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GOOD THINGS COOKING AT ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

By Holli Moncrieff For the Free Press

Winnipeggers can get a taste of France without ever leaving the city. Alliance Française, the French language school and cultural centre, is offering a variety of bilingual French cooking classes throughout the year. The classes provide an opportunity for the public to learn the art of French cooking in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with the instructor/ chef. Class sizes are kept to six people, and tuition is usually only $39. “Our instructor adapts to the students in each class. Anyone can register for these classes and they can come with a friend. You don’t have to be one of our students to regis- ter,” says Julie Nolot, instructor and teaching co-ordinator for Alliance Française. Themes for the next three cooking class sessions will be Regions of France, to be of- fered in September, Taste of Autumn, sched- uled for October, and Holiday Recipes, which is slated for November. “We’re trying to be different. We offer dif- ferent things and different focuses. We pro- vide our students with an environment that is helpful for learning. It’s close to the im- mersion process,” Nolot says. “We have an action-oriented approach—when you want to do things, but you want to be able to do them in French.” This way of teaching allows students to use what they’ve learned very quickly, she adds. “We have a task-focussed way of learning

and teaching. Our lessons can be used as soon as you leave the classroom. For example, we teach you how to order a meal at a French restaurant.” The Alliance Française is part of a network of French language schools. When you enrol as a student at Winnipeg’s location at 934 Corydon Ave., you are also eligible to take classes at any Alliance Française. “There are nine Alliances in Canada and several hundred worldwide, including our headquarters in Paris,” explains Nolot. “People who travel a lot for work or who want to start a career in another province can go to an Alli- ance there. We all use the same methods, the same curriculum, and the same textbooks.” All students receive a passport they can use to keep track of the classes they have taken. This passport enables them to skip the place- ment test at other Alliances, Nolot adds. “Our students always go through a place- ment test unless they’re complete beginners who have never studied French. Students can take the placement test online and then ar- range a meeting with an instructor who will conduct a needs assessment,” she says. “We make sure students attend the right class to meet their goals.” One of the school’s most popular classes is French for Breakfast, which is held on Wed- nesday mornings from 7-8:30 a.m. “We provide students with some croissants and café before they go to work. This is a conversational class. There is no homework. This is for people who want to keep up their French,” says Nolot.

Students take part in a class at Alliance Française. Submitted photo

Alliance Française holds beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. The fall session begins on the second Monday of September. “The most popular classes are our begin- ner classes. We have many levels of begin- ner classes. Some of our students have never studied French before at all,” Nolot says. Along with general group classes, which are available on evenings and weekends as well as during daytime on weekdays, private classes and lessons can be arranged for those with special needs. Some people book a few private lessons to brush up on their French skills before a vacation, says Nolot. “Knowing another language allows you to communicate with people when you travel. You’re better able to know the people of the country you are traveling in,” she adds. “It’s always amazing to learn the culture as well. You see things differently—it opens your

mind. Even the notion of time is different in different cultures.” A resource library is available to both mem- bers and students who can take advantage of the selection of DVDs, CDs, books about Francophone culture and bilingual books. Nolot says having a team of dedicated in- structors makes a huge difference to their students’ success. “All of our instructors are full-time and dedicated to the work they do here. This cre- ates a good team atmosphere because we see each other absolutely every day from Monday to Saturday,” she says. “We have instructors who specialize in teaching French as a second language. All of our staff speak French, but of course we can help and answer questions in English as well.” For more information about Alliance Française’s classes and workshops, please see their website at afwpg.ca. ❙

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PRAIRIEVIEW ON CUTTING EDGE OF PHOTO TECHNOLOGY

This year’s PrairieView graduates pose for a group photo. Submitted photo

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changing technology. The school offers hybrid courses that teach both film and digital, and has expanded into video courses as well. “It’s almost impossible to find or buy a camera that doesn’t also take video, and now they have a wonderful thing called time lapse—you can have a wonderful time-lapse video of an entire sunrise or sunset,” says Koshyk. “We have a 12-week course where students learn how to make digital videos and edit them with the same camera.” Also available are classes in smartphone photography, blogging, social media and website building. “There are more photos uploaded to Facebook every month than have been taken in the rest of history combined, and it seems like every day there are new ways to share photos online,” Koshyk adds. “We’ll teach you how to make the most of this technology while never losing the fact that photos are

made by people. You still need to know what you want to say and how to say it.” The school has managed to embrace new technology while staying true to photography’s roots. “If people want to learn how to work in a darkroom, they can,” Koshyk says. “It’s mostly young people who want to work with film now. When you take them into a darkroom and show them something coming up in the developer, it’s like Harry Potter to them.” PrairieView holds classes every day of the week and 30 to 40 different courses are offered each year. Students can choose from an array of evening and weekend workshops that start at $49. “I guarantee you’ll be taking better pictures after the class than you were before it. The minute you open your mind to the idea that you don’t know everything about photography,

