CAPILANO COLLEGE ART PROGRAMS
CATALOGUE & PORTFOLIO

Introduction
This catalogue and portfolio illustrates with a cross
section of students work and a description of each
program, how the goals of Capilano College's art
programs and those it sets for its students are to be
attained. It is the quality of this student work, after alL
that makes the Capilano College art programs a good
choice for you. These programs are for those serious
students and faculty who wish to work together seeking
new creative and professional goals.
Our programs are those in which their are career
opportunities for our graduates. Each of these programs
establish first the broader understanding of
fundamentals. All of our students are exposed to fine
arts. It is an essential prerequisite as study is foc used on
the particular program the student is involved in. We
ask students to fully understand their professions and to
understand the changes they will face as they enter in
those professions. We ask them to understand their craft
so well that their concepts can be creatively and clearly
expressed.
W ith this basic framework and our belief in the
necessity of the arts, we sincerely hope you will make
Capilano College your choice for a period of study that
will challenge all of your and our creative resources.

AI Zimmerman

Coordinator

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Fine art program
The task of the artist is to translate ideas into tangible
forms which can help us to become more aware and
perceptive; to understand more about the world and
ourselves.
By investigating and eventually controlling ideas,
processes and materials, the creative individual learns
how to communicate effectively in a variety of media.
Students entering the Fine art program are introduced to
fundamental perceptual, conceptual and technical aspects
of art and the creative process. They will be exposed to
a variety of viewpoints, providing insights into both
traditional and contemporary modes of expression.
Ideas of substance and ori~inality may then emerge and
be transmitted through the work produced, to affect and
influence others. So the transition from student to artist
begins. A wide variety of skills and insights are gained
during this two year intensive program, providing the
student with a firm foundation for further study and an
eventual career in the visual arts.
Students will be encouraged to adopt flexible, responsive
and questioning attitudes toward their two and three
dimensional experiences, generated in three main areas
of study; painting, print-making and sculpture. These are
supported by courses in drawing, design, communication
skills and history of art. This broad base provides the
initial exposure necessary for the creative individual
entering a multi-disciplinary field in which he or she
must function in a flexible, innovative fashion.
Alternatively the Fine art program may be a means of
life enrichment for those without specific career goals
but who have serious desires to challenge themselves in
the field of Fine art as part-time students.

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Crafts program
Credit
hours
First term
Art IOO Art history I
Art I50 Drawing I
Art I58 Design I
Art I67 Sculpture I
Art I71 Painting I
Art I82 Printmaking I
Cmns I50 Basic communications
total

Second term
Art IOI Art history 2
Art I72 Painting 2
Art I74 Sculpture 2
Art I78 Design 2
Art I83 Printmaking 2
Art I5I Drawing 2

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Third term
Art 262 Advanced drawing 3
Art 250 Painting 3
Art 257 Sculpture 3
Art 260 Nineteenth century art
Art 282 Printmaking 3
Elective
Fourth term
Art 263 Advanced drawing 4
Art 255 Painting 4
Art 26I Twentieth century art
Art 265 Sculpture 4
Art 283 Printmaking 4
Elective

Lab
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Crafts have provided means for creative expression and
delighting the eye since earliest times. As protective
responses to the pressures of the mass production age,
pottery, weaving, fabric printing, and stitchery are
rapidly growing and are increasingly visible aspects of
our daily lives. Part or full time careers as craft artists
and teachers are available to the creative and dedicated
student.
The college offers introductory courses in the three main
craft fields with the opportunity to progress to more
advanced, in-depth study into a chosen medium.
The core content of the crafts program consists of
weaving, fabric printing, and pottery, but is supported
by courses in drawing, design and art history. Weaving
consists of a study of fibres, introduction to materials
and primary equipment and spinning and dyeing.
Improvising looms and creating tapestries on frames.
History of weaving as well as the mechanical loom,
basic weaves, pattern drafting, garment weaving, rug
weaves and wall hangings. Three dimensional design
concepts include the study of contemporary work and
field trips to studios and galleries.
Fabric printing consists of hand printing techniques;
block printing, batik, and silk screening. Types of dyes,
resist dyeing and tie-dyeing. Also studied are
photographic screen printing methods, sculpture reliefs
and wall hangings, history of printing and dyeing.
Pottery includes an introduction to basic processes; hand
building, elementary wheel work and glaze materials,
contemporary styles and creative ceramics.
The full time program provides complete two year
courses. Graduates qualify as instructors in schools,
community centers and in occupational therapy. Many
establish themselves as practising artists in their own
craft specialty.

