XII. Course Descriptions
Studio Art
School of Fine Art and Music.
Studio supplies: The majority of the cost of supplies must be borne by the student. In order to permit the University to subsidize this cost and to allow for savings through discount buying, some materials are obtained through the School of Fine Art and Music by payment of a lab fee. The amount of the fee is established for each semester prior to registration.
Note: Due to limited faculty resources and facilities, enrolment in these courses may be restricted to Studio Art majors or minors.
Admission to all Studio Art courses is based on the university's policy with regard to Priority Access Courses. Admission to courses is competitive based on the combined average of Studio Art and Art History courses (minimum 70%); in some courses, the grade in the prerequisite course(s) and the semester level is also a factor. Normally, students who require the course in order to complete a program requirement are given priority if they meet the minimum average requirement.
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SART*1050 Integrated 2-D Media F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| A studio-based investigation into the fundamental concepts, principles and elements of 2 dimensional visual structure and expression. Assigned projects, in-class exercises, slides, lectures and critiques will introduce the student to aspects of both traditional and contemporary practice. |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in semesters one, two, three or four and may not register in SART*1060 in same term. |
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SART*1060 Media Convergence F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An introduction to the basic aspects of three-dimensional and time-based art production. Various topics, materials, and diverse approaches will be investigated through assigned problems, lectures, and critiques. |
| Equate(s): |
SART*2040
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in semesters one, two, three or four and may not register in SART*1050 in same term. |
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SART*2200 Painting I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| Introduces various technical and aesthetic issues of painting, with an emphasis placed on representational strategies. Diverse approaches will be investigated through specific studio assignments in acrylic and oil-based media on various painting supports. Prior or concurrent Drawing classes are recommended. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050
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SART*2300 Sculpture I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An introduction to contemporary sculptural concerns through projects and readings. Students will be actively engaged in exploring a variety of materials and ideas including modular construction, casting, and scale exercises. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1060
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SART*2610 Photography I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An introduction to the creative application of photography in art; and, the basic principles of dark-room and camera skills. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in semesters one, two, three, four, five or six. |
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SART*2700 Introduction to Computer Graphics F (0-6) [0.50]
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| This course will extend the conceptual, technical, and aesthetic issues of studio art into the field of computer imaging. Drawings, photographs, and other found images will be scanned into the computer and digitally manipulated. Some computer experience is recommended. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*1060
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration is limited to students registered in the Art History or Studio Art specializations of the Bachelor of Arts program with an average of 70% in all ARTH* and SART* course attempts. |
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SART*2710 Drawing Graphics on the Computer W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An introduction to creating original graphics on the computer using a vector graphics program. Bringing traditional drawing and painting skills into the computer, students will produce original drawings and designs using vector graphics, bezier curves, compound paths, and multiple filters. Some computer experience is recommended. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*1060
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration is limited to students registered in the Art History or Studio Art specializations of the Bachelor of Arts program with an average of 70% in all ARTH* and SART* course attempts. |
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SART*2800 Extended Media I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| Basic video and digital audio editing will be integrated with other media, art forms, and issues such as performance, alternative venues, and installation, while emphasizing interdisciplinary and alternative approaches to contemporary art practice. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1060
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SART*3200 Painting II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An extension of the work begun in SART*2200. The various technical and aesthetic issues of representational painting will be further investigated as will the diverse approaches to pictorial organization derived from observation. However, the issues of abstraction and other forms of non-representational approaches will be introduced and developed in a deeper and fuller attempt to explore the possibilities available to the painter in the late 20th century. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1060, SART*2200
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SART*3470 Photo-Printmaking W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An investigation into the uses of photographic resources in image making to produce photo etchings, silk-screens, and lithographs. Basic darkroom skills will be directed toward the production of graphic arts film, use of the stat camera, and various photo techniques. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1060, (SART*2460 or SART*2470) |
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SART*3480 Web Development and Design F (0-6) [0.50]
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| An in-depth study of website design using professional web authoring software. Students will design and create a website which explores a contemporary issue in their art practice. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*2700 or SART*2710
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration is limited to students with an average of 70% in all SART* course attempts. |
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SART*3770 Extended Media II F (3-0) [0.50]
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| Further investigations into interdisciplinary alternative approaches to contemporary practice. Digital video editing will be integrated with other art forms and issues such as audio, performance, alternative venues, and installation. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*2800
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SART*3800 Experiential Learning F,W (0-0) [0.50]
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| An independent study course based on either Studio Art related voluntary or paid practical experience. Evaluation will be based on assignments related to work duties. Written proposals, signed by the instructor, must be submitted to the Director for the School for approval by the last day of course selection in the Fall (for Winter) or Winter (for the following Fall). |
