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81.110 STUDIO ARTS
Faculty
Chair
JANET WERNER, MFA Yale,
Associate Professor
Professors
RAYMONDE APRIL, BA Laval,
Provost's Distinction
TIM CLARK, MFA MA C'dia.
ANDREW DUTKEWYCH, MFA Slade
Sch.
TREVOR GOULD, MA Car.
BARBARA LAYNE, MFA Kan.
FRANÇOIS MORELLI, MFA Rutgers
LEOPOLD PLOTEK, MFA Slade
Sch.
BILL VORN, PhD U.Q.A.M.
Associate Professors
GISELE AMANTEA, MFA Puget
Sound (Wash.)
INGRID BACHMANN, MA Art
Inst.Chic.
SHAWN BAILEY, MFA York (Can.)
ELEANOR BOND, BFA Manit.
GENEVIÈVE CADIEUX, BA Ott.,
Provost's Distinction
DAVID ELLIOTT, MFA C'dia.
EVERGON, MFA Roch.Inst.Tech.
JUDY GARFIN, MFA Hoffenberger
Sch., Baltimore
ELIZA GRIFFITHS, BFA C'dia.
LYNN HUGHES, Advanced Dip
Vancouver Sch.Art
DANICA JOJICH, MFA N.S.C.A.D.
ERIN MANNING, PhD Hawaii
LUANNE MARTINEAU, MFA Br.Col.
MARISA PORTOLESE, MFA C'dia.
ERIC SIMON, MFA U.Q.A.M.
LEILA SUJIR, BA Alta.
Assistant Professors
JEAN-PIERRE LAROCQUE, MFA
Alfred N.Y.
KELLY THOMPSON, MA A.N.U.
PATRICK TRAER, MFA York (Can.)
For the complete list of faculty members, please
consult the Department website.
Location
Sir George Williams Campus
Visual Arts Building, Room: VA 250-2
514-848-2424, ext. 4262/4263
Department Objectives
The Department of Studio Arts offers programs that
emphasize the importance of practical work with practising artists. Through a
series of courses in ceramics, drawing, fibres, intermedia/cyberarts, painting,
photography, print media, and sculpture, students increase their awareness of
what constitutes creativity and understanding of the aesthetic and intellectual
aspects of art today.
Students are responsible for fulfilling their
particular degree requirements; hence, the following sequences must be read in
conjunction with §81.20.
The superscript indicates credit value.
81.110.1 Program Objective
STUDIO ART
The Major in Studio Art offers students the freedom
for exploration while still developing proficiency within a disciplinary core.
The program encourages the cross-referencing of different creative traditions
within a solid, historical, theoretical and studio foundation. Its primary
objective is to give students the choice to define their own needs in tailoring
an individualized program of studies within open parameters. Students are
encouraged to choose among a series of studio art electives and progressively
establish their concentration or concentrations through required higher-level
disciplinary courses. While promoting a respect for disciplines, the program
stresses diversity and versatility across studio options.
Students may select their 48 studio art credits
required in any media. There is also a similar range from which students can
select 12 credits in Art History. Within these specifications, students may
fulfill the requirements of the Major in Studio Art either by specializing in a
medium or combining studios in a number of them. However, students must complete
one studio course at the 300 level (intermediate) and meet the 400 level
(advanced) in the same discipline to fufill their requirements.
Program
60 BFA Major in Studio Art
6 DRAW 2006
30 Studio Art electives
12 Chosen from 3006- and 4006-level
courses in a single medium from one of the following disciplines: ARTX;
Ceramics; Drawing; Fibres; IMCA; Painting; Print Media; Sculpture.
6 Art History electives
6 Chosen from Art History; ARTT; VDEO 3506;
or other history-based courses chosen from Cinema and Theatre
Admission to the Major in Studio Arts
In addition to the normal admission procedure of
Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to
the Major in Studio Art. All applicants must submit a
portfolio
of their own work, as well as a
letter of intent,
as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional
requirements and submission deadline dates, please visit the following website:
finearts.concordia.ca/admissions.
81.110.2
Program Objective
CERAMICS
The Ceramics program offers students a unique
opportunity to develop individual studio work in a context that links
contemporary art practice to a rich and diverse material history. A vital
program within the Studio Arts Department, courses in Ceramics regularly include
special collaborative projects, field trips and visiting artists. In addition,
the Ceramics program provides students with an important point of departure for
investigating diverse subjects ranging from traditional craft practice to new
technologies. Well-equipped studios and scheduled labs afford students the means
to develop technical skills and to seek information specific to their needs.
Course content at all levels of the program includes seminar discussion
pertinent to both students' work and to the current practice of ceramics. At an
advanced level and in consultation with an advisor, students in Ceramics have
the opportunity to pursue independent-study courses.
Program
60 BFA Major in Ceramics
18 CERA 2306, 3306, 4306
6 DRAW 2006
6 ARTH 2643, 3503
6 Chosen from Art History; ARTT; VDEO 3506;
or other history-based courses chosen from Cinema and Theatre
6 Chosen from Ceramics, Fibres, or Sculpture
electives
18 Studio Art electives
Admission to the Major in Ceramics
Applicants to Ceramics may apply to enter directly
into the Major in Ceramics, or enter the Major in Studio Art with the intention
of transferring upon completion of the first year.
In addition to the normal admission procedure of
Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to
the Major in Ceramics. All applicants must submit a
portfolio
of their own work, as well as a
letter of intent,
as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional
requirements and submission deadline dates, please visit the following website:
finearts.concordia.ca/admissions.
81.110.3
Program Objective
FIBRES
Fibres is a cross-media program of study that explores
the relationship of materials to culture. Informed by discourses of
post-modernism, feminism, and traditional aesthetics, the Fibres program offers
an opportunity for intensive study, both practical and theoretical, of the art,
technology and history of textiles. Such creative and critical investigation,
allied with technical proficiency, provides the base students need to develop as
young artists.
Courses are available at all levels, ranging from
beginner classes to independent study for advanced students wishing to focus on
a single project. Students concentrating in other areas of Fine Arts are welcome
to take most courses offered in the Fibres area.
Program
60 BFA Major in Fibres
12 FBRS 2406, 2606
6 FBRS 3406 or 3606
6 FBRS 4806
6 ARTH 2663, 3523
6 Chosen from Art History; ARTT; VDEO 3506;
or other history-based courses chosen from Cinema and Theatre
24 Studio Art electives
Admission to the Major in Fibres
Applicants to Fibres may apply to enter directly into
the Major in Fibres, or enter the Major in Studio Art with the intention of
transferring upon completion of the first year.
In addition to the normal admission procedure of
Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to
the Major in Fibres. All applicants must submit a
portfolio
of their own work, as well as a
letter of intent,
as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional
requirements and submission deadline dates, please visit the following website:
finearts.concordia.ca/admissions.
81.110.4
Program Objective
INTERMEDIA/CYBERARTS
The Intermedia/Cyberarts program offers a rich
curriculum that encourages an intermedia cross-pollination between traditional
disciplines and new forms of artistic expression using technology and integrated
media practices. Students choose from courses in electronic arts, performance
art, and video, focusing on one of these streams or selectively combining areas
of study in conjunction with other Studio Arts or Faculty of Fine Arts courses.