Credit
hours
First term
Art 100 Art history I
Art I54 General Drawing I
Art I58 Design I
Art I60 Fabric printing I
Art I63 Pottery I
Art I 68 Weaving I
Art I90 Spinning and dyeing
total

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Second term
Art I OI Art history 2
Art I6I Fabric printing 2
Art I64 General drawing 2
Art I 65 Pottery 2
Art I69 Weaving 2
Art I78 Design 2
Third term
Art 267 Weaving 3
Art 2 7 3 Pottery 3
Art 284 Fabric printing 3
Cmns I50 Basic communications
Elective
Fourth term
Art 268 Weaving 4
Art 2 74 Pottery 4
Art 285 Fabric printing
Cmns I53 Communications
Elective

Lab
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Registration

Commercial art program
In teaching Commercial art we emphasize the
development of strong creative concepts. Those concepts
must be well executed but the stress of our study is in
the communicating of those ideas.
Open to full time students only this is an intensive two
year program. It provides training for those who like to
draw and enjoy developing a concept from its beginning
into finished communication. Students are trained in
design, visual imagery, media choice, typography and
conceptual thinking. In short, the student becomes a
problem solver. This is a commercial artist's function, the
resolution of problems that affect the way people think,
play, work, traveL spend their money or change their
habits.
Instructors are professionals, among the best in their
field, who take time away from their own careers to
teach. It is through this contact that the program relates
to the current demands of design and illustration as it
pertains to business and industry. Both real and
simulated problems are taken from initial design to
finished art and reproduction. Frequently guests from all
aspects of the profession are brought in to critique
student projects.
The curriculum includes courses in communicjations,
typography, design, illustration and the use of materials.
Assignments cover a wide range from corporate identity
program with symbols and logos, annual reports,
promotional materials, stationery and other printed
materials.
The graduate prepares a portfolio of work to present to
future employers or transfer to art school. Since they are
more generalists of the communicating profession a
graduate's education here gives them a wide spectrum of
career or educational opportunities.

Credit
hours
First term
Art 152 Life drawing 1
Art 154 General drawing 1
Art 162 Lettering and typography 1
Art 175 Photography for graphic arts
Art 177 Graphic design 1
Art 192 Applied design 1
Cmns 150 Basic communications
total
Second term
Art 164 General drawing 2
Art 170 Graphic arts 1
Art 176 Studio and location
photography
Art 179 Graphic design 2
Art 184 Life drawing 2
Art 193 Applied design 2

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Third term
Art 25I Illustration media I
Art 252 Applied design 3
Art 277 Environmental design I
Art 278 Graphic arts 2
Art 295 Advertising illustration 1

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Fourth term
Art 253 Applied design 4
Art 259 Experimental illustration 1
Art 2 79 Environmental design 2
Art 280 Portfolio studio
Art 298 Advertising illustration 2
Cmns I53 Communications

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Admission

Commercial art and Crafts portfolios

A full-time student means a person of any age who
takes a full career program leading to a College
Certificate, Associate of Arts and Science Diploma, or
transfer credit to other post-secondary learning
institutions which recognize our standards.

A minimum of 12 samples of original work representing
current abilities. Imaginative and experimental work in
any medium are a welcome addition to the portfolio.
Samples must be flat, not rolled, framed or glassed. It is
not necessary to mat samples. We cannot accept
portfolios larger than 20" x26". Colour slides or prints of
larger or 3 dimensional work may be sent. Photographs
or slides do not replace the minimum of 12 samples of
work. Your name and the name of the program you are
applying for should be on the outside of the portfolio. If
you wish your portfolio returned send either stamps or
check to cover cost of return postage. Capilano College
cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to an
applicant's portfo lio.

A student is not considered in the art program until their
registration form and a valid check for the full amount
of tuition fees, lab fees and student body fees are
deposited, registered and acknowledged by the
coordinator and registrars offices.
Commercial art admission is based on a portfolio, work
and related experience, ability and interests. Applications
and portfolios should be submitted no later than
March 1 of the desired entrance year to insure
consideration. Applicants will be notified of the
admissions committee's decision within four weeks after
receipt of program application, including portfolio and
personal interview.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites may be waived in writing by either the
coordinator or the instructor concerned when it is felt
that a student possesses the ability to cope with the
requirements of any given course.

Transfer credit
Transferability of specific courses is noted in the college
calendar. The student should understand that advanced
standing in any institution is usually based on interview
and portfolio submission as well as credits held.

Advanced registration
Fall term approximate dates.
Returning students for 2nd year program, April 15 thru
30. All other students: Full time, M ay 1 thru 15 and part
time May 15 thru 31.
Spring term approximate dates.
Returning students for ·all programs, November I9 thru
December 12.

