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Art ART

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Art in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Department Head - A. Nishimura

Art 001 (0-1)

Graduating Exhibition

Submission of work to be considered for inclusion in the departmentally supervised exhibition of graduating students' works.

Prerequisites: One of Art 437, 443, 453, 473, 483.

Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: One of Art 535, 541, 551, 571, 581.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Art 003 (0-1)

Visiting Artists and Scholars

A series of presentations by visiting artists and scholars. Attendance is compulsory.

Corequisites: Any 300- or 400-level studio course.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Art 004 (0-1)

Visiting Artists and Scholars

A series of presentations by visiting artists and scholars. Attendance is compulsory.

Prerequisites: Art 003 or consent of the Department.

Note: Must co-register in 500-level studio.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Junior Courses

Art 205 H(3-3)

Introduction to the Foundations of Art Education

An introduction to the history, theory and philosophy of art education through participatory learning events.

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Art 231 H(3-3)

Art Fundamentals: 2D

Two-dimensional activities and the structural, organizational, perceptual, social and psychological aspects of art.

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Art 233 H(3-3)

Art Fundamentals: 3D

Three-dimensional activities and the structural, organizational, perceptual, social and psychological aspects of art.

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Art 235 H(3-3)

Introduction to Photography

Black and white and colour photographic processes with emphasis on the potential for accuracy and realism in the photographic image. 35 MM manual camera required.

Note: Not open to students with 300-level credit or above in photography.

Note: Credit for both Art 235 and 335 will not be allowed.

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Art 241 H(3-3)

Drawing I

Basic theory and practice of drawing, involving mainly still life and figure projects in monochromatic media.

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Art 243 H(3-3)

Drawing II

Continuation of Art 241, introducing colour media.

Prerequisites: Art 241.

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Art 271 H(3-3)

Introduction to Printmaking

Basic concepts and techniques in Fine Art Printmaking.

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Art 299 H(3-0)

Art in Theory and Practice I

An introduction to modern and contemporary art practice. Twentieth and Twenty-first Century art in the context of social, political and technological developments will be examined.

Note: This is a required course for students in the first year of the BFA (Art) program. Enrollment is restricted to students taking degree programs offered by the Department of Art.

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Senior Courses

Art 301 H(3-0)

Studies in Contemporary Canadian Art

Study of recent Canadian art from a range of perspectives in art criticism.

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Art 305 H(3-3)

(formerly Art 211)

Applied Concepts in Early Childhood Art

Theory and methods of creating meaningful art experiences for young children (ages 3-8), with a practical component.

Prerequisites: Art 205, 231 and 233 or Art 205, 395 and 397.

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Art 307 H(3-3)

Applied Concepts in Art with Children

Theory and methods of creating meaningful art experiences for children aged 6 to 12, with a practical component.

Prerequisites: Art 209 or consent of the Department.

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Art 321 H(3-3)

Web Art: Theory and Practice

Examination of the work of Web artists and investigation of the Internet as a vehicle to extend art and design practice.

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Art 331 H(3-3)

Contemporary Art Forms I

Electronic visualization involving computer applications in drawing, painting, and image manipulation.

Prerequisites: One half course in Art or consent of the Department.

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Art 333 H(3-3)

Contemporary Art Forms II

An extension of work done in Art 331, using contemporary media.

Prerequisites: Art 331.

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Art 335 H(3-3)

Photography I

Fundamental technical and aesthetic considerations in the use of the still camera and silver-based photographic materials; basic use of the microcomputer in support of digital image processing in art.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233 and 243.

Note: Credit for both Art 235 and 335 will not be allowed.

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Art 337 H(3-3)

Photography II

Further work in photography, including intensive use of the variables of exposure, development and printing of photographic materials; exploration of corresponding digital image controls.

Prerequisites: Art 335 or 235, and 231, 233 and 243.

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Art 339 H(3-3)

Applied Colour Theory

Investigations into the notions and concepts which have determined theories of colour in the visual arts.