The program provides a learning environment where students can study different
combinations of electronics-robotics-programming, video, performance art,
immersive environments, and sound art production.
Program
60 BFA Major in Intermedia/Cyberarts
12 Chosen from IMCA 2103, 2203,
2213, 2223, 2303; SCUL 2513;
EAST 2983
12 Chosen from IMCA 3106, 3206,
3306, 3983, 3996; EAST 3996
6 Chosen from IMCA 4106, 4206,
4216, 4306, 4983, 4996, 4706,
4713, 4723, 4806, 4813, 4823
12 Studio Art electives
6 Chosen from Fine Arts electives outside of
Studio Art*
9 Chosen from ARTH, ARTT, VDEO 3506
3 ARTH 3533
* It is recommended that IMCA students take three
credits of CART course offerings in consultation with an advisor.
Admission to the Major in Intermedia/Cyberarts
In addition to the normal admission procedure of
Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to
the Major in Intermedia/Cyberarts. All applicants must submit a
portfolio
of their own work, as well as a
letter of intent,
as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional
requirements and submission deadline dates, please visit the following website:
finearts.concordia.ca/admissions.
81.110.5
Program Objective
PAINTING AND DRAWING
The Department of Studio Arts provides an in-depth
program in Painting and Drawing, combining theoretical, historical, and
practical study at all undergraduate levels. The aim is to provide students with
a broad foundation on which they can base their own creative contributions.
Studio courses, seminars, and independent projects on
such varied topics as collage, pictorial installation, popular culture, and
narration supplement the core courses on painting and drawing. Recognizing the
importance of providing basic skills and knowledge, in an atmosphere of freedom,
the program is supported by a large number of faculty and guest artists,
exposing students to a full range of approaches to drawing and painting.
A graduate program in Painting and Drawing is
available for further studies.
Program
60 BFA Major in Painting and Drawing
6 DRAW 2006
6 PTNG 2006
6 Chosen from a 300-level DRAW
6 Chosen from a 300-level PTNG
6 Chosen from a 400-level DRAW or PTNG
18 Studio Art electives
6 Art History Electives
6 Chosen from Art History; ARTT; VDEO 3506;
or other history-based courses chosen from Cinema and Theatre
Admission to the Major in Painting and Drawing
In addition to the normal admission procedure of
Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to
the Major in Painting and Drawing. All applicants must submit a
portfolio
of their own work, as well as a
letter of intent,
as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional
requirements and submission deadline dates, please visit the following website:
finearts.concordia.ca/admissions.
81.110.6 Program Objective
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Photography program acknowledges photography as a
discipline with a distinct artistic and historical identity. It also recognizes
that contemporary photographic practice encompasses a rich multiplicity of
formal and conceptual approaches. The course structure of the program and the
orientation of its faculty reflect a concern that the students receive a strong
historical and theoretical comprehension of the medium. The program stresses the
need for students to acquire the concepts and vocabulary necessary for critical
discussion of their own photographic work and that of others. Emphasis is placed
on the understanding of photography's sociological and artistic ramifications.
Programs
60 BFA Major in Photography
27 PHOT 2106, 2113, 3006,
3113, 3313, 4006
9 Photography electives
6 ARTH 2673, 3593,
6 Chosen from ARTH or ARTT electives
12 Studio Arts electives
30 Minor in Photography
9 PHOT 2106, 2113
9 Photography electives
6 Photography or Studio Arts electives
6 ARTH 2673, 3593
Admission to the Major or Minor in Photography
In addition to the normal admission procedure of
Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to
the Major or Minor in Photography. All applicants must submit a
portfolio
of their own work, as well as a
letter of intent,
as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional
requirements and submission deadline dates, please visit the following website:
finearts.concordia.ca/admissions.
81.110.7
Program Objective
PRINT MEDIA
The Print Media program provides students with a
milieu to investigate the meaningful relationships that exist between the
technologies of reproduction, individual expression, and contemporary
society. Print Media offers multiple venues for student research from intaglio,
lithography, and serigraphy to digital and virtual approaches. Experimental,
innovative, and critical work is encouraged. Special topics and theory courses
provide support for individual aesthetic development and explore the
intersections of interdisciplinary practice.
Students in the Print Media program are expected to
develop a strong critical understanding of their work and its relationship to
contemporary society, as well as develop professional skills and an awareness of
the diversity inherent in art practice.
Programs
60 BFA Major in Print Media
36 Credits chosen from Print Media as follows:
6–12 Credits at the 200 level
12–24 Credits at the 300 level
6–18 Credits at the 400 level
6 Studio Art electives
6 Fine Arts electives
6 Art History electives
6 Chosen from Art History; ARTT; VDEO 3506;
or other history-based courses chosen from Cinema and Theatre
30 Minor in Print Media
18 Credits chosen from Print Media as follows:
3–9 Credits at the 200 level
6–9 Credits at the 300 level
3–9 Credits at the 400 level
6 Studio Art electives
6 Fine Arts electives
Admission to the Major or Minor in Print Media
Applicants to Print Media may apply to enter directly
into the Major in Print Media or may enter the Major in Studio Art with the
intention of transferring upon completion of the first year.
In addition to the normal admission procedure of
Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to
the Major or Minor in Print Media. All applicants must submit a
portfolio,
as well as a letter of
intent, as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional
requirements and submission deadline dates, please visit the following website:
finearts.concordia.ca/admissions.
81.110.8 Program Objective
SCULPTURE
The Sculpture program incorporates contemporary
genres with divergent approaches to the discipline, ranging from performance to
video installation, built environments, and 3D-digital applications, on to
convergences of these ideas to the notion of intervention practices. Within the
Fine Arts curriculum, these courses offer the opportunity for intensive study in
both practical and theoretical contexts encouraging students to explore the
relationships between object, material, body, and space. Such creative
investigation, allied with technical proficiency, provides the base for students
to develop an understanding of a broad range of sculptural issues. Courses are
available at all levels, including independent study for advanced students
wishing to focus on a single topic or project. To enrich their artistic
training, students concentrating in other areas of Fine Arts may also take most
courses offered in sculpture.
Program
60 BFA Major in Sculpture
24 SCUL 2106, 3106, 4106,
DRAW 2006
6 ARTX 480 or 400-level Studio Art elective
18 Studio Art electives
6 Art History electives
6 Chosen from Art History; ARTT; VDEO 3506;
or other history-based courses chosen from Cinema and Theatre
Admission to the Major in Sculpture
Applicants to Sculpture may apply to enter directly
into the Major in Sculpture, or enter the Major in Studio Art with the intention
of transferring upon completion of the first year.
In addition to the normal admission procedure of
Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to
Sculpture. All applicants must submit a
portfolio
of their own work, as well as a
letter of intent,
as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional requirements and submission
deadline dates, please visit the following website:
finearts.concordia.ca/admissions.
Courses
Art Studio:
ARTX 280 Integrated Studio in Contemporary Art Practices I
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. A studio course designed to familiarize students
with contemporary art practice and theory in its diverse manifestations. The
course questions the boundaries of traditional art disciplines and engages the
creative potential of transdisciplinary studio practice with a range of projects
that explore, among other things, gesture, mapping, mark-making and time-based
image and sound, as well as performative and environmental installation.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for ARTX 250,
260 or 270 may not take this course for credit.
