

Project Based Work

Safety and Security Procedures

Art elements and principles of design

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN FINE ART

•Fine Art Industry•Composition•Critical and Contextual Studies•Perspectives•Media and techniques•Water Colour techniques•Painting techniques•Drawing and painting the human figure•Colour theory•Art elements and principles of design•Safety and security procedures•Project based work

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

Graphic Design Industry

Typography

Page Layout & Principles

3-dimensional drawing

Digital photography

Poster design

Corporate identity

Packaging and labeling

Banner Techniques

Illustrations

Art elements and principles of design

Information Computer Technology

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN TEXTILES

Textiles Industry

Wall hangings

Fabric painting

Assembling techniques

Fabric processing

Tie & Dye

Silk painting

Printing techniques

Batik techniques

Drawing

Art elements and principles of design

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

Certificate in Sewing & Textiles

Safety and Security procedures

Assembling techniques

Trimming and styling

Tie & Dye techniques

Printing techniques

Fabric Processing

Weaving Techniques

Soft furnishing techniques

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

Certificate in Drawing & Painting

Art elements and principles of design

Composition

Basic Perspectives

Painting Techniques

Media and Techniques

Safety and security procedures

Colour theory

Basic drawing techniques

WORK BASED EXPERIENCE

Certificate Programmes:

Learners will be required to complete 8 weeks of industry attachment spread over the two semesters of the programme.

Advanced Certificate programmes:

Learners will be required to complete a minimum of 10 weeks of work attachment spread over the duration of the programmes.

CONTACTS

For further information contact:

Seychelles Institute of Art and Design

Telephone: 4373701, 4373353

Fax: 4371252

Email: visualartsey@gmail.com

Website: www.iadseychelles.com

Facebook Page: @Seychelles Institute of Art and Design

STUDIO WORK

WORK IN PROGRESS

YOUNG DESIGNER’S COMPETITION

PROGRESSION

Progression to the next level of studies is not automatic. Learners following a two year Advanced Certificate Programme must achieve at least 55% pass mark and 90% attendance in order to be promoted to the second year of the programme.

Learners who achieve very high passes (credits and distinctions) upon completion of Advanced Certificate level programmes can apply for the Diploma Art and Design.

Upon successful completion at Certificate Level, learners can progress to the next level of studies which is an Advanced Certificate in their respective area of specialization.