Gastronomy in Missions and Field Assignment (ATS 247 / ATS 248)

The Food and Beverage Operations course consists of two parts. These are: Food and Beverage Service (front of house) and Food Production (back of house). In the Food & Beverage services, students will develop the applied knowledge and skills required to work as a food and beverage service professional in a full- service restaurant. Various food and beverage service techniques and effective guest service skills and attitudes will be taught and practiced. Students will also be introduced to the different types of beverages, and concept of revenue management and cost control. Food production covers key theoretical aspects of food production critical to the success of a full service restaurant. Students will learn the importance of kitchen workflow and the need for good coordination among the various divisions of the kitchen vis-à-vis service personnel. They will also learn how food product, basic food science and nutrition knowledge are essential in the application of menu planning and pricing.

Arts Practicum (ATS 319)

Arts practicums are designed to give serious students a deeper experience and training in their area of arts specialty (music, dance, fine arts, etc.) with an emphasis on practical application – usually through performance or teaching. This will usually be a position with a specific project within YWAM that requires further development of their skills.

Performance and Production (ATS 321)

The school prepares people with advanced skills for participation in a performing arts production. With a central focus on the professional development of the artist’s technique and character, the school offers students training in one of three different specialties: dance, acting, or music. Parallel to the technique studies, all students of the AME will receive teachings on biblical foundations of the arts such as character of the artist, co-creating with God, and the Spiritual power of the Arts to name a few. They will also learn general skills for making a production happen. The training is in the context of a team developing and performing in a production together.

School of Fashion Design (ATS 223)

This course equips fashion designers not only with the skills and techniques of the industry, but also with an understanding of ethics concerning marketing and a biblical perspective of fashion and design. Some topics covered are paint and design, fashion history, sewing, patterns, psychology of fashion, image accessorizing, truth and emotions, marketing and sales techniques, designing a thematic collection, fashion show logistics, and designing and producing a women’s line, a men’s line and a children’s line.

During the internship, we will explore how we can do fashion for the kingdom of God, embrace and grow in our identity as artists, and how we can use fashion to have an impact in the fashion industry.

We will go through the process of creating clothes from designing to making, and we will create pieces and collections that reflect what we believe in and what God puts on our hearts to communicate to the people around us.

Dance Company Practicum (ATS 217)

The 9-month Dance Company Practicum is designed to provide graduates of School of Dance Studies (or students with the permission of the School Leaders) the experience of a professional modern dance company, while still experiencing the intentional discipleship and covering of UofN Leadership. Acceptance is determined only by Dance Ad Deum Artistic Director Randall Flynn after a live audition.

School of Performing Arts I and Field Assignment (ATS 213 / ATS 214)

This course prepares the student in spiritual, practical, and technical aspects of the performing arts. With the goal of equipping Christian artists both in the context of local church ministry and service in the marketplace, it lays biblical foundations regarding the arts (biblical authority, re-evaluating basic assumptions, reclaiming specific art forms, etc.) and delves into issues of the artist’s development in both character and skill. Topics may include: theatre arts, mime, dance, music and worship, songwriting and recording, improvisation, communication principles, lighting setup, technical management of the stage, acting technique and rehearsal, directing, set design, and scriptwriting.

Dance Seminar and Field Assignment (ATS 111 / ATS 112)

The Dance seminar is a dance training intensive with biblical foundations. The heart of the seminar is to train up believing dancers to impact 3 areas of dance: the church, education, and the professional industry with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The seminar would include: worship, prayer and bible study. Technical classes in contemporary, classical ballet, and modern techniques. Spiritual topics classes such as art/faith integration, the heart of the artist, calling & conduct, dance in missions, prophetic and priestly dance, perfectionism vs. excellence, and more. Choreography & rehearsals final performance / graduation.