There’s never been a better time to develop a passion for photography. Preserving one’s precious memories has never been easier, says Craig Koshyk, president and founder of the PrairieView School of Photography. “There are cameras available now that are more powerful than any we’ve ever had before—this is a new golden age of photography,” he explains. “The content of the photo is still king but technology is helping us say what we want faster and more efficiently.” Koshyk says one of the reasons behind PrairieView’s success is the school’s ability to adapt to the ever-

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PrairieView is best known for its ten- month, full-time diploma program, which runs from September until June. There are still a few seats left for this year. “We have a great track record of our students going on to great things in the photography industry,” Koshyk says. “Our graduates are doing great work. We have people working across Canada and even internationally.” The diploma program is designed for those hoping to pursue a career in photography. It’s an intense course taught by industry professionals. “Some people have a better eye and a natural gift for composition, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only ones who can take great photos. I can teach anyone to take a great photograph,” says Koshyk. “We can take that little flame of interest and turn it into a bonfire.” For more information, please see prairieview.ca. ❙

BRANDON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC – A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE

L aterthismonth,exceptionalmusicians from around the world are returning to southern Manitoba for an annual homecoming of sorts, a festival showcasing the remarkable musical lineage of the School of Music at Brandon University (BU). This year’s Augustfest at BU’s acoustically superb Lorne Watson Recital Hall will include baritone Hugh Russell, a native of Rivers MB, who has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Pittsburgh and San Francisco Opera companies ; pianist Sergei Saratovsky, a Russian-born graduate of BU’s School of Music, who has played to audiences in Canada, Russia Portugal, the US and Australia; Hamiota native Joan Dillon, assistant concertmaster with the prestigious Netherlands Symphony Orchestra. Alumni clarinetist Christopher Byman and pianist Jesse Plessis (winner of the Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region Emerging Composers Competition) will perform world premieres of their original compositions, alongside Gillian and Ariel Carrabre (violin and cello). Dr. Michael Kim, Dean of the School of Music, says the students’ success speaks to the high quality of the School, one of the foremost institutions of musical instruction inCanada. “The musical talent incubated at BU since the School of Music began in 1906 is simply astounding,” says Dr. Kim. “Prominent solo, chamber and orchestral musicians, music educators, conductors, administrators and other leaders in the arts call Brandon University home.” Students from around the world attend the School of Music, flourishing in an outstanding student/teacher ratio of about 8 to 1. The teaching body of 21 full-time and 20 part-time faculty members includes internationally renowned performers, conductors, composers and scholars. “Our jazz program is one example of the depth of instruction offered,” says Dr. Kim, himself a Julliard-trained pianist who con- tinues to perform throughout North Amer-

ica, the United Kingdom, South America and Asia. “Our jazz faculty includes such luminaries as legendary jazz pianist Mi- chael Cain, formerly a professor at the East- man School of Music (Rochester, New York) and the New England Conservatory (Bos- ton, MA), whose performance and teaching prowess continue to awe our faculty and students alike.” Graduates of the School of Music perform with major orchestras and professional opera companies in Canada, the United States and Europe. Others are teachers, music therapists, composers, scholars, administrators, broadcasters and recording engineers. Those looking for evidence of the School’s reputation need look no further than the 100% placement rate for graduates in the concurrent music education program (preparing students for careers as music teachers in schools). The list of internationally acclaimed performers who have been through the School of Music’s programs grows each year: Grammy award winning violinist James Ehnes, soprano Elin Carlssen Rombo (who recently made her debut with the Chicago Symphony under the baton of Ricardo Muti), Adele Eslinger (vocal coach at the San Francisco Opera), Thomas Williams (violin professor at McGill University, Montreal), Robert McCosh (principal horn, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra), pianist Jinsung Kim (who will make his debut in Carnegie Hall, New York, this December), and pianist Everett Hopfner, who was recently named first place winner of the Eckhardt-Grammate National Competition, and is embarking on a national recital tour of Canada this fall. “With small class sizes, personalized attention from faculty in an intimate, family-like environment, and abundant opportunities to perform on and off- campus, the School of Music remains a top choice of students from Canada and abroad who want to make music their life,” says Dr. Kim. “Our history tells the story.” ❙

