01-01-150-01
Effective Writing I Section 1
A foundational course aimed at developing effective writing skills for communicating ideas in academic
and other contexts. Topics may include grammar, paragraph writing conventions, academic learning, and
critical thinking. This is a hybrid course.
01-27-106-01
Studio Practice and Ideas / Image Section 1
An introduction to the fundamental skills and critical concepts of visual perception and production
common to all areas of 2 dimensional image-making. Basic principles of composition and design, light
and pigment-based colour theory, as these apply to painting, photo-based processes, and print
production. Their use and application will be will be explored within the contemporary art context. Class
projects may involve inter-disciplinarity between these media. Studio assignments are combined with
related critical theory, historical practice and current strategies. (Lab fees may apply.)
01-27-107-01
Studio Practice and Ideas / Drawing Section 1
An investigation of a variety of drawing processes, materials and concepts in a studio environment that
fosters personal exploration and expression. (Lab fees may apply.)
01-01-151-01
Effective Writing II Section 1
A continuation of 01-150 aimed at developing and refining writing skills for communicating ideas in
academic and other contexts. Topics may include grammar, essay writing conventions, research skills,
scholarly citations, editing and revising, academic learning, and critical thinking. This is a hybrid course.
(Prerequisite: 01-150.)
01-27-105-30
Studio Practice and Ideas / Space Section 30
An investigation of the principles, vocabulary and concepts of space-based art, including but not limited to
sculpture and installation. Using traditional and contemporary materials, processes and practices,
students will gain knowledge and experience through the exploration of the creative possibilities of threedimensional space.
01-27-108-01
Studio Practice and Ideas / Time-Based Section 1
An investigation of the principles, vocabulary and concepts of time-based arts including digital media.
Students will gain knowledge of the creative possibilities of emerging technologies and will develop a
basic understanding of methods, tools and techniques of time-based media.
01-27-213-01
Introductory Painting Section 1
Introduction to traditional and contemporary painting concerns, problems in rendering three-dimensional
form in space and organization of the two-dimensional surface. (Prerequisites: 27-105, 27-106, 27-107,
and 27-108.) (Lab fees may apply.)
01-28-150-01
Contemporary Visual Culture Section 1
A critical investigation of the visual imagery and artifacts of contemporary culture. Drawing upon
examples from TV, advertising, cinema, cyber culture, architecture, design and art, students are
introduced to such concepts as spectacle, kitsch, simulacrum, hypertext paradigm. (Lab fees may apply.)
01-27-203-01
Introductory Drawing Section 1
Media, techniques, vocabulary, and concepts of drawing, including the human figure and other subject
matter. Development of drawing skills with exposure to more complex drawing situations, approaches,
and points of view. Emphasis on a variety of materials (traditional and non-traditional). (Prerequisites: 27105, 27-106, 27-107, and 27-108.) (Lab fees may apply.)
1-27-253-01
Introductory Photography Section 1
This introductory course in chemical and digital photographic processes provides an opportunity for
students to explore techniques and concepts within the medium of photography. Students will learn the
basic technical skills of operating cameras, processing film, making black and white prints, and digital
imaging through a series of concerns specific to photography. (Prerequisites: 27-105, 27-106, 27-107,
and 27-108.) (Students must have a 35mm adjustable camera to complete this course.) (Also offered as
Communication Studies 40-205.) (Lab fees may apply.)
01-27-303-01
Drawing Section 1
Advanced problems in drawing, emphasizing individual directions, concepts, and various media.
(Prerequisite: 27-203.) (May be repeated for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.)
01-27-313-01
Painting Section 1
Development of the concepts and painting skills encountered in 27-213. Exploration of the creative
potential, range, and flexibility of non-traditional techniques, forms and media. (Prerequisites: 27-107 and
27-213.) (May be repeated for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.)
01-27-380-01
Visual Arts Internship Section 1
Practical work experience in arts organizations such as art centres, galleries, artists' studios, and visual
arts related professional businesses. (Offered on a Pass/Non-Pass basis.) (Restricted to B.F.A. Visual
Arts Majors in good standing after successful completion of portfolio review and to Visal Arts combined
Honours with an average of 9.0 or better and with permission of the visual arts Internship Coordinator.)
(100 hours total.)
01-27-346-01
Documentary Photography Section 1
This course is a concentrated investigation of the historic codification of the photograph as document and
the current implications for this form of representation. Issues of photographic objectivity and truth will be
examined in relation to the role of documentary photography as a tool of political and social advocacy.
Students will produce a body of photographic work, with learning supported by lectures and critiques.
(Lab fees may apply.) (Pre-requisites: 27-253 or 27-290)
01-27-365-01
Independent Studio Section 1
Individual work on specific projects under the guidance of an instructor. Consult a program advisor in
Visual Arts for areas of study offered. (Prerequisite: one 300-numbered studio course in the subject
desired and consent of instructor.) (May be repeated for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.)
01-27-480-01
Studio Practice I Section 1
The advanced student is given wide range to work in a chosen medium to synthesize accumulated
knowledge and experience with individual critique provided by the instructor. (Prerequisites: 14 studio
courses which must include 27-383 or 27-384 plus three 300-level courses in the same or related area.)
(6 credit hours)
01-27-490-01
Seminar Section 1
Investigation of professional practice and contemporary developments in the arts may include group
discussion, visits to galleries, projects, lectures, written assignments. (Restricted to students registered in
400-level Major Thesis Studio Courses in the B.F.A. program only.) (Lab fees may apply.)
01-27-491-01
Critical Issues Section 1
Development of an understanding of issues which have been addressed by contemporary artists and
critics contextualized in history and artistic practices with an emphasis on individual students' concerns.
(Restricted to students registered in 400-level Studio Practice courses or permission of the instructor.)
(Lab fees may apply.)