ARTX 398 Special Topics in Contemporary Studio Arts Practice
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. This studio course brings together students with a
practice based in any of the studio disciplines, and/or who have been following
an interdisciplinary practice, allowing discussion and exchange on their work in
relation to the aspect of art making that this special topic addresses.
ARTX 399 Special Topics in Contemporary Studio Arts Practice
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. This studio course brings together students with a
practice based in any of the studio disciplines, and/or who have been following
an interdisciplinary practice, allowing discussion and exchange on their work in
relation to the aspect of art making that this special topic addresses.
ARTX 480 Advanced Integrated Studio in Contemporary Art Practices
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 300-level studio course previously and
enrolment in a program offered by the Department of Studio Arts, or written
permission of the Department. This course is structured to support advanced
students in the development of a mature and self-directed body of work within a
transdisciplinary framework.
ARTX 490 Independent Study
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level Studio Arts course previously or concurrently; and written
permission of the Department. This course provides a limited number of students
the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in a specific interdisciplinary
project under the supervision of a full-time ARTX faculty member. A clearly
defined written agreement between the student and the instructor involved is
required before the independent study is undertaken. This agreement should
clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the scope of the project
and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload of a six-credit
course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting
permission.
ARTX 491 Independent Study I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level Studio Arts course previously or concurrently; and written
permission of the Department. This course provides a limited number of students
the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in a specific interdisciplinary
project under the supervision of a full-time ARTX faculty member. A clearly
defined written agreement between the student and the instructor involved is
required before the independent study is undertaken. This agreement should
clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the scope of the project
and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload of a three-credit
course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting
permission.
ARTX 492 Independent Study II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level Studio Arts course previously or concurrently; and written
permission of the Department. This course provides a limited number of students
the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in a specific interdisciplinary
project under the supervision of a full-time ARTX faculty member. A clearly
defined written agreement between the student and the instructor involved is
required before the independent study is undertaken. This agreement should
clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the scope of the project
and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload of a three-credit
course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting
permission.
Art Theory:
ARTT 398 Special Topics in Studio Arts: Ideas and Issues
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. This seminar course provides the opportunity for
students of various studio practices to discuss changing issues in
theory/practice. Visual material, directed readings, exhibition visits, and
invited speakers will be determined by the special topic.'
ARTT 399 Special Topics in Studio Arts: Ideas and Issues
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. This seminar course provides the opportunity for
students of various studio practices to discuss changing issues in
theory/practice. Visual material, directed readings, exhibition visits,
and invited speakers will be determined by the special topic.
Ceramics:
CERA 230 Ceramics I
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. An introduction to clay as an art medium employing
the various techniques of forming, shaping, and decorating for firing and
glazing.
NOTE A/See §200.3
CERA 330 Ceramics II
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: CERA 230 or permission of the
coordinator. An advanced course in technical and historical research in various
ceramic processes with an emphasis on glazes and the use of different clay
bodies.
NOTE A/See §200.3
CERA 398 Special Topics in Ceramics
(3 credits)
A workshop/seminar, providing an opportunity for the
study of specialized aspects of ceramics. Specific topics for this course, and
prerequisites relevant in each case, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class
Schedule.
CERA 399 Special Topics in Ceramics
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department. A
workshop/seminar course providing an opportunity for the study of specialized
aspects
in ceramics.
NOTE C/See §200.3
CERA 430 Ceramics III
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: CERA 330 or permission of the
coordinator. The development of a body of personal work and a refinement of
specific problems in clay.
CERA 450 Independent Study
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits in the Major in Ceramics;
CERA 430 previously or concurrently; and written permission of the Department.
This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to pursue
advanced studies in ceramics under the supervision of a full-time ceramics
faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the student and the
instructor involved is required before the independent study is undertaken.
This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's research, and
the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent to the
workload of a six-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required
before requesting permission.
CERA 451 Independent Study I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits in the Major in Ceramics;
CERA 430 previously or concurrently; and written permission of the Department.
This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to pursue
advanced studies in ceramics under the supervision of a full-time ceramics
faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the student and the
instructor involved is required before the independent study is undertaken.
This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's research, and
the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent to the
workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required
before requesting permission.
CERA 452 Independent Study II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits in the Major in Ceramics;
CERA 430 previously or concurrently; and written permission of the Department.
This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to pursue
advanced studies in ceramics under the supervision of a full-time ceramics
faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the student and the
instructor involved is required before the independent study is undertaken.
This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's research, and
the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent to the
workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required
before requesting permission.
CERA 499 Special Topics in Ceramics
(6 credits)
An advanced studio course which provides an
opportunity for the study of more specialized aspects of ceramics. Specific
topics for this course, and prerequisites relevant in each case, will be stated
in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
Drawing
DRAW 200 Drawing I
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. An exploration of drawing as a means of
expression. Various media are employed to examine and express form, space,
figurative, and other graphic images. Drawing from observation, imagination, and
memory is included.
NOTE A/See §200.3
DRAW 300 Drawing II
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: DRAW 200. A drawing course in which
various media and forms of expression are explored at the more advanced level.
Lectures and studio periods.
NOTE A/See §200.3
DRAW 398 Special Topics in Drawing
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: DRAW 200. A studio course which provides
an opportunity for the study of more specialized aspects of drawing. Specific
topics for this course, and prerequisites relevant in each case, will be stated
in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
DRAW 399 Special Topics in Drawing
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: DRAW 200; written permission of the
Department. A studio course which provides an opportunity for the study of more
specialized aspects of drawing.
DRAW 400 Drawing III
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: DRAW 300. Continuation of DRAW 300.
NOTE A/See §200.3
DRAW 420 Seminar/Workshop in Drawing
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: PTNG 320 or written permission of the
Department. An advanced studio in drawing having its principal emphasis in
studio practice, but developing further the theoretical concepts introduced in
PTNG 320.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for ART 320
may not take this course for credit.
DRAW 450 Advanced Studio in Drawing
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: DRAW 400. A continuation of DRAW 400.
DRAW 470 Independent Study
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level DRAW course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in drawing under the supervision of a
full-time drawing faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between
the student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study
is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a six-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
NOTE A/See §200.3
DRAW 471 Independent Study I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level DRAW course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in drawing under the supervision of a
full-time drawing faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between
the student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study
is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
NOTE A/See §200.3
DRAW 472 Independent Study II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level DRAW course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in drawing under the supervision of a
full-time drawing faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between
the student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study
is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
NOTE A/See §200.3
DRAW 498 Special Topics in Drawing
(3 credits)
A course for advanced students which provides an
opportunity for the study of more specialized areas in drawing. Specific topics
for this course, and prerequisites relevant in each case, will be stated in the
Undergraduate Class Schedule.
DRAW 499 Special Topics in Drawing
(6 credits)
A course for advanced students which provides an
opportunity for the study of more specialized areas in drawing. Specific topics
for this course, and prerequisites relevant in each case, will be stated in the
Undergraduate Class Schedule.