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you meet these challenges.” A popular community services program has been updated to meet the needs of our growing aging population. The Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults program is for people who want to engage older adults in leisure and recreation activities. “The program has been updated to reflect current terminology,”saysGailMireau,ProgramManager,School of Continuing Education. “Older adults are demanding more leisure activities that they can participate in as they age and are staying active longer.” Workplace safety, privacy and health regulations are a key component of the program. “Graduates will learn to work in community-based leisure centres, running activities like cooking classes, floor curling, card games and day tours. They’ll also be able to work in personal care homes and hospitals, where participants need to be engaged and active but have more therapeutic requirements,” Mireau adds. “We’re pretty excited about this program. There is a lot more emphasis on therapeutic recreation for older adults these days.” Graduates of the program have found employment as recreational co-ordinators, recreational facilitators, recreationwellnessco-ordinators,therapeuticrecreation/ recreational facilitators, volunteer co-ordinators and recreational facilitators for adult day care. This program is available by distance delivery. It can be taken either full-time over nine months or part- time. Part-time students have eight years to complete the program, which includes two 100-hour field placements—one placement is community-based, such as an adult day program, and one is facility-based, such as a personal care home. The new full-time Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults program begins this September at the Notre Dame Campus. One of the new courses that has been added is Valuing Diversity, Faith and Culture in Therapeutic Recreation. Another brand new course that the College expects to be quite popular is Agile Business Analysis. “This is a style of project management where you focus on short, scrum-style meetings,” says Johnson. “Students will learn how to plan for, collect and document every changing requirement as a Business Analyst to ensure projects deliver value to the customer early, frequently and with higher quality.” For more information on these courses and more, you can contact Red River College Continuing Education at 204-694-1789 or e-mail cde@rrc.ca. You can also visit their website at rrc.ca/cua. ❙

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Foodies rejoice! Red River College’s Paterson Global Foods Institute is now open, offering a wide range of courses and workshops for students of all ages and skill levels. The Culinary Adventure Series is a great place to start, especially if you love cuisine from around the world or have always wanted to try it. “You take a culinary trip from West to East with a chef who specializes in each region’s cuisine,” says Kirk Johnson, Program Manager for IT and Professional Studies, School of Continuing Education. “Each evening you’ll prepare a mouth-watering meal, then pair it with the right wine and enjoy your creation.” These culinary tours will take place on Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 p.m. Sign up for the entire series or explore individual cuisines. The series will explore various cuisines: French (Oct. 1), Italian (Oct. 15), Spanish/Moroccan (Oct. 29), East Indian (Nov. 12) and Chinese/Thai (Nov. 26). Impress the guests at your next dinner party by taking Mixology 101, where you will learn how to make 15 of the most popular cocktails at home. This class will be held on Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A class in Professional Cake Decorating will also begin in October. Participants will learn the essentials of torting cakes and preparing icing to create beautiful cakes and decorations. In both theory and hands-on classes, students will practise using the decorating bag, levelling, smoothing, piping and creating basic icing sculptures. Red River College’s Applied Arts division is now offering an optional one-month practicum for their full and part- time residential decorating students. These practicums are full-time and occur in May and September. Students can apply to the full-time program, with an option to start classes in January or May. The program takes four months to complete without the optional practicum, and five months with the practicum, John- son says. “At Red River College we’re about helping students reach their potential by providing flexible and innovative programming that allows our students to develop themselves personally and professionally,” he adds. “No matter what kind of job you will do or the industry you will work in, you will find yourself dealing with rapid change and the demand for constant innovation and creativity. Our programs, courses and workshops help

Taylor Poirier teaches a Mixology class at the new Red River College Paterson Global Foods Institute Building located in the Exchange. Photo by Darcy Finley for the Winnipeg Free Press