Tuition and fees.
Tuition fees are $8.50 per credit hour to a maximum of
$27.50 per term. A student activity fee of $1.00 per
credit hour to a maximum of $I5.00 is also assessed.
Note: The student should check exact fees at the time of
registration as they are subject to change.

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Lab
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Fine art
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I. Pat Johnson

Printmaking 2

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2 . Joan Tupper

Foundry Practice 1
3. Arnold Torneck
Advanced Stonecarving

4. Left: Maureen W alsh
Centre: Linda Foy
Right: Maureen Walsh
Sculpture 1
s. Bill Cuff
Advanced Editioning 2

6. Pat Lewis

Advanced Editioning 1

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Crafts
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1. Mary Galbraith

Weaving

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2. Margaret Scott
Production Pottery
3. Elaine Dettoney (vase)
Shirley Macfarlane (casserole)
Pottery 2
4. Moyra Storey
Pottery 2

5. Second year Fabric Printing

6. First year Fabric Printing
7. Kathleen O'Grady
Weaving I

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Commercial art
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WESTLAKE
1. Peggy Hartman

Experimental Illustration 1
2. Dorian Melton
Applied Design 1

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3. Dorian Melton
Applied Design 4
4. Lynn Chrisman
Applied Design 4

5. Colleen Winch
Advertising Illustration 1
6. Teresa Steele
Graphic Design 2

7. Dorian Melton
Applied Design 4

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General information

Instructional faculty

Supplies and other expenses

Attendance

Barry Cogswell R.C.A.

In addition to Tuition and Fees described above as well
as housing expenses, students should plan on having
sufficient funds available to allow purchase of additional
supplies and to pay for personal and transportation
expenses for the school year. Supply expenses vary
considerably depending on the program and year in
schooL but students may estimate $500 for the year.
Personal expenses are estimated at about $400-$600, but
again the amount may vary considerably from one
student to another.

A student is expected to attend all classe~ in which they
are registered. Since evaluation of progress in any course
is cumulative, based on class assignments, participation
and examinations, regular attendance may be essential
for success. Irregular attendance may result in lowered
grades or suspension.

Sculpture

Printmaking

Hammersmith College of Art, England. Formerly
instructed at Farnham School of Art, England; Douglas
College, British Columbia. Exhibitions with Alternate
Space, Vancouver Art Gallery, Sculpture Society of B.C.,
Presentation House. Awarded a Canadian Council Arts
grant. Participated in Commonwealth Sculpture
Symposium. Many public commissions including Federal
Government Taxation Data Center and North
Vancouver Civic Center.

Vancouver School of Art. Extensive exhbitions including
Kabutoya Gallery, Japan; III American Biennial of
Graphic Arts, Columbia; Primera Bienal dal Grabado,
Venezuela. Included in most major Canadian print
exhibitions. Represented in many public collections
including the Government of British Columbia, National
Gallery of Canada, Winnipeg Art Gallery and Art Bank
Collections. M ember of Canadian Artists, Society of
Canadian Painters, Etchers and Engravers; Dundarave
Print Workshop, M alaspina Print Society, Print and
Drawing Council of Canada and Royal Canadian
Academy of the Arts.

Part-time work
The Placement center aids students who desire part-time
or temporary employment. However, college
assignments for a full-time student are heavy and
students have little time for outside work. Only a small
part of all expenses can be earned.

Financial aid
Students who may need financial aid or who wish to
apply for financial awards may obtain copies of the
financial aid brochure at the Financial Aid office. A
detailed and comprehensive listing of financial aid
programs is also provided in the College Calendar.
Applications for programs administered through the
college are available from the Financial Aid office. The
staff there is available to discuss financial assistance with
interested students.

Schedules
Class schedules are arranged so that most subjects are
taught once a week on a full or half day basis, 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. A few classes are scheduled for evenings.
Capilano College operates two four-month terms, Fall
and Spring, and an equivalent Summer session of two
months (May and June). A course pursued progressively
for two terms normally constitutes an instructional year
in that subject.

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Graduation requirements
The Arts and Science diploma is granted in the programs
of Fine art, Crafts and Commercial art. Diplomas are
granted in accordance with these requirements.
I. Obtained a 2.0 grade point average or better.
2. Completed all program requirements.

Career placement
Throughout their last semester, students receive info rmation and counseling on career opportunities, portfolio
preparation, resumes, cover letters and employment
research. Many employers call or write about thei r interest in employment, and program representatives and
the Placement center inform graduates of these openings. Our alumni, active and recognized in their respective fields, also assist graduates with recommendations of
employment.