Fibres:
FBRS 240 Fibre Structures I
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. An introductory course in which students explore
the expressive potential of various materials and processes of fibre structures
such as loom weaving, feltmaking, basketry, surface applications, and other
experimental constructions.
NOTE A/See §200.3
FBRS 260 Textile Printing and Dyeing I
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. An introductory course in which students explore
the creative potential of printing, painting, dyeing, resist work, and
construction with fabric.
NOTE A/See §200.3
FBRS 340 Fibre Structures II
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: FBRS 240 or permission of the
coordinator. An intermediate-level course which emphasizes the visual and
conceptual development of the student in fibre media. Complex woven structures,
painting and dyeing, fibre sculpture, and other experimental approaches are
explored.
FBRS 360 Textile Printing and Dyeing II
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: FBRS 260 or permission of the
coordinator. An intermediate-level course in textile printing and dyeing with an
emphasis on content. Students investigate traditional and non-traditional
approaches such as resist work, discharge, and photo processes.
FBRS 370 Papermaking
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 18 credits in Studio Art, or permission
of the coordinator. The making of paper and its use as a medium of expression.
The scope of investigation ranges from surface and image to embossing, casting,
and three-dimensional construction.
FBRS 398 Special Topics in Fibres
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department. A
workshop/seminar course providing an opportunity for study of specialized
aspects of fibres.
NOTE
C/See §200.3
FBRS 399 Special Topics in Fibres
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department. A
workshop/seminar course providing an opportunity for the study of specialized
aspects in fibres.
NOTE C/See §200.3
FBRS 450 Independent Study
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits in the Major in Fibres; FBRS 480 previously or
concurrently; and written permission of the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to pursue advanced
studies in fibres under the supervision of a full-time fibres faculty member.
A clearly defined written agreement between the student and the instructor
involved is required before the independent study is undertaken. This agreement
should clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the scope of the
project and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload of a
six-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting
permission.
FBRS 451 Independent Study I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
FBRS 480 previously or concurrently; and written permission of the Department.
This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to pursue
advanced studies in fibres under the supervision of a full-time fibres faculty
member. A clearly defined written agreement between the student and the
instructor involved is required before the independent study is undertaken. This
agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the
scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload
of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before
requesting permission.
FBRS 452 Independent Study II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
FBRS 480 previously or concurrently; and written permission of the Department.
This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to pursue
advanced studies in fibres under the supervision of a full-time fibres faculty
member. A clearly defined written agreement between the student and the
instructor involved is required before the independent study is undertaken. This
agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the
scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload
of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before
requesting permission.
FBRS 480 Advanced Fibres
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: FBRS 340 or 360, or permission of the
coordinator. An advanced-level course in which students create a personal body
or work, refine technical expertise, and develop a visual and critical language
related to fibres and textiles.
NOTE C/See §200.3
Intermedia/Cyberarts:
IMCA 210 Introduction to
Video Production
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Intermedia/Cyber-arts program or written
permission of the Department. A studio/seminar course
introducing video technology as a tool for aesthetic investigations. Students
work individually and collaboratively to develop a proficiency in the medium and
evolve their own thematic and formal concerns. The course introduces basic
pre-production, production, and post-production skills centred on the use of
Mini-DV cameras and desktop technology to present basic concepts of non-linear
editing. Issues specific to video are discussed through the analysis and
demonstration of video art.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for VDEO 300
may not take this course for credit.
IMCA 220 Introduction to
Digital Media
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Intermedia/Cyberarts
program or written permission of the Department. This studio course is an
introduction to the inter-face between the real world and the digital computer.
Students learn how to get things in and out of the box by acquiring the
different digitizing techniques as well as the basic communication protocols,
compression formats, and numerous standards for text, sound, video, and digital
data. They also learn how to create digital artworks using audiovisuals,
scanning, printing, and networking.
IMCA 221 Programming for
Artists
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Intermedia/Cyber-arts program or written
permission of the Department. This studio course is an
introduction to basic programming techniques used to create interactive art
projects. It is centred on learning the basics of popular object-oriented
programming environments such as Max and Jitter, currently used for installation
and performance works in interactive music, sound art, interactive video,
telematic art, robotics, and more. This course allows students to explore
non-screen-based approaches to audiovisual control as well as the more
traditional keyboard-and-mouse interface.
IMCA 222 Electronics for Artists
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Intermedia/Cyberarts
program or written permission of the Department. This studio course is an
introduction to electronics as applied to artistic projects. It focuses on
practical applications of basic electronic principles and techniques and the
integration of electronic components and circuits in works of art. From basic
electricity to motor control, from flashers and beepers to motion detectors,
from analog circuits to digital technologies, it allows students to create
artworks involving light, sound, movement, sensors, and interactivity.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for EART 300
may not take this course for credit.
IMCA 230 Performance Art
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Intermedia/Cyberarts
program or written permission of the Department. This studio course investigates
performance art as a form of social and artistic intervention that crosses
between the visual and performing arts. Reflecting the long-standing and
historical importance of performance practices in the visual arts, students
focus on the production of projects that may reflect such issues as real-time,
site-specific, interventionist actions, the interrelationship between
installations and performances, and the interdisciplinary interface between
performance and other practices found in the performing arts. This course also
examines video performance and photography as media for generating performative
gestures and as documentation tools.
IMCA 310 Intermediate Video
Production
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: IMCA 210 and VDEO 350 previously or concurrently; or written
permission of the Department. A studio/seminar course
introducing video technology as a tool for aesthetic investigations. Students
work individually and collaboratively to develop proficiency in the medium and
evolve their own thematic and formal concerns. Non-linear editing systems such
as Avid and Final Cut Pro are introduced. Discussions, facilitated by video
screenings, workshops, and readings, focus on class projects, student work, and
a discussion of related art issues. In addition, this course offers students an
opportunity to investigate other cultural practices that inform and interrogate
contemporary video art.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of
materials.
NOTE: Students who have received credit fot VDEO 300
may not take this course for credit.
IMCA 320 Interactivity
Studio in Electronic Arts
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: IMCA 221, 222, and enrolment in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. This
studio course focuses on interactive technologies in relation to contemporary
art practice including installation, performance, and kinetic sculpture. An
interdisciplinary and cybernetic approach to media control and expression
(sound, lighting, still images, video), using computers and electronics is
emphasized, allowing students to pursue individual or team work. This course is
centred on programming environments such as MaxMSP and Jitter and focuses on
interactivity through the use of various sensors and interfaces.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for EART 300
may not take this course for credit.
IMCA 330 Intermedia and
Performative Practices
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing* in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. A
studio/seminar class designed as an intermediate-level investigation into an
interdisciplinary approach to art practices. The course is structured around
students' creation of intermedia art projects with the assistance of the
teacher. This development process is further supported by lectures, discussion
of assigned readings, guest artists, and the viewing of slides, films, and
videos.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for IDYS 200
or 300 may not take this course for credit.
*30 credits completed in degree program.
IMCA 398 Special Topics in
Intermedia/Cyberarts
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing* in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. A studio
course providing an opportunity for study and practice of specialized aspects of
intermedia and cyberarts.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if
required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
*30 credits completed in degree program.