YELLOWQUILL COLLEGE FOCUSSES ON FIRST NATION NEEDS

By Holli Moncrieff For the Free Press F or many of the First Nation students who attend Yellowquill College, there’s no place like home. The college provides a unique opportunity to receive training applicable to the needs of their own First Nation communities, so they can return home and find employment there, says director Doreen Beauchamp. “We respond to the needs in First Nation communities. Our focus is on tradition and culture. A lot of our students are looking for employment in the communities they’re from,” Beauchamp says. “We’re here and available and willing to work with our students. We want to see them be successful and accomplish their goals.” The Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council established Yellowquill College in 1984. The school continues to be First Nation owned and operated. “The Tribal Council wanted a school that members of the community could attend as an alternative place to complete their Grade 12 before moving onto other colleges,” says Beauchamp. “We’ve grown to offer post- secondary programs as well so students don’t have to leave right after Grade 12.” The college originally opened with 16 students. It now has over 950 graduates in a variety of programs. The

College and University Entrance Preparation Programs (UCEP) have prepared hundreds of students for studies at the post-secondary level, whether at Yellowquill or another post-secondary institution. Training, including the Pre-Electrical, Clerical, Small Business Management, Secretarial, Office Technology, Child Care, Native Economic Development, Business Administration and Administrative Assistant programs, prepares students for the workforce. Community literacy and upgrading programs have provided basic skills to students in several First Nation communities. Professional development and work-related training has enriched the skills of many First Nation and Aboriginal employees, Beauchamp says. One of the college’s most popular programs is the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager Certificate and Diploma. “This is a well-established popular program. We offer it three ways: full-time, part-time, and through distance education,” says Beauchamp. “We’ve partnered with the Certified General Accountants (CGA), so graduates of the program can move into the CGA program at Level 4 after they’re done here.” The college’s First Nation Child & Family Services Worker Diploma is a two-year program with a special focus on providing services to children and families living in First Nation communities.

and understanding of group dynamics are stressed. Stu- dents also receive instruction in the Child and Family Services Act, as they learn to put theory into practice in real-world settings. The course work for this program includes on-site visits to agencies and facilities, instruction on self-care to deal with job-related stress and an opportunity to complete supervised fieldwork. “There’s a high demand for First Nation Child & Family Services workers,” Beauchamp says. First Nation Management and Administration is a new program that will be offered for the first time this fall. “This program was developed in response to the high demand for skilled workers. It focusses on accounting— there is a wide range of careers our graduates can get into,” says Beauchamp. “Our college is open to anyone from everywhere. We’ve had students from different parts of Canada.” Other courses of study offered at the college include Business Certificate, Chronic Disease Prevention Pro- gram, Community Diabetes Prevention Certificate, Com- munity Health Worker Certificate and Diploma, and First Nation Governance Diploma. The college has two elders on staff and smudging and traditional blessings take place first thing every morning. “We’re respectful of the cultures and traditions and practices our students come with. If they want to practice traditional singing, we encourage that,” says Beauchamp. “Yellowquill is accommodating and it’s comfortable, which makes for easier learning.” Although Yellowquill has a First Nation focus, it’s open to any student who would like to attend. In addition to their full-time and part-time programs, the school also offers some modular programs where students who are already employed can attend Yellowquill once a month for one week of intense training. Yellowquill College is located on the Long Plain Urban Reserve at 480 Madison Street. For more information on how to register for its programs, please visit the college’s website at yellowquill.org. ❙