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Art 341 H(3-3)

Drawing III

Theory and practice of drawing at an intermediate level involving an extended range of drawing media.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233 and 243.

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Art 343 H(3-3)

Drawing IV

Continuation of Art 341 extending the range of concepts and practices.

Prerequisites: Art 341.

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Art 345 H(3-3)

Anatomical Drawing I

Perceptual and drawing skills pertaining to human anatomical relationships.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233 and 243.

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Art 347 H(3-3)

Anatomical Drawing II

Continuation of Art 345. Further study and work in anatomical drawing.

Prerequisites: Art 345.

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Art 351 H(3-3)

Painting I

Painting on a two-dimensional surface; the use of oils and acrylics.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233 and 243.

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Art 353 H(3-3)

Painting II

Further study and work in painting.

Prerequisites: Art 351.

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Art 373 H(3-3)

Printmaking, Lithography I

Basic concepts and techniques of lithographic printing.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233 and 243.

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Art 377 H(3-3)

Printmaking, Serigraphy I

Basic concepts and techniques of silk-screen printing.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233 and 243.

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Art 379 H(3-3)

Printmaking, Relief and Intaglio

Basic concepts and techniques in relief and intaglio printmaking.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233, and 243.

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Art 381 H(3-3)

Sculpture I

Development and realization of sculpture with various techniques and materials.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233 and 243.

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Art 383 H(3-3)

Sculpture II

Further study and work in sculpture.

Prerequisites: Art 381.

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Art 393 H(3-3)

Art for Intermediate and Senior Students

Development of teaching rationales and strategies for students aged 12 to 18 with a practical component.

Prerequisites: Art 205, 231 and 233 or Art 205, 395 and 397.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Art 390.

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Art 395 H(3-3)

Introduction to Visual Art I

Studio-centered exploration of materials, processes, and concepts related primarily to two-dimensional art. This is a course for non-majors.

Note: Art 395 does not serve as a prerequisite for further study in BFA (Art) or BFA (Developmental Art) programs.

Note: Not open to BFA (Art) or BFA (Developmental Art) students.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Art 231.

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Art 397 H(3-3)

Introduction to Visual Art II

Studio-centered exploration of materials, processes and concepts related primarily to three-dimensional art. This is a course for non-majors.

Note: Art 397 does not serve as a prerequisite for further study in BFA (Art) or BFA (Developmental Art) programs.

Note: Not open to BFA (Art) or BFA (Developmental Art) students.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Art 233.

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Art 399 H(3-0)

Art in Theory and Practice II

Theories of art, critical methodologies, and aesthetics in the visual arts.

Note: Restricted to BFA (Art), BFA (Developmental Art) and BA (Art History) students.

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Art 401 H(3-0)

Studies in Contemporary International Art

Study of recent international art practices from a range of perspectives in art criticism.

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Art 411 H(3-0)

Selected Topics in Art Education

Possible topics include, but are not limited to: Multiculturalism and Art Education, Creativity and Art Education, Developmental Issues in Art Education, Art Education with Special Needs Learners.

Prerequisites: Art 205 and one of 305, 307 or 393.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Art 431 H(3-3)

Contemporary Art Forms III

Studies in digital visualization involving multimedia software.

Prerequisites: Art 331.

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Art 435 H(3-3)

Photography III

Investigation of technical and conceptual aspects of Zone System photography; individual study and work in silver-based and microcomputer-based photography.

Prerequisites: Art 337.

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Art 437 H(3-3)

Photography IV

Continuing work in photography, with emphasis on hand-coated printing media.

Prerequisites: Art 435.

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Art 439 H(3-3)

Introduction to Electronic Media

Theory and practice of art using electronic media; introduction to technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of video and audio art.

Prerequisites: One studio half course at the 300 level or consent of the Department.

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Art 441 H(3-3)

Drawing V

Drawing at an intermediate level with an increased emphasis on individual initiative and contemporary concepts in defining objectives.

Prerequisites: Art 343.

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Art 443 H(3-3)

Drawing VI

Continuation of Art 441.

