Why be bored in school? Go to a Skateboard School! This Toronto District School Board alternative school design program helps students earn high school credits and graduate by creating their own brand and running a skateboard business / professional design studio. OASIS SKATEBOARD FACTORY (OSF) "ON THE GRIND": TDSB's ART & ENTREPRENEURSHIP O.G.s since 2006!

Monday, December 3, 2012

OASIS SKATEBOARD FACTORY (School / SK8 & Street Art Design Services) is looking for creative youth to join our STUDENT DESIGN TEAM for Semester 2!


OASIS SKATEBOARD FACTORY (School / SK8 & Street Art Design Services) is looking for creative youth to join our STUDENT DESIGN TEAM for Semester 2! 
  • Are you 16-19 years of age and wanting to be reengaged in school by doing real-world projects in the community?
  • Do you love visual arts, design, street art and skateboard culture?
  • Earn Gr. 9/10/11 compulsory & elective high-school credits by running an entrepreneurial skateboard design business.
  • Learn hands-on to build skateboards, design original custom graphics, work with local artists and community partners, market, retail and display your own brand… and have the opportunity to earn $$$!
For Registration Info Contact:
Craig Morrison, Founding Teacher
OSF Classroom: 416-393-0845
craig.morrison@tdsb.on.ca
http://oasisskateboardfactory.blogspot.com

INFORMATION SESSION DATES for Sem. 2 Registration at Oasis Skateboard Factory: Wednesday Jan 9 & 16 at 9AM or by appointment (Applications Due Jan 17, Interviews Jan 18) *All hour-long info sessions take place in Room 3, Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St. West at Bathurst. (Note: Due to space and time constraints, latecomers will have to return for the next scheduled session) -----Note: Spaces are available for young women age 16+ to participate in OSF initiatives promoting women in skateboarding/graffiti.

Student Criteria for Application to join the OSF Student Design Team: - TDSB student wanting a fresh start - 16+ years of age - Need the credits offered (mostly Gr. 9/10/11 English/Media, Business/Entrepreneurship & Visual Arts/Design) - Able to learn independently & participate as a contributing team member in a community setting - ***Demonstrated interest in visual arts or design, street art and skateboard culture.