IMCA 399 Special Topics in
Intermedia/Cyberarts
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Second-year standing* in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. A studio
course providing and opportunity for study and practice of specialized aspects
of intermedia and cyberarts.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if
required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
*30 credits completed in degree program.
IMCA 410 Advanced Video
Production
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: IMCA 310 and enrolment in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. A
studio/seminar course that permits students to pursue an advanced investigation
of the aesthetic and technical aspects of video art practices through the
development of their own body of work.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of
materials.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for VDEO 400
may not take this course for credit.
IMCA 420 Robotic Art
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: IMCA 320 and enrolment in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. This
studio course is an introduction to robotics as a technology applied to artistic
projects and focuses on electronics, mechanics, and programming. From the
history of clockwork automatons to contemporary self-destructing machine
performances, this course covers both theory and practice. Students explore the
arts of artificial life and animatronics through electronic circuit design,
microcontroller programming, mechanical assembly, motion control, environment
sensing, pneumatics, stepper motors and servo systems in order to create robotic
art objects, installations, or performances.
IMCA 421 Interactive Screen
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: IMCA 320 and enrolment in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. This
studio course focuses on the conception and production of interactive projects
for the screen. Students learn how to structure scenarios for interaction and
realize them using relevant software. Group discussion and analysis of the works
produced familiarize students with the strengths and weaknesses of using
different types of conceptual and programming approaches.
IMCA 430 Advanced Intermedia and Performative Practices
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: IMCA 330 and enrolment in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. A
studio/seminar class designed as an advanced-level investigation into an
interdisciplinary approach to art practices. The course is structured around
students' creation of intermedia art projects with the assistance of the
teacher. This development process is further supported by lectures, discussion
of assigned readings, guest artists, and the viewing of slides, films, and
videos. This course allows students to work either collaboratively or
individually on one or more directed studio projects.
IMCA 470 Independent Study
in Intermedia/Cyberarts
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level IMCA course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in intermedia/cyberarts under the
supervision of a full-time intermedia/cyberarts faculty member. A clearly
defined written agreement between the student and the instructor involved is
required before the independent study is undertaken. This agreement should
clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the scope of the project
and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload of a six-credit
course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting
permission.
IMCA 471 Independent Study
in Intermedia/Cyberarts I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level IMCA course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in intermedia/cyberarts under the
supervision of a full-time intermedia/cyberarts faculty member. A clearly
defined written agreement between the student and the instructor involved is
required before the independent study is undertaken. This agreement should
clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the scope of the project
and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload of a three-credit
course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting
permission.
IMCA 472 Independent Study in
Intermedia/Cyberarts II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level IMCA course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in intermedia/cyberarts under the
supervision of a full-time intermedia/cyberarts faculty member. A clearly
defined written agreement between the student and the instructor involved is
required before the independent study is undertaken. This agreement should
clearly state the nature of the student's research, and the scope of the project
and schedule of work should be equivalent to the workload of a three-credit
course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting
permission.
IMCA 480 Professional
Internship in Intermedia/Cyberarts
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing* and written
permission of the Department. Under the joint supervision of a qualified
professional and a full-time faculty member, the student is employed within
industry or by a professional organization or other relevant institution. A
clearly defined agreement between the Department, the student, and the
artist/professional or institution involved is established before the internship
is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
participation and the hours of work expected. Projects receiving approval for
the internship credits must demonstrate appreciable learning potential for the
student.
*60 credits completed in degree program.
IMCA 481 Professional
Internship in Intermedia/Cyberarts I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing* and written
permission of the Department. Under the joint supervision of a qualified
professional and a full-time faculty member, the student is employed within
industry or by a professional organization or other relevant institution. A
clearly defined agreement between the Department, the student, and the
artist/professional or institution involved is established before the internship
is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
participation and the hours of work expected. Projects receiving approval for
the internship credits must demonstrate appreciable learning potential for the
student.
*60 credits completed in degree program.
IMCA 482 Professional
Internship in Intermedia/Cyberarts II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing* and written
permission of the Department. Under the joint supervision of a qualified
professional and a full-time faculty member, the student is employed within
industry or by a professional organization or other relevant institution. A
clearly defined agreement between the Department, the student, and the
artist/professional or institution involved is established before the internship
is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
participation and the hours of work expected. Projects receiving approval for
the internship credits must demonstrate appreciable learning potential for the
student.
*60 credits completed in degree program.
IMCA 498 Special Topics in
Intermedia/Cyberarts
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing* in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. A studio
course providing an opportunity for study and practice of specialized aspects of
intermedia and cyberarts.
*60 credits completed in degree program.
IMCA 499 Special Topics in
Intermedia/Cyberarts
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing* in the
Intermedia/Cyberarts program or written permission of the Department. A studio
course providing an opportunity for study and practice of specialized aspects of
intermedia and cyberarts.
*60 credits completed in degree program.
Painting:
PTNG 200 Painting I
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. An exploration of painting, colour, style, image,
visual skills, and the technology of painting materials.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 300 Painting II
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: PTNG 200. A course in which various
media and forms of expression are explored at the more advanced level.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 320 Studio/Seminar in Painting and Drawing
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: DRAW 200; PTNG 200; or written
permission of the Department. A combination studio/seminar in which advanced
ideas in painting and drawing are addressed. Special topics of approximately one
month duration are presented by guest artists from within and outside the
Faculty.
PTNG 398 Special Topics in Painting
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PTNG 200. A studio course which provides
an opportunity for the study of more specialized aspects of painting. Specific
topics for this course, and prerequisites relevant in each case, will be stated
in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
PTNG 399 Special Topics in Painting
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: PTNG 200; written permission of the
Department. A studio course which provides an opportunity for the study of more
specialized aspects of painting.
PTNG 400 Painting III
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: PTNG 300. A continuation of PTNG 300.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 420 Seminar/Workshop in Painting
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: PTNG 320 or written permission of the
Department. An advanced studio in painting having its principal emphasis in
studio practice, but developing further the theoretical concepts introduced in
PTNG 320.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for ART 320
may not take this course for credit.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 430 Women and Painting
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: PTNG 200 or written permission of the
Department. A studio/seminar course in which students are encouraged to explore
their world in painting and consider their practice from the point of view of
women's experience, individually and collectively.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 440 Collage (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department.
An exploration of collage as a means of expression evolving from the historical
and artistic traditions of painting and drawing.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 450 Advanced Studio in Painting
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: PTNG 400. A continuation of PTNG 400.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 460 Materials and Methods of the Artist
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: DRAW 300; PTNG 300 or written permission
of the Department. Through a series of special projects in drawing and painting,
this course familiarizes the student with historical materials and techniques,
and with other aspects of the artist's concerns.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for ART 420
may not take this course for credit.