Prerequisites: Art 441.

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Art 451 H(3-3)

Painting III

Intermediate work in painting intended to increase ability to deal with painting concepts through appropriate media-technical means.

Prerequisites: Art 353 or consent of the Department.

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Art 453 H(3-3)

Painting IV

Continuation of Art 451.

Prerequisites: Art 451.

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Art 461 H(3-3)

Advanced Studio I

Directed studio research and production.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the BFA Honours (Art) program, and four studio half courses at the 300 level, which must include two in the proposed area of studio.

Note: Portfolio and statement of intent required. Consent of Department will be given to students based on the results of the portfolio review.

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Art 465 H(3-3)

Selected Topics in Studio Research

Prerequisites: One full-course equivalent in 300-level studio art course.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Art 471 H(3-3)

Intermediate Printmaking: Technique

Intermediate work in printmaking with an emphasis on technique and a concentration in one of the four (relief, etching, silkscreen, lithography) print media.

Prerequisites: Two of Art 373, 377 or 379.

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Art 473 H(3-3)

Intermediate Printmaking: Colour

Intermediate work in printmaking with an emphasis on colour and a concentration in one of the four (relief, etching, silkscreen, lithography) print media.

Prerequisites: Two of Art 373, 377 or 379.

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Art 481 H(3-3)

Sculpture III

Problems of three-dimensional form in a variety of materials and techniques.

Prerequisites: Art 383.

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Art 483 H(3-3)

Sculpture IV

Continuation of Art 481.

Prerequisites: Art 481.

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Art 485 H(3-3)

Sculpture. Three Dimensional Study from the Human Figure I

An introduction to and development of three dimensional study skills in which the student works directly from the human figure using clay and plaster.

Prerequisites: Art 231, 233 and 243 or consent of the Department.

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Art 487 H(3-3)

Sculpture. Three Dimensional Study from the Human Figure II

Further study from the human figure together with the introduction of a variety of materials.

Prerequisites: Art 485.

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Art 491 H(2-1)

Community-Based Art Experiences I

A seminar and field experience course introducing prospective educators to all facets of planning and implementing positive art experiences in a non-school setting.

Prerequisites: One of Art 211, 307 or 393.

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Art 499 H(3-0)

Art in Theory and Practice III

Examination and discussion of theoretical issues associated with current practice in art.

Note: Restricted to BFA (Art), BA (Art History) and BFA (Developmental Art) students.

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Art 509 H(3-0)

Curriculum Building for Art

Analysis and development of curriculum structure based on current theory with a field research component.

Prerequisites: Art 211, 307, or 393 and three full courses in Art.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Art 510.

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Art 513 H(0-3T)

Directed Study

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Art 515 H(3S-0)

Designing Programs for Art

A seminar course devoted to the analysis and design of program structures derived from current theory with a field research component.

Prerequisites: Art 211, 307, or 393 and three full courses in Art.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Art 510.

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Art 535 H(3-3)

Photography V

Photography for advanced students taking individual directions with special attention to the interrelation of technique and aesthetics.

Prerequisites: Art 437.

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Art 537 H(3-3)

Photography VI

Photography for advanced students taking individual directions in black and white and colour photography, with emphasis on the presentation of groups of photographs of related theme or technique.

Prerequisites: Art 535.

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Art 541 H(3-3)

Drawing VII

Drawing for advanced students taking individual directions.

Prerequisites: Art 443.

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Art 543 H(3-3)

Drawing VIII

Drawing for advanced students taking individual directions.

Prerequisites: Art 541.

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Art 551 H(3-3)

Painting V

Painting for advanced students taking individual directions.

Prerequisites: Art 453.

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Art 553 H(3-3)

Painting VI

Painting for advanced students taking individual directions.

Prerequisites: Art 551.

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Art 560 F(1T-5)

Studio Thesis

Independent studio research and production supported by a research paper, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition.

Prerequisites: Art 461.