Paul Deggan
Sculpture
Kingstone School of Art, England; Chichester School of
Art, England; Worthing College of Arts and Crafts.
Formerly instructed at Chichester School of Art and
Emily Carr School of Art, British Columbia. Exhibitions
with Royal Academy London Group, Art Council of
Great Britain, Young Contemporaries, England; R.B.A.
Gallery, Vancouver Art Gallery, Seattle Art Museum
and Young Contemporaries, Ontario. His commissions
include sculpture works for public buildings and
shopping centers in Alberta and British Columbia.

Wayne Eastcott R.C.A.

Fred Forster
Illustration
Alberta College of Art, Alberta. Former art director for
magazines and printing companies in Alberta and British
Columbia. Currently freelance designer and illustrator.
Clients include many national advertising agencies,
printing companies, art studios as well as retail, realty
and industrial direct client accounts.

Ted Kingan R.C.A.

Student work

Sid Dyke

Design, Drawing

The college reserves the right to retain any student work
for exhibition, publication, or to photograph for its permanent collection.

Graphic Arts, Lettering

National Diploma in Design, A.T.D., England. Awarded
a Canada Council Project Grant and Travel Grant.
Exhibitions include Galerie Allen, Bau-Xi, Vancouver Art
Gallery, Alma Mater Gallery, University of British
Columbia; Surrealist Group Show, England. International
Festival of Surrealism, England; Other RealitiesThe Legacy of Surrealism in Canadian Art, Ontario;
Other Realities, Canada House, England; Other Realities,
Centre culture! canadien, France. Works purchased for
the British Columbia Government permanent collection.
Cover and folio of works, Prism International.

Institute of Technology and Art, Alberta. Formerly
instructed at Douglas College, British Co lumbia. Former
art director for printing, publishing and packaging fi rms
in Toronto and Vancouver. Exhibitions at Rembrandt
Gallery, Gallery of the Golden Key, Exposition Gallery
and Federation of Canadian Artists. Paintings are in
numerous private and corporate collections in Canada
and the United States.

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Stephen Leskard

David Marshall

Mieneke Mees

Lesley Richmond M.A.

Design, Painting

Sculpture

Weaving

Fabric Printing

Edinburgh University College of Art, Scotland; St.
Martin's School of Art, England; Polish College of Art,
England. Exhibitions include Scottish Royal Academy
Annual Exhibit, Scotland; Leger Galleries, England;
Hampstead Artists Council Annual Exhibition, England;
Ontario Society of Artists Annual Exhibition,
Robertson's Galleries, Ottawa, Sobot Galleries, Toronto,
Vancouver Art Gallery, University of British Columbia,
Eaton's Fine Art Galleries, Toronto and Exposition Art
Gallery, Vancouver. Formerly instructed at Vancouver
School of Art, Vancouver City College, Okanagan
Summer School of Fine Arts.

Vancouver Scltool of Art, Ontario College of Art,
University of British Columbia, Heatherly School of Art,
England. Former instructor Vancouver School of Art and
University of British Columbia. Member of Sculpture
Society of British Columbia. Exhibitions in Vancouver as
well as numerous shows in Canada, the United States
and Mexico. Participated in the 1975 Vancouver
International Stone Sculpture Symposium. Exhibition at
Burnaby Art Gallery, British Columbia.

University of Amsterdam. Former instructor at
Handcraft House in North Vancouver. Participant in
Northwest Pacific Weaver's Conference. Has conducted
numerous workshops in British Columbia, Yukon, The
Hague Netherlands. Exhibition at Gallery Seven in
Vancouver. An experimental weaver with emphasis on
colour.

Frank Molnar

Western Washington State College, Washington; Trent
Park College, England. Former instructor University of
British Columbia Continuing Education, Douglas
College, Penticton Summer School of the Arts. Group
shows at Vancouver Art Gallery, Faces of Canada,
Montreal; Studio Shop and Gallery, Douglas College,
House of Ceramics, Vancouver; Community Arts
Council Gallery and Gallery Seven.

Drawing, Painting

David Sharpe

Studied in Hungary and in the United States at the
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. N umerous shows
in Canada, the United States and in Europe. A painter in
oils and watercolour ' in a figurative manner, also his
landscapes and portrait paintings are in numerous private
collections.

Advertising Design

David MacLagan A.O.C.A., !.D.C.
Illustration, Drawing

Currently freelance graphic design partnership with John
Long. Formerly Art Director and Graphic Designer with
firms in England and Vancouver. Numerous national and
local design accounts. Design awards for work in the
West Coast Show, San Francisco; awards from the
Creative Club and Graphic Artists Guild show in
Vancouver.