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U OF M WELCOMES BRAZILIAN STUDENTS; EXTENDED EDUCATION GROWS By Holli Moncrieff For the Free Press W innipeg already has a Chinatown and a Little Italy. Could the University of Manitoba become a ‘Little Brazil’? One hundred and twenty Brazilian science students are now enrolled in English language training at the University through the International English Language Program. “Science Without Borders sends graduates and under- grads from Brazil to Canada to have an experience studying and researching at a Canadian university,” explains Kathleen Matheos, Associate Dean of Extended Education. “They become visiting students at the University of Manitoba and participate in our classes.” New students will arrive from Brazil in the fall, bringing the number studying at the University of Manitoba up to 175. “It’s pretty exciting. We’ve become the second largest Can- adian university when it comes to the intake of international students,” says Matheos. “The international students receive language training and support so they can build both language and science skills.” Hosting international students benefits those from Mani- toba as well, she adds. “We’re making students aware of places beyond Manitoba. Our students have an opportunity to interact with people in the world. We no longer exist in a province or country—we function in a global environment,” Matheos says. “One of the things we always felt was important was having international students on our campus and providing international oppor- tunities for our students.” The University connects many of the international stu- dents with homestay families, and is always looking for more. If you’re interested in hosting a student from another coun- try, please see the University’s website for more information at umanitoba.ca/faculties/coned/english/homestay/Home- stay%20Family.html or feel free to send an e-mail with your questions to iep_living@umanitoba.caor. International students can register in the Intensive English Program for one month or up to one year. Seven levels of Eng- lish are offered, and each level takes two months to complete. If you’d like to teach English as an additional language, you can register for Extended Education’s Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language Program. This certificate is offered in partnership with the Faculty of Education. Interested in learning another language? Conversational language courses are offered at noon and in the evenings in French, Japanese, German and Spanish. The pursuit of learning never ends, even when you’re a pro- fessor. Extended Education is excited to welcome the Centre for Higher Education, Research and Development (CHERD) to its division. CHERD has moved from the Asper School of Busi- ness and is a resource for post-secondary administrators and academics. It offers professional development opportunities in the form of online courses, programs and workshops. “CHERD provides really professional education for what is very much a niche market,” says Matheos. “We’re proud that they have become a part of University of Manitoba’s Extended Education.” Some of the online courses offered through CHERD include Aboriginal Students and the Post-Secondary Education Journey; Advanced Dispute Resolution; and Advanced Strategic Planning. To find out more, please see their website at umanitoba.ca/centres/cherd/index.html. It’s never too late to learn a new skill, but it’s important to stay healthy in order to keep your mind and body in tip-top shape as you age. Continuing Education’s Lifelong Learning department will be offering the second annual Healthy Aging & U conference to the public on Oct. 2. “This is a program held in conjunction with Bison Recrea- tion. It links all forms of health in aging, both mental and physical health,” Matheos says. Attendees will have the opportunity to try a variety of physical activities designed for older adults. Information sessions on topics of interest will be featured as well. People of all levels of physical ability are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information on this and other Lifelong Learning programs, please see their website at umanitoba.ca/ extended/life/. “This year we had the highest number of Extended Educa- tion grads – 487. We’re quite happy with that,” says Matheos. “Our online courses continue to be popular.” Distance and Online courses have had an eight per cent increase in enrolment this year, she adds. The University con- tinues to expand the number and variety of courses available through Distance and Online learning. Those interested in Human Nutritional Sciences will now be able to minor in the subject through online studies. Classes include Food: Facts and Fallacies; Nutrition for Health and Changing Lifestyles; and Nutrition Through the Life Cycle. For more information on the University of Manitoba’s vast Extended Education opportunities, please see their website at umanitoba.ca/coned/. If you need help deciding the best course of study for you, student advisors in each faculty or the Extended Education advisors are available to help. ❙

SPIRITOF INNOVATION IS STRONG AT UWINNIPEG’S FACULTY OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

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When the University of Winnipeg launched its Faculty of Business and Economics in 2008, the institution signaled an approach to business education that aims to graduate lifelong learners capable of adapting to the ever-changing needs of the business world.

While five years have passed and attendance is booming — 863 students enrolled in the in 2012-13 regular session represented a 487% increase in just four years — that spirit of innovation is as strong as ever. The faculty’s new Dean, Dr. Sylvie Albert, who joined UWinnipeg last year, continues to introduce new initiatives designed to further equip business and economics students with the tools they need to become successful. For example, UWinnipeg recently created a position unique in Canada: the Chair in Co-operative Enterprises, made possible through a collaborative partnership with the Manitoba Government and the Co-op sector. Running a co-operative venture requires a unique knowledge base and skill set and is a growing part of the economy. There are more than 350 co-ops in Manitoba serving 800,000 members in all facets of life from grocery stores to financial services. However, business students educated in traditional programs are often underexposed to alternative models of business. Not so at UWinnipeg: in her new role at UWinnipeg, Dr. Claudia Sanchez Bajo will teach management of co-operatives, not-for-profit management, business ownership, ethics and social responsibility. She will also develop new courses in co-operative enterprises, in consultation with the faculty and the co-op sector. “Dr. Sanchez Bajo is an international scholar with extensive expertise in the co-operative movement and is a star in her field,” said Dr. Albert. “As we develop a new niche area with the co-op sector, it is another example of how we break down barriers between trad- itional management disciplines and expose students to a wider range of study than at most business schools,