PTNG 470 Independent Study
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PTNG course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in painting under the supervision of a
full-time painting faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between
the student and the instructor involved is required before the independent
study is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the
student's research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be
equivalent to the workload of a six-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.5 is required before requesting permission.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 471 Independent Study I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PTNG course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in painting under the supervision of a
full-time painting faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between
the student and the instructor involved is required before the independent
study is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the
student's research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be
equivalent to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.5 is required before requesting permission.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 472 Independent Study II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PTNG course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in painting under the supervision of a
full-time painting faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between
the student and the instructor involved is required before the independent
study is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the
student's research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be
equivalent to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.5 is required before requesting permission.
NOTE A/See §200.3
PTNG 498 Special Topics in Painting
(3 credits)
A course for advanced students which provides an
opportunity for the study of more specialized areas in painting. Specific topics
for this course, and prerequisites relevant in each case, will be stated in the
Undergraduate Class Schedule.
PTNG 499 Special Topics in Painting
(6 credits)
A course for advanced students which provides an
opportunity for the study of more specialized areas in painting. Specific topics
for this course, and prerequisites relevant in each case, will be stated in the
Undergraduate Class Schedule.
Photography:
PHOT 201 Introduction to
Colour Photography (3 credits)
An introductory-level course that covers fundamental
techniques specific to colour photography including basic camera functions, film
exposure, and printing.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials
NOTE: Students in a Major or Minor in the Photography
program may not take this course for credit.
PHOT 210 Foundations in
Photographic Vision Theory and Practice I (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Major or Minor in
Photography, or 24 credits in a specialization/major in the Faculty of Fine
Arts. In this course, students investigate and examine the numerous aspects of
photography's complex history, aesthetics, and processes, as well as different
camera and darkroom techniques specific to colour photography. Students learn
how to control the camera, expose film properly (transparency and negative),
develop good printing skills in colour, and produce a coherent body of work.
They should become aware of how colour contributes to the structure and meaning
of photographs. Other topics include the history of colour photography and
aesthetic and conceptual issues in the work of contemporary photographers.
Students are expected to work on technical exercises and produce a final
portfolio which is content-driven, demonstrates technical proficiency, and
expresses the individual's artistic interest and vision.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PHOT 200,
221, or 322 may not take this course for credit.
NOTE: Each student's work is evaluated by a jury of
Photography faculty at the end of each term.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 211 Black-and-White
Photography I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 210 and ARTH 267 previously or
concurrently; enrolment in the Major or Minor in Photography; or written
permission of the program director. A studio course introducing the use of black
and white as photographic process, parallel to colour production and practice
taught in PHOT 210. Students are taught basic technical skills, film processing,
darkroom techniques and printing. Students are also introduced to
black-and-white photographic tradition and aesthetics. Students must produce a
final portfolio that is content-driven, demonstrates technical proficiency, and
expresses personal artistic interests and vision.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PHOT 200
may not take this course for credit.
NOTE: Each student's work is evaluated by a jury of
Photography faculty at the end of the term.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 221 Colour Photography I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 200 and ARTH 267 previously or
concurrently; enrolment in the Major or Minor in Photography; or written
permission of the program director. In this course, students become aware of how
colour contributes to the structure and meaning of photographs. Topics include
the history of colour and aesthetic and conceptual issues in the work of
contemporary photographers. Students are expected to achieve a basic level of
expertise with the techniques of colour and to make high- quality prints. The
goal in this course is for each student to produce a final portfolio which demonstrates technical proficiency, is content-driven, and expresses the
individual's personal artistic interests and vision.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PHOT 210
may not take this course for credit.
NOTE: Each student's work is evaluated by a jury of
Photography faculty at the end of the term.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 300 Photographic Vision: Theory and Practice II
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 210 and ARTH 267 and enrolment in
the Major or Minor in Photography; or written permission of the program
director. The purpose of this studio course is to provide a framework within which students pursue their photographic practice at an
intermediate level. Students are encouraged to explore concepts and technical
components in a long-term project. They develop a photographic language which is
specific to their own practice and learn from the work of other contemporary
artists. The final portfolio is content-driven and expresses personal artistic
vision.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
NOTE: Each student's work is evaluated by a jury of
Photography faculty at the end of each term.
PHOT 301 Black-and-White II
Fine Art Printing (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 210, 211, 331; enrolment in the
Major or Minor in Photography; or written permission of the program director. A
continuation of PHOT 211, this studio course explores further techniques in fine
art black-and-white printing. Students are introduced to advanced darkroom
processes, mural printing, and quad tone digital printing. Students must produce
a final portfolio that is content-driven, demonstrates technical proficiency,
and expresses personal artistic interests and vision.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PHOT 200
may not take this course for credit.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 311 Large Format Photography I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 210, 211; ARTH 267; enrolment in
the Major or Minor in Photography; or written permission of the program
director. A studio course introducing large format photography, its techniques
and application. Demonstrations cover the basics of view camera operation, light
metering, sheet film exposure, development, and advanced printing. Assignments
based on traditional genres encourage ease with all aspects of large format use
and their personal applications.
NOTE: Each student's work is evaluated by a jury of
Photography faculty at the end of the term.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 312 Large Format Photography II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 210, 211, 311; ARTH 267; enrolment
in the Major or Minor in Photography; or written permission of the Department. A
studio course directed towards the development of an individual approach to view
camera photography. Various uses of advanced techniques are also discussed.
Emphasis is put on the development of a coherent portfolio of prints expressing
personal concerns.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 322 Colour Photography II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 210; PHOT 221 or 321; ARTH 267; and
enrolment in the Major or Minor in Photography, or written permission of the
program director. A continuation of PHOT 221, this course explores further
techniques in colour photography and advanced colour printing. Aesthetic issues
such as changing attitudes towards the colour medium and its role in documentary
work are discussed. A final portfolio reflects the students' personal approach
to colour photography.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PHOT 210
may not take this course for credit.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 331 Digital Photography I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 210; PHOT 221 previously or
concurrently; and enrolment in the Major in Photography, or written permission
of the program director. An introductory studio course investigating the
technical and creative aspects of digital photography. This course provides
students with an understanding of the digital image and a practical application
of the tools within their personal approach to photography. Students explore the
production of digital photographs, emphasizing the manipulation of images with
software and the preparation for different formats. Issues related to the use of
digital imagery within the larger context of photography are explored.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for this topic
under a PHOT 498 number may not take this course for credit.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of
removable storage devices, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 332 Digital Photography II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHOT 331 and enrolment in the Major or
Minor in Photography, or written permission of the Department. This advanced
course expands on the basic control skills and creative aspects of digital
technology by implementing personal approaches to the use of technology.
Emphasis is on the creative development and advanced use of technology for the
production of a portfolio.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for this topic
under a PHOT 498 number may not take this course for credit.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of
removable storage devices, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 398 Special Topics in Photography
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department.
An opportunity for the study of limited and more specialized aspects of
photography.
NOTE C/See
§200.3
PHOT 399 Special Topics in Photography
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department.
An opportunity for the study of limited and more specialized aspects of
photography.
NOTE C/See
§200.3
PHOT 400 Advanced Workshop in Photography
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits in the Major in Photography
including PHOT 300, ARTH 359, or written permission of the program director. A
studio course in which students pursue one or more extended photographic
projects in black and white and/or digital. Topics related to contemporary
photography are presented in a seminar fashion. A group exhibition at the end of
the year is part of the curriculum of this course.