Ontario College of Art. Received awards from Design
Association, Chattelaine Magazine and Japanese
Publisher Association. Paintings in the Panarctic
Collection of Panarctic Oils, The Canadian Collection.
Numerous exhibitions at Canadian Federation Gallery,
Downstairs Gallery, La Febvre Gallery, Edmonton,
Agghazy Gallery, Alberta; Leaf Hill Gallery, Victoria;
Harrison Gallery, Vancouver; Gallery Royale,
Vancouver; Burnaby Art Gallery. Author and illustrator
of several books.

John Long B.F.A.

Donna McLaren B.H.SC.

Graphic Design

Pottery

Monterey Peninsula College, California; Fresno City
College, California; Art Center College of Design, Los
Angeles. Currently freelance graphic design partnership
with Marion Lewellyn. Awarded 3 Gold Medals and 3
Silver Medals in 1977 Creative Club and Graphic Artists
Guild show in Vancouver. Selected for 1976 and 1977
West Coast Show, San Francisco. Numerous national and
local design accounts.

University of Guelph, Sheridan College of Design. A
participant in numerous workshops in British Columbia,
her whimsical animals and handbuilt pieces are
extensively exhibited in Victoria and Vancouver. Her
work is found in private collections throughout North
America and Europe.

Marion Lewellyn B.A.
Graphic Design

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Rose Naumann
Weaving
Vancouver School of Art, Banff School of Fine Art,
Alberta; Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende,
Mexico. Former instructor at San M iguel de Allende.
Received awards from British Columbia Arts and Crafts
Fair, guest weaver at Expor 4 in the United States. Has
conducted numerous workshops throughout British
Columbia. Author of The Off-Loom Weaving Book
with R. Hull. Extensive textile studies on the rug
weavings of Turkey and studies on the backstrap
weaving of Guatemala.

John Newton-Mason
Environmental Design
Chichester and Worthing College of Art, England.
Currently a freelance designer of commercial interiors
and architectural graphics.
Formerly architectural graphics and exhibition designer
for David Paul Design Group, England. Clients include
Woodwards and Wosks as well as numerous others.

Alberta College of Art. Formerly a designer, illustrator
and most recently art director w ith Doyle Dayne
Bernback in Toronto. Former instructor at Sir George
Williams University, Montreal. Currently a partner with
Jim O mara in advertising and marketing. Award of
Merit 1976-1977 in Toronto Art Directors Show.
Accepted in New York Art Directors Club Show 1975.
Received Montreal Graphica award 1976.

Roger Stribley
Pottery
Birmingham College of Art, England; Herefordshire
College of Art, England. Former instructor at Central
Institute of Art, England; Walworth Institute of Art,
England; Plymouth College of Art, England; Richmond
Art Center, British Columbia; Douglas College. Former
president of British Columbia Potters Guild, Craftsmans
Association of British Columbia. Extensive work in
private an public collections in Canada, Europe and
Scandinavia. Exhibitions at Harrods, England; British
Craft Council, National Museums Traveling exhibitions,
Center of Fine Art, Prague; Gallery 7, Vancouver;
Yarnamo Stadshus, Sweden.

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Allan Wood
Drawing, Painting
Liverpool College of Art. England. Taught and lectured
extensively in England, Canada and the United States.
Principle lecturer in Fine Art. Cardiff College of Art.
England; Artist in residence, University of Cincinnati,
Ohio. Extensive one man exhibitions as well as
numerous group and touring exhibitions in Europe,
Canada, the United States and Australia. Public
collections in Tate Gallery, National Gallery of Wales,
National Gallery of South Australia, Seattle Art
Museum, Canada Council Art Bank. Current pursuits
exhibition, Vancouver Art Gallery. Articles in Studio
International. Arts Canada and Art News.

Danielle Y asinski
Photography ·
University of Manitoba, Fine Arts.
Currently creative director involved with commercial
photography assignments, film, commercials, advertising
and graphic design.
Accounts include Adams Properties, International
Courtyards Ltd., C.K.V.U. T.V. Ltd., and Westmills
Carpets Ltd.

AI Zimmerman
Applied Design
Los Angeles Valley College, California and Art Center
College of Design, California. Received numerous
awards including Outstanding Design and
Craftsmanship, Weyerhaeuser paper; 19th Industrial
Graphics International Museum of Science and Industry,
Los Angeles. Accounts have included CBS Educational
Division, Marriott Corporation, Music Corporation of
America. Currently a freelance Graphic Designer.

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Credits
Design/Peggy Hartmann
Photography/Miriam Macphail, John Rix

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