while offering small class sizes and meaningful contact with professors.” Taking the term “co-operative” in another direction, Dr. Albert’s faculty is also at the forefront of a UWinnipeg initiative that helps students gain hands-on work experience while going to school. Effective this fall, the Co-operative Education Program at UWinnipeg will include a for-credit option, and will expand to include all departments across the institution. The growing three-year-old program has to date connected students with valuable work placements at various organizations, including Manitoba Hydro, RBC, Scotiabank, and Great-West Life. In another burst of innovation, Dr. Albert and her faculty introduced in 2013 a Professional Speaker Series, which brings compelling guests to campus — to inspire students and visitors with real world success stories. The series, which is free and open to the community, has brought in several notable speakers, including Paul Mahon, CEO & President of Great-West Life. The series starts up again on September 25th with special guest Mariette Mulaire from the World Trade Centre in Winnipeg. The University of Winnipeg offers a truly multi- disciplinary approach to learning that requires students to engage in courses that provide several perspectives — from science to humanities — to ensure that they are properly prepared for a diverse work environment. UWinnipeg’s business program is also unique in that it allows students to enter directly into the Faculty of Business and Economics in their first year of study; it is not necessary to complete a year of preliminary study in another faculty. Learn more at uwinnipeg.ca ❙

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love,” says Boss. “Our instructors are very friendly and open to people. If I could think of one word for us, it would be encouraging.” The Studio tends to offer classes in the mediums and methods that are most in demand. “Different things tend to fade in and out—watercolours used to be really popular,” Boss explains. “We’ve had a lot of interest in pottery classes lately. We’re holding four different pottery classes this fall.” Another popular course is mixed media. Participants will experience a variety of art materials. Possibil- ities include drawing and painting, collage, printmaking and 3D pro- jects. The instructor will encour- age the combining and layering of media and developing projects over more than one class. “Our mixed-media class is more of a departure from the classic things we teach. Students might do something 2D or 3D and use a variety of materials. They might be working on painting but add elements of collage,” says Boss. “We provide opportunities for our students to express themselves. We don’t believe in a cookie-cutter approach. It’s all about what the individual wants to accomplish.” Traditional Drawing was added to the Studio’s repertoire last fall. Classes in Traditional Drawing run once a week for 20 weeks. “Most of our courses are once a week for 10 weeks. This is a much more intense examination of the details of what we’d call academic drawing,” Boss says. “The work the students did was really accomplished because they had a lot more time to learn.” A personal favourite of Boss’s is the Drawing in the Galler- ies course.

“Drawing in the Galleries is one of the most interesting classes we have. Students sit in the galleries and draw from the work that’s on display,” he says. “That kind of direct contact with works of art deepens our understanding of what art is about. You learn so much from this kind of class. It really brings art alive for the students.” If you’ve never taken art classes before, Boss recommends Drawing 1 as a good place to start. Designed for students who have little or no drawing experience, this course provides an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts of drawing. You will develop observation skills while working with a variety of subjects, including still life studies and the human form. Course content varies slightly among instructors. This class is a great confidence builder before attempting other media. “Most of the pottery classes you can just walk right in and start working with clay, but painting tends to hinge on your ability to draw,” Boss says. Adult classes begin Sept. 23 and general registration starts Aug. 20. Students are able to register online. Some of the classes fill up quickly, especially Drawing 1 and pottery. “We certainly encourage people to contact us sooner rather than later. Sometimes people bring examples of work they have done so we can see where they might fit,” says Boss. “We talk them through it. They have nothing to worry about – we’re here tohelp.” For more information, please see their website at wag.ca/learn/art- classes/wag-studio. ❙

Everyone has an inner artist. If you’d like to discover yours, what better place than the Winnipeg Art Gallery? “We offer a lot of the basic classes you’d find in an art school—drawing, painting, pottery and sculpture,” says Michael Boss, head of Winnipeg Art Gallery’s (WAG) Studio, which has been holding art classes for over 100 years. “It’s important for people to be able to express themselves.” The Studio offers art classes suitable for a wide range of levels and experience, and beginners are most welcome, Boss says. There is still a misconception among the public that you have to be an established artist to take WAG Studio courses. “A lot of the classes we offer are at the beginner level. People may be intimidated at first, but they soon realize it’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere. We’re all about nurturing our students and helping them express themselves visually,” he says. “We spend a fair bit of time just talking to people, finding out where they’re at. It’s that personal contact that makes a big difference.” Class sizes are kept small. Most have 10 people on average, with a maximum of 15. Some classes only accept six or seven students. All of the instructors are practising professional artists with Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Several have Masters degrees in fine arts and others also have degrees in education. “We’re delighted when other people want to learn the things we