Note: Normally completed concurrently with Art 561/563, but requires a body of studio production distinct from that of Art 561/563.

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Art 561 H(3-3)

Advanced Studio II

Directed studio research and production.

Prerequisites: Art 461.

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Art 563 H(3-3)

Advanced Studio III

Further directed studio research and production.

Prerequisites: Art 561.

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Art 571 H(3-3)

Advanced Printmaking: Technique

Printmaking for advanced students taking individual directions with emphasis on technique.

Prerequisites: Two half courses in 400-level printmaking.

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Art 573 H(3-3)

Advanced Printmaking: Colour

Printmaking for advanced students taking individual directions with emphasis on colour.

Prerequisites: Two half courses in 400-level printmaking.

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Art 581 H(3-3)

Sculpture V

Sculpture for advanced students taking individual directions. Workshop facilities are available for work in plastics, metal, wood, stone, clay and related materials.

Prerequisites: Art 483.

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Art 583 H(3-3)

Sculpture VI

Sculpture for advanced students taking individual directions. Workshop facilities are available for work in plastics, metal, wood, stone, clay and related materials.

Prerequisites: Art 581.

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Art 591 H(2-1)

Community-Based Art Experiences II

A seminar and field experience course in which students take increased individual responsibility for implementation of educational strategies in diverse field settings.

Prerequisites: Art 491.

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Art 595 H(3-3)

Studio Research

Independent studio research.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

Corequisites: A studio course at either the 400 or 500 level.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Art 599 H(3-0)

Professional Aspects of Art

Examination and discussion of the issues associated with the professional aspects of surviving as an artist. Presentations by professional artists practicing in the field will form a major component of the course.

Prerequisites: Art 499 or consent of the Department.

Note: Restricted to BFA (Art), BA (Art History) and BFA (Developmental Art) students.

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Graduate Courses

Art 601 H(0-3T)

History of Art I

Individual study: In consultation with the instructor, the student will select a research topic in art history or art criticism.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Art 603 H(0-3T)

History of Art II

Individual study: In consultation with the instructor, the student will select a research topic in art history or art criticism.

Prerequisites: Art 601 or consent of the Department.

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Art 605 H(0-3T)

Critical Study and Research

Individual study and research in the area of studio specialization, critical theory, methodological issues and/or historical topics.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Art 619 H(0-3)

Studies at the Banff Centre

Advanced art studies. Although the Banff Centre does not provide credit course instruction, students with advanced experience in art at the Banff Centre may apply for graduate-level credit from the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Art 631 H(2T-10)

Advanced Electronic Media

Individual study in electronically generated art forms, including digital media.
631.01. Advanced Electronic Media I
631.02. Advanced Electronic Media II

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Art 635 H(2T-10)

Advanced Photography

Individual study in photography.
635.01. Advanced Photography I
635.02. Advanced Photography II

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Art 641 H(2T-10)

Advanced Drawing

Individual study in drawing.
641.01. Advanced Drawing I
641.02. Advanced Drawing II

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Art 651 H(2T-10 )

Advanced Painting

Individual study in painting.
651.01. Advanced Painting I
651.02. Advanced Painting II

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Art 661 H(2T-10)

Advanced Studio Practice

Individual study that is not limited to a single medium.
661.01. Advanced Studio Practice I
661.02. Advanced Studio Practice II

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Art 671 H(2T-10)

Advanced Printmaking

Individual study in printmaking.
671.01. Advanced Printmaking I
671.02. Advanced Printmaking II

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Art 681 H(2T-10)

Advanced Sculpture

Individual study in sculpture.
681.01 Advanced Sculpture I
681.02 Advanced Sculpture II

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Art 691 H(1-3)

Practicum in Post-Secondary Art Instruction

Supervised practical application of techniques of planning and teaching art in a post-secondary curriculum.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

Note: This course consists of three hours of supervised practicum per week and one hour of seminar every two weeks

Note: Not open to students in their first term of program.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Art 699 H(3S-0)

Graduate Seminar

A seminar in art criticism and theory.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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