XII. Course Descriptions
Studio Art
School of Fine Art and Music
Admission to all Studio Art courses is based on the university's policy with regard to Priority Access Courses. Admission to ALL Studio Courses at the 3000-level and above is restricted to students who:
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are currently registered in the Art History or Studio Art Specializations of the Bachelor of Arts Program;
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have an average of 70% in all ARTH and SART course attempts;
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have completed both SART*1050 and SART*1060.
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.
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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 two-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. 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. 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*2800 Extended Practices I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| This course introduces contemporary studio concerns with emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to art production. Students will be actively engaged in exploring a variety of skills, materials and ideas including video, audio, artist multiples, site work and concept art. These skill sets provide a solid base for upper level courses, where thematic projects encourage students to choose the most appropriate medium for their approach beyond a singular discipline or particular medium. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050 or SART*1060
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in semesters two to five. |
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SART*3090 Drawing II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| An extension of SART*2090 which attempts to foster understanding of the basic skills and technical issues necessary to the making of drawings while introducing the philosophical and critical issues related to the discipline. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2090
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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*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*1050, SART*1060, SART*2200
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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*3300 Sculpture II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| A technical course in which specific tools of the wood and metal shops will be studied in depth through assignments. Conceptual issues will be examined in relation to the creation of objects. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2300
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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*3410 Intaglio W (0-6) [0.50]
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| In-depth investigation into aspects of intaglio printmaking. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*1060, (SART*2460 or SART*2470) |
| 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*3470 Photo-Printmaking W (0-6) [0.50]
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| This course investigates the uses of photographic resources in image making to produce photo etchings, silk-screens, and lithographs, as well as the use of computer graphics to augment the design process. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*1060, (SART*2460 or SART*2470) |
| 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*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*1050, SART*1060, (SART*2700 or SART*2710) |
| 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*3750 Photography II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| A further exploration of expressive, formal and technical aspects of photography. Students without the stated prerequisite but with equivalent experience should consult the instructor. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2610
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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*3770 Extended Practices II F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| Thematically based projects encourage students to choose the most appropriate medium or combination of media for each assignment. Students may pursue and perfect one medium or take a more interdisciplinary approach (artists multiples, installation, performance, video, alternative venues, relational art or a combination of approaches). |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2800
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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*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 |
| 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. Instructor consent required. |
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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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| 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*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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| 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*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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| 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*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 or SART*4230
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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*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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| 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*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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| 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*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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| 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*4660 Topics in Extended Practices F (0-6) [0.50]
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| For this advanced course, the specific theme, subject, or technique in extended practices will vary according to the instructor or instructors and will consist of topics not otherwise available in the curriculum. Topics may include Performance Art, Installation, Interactive Art, Relational Art, Alternative Venues and Artists Multiples. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3770
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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*4670 Topics in Extended Practices F (0-6) [0.50]
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| For this advanced course, the specific theme, subject, or technique in extended practices will vary according to the instructor or instructors and will consist of topics not otherwise available in the curriculum. Topics may include Performance Art, Installation, Interactive Art, Relational Art, Alternative Venues and Artists Multiples. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3770
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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*4700 Photography III F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| This course investigates colour photography and continues investigation of the formal, technical and theoretical issues of contemporary photography. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
SART*3600 or SART*3750
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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*4710 Photography IV F,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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| 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*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*4810 Extended Practices III W (0-6) [0.50]
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| Contemporary issues in interdisciplinary art production will be addressed through at least two thematic projects and one self-directed work based on the students’ own research in close consultation with the instructor. Students may choose to pursue and perfect one medium, or take a more interdisciplinary approach to art production. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of SART*3770, SART*4660, SART*4670
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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*4820 Extended Practices IV W (0-6) [0.50]
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| In close consultation with the instructor, students produce two self-directed projects based on their own research. Presentations, grant writing and composing artist statements will provide students the opportunity to develop personal conviction and a professional approach in preparation to graduate. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of SART*4660, SART*4670, SART*4810
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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, a minimum cumulative average of at least 80% in Studio Arts (SART) courses and Art History (ARTH) courses. |
| Restriction(s): |
Permission of the Instructor or Director of the School. |
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SART*4860 Specialized Studio Practice II W (0-6) [0.50]
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| Continuation of SART*4850. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
A minimum of 2 courses at the 4000-level in Studio Arts, a minimum cumulative average of at least 80% in Studio Arts (SART) courses and Art History (ARTH) courses. |
| Restriction(s): |
Permission of the Instructor or 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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