Vitaliy Yatsevych (standing) teaches a drawing class at the WAG Studio. Photo by Darcy Finley for the Winnipeg Free Press

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By Holli Moncrieff For the Free Press Y ou’ve just finished playing a video game. There was something about it—a disappointing ending, confusing navigation, weak characters—and you know you could do better. Now you can prove it. The University of Winnipeg’s PACE (Professional, Applied and Continuing Education) division is offering a Serious Games Certificate program this fall. The course brings together the latest game technology, game design and game-based learning and is designed to prepare developers for employment in the industry. Stu- dents will learn the fundamentals of game design through creating their own storyboards, level designs and proto- types. This part-time program was developed in partner- ship with Project Whitecard, a local gaming company. “Gaming is becoming seriously hot in Winnipeg. Our city is becoming recognized in the industry. This is a growing sector,” says Stevi Dram, marketing and IT consultant for PACE. Participants in the Serious Games Certificate Program will learn how to develop, design and launch their own games. “We tend to be ahead of the trends in the programs we offer. We’re very industry-connected,” Dram adds. “People can take our part-time programs at their leisure—it’s up to them when they take the courses. Everyone has five years to complete these programs.” A new full-time program, the Managerial and Financial Leadership Diploma, emphasizes sustainable business approaches within a comprehensive financial framework. Graduates of the program will be able to solve complex business problems and improve organizational perform- ance in an ever-changing business environment. Those interested in the Business Systems Analysis course of study can take the classes on a part- time basis. Business analysts conduct research, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures and provide advice on a wide

range of information system issues. “This program teaches people how to analyze the systems and needs of a business. The role of a business analyst is to bridge the gap between the need identified in the strategic plan and the available solutions,” explains Dram. “Every business is technology-driven now. Technology is an integral part of everyday life.” The PACE Marketing Management Diploma Program prepares students to work in a marketing capacity with the theoretical foundation and a blend of marketing tools, systems and strategies. PACE offers the Marketing Management Diploma Program as a part-time study option and integrates the Marketing Management requirements into the full-time Public Relations Marketing Management Program curriculum. “This program will give graduates a broad foundation of everything needed to succeed in marketing, including learning about the globalization of technology, social media marketing and its power—the impact it can have on your company,” Dram says. “The courses include a lot of writing, as you learn how to get your message out in a powerful way. You can really tailor your message.” One of PACE’s most popular offerings is the full-time Human Resource Management diploma. This diploma is the highest Human Resources educational credential in Manitoba outside of a business degree, adds Dram.

Diploma and a Management Certificate. “We’re blending management skills with technology in more of our courses to make our students as marketable as possible,” Dram says. “We’re really being innovative with how we’re delivering these courses.” The University of Winnipeg has released a PACE magazine with detailed information about all of the programs offered by the division. The first issue of the new publication was mailed to prior and current students in early August. “The magazine is supplemented with career tips and information about job markets—our first issue includes seven interviews with successful students,” says Dram. “Every issue will be enhanced with augmented reality that works with smartphones.” If you haven’t received an issue and would like one, you can call 204-982-6633. The division’s Facebook page is another great source of additional information, Dramsays. “Every Tuesday we feature a different student. We share job tips and trends. We’re very happy with it—it looks great.” For more information on PACE programs and how to register, please visit their website at pace.uwinnipegcourses.ca. ❙