| Prerequisite(s): |
3.00 credits in Studio Art, consent of the instructor |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration is limited to students registered in the Art History or Studio Art specializations of the Bachelor of Arts program with an average of 70% in all ARTH* and SART* course attempts. |
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SART*4090 Drawing III F (0-6) [0.50]
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| Continuation of the various skills and technical issues necessary to the making of drawings. Observational drawing from the model, still life, natural forms, and interiors will be studied with a view to understanding the language and philosophical implications inherent within drawings of different styles. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3090
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SART*4100 Drawing IV W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An advanced drawing course which explores a wider range of graphic experience including abstract, imaginary and other non-representational approaches to graphic discipline in our own time. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*4090
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SART*4200 Painting III F (0-6) [0.50]
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| A further extension of the work begun in SART*2200 and SART*3200. While the various technical and aesthetic issues will continue to be investigated through the discipline of observational painting there will be more emphasis on the critical issues relevant to contemporary painting and allowance for personal expression through both abstract and representational modes. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3200, SART*3210
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SART*4210 Painting IV W (0-6) [0.50]
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| Advanced investigations into the role of observational study and strong emphasis on critical issues of contemporary painting whether representational, abstract, mixed-media, or other. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*4200
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SART*4230 Special Topics in Painting W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An advanced course which focuses on a specific theme, subject, or technique in painting. Topics may include the figure and narrative in painting, the landscape in contemporary painting, or New Abstraction. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3200
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration is limited to students registered in the Art History or Studio Art specializations of the Bachelor of Arts program with an average of 70% in all ARTH* and SART* course attempts. |
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SART*4300 Sculpture III F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| Contemporary issues in sculpture will be addressed through at least 2 studio projects including 1 site-response installation, and an independent work in close consultation with the instructor. Interdisciplinary projects based on the students' own research are strongly encouraged. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3300
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SART*4310 Sculpture IV F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| In close consultation with the instructor, the student will produce a body of independent sculpture with attention to clarity of personal statement, originality, and professionalism. Interdisciplinary projects based on the students' own research are strongly encouraged. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*4300
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SART*4450 Advanced Printmaking F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| Continuing in-depth investigation into various printmaking media, including the use of computer graphics and advanced manipulation of photo based images to create a thematically coherent portfolio of prints. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*4410
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SART*4710 Photography IV W (0-6) [0.50]
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| A continuing investigation of colour photography and advance investigation into contemporary issues, with opportunities for interdisciplinary approaches to photographic practice. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*4700
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SART*4800 Special Topics in Sculpture F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An advanced course which focuses on a specific theme, subject, or technique in sculpture. Subject matter will vary according to the instructor or instructors and will consist of topics not otherwise available in the curriculum. Topics may include, for example, Kinetic Media, Public Art, Mold Making, or Figuration and Installation. Normally, two different topics will be offered each year (see SART*4870). |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3300
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration is limited to students registered in the Art History or Studio Art specializations of the Bachelor of Arts program with an average of 70% in all ARTH* and SART* course attempts. |
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SART*4830 Interactive Multimedia W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An in-depth study of two-dimensional interactive multimedia using professional authoring software. Students will design and create multimedia presentations which explore a contemporary issue in their art practice. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3480
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration is limited to students registered in the Art History or Studio Art specializations of the Bachelor of Arts program with an average of 70% in all ARTH* and SART* course attempts. |
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SART*4850 Specialized Studio Practice I F (0-6) [0.50]
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| An advanced and specialized workshop in individually selected studio practices which affords opportunities for interdisciplinary approaches and oversees the development of independent study strategies. Students will research and complete a major self-directed project. Not intended for all Honours students. Recommended to assist in the preparation of application to graduate school. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
A minimum of 2 courses at the 4000-level in Studio Arts, at least 1 of which must be in the principal area of specialization, and a minimum cumulative average of at least 80% in Studio Arts (SART) courses and Art History (ARTH) courses, or permission of the Director of the School. |
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SART*4870 Special Topics in Sculpture F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An advanced course which focuses on a specific theme, subject, or technique in sculpture. Subject matter will vary according to the instructor or instructors and will consist of topics not otherwise available in the curriculum. Topics may include, for example, Kinetic Media, Public Art, Mold Making, or Figuration and Installation. Normally, two different topics will be offered each year (see SART*4800). |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3300
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration is limited to students registered in the Art History or Studio Art specializations of the Bachelor of Arts program with an average of 70% in all ARTH* and SART* course attempts |
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