NOTE: Each student's personal work is evaluated by a
jury of Photography faculty at the end of each term.
NOTE: Students are required to bear the cost of film
stock, processing, printing, and other materials.
PHOT 470 Professional Internship
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits in the Major in Photography
and written permission of the Department. A student wishing to work in an
apprentice capacity with an established photographic artist, or wishing to
pursue research in photographic criticism, museum work, publication, or other
related endeavours may apply for academic credit. The internship will be carried
out under the joint supervision of a qualified professional (from within or
without the University) and a full-time Photography faculty member. A clearly
defined agreement between the Department, the student, and the artist or
institution involved will be arrived at before the internship is undertaken.
This agreement should state clearly the nature of the student's participation
and the hours of work expected. Projects receiving approval for the internship
credits must demonstrate appreciable learning potential for the student.
PHOT 471 Professional Internship I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits in the Major in Photography
and written permission of the Department. A student wishing to work in an
apprentice capacity with an established photographic artist, or wishing to
pursue research in photographic criticism, museum work, publication, or other
related endeavours may apply for academic credit. The internship will be carried
out under the joint supervision of a qualified professional (from within or
without the University) and a full-time Photography faculty member. A clearly
defined agreement between the Department, the student, and the artist or
institution involved will be arrived at before the internship is undertaken.
This agreement should state clearly the nature of the student's participation
and the hours of work expected. Projects receiving approval for the internship
credits must demonstrate appreciable learning potential for the student.
PHOT 472 Professional Internship II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits in the Major in Photography
and written permission of the Department. Students who wish additional
internships in a professional milieu may take this course.
PHOT 480 Independent Study
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PHOT course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in photography under the supervision of
a full-time photography faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement
between the student and the instructor involved is required before the
independent study is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature
of the student's research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work
should be equivalent to the workload of a six-credit course. A minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting permission.
PHOT 481 Independent Study I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PHOT course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in photography under the supervision of
a full-time photography faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement
between the student and the instructor involved is required before the
independent study is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature
of the student's research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work
should be equivalent to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting permission.
PHOT 482 Independent Study II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PHOT course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in photography under the supervision of
a full-time photography faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement
between the student and the instructor involved is required before the
independent study is undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature
of the student's research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work
should be equivalent to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required before requesting permission.
PHOT 498 Special Topics in Photography
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department. A
course for advanced students which provides an opportunity for the study of
limited and more specialized aspects of photography.
PHOT 499 Special Topics in Photography
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department. A
course for advanced students which provides an opportunity for the study of
limited and more specialized aspects of photography.
Print Media:
PRIN 211 Intaglio I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. An introductory studio course in intaglio
techniques with an emphasis on creative imagery. This course covers traditional
acid and non-acid techniques including drypoint, power engraving tools,
aquatint, digital imaging, light-sensitive plates and methods of printing.
Lectures and critiques focus on theoretical, historical, and aesthetic issues in
contemporary print media.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PRIN 210
may not take this course for credit.
PRIN 221 Lithography I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. An introductory studio course in the basic
principles of hand-printed stone and photo-digital plate lithography with an
emphasis on image development. Drawing and processing images on stone, creating
digital files, hand-drawn and digitally generated transparencies, registration,
edition printing, and an introduction to colour are covered. Through
assignments, group critiques, and individual discussions with the instructor,
students investigate print media in the context of contemporary culture and
explore the theoretical and aesthetic issues in the creation of printed
artworks.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PRIN 220
may not take this course for credit.
PRIN 231 Screenprinting I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. An introductory studio course in the basic
techniques of screenprinting with an emphasis on creative imagery. This course
covers stencil techniques including computer imaging, digital and hand-drawn
transparencies, light-sensitive emulsion, registration and colour printing.
Students explore the theoretical and conceptual issues of printed artwork in
studio practice.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PRIN 230
may not take this course for credit.
PRIN 311 Intaglio II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PRIN 211 or written permission of the
Department. An intermediate-level studio course in intaglio with an emphasis on
multiplate imagery, including digital applications in print, colour
separations, registration, colour proofing and printing. Students are expected
to develop individual projects that explore theoretical issues in contemporary
print practice.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PRIN 210
may not take this course for credit.
PRIN 321 Lithography II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PRIN 221 or written permission of the
Department. An intermediate studio course in lithography where students explore
diverse conceptual and technical approaches to creating printed colour images.
Drawing, digital imaging, photo-transfer methods, photo-plate processes, colour
separation, inks, registration and colour printing are covered. Emphasis through
class discussions, slide lectures, visiting artists and critiques is placed on
the development of individual studio art practice.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PRIN 220
may not take this course for credit.
PRIN 331 Screenprinting II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PRIN 231 or written permission of the
Department. A studio course in the techniques of screenprinting at the
intermediate level. This course provides the opportunity for continued research
in digital imaging and computer print applications, colour printing, alternative
printing surfaces and the combination of print processes. Students are required
to create a body of artwork that demonstrates their theoretical and conceptual
knowledge of contemporary print media.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for PRIN 230
may not take this course for credit.
PRIN 341 Digital Print Media I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. A studio course with an emphasis on exploring the
interdisciplinary, multimedia, and theoretical aspects of digital prints. The
focus is on analog/digital models, strategies for cultural sampling from the
numeric matrix, and the convergence of print with new forms of mass
communication such as the Internet.
PRIN 351 Digital Print Processes
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. A studio course in the basic concepts of digital
imaging and print applications. This course covers file creation, layers and
channels for multi-plate hand-printing, resolution, registration, and file
export to various digital print formats. Lectures and critiques focus on
theoretical, critical, and aesthetic issues in contemporary digital print media.
PRIN 371 Contemporary Print Processes
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. This studio course addresses specific topics in
print processes and new technologies. Students create a portfolio of artwork
that demonstrates their research.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if
required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
PRIN 381 Aspects of Print Media
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. A studio course that explores specific problems in
the discourse of print media. Students create a body of artwork that
demonstrates critical thinking and research on the featured topic.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if
required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
PRIN 398 Special Topics in Print Media
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. A studio course that examines ideas and practices
in contemporary print media. Students produce printed images that reflect their
research and critical thinking on the specific topic.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if
required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
PRIN 399 Special Topics in Print Media
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. A studio course that examines ideas and practices
in contemporary print media. Students produce printed images that reflect their
research and critical thinking on the specific topic.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if
required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
PRIN 411 Intaglio III
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PRIN 311 or written permission of the
Department. An advanced studio course for students who want to refine their
expertise in intaglio techniques through experimentation and innovation. This
course provides the opportunity for further exploration in digital imaging,
photo-generated imagery, multiple-plate colour imagery, alternative print
surfaces, combined print processes and new technologies. Students will be
required to develop a coherent portfolio that demonstrates their involvement in
contemporary print media.
PRIN 421 Lithography III
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PRIN 321 or written permission of the
Department. An advanced studio course that offers students the opportunity to
refine their expertise in the creation of hand-drawn and digitally generated
images in lithography while exploring experimental and innovative artwork.