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an enormous hit. Almost all of our classes tend to sell out.” The community classroom also offers a number of nature workshops and presentations that have proven to be extremely popular. Biologist and world owl expert Dr. James Duncan will provide a rare chance to get Up Close & Personal with Manitoba Owls. Using a variety of media, personal owl impressions, owl parts, pellets and Nemo (a live male long-eared owl), Duncan will introduce you to the mysterious lives of these nocturnal creatures. Partial proceeds from his presentation go to support owl conversation and research in Manitoba. Simone Hébert Allard, author of Manitoba Butterflies: A Field Guide , will be presenting Manitoba Butterflies 101 – Monarchs and More, in September. This work- shop is for anyone who loves nature and who is look- ing for a new challenge. You'll become acquainted with butterfly families and their unique characteristics, caterpillar food plants and tips on butterfly gardening. Dr. Peter Markesteyn, former provincial coroner, will teach a class called Murder Dissected: The Role of the Coroner in Suspicious Death Investigations, in late September. In this class Markesteyn will explain the five ques- tions all coroners and investigators try to solve after a mysterious death, while exploring the various tech- niques used to answer these questions. The Community Classroom is also welcoming back Cendrine Marrouat, a freelance journalist/reviewer/ blogger/author originally from France, to run another series of social media workshops. These will include Introduction to Social Media and Social Media Strat- egies for Entrepreneurs. “Those classes are extremely popular. Everybody really enjoys her classes. She’s an excellent teacher,” says King. The Community Classroom has dozens of other courses and workshops on every topic from history and ethics to career planning and health. “This is an opportunity to bring people together who are interested in a lifelong love of learning,” King says. “You meet like-minded people who are interested in the same topics and end up making new friends in the process. It’s a really comfortable classroom and it’s a small environment—the maximum number of students we can take for any class is 32.” King publicizes classes as soon as they are con- firmed. The Community Classroom has two seasons or terms—from September until December and then January until May. To find out more or to register, please see their website at mcnallyrobinson.com/home/browse/ category/1670/. ❙ Gain Perspective Learn about CMU’s Redekop School of Business Winnipeg Adult Education Centre S I N C E 1 9 6 8 • Grade 12 Mature Student Diploma-High School Credits • Upgrade for College or University • Prep. courses leading to Grade 12 credit courses • Adult Literacy and English as an Additional Language 204-947-1674 www.wsd1.org/waec Students take part in an animation class at McNally Robinson by painting backgrounds to be used in an animated stop-motion video. Photo by Darcy Finley for the Winnipeg Free Press

Feed your mind and body with the latest offering from McNally Robinson’s Community Classroom. The Prairie Fiction Lovers Dinner and a Novel Night is set to begin this fall. Hosted by Bruce Sarbit, the Saturday evening discussion series will revolve around a different novel each time. In the private, cherry-panelled setting of the com- munity classroom, you will feast on a four-course din- ner from Chef de Cuisine Karen Nielsen of Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery that is tailored specifically to the evening's literary selection. “It will be very much like a book club—a book club meets a foodie gathering,” says Barb King, Manager of Community Programs. “It’s unlike anything else offered in Winnipeg.” The first Dinner and a Novel Night will be held on Sat., Oct. 19 from 6 until 9 pm. The evening’s discussion will centre around the book Republic of Love by Carol Shields. Sarbit will get the conversation started and walk you through the themes and imagery of the novel and suggests that participants familiarize themselves with the featured novel prior to the evening, though it's not necessary to bring the book with you. Pre-registration is required. The cost for the evening is $50, liquor and novel not included. The McNally Robinson Community Classroom began offering up unique learning opportunities in 2012. “The purpose of the classroom is to provide personal enrichment opportunities. We experiment with a lot of different ideas and concepts,” King says. “Many of our ideas come from book launches. The community class- room enables topics to be discussed at great length.” Local musician JP Hoe will return with a variety of his popular ukulele classes this fall, including a build- your-own-ukulele workshop, Contemporary Uke 201, and Back in the Uke SSR, which will teach participants how to play Beatles songs on a ukulele. “We’re letting our educators teach their real passion, which allows them to take a topic they’ve always been interested in and run with it,” says King. “It’s been

By Holli Moncrieff For the Free Press S een any good movies lately? Whether you’re feeling inspired or frustrated by the latest releases from Hollywood, the Winnipeg Film Group can help you bring your own stories to life. “The Winnipeg Film Group is an artist- run, non-profit centre. We’re here to help independent filmmakers. Independent film- makers have complete control over the films they make,” explains Ivan Hughes, Produc- tion Centre director for the Winnipeg Film Group. “We have workshops throughout the year—fall, spring, winter and summer.” Winnipeg has a strong community of independent filmmakers. Many have won significant awards for their work and had their films shown in international festivals. Next year will be the 40th anniversary of the Winnipeg Film Group. “I have been amazed by the strength and numbers of the film community here—how busy and talented they are,” Hughes says. ength and here—how says. If you have no prior experience in film, consider the Introduction to the Film Industry workshop, which explores various roles in the film industry. The Winnipeg Film Group often runs a series of basic workshops on camera, cinematography, direction, production and editing. These workshops can be taken as a series or individually. ction and nce m rol G o du e in film, m Industry oles in the Group often on camera, te red ea Gr to art Group to life. rtist- help to ent the Pr peg ho er un av t film- e films Produc- g Film hout the er.” an unity of ave won and had fes festivals. ry of the sary en he s sa tely? d or eases

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