Emphasis is on individual creative development. Students may choose to explore
unique prints, combine print processes, create sequential imagery,
three-dimensional and installation projects, and cross-disciplinary work as
alternative formats for the lithographic print. Demonstrations, slide and
artists' presentations, lectures and critiques focus on advanced lithographic
print approaches and individual interpretation in the creation of artwork.
PRIN 431 Screenprinting III
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PRIN 331 or written permission of the
Department. An advanced studio course where students investigate digital print
applications, experimental imagery, combined techniques and diverse forms of
printing. Group critiques and lectures emphasize problem solving and critical
analysis in the creation of personal imagery.
PRIN 441 Digital Print Media II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PRIN 341 or written permission of the
Department. An advanced studio course emphasizing innovative and critical
approaches to the digital print. Students develop an independent research
project and produce interdisciplinary work that investigates digital
reproduction technologies.
PRIN 451 Projects in Print Media I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Six credits in Print Media or written
permission of the Department. A studio course where students propose and
complete print projects in consultation with the instructor. This course is an
opportunity for students to continue their aesthetic research with in-depth and
focused print projects. Students design projects according to their interests
and established technical proficiency. The course emphasizes individual practice
within the context of informed discussion, group and individual critiques,
gallery and museum visits, and may include an exhibition.
NOTE: Students who want advanced technical information
in a particular process should enrol in 300- or 400-level courses of intaglio,
screenprinting or lithography.
PRIN 452 Projects in Print Media II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PRIN 451 or written permission of the
Department. A studio course that provides the opportunity for advanced research
into personal imagery and a commitment to print processes. This course is a
continuation PRIN 451.
PRIN 470 Independent Study in Print Media
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PRIN course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in print media under the supervision of a
full-time print faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the
student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study is
undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a six-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
PRIN 471 Independent Study in Print Media I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PRIN course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in print media under the supervision of a
full-time print faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the
student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study is
undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
PRIN 472 Independent Study in Print Media II
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
a 400-level PRIN course previously or concurrently; and written permission of
the Department. This course provides a limited number of students the
opportunity to pursue advanced studies in print media under the supervision of a
full-time print faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the
student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study is
undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
PRIN 481 Professional Internship
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department.
Internships are for students who wish to obtain practical experience by working
as an apprentice in a professional environment, or who would like to pursue
research in the curating of prints, print criticism, or other related experience
in print media, and receive academic credit for the activity. Approval of the
project will be based on the demonstrable learning potential of the activity.
Students are required to submit an internship proposal that clearly defines the
objective of the activity, appropriate workload (equivalent to the hours
required for a three-credit course), nature of participation, and supervisory
schedules. The internship will be jointly supervised by a faculty member and a
qualified professional. It is the student's responsibility to obtain approval
for the proposal from a program advisor, including any required contractual
agreements, before the start of the internship.
PRIN 498 Special Topics in Print Media
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Six credits in Print Media or written
permission of the Department. A studio course for advanced students that
examines ideas and practices in contemporary print media. Students produce
printed images that reflect their research and critical thinking on the specific
topic.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if
required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
PRIN 499 Special Topics in Print Media
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Six credits in Print Media or written
permission of the Department. A studio course for advanced students that
examines ideas and practices in contemporary print media. Students produce
printed images that reflect their research and critical thinking on the
specific topic.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if
required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
Sculpture:
SCUL 210 Sculpture and
Material Practices (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in a BFA program or written
permission of the Department. This is a studio course in which students explore
creative research to facilitate their development as artists in the encompassing
discipline of sculpture. Modes of expression in sculpture are investigated
through a variety of contemporary and traditional materials.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for SCUL 200
may not take this course for credit.
SCUL 251 Sculpture/Mechanics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Intermedia/Cyberarts
program or written permission of the Department. This studio course introduces
students to animating sculpture through a variety of techniques such as moving
joints, gear, chain, and pulley systems, and motion converters, leading to more
complex assemblies in animating static form. Students develop basic skills in
reading and drawing blueprints, as well as in measuring and marking techniques
for application in metal, wood, mould-making, and other applicable materials.
SCUL 310 Sculpture and
Spatial Practices (6 credits)
Prerequisite: SCUL 210 (200) or permission of the
Department. This course builds and expands on the potential for expression
inherent in contemporary sculpture. Students are encouraged to develop an
individual form of study through the various spatial considerations of
sculptural intervention, installation, action, and object. Participants build
on their awareness of contemporary issues and hone their identities as artists.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for SCUL 300
may not take this course for credit.
SCUL 396 Digital Sculpture
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. This
studio course introduces 3D software for sculptors, covering modelling,
drafting, and rendering for both real and virtual output, using advanced manual
and automated processes.
SCUL 398 Special Topics in Sculpture
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Third-year standing*; written permission
of the Department. A workshop/ seminar course providing an opportunity for the
study of specialized aspects of sculpture.
NOTE C/See §200.3
*Fewer than 33 credits remaining in the degree
program.
SCUL 399 Special Topics in Sculpture
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department. A
workshop/seminar course providing an opportunity for the study of specialized
aspects in sculpture.
NOTE
C/See §200.3
SCUL 410 Sculpture and
Interventionist Practices (6 credits)
Prerequisite: SCUL 310 (300) or permission of the Department. This is an
advanced investigation of concepts through research in sculpture oriented to the
development of a personal body of work. Installation, intervention, and public
space form the background for presenting sculptural ideas. Diversity of contemporary sculptural practice and critical discourse is
encouraged to promote professional autonomy in students' studio work and ideas.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for SCUL 400
may not take this course for credit.
SCUL 450 Independent Study
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
SCUL 410 (400) previously or concurrently; and written permission of the
Department. This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to
pursue advanced studies in sculpture under the supervision of a full-time
sculpture faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the
student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study is
undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a six-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
SCUL 451 Independent Study I
(3 credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
SCUL 410 (400) previously or concurrently; and written permission of the
Department. This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to
pursue advanced studies in sculpture under the supervision of a full-time
sculpture faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the
student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study is
undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
SCUL 452 Independent Study
II (3
credits)
Prerequisite: 48 credits completed in degree program;
SCUL 410 (400) previously or concurrently; and written permission of the
Department. This course provides a limited number of students the opportunity to
pursue advanced studies in sculpture under the supervision of a full-time
sculpture faculty member. A clearly defined written agreement between the
student and the instructor involved is required before the independent study is
undertaken. This agreement should clearly state the nature of the student's
research, and the scope of the project and schedule of work should be equivalent
to the workload of a three-credit course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is
required before requesting permission.
SCUL 490 Advanced Studio Practice
(6 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Major in Sculpture, in Ceramics, or in Fibres; or
written permission of the Department. A studio course providing an opportunity
for the advanced student to work in an intimate context within a studio setting,
structured around current topics of theoretical and practical importance.
Video:
VDEO 350 Video History and Theory
(6 credits)
A survey lecture course introducing the history and
theory of art video practice since its inception in the 1960s. The course
locates the roots of this art form in such divergent impulses as conceptualism,
community activism, technological experimentation, and broadcast television, as
well as in narrative and documentary traditions. In addition, regional Canadian
video artists and co-operatives are situated within international historical
trends and the development of post-modern and other theoretical perspectives.
Weekly screenings.
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