FIRST YEAR
100 | Visual Foundations I
Introduces the basic aspects of 2 and 3 dimensional visual structure. Focus is mainly on 2 dimensional visual order: line, shape, form, contour, texture, composition, pattern, colour principles, collage/photo montage, perspective. Practical experience, visual/historical references, motivational and conceptual development and essay assignments.
101 | Visual Foundations II
Develops an understanding of 3D principles: space, scale and proportion, volume, mass, weight, planes, shape, composition, texture, pattern. Practical experience, visual/historical references, motivational and conceptual development and essay assignments.
110 | Foundation Drawing I
Introduces fundamental skills necessary for representational drawing. Focus is on observational drawing from still life, interior drawing, and drawing from exterior scenes. The figure will cover such areas as: perspective, line, contour, modeling and composition. Practical experience, visual/historical references, motivational and conceptual development and essay assignments.
111 | Foundation Drawing II
Students develop a greater understanding of drawing from life with emphasis on anatomy, as well as, proportion, gesture, scale, light and volume, and figure in relationship to space. Practical experience, visual/historical references, motivational and conceptual development and essay assignments.
115 | Colour Theory (optional)
This optional colour course builds on those principles covered in other studio courses. An intensive study and exploration of the effective use of colour. Students learn how colour influences perception, emotion and spiritual relationship. Practical assignments are complemented with a study of various theoretical approaches to colour.
120 | Art History Survey I
Traces the history of art from antiquity to the Middle Ages with concern for visual analysis.
121 | Art History Survey II
Considers the history of art from the Renaissance to the 20th Century with attention to visual analysis.
130 | Painting I
Introduces various technical and aesthetic issues of representational painting. Diverse approaches to pictorial organization derived from observation are investigated through specific studio assignments in oil and water-based media on various painting supports. Subject matter includes still-life, interiors, landscape and the human figure. Slide lectures, discussions, gallery and museum visits, etc. supplement studio problems.
131 | Painting II
Continues the study of technical and aesthetic issues of representational painting begun in Painting I.
140 | Sculpture I
Introduces students to the proper use of basic tools and techniques needed for 3 dimensional work. Projects involve use of table, rotary, band and jig saws and other available processes. Course assignments develop greater awareness of potential dynamic sculptural relationships through consideration of form, volume, weight, mass. Attention is given to the relationship between process and form, as well as to representational issues in sculpture.
141 | Sculpture II
Continues the development of sculptural ideas and techniques begun in Sculpture I, as well as introducing the basic additive and subtractive processes in sculpture. Attention is given to the relationship between process and image within a contemporary context. Formal assignments complemented with lectures, demonstrations, films, visits to galleries, etc.
150 | Printmaking I
Introduces basic graphic concepts and techniques and deals with monoprint, collograph, relief printing principles, and techniques including the concept of multiples. Practical experience, visual/historical references, motivational and conceptual development and essay assignments.
151 | Printmaking II
Introduces basic graphic concepts and techniques. Students develop a greater understanding of intaglio processes: engraving and etching; line, tone, texture, composition, editions, printing procedures. Practical experience, visual/historical references, motivational and conceptual development and essay assignments.
160 | Photography I
Introduces basic camera and darkroom techniques and deals with camera operation, black and white film developing, printing process. Specific objectives are tied to the individual principles being covered within the course format. Practical experience, visual/historical references, motivational and conceptual development and essay assignments.
161 | Photography II
Students develop a greater understanding of the printed image: large format, collage, portrait, narrative, landscape, new techniques. Specific objectives are tied to the individual principles being covered within the course format. Practical experience, visual/historical references, motivational and conceptual development and essay assignments.
170 | Ceramics I
Introduces students to the basic concepts of creating 3-dimensional objects in clay. Emphasis will be on the basic properties of clay and hand-building techniques. Students will also explore techniques of wheel-throwing, basic glazing and kiln firing. Course work will include references to contemporary and historical examples.
171 | Ceramics II
Students will explore in greater depth the fundamental techniques and concepts developed in Ceramics I. Attention will be given to the relationships between materials, process, form and function within a contemporary context. Formal assignments will be complemented with lectures, demonstrations visits to galleries, etc.
SECOND YEAR
210 | Intermediate Drawing I
Primarily concerned with drawing clothed/nude models. Issues of anatomy, proportion, expressive gesture, etc. are considered. Various media are used.
211 | Intermediate Drawing II
Assumes an adequate level of representational skill and explores drawing based on observation as well as abstract and non-representational approaches. A variety of media are used. Greater concern for improvisation, large scale formats, unconventional materials are investigated. Drawing as the visualization of an idea is considered.
220 | Contemporary Art History
Surveys art history from early 1900's to the present, including: Impressionism, Abstraction, Surrealism, Conceptual Art, Post Modernism Internationalism. Provides students with an appreciation and overview of the nature of contemporary art practice, and a basis from which to acknowledge and appreciate these developments within an International context.
221 | Canadian Art History
Surveys the art of Canada from the 17th century to present art practice including: Canadian artists and the enlightenment, confederation, second world war, automatism, romanticism, expressionism, surrealism, modernism, Inuit and native art. Provides students with an overview of the nature of Canadian art, a basis from which to acknowledge developments within Canada, and a connection with art practice in an international context.
230 | Intermediate Painting
A further consideration of representational conventions of painting as well as extended investigation into various modes of abstract and non-objective painting. Attention is given to materials and techniques related to these approaches. Slide lectures, discussions, gallery and museum attendance complement studio assignments.
240 | Intermediate Sculpture
Further explores the aesthetic and technical concerns of sculpture developed in Sculpture I and II. Greater attention is given to development of individual sculptural sensibilities as well as a more rigorous understanding of abstract and non-objective sculptural form. Course assignments are complemented with lectures, discussions, demonstrations, visits to galleries, etc.
260 | Intermediate Photography
Assumes an adequate level of basic darkroom and camera skills and emphasizes photography as an image-making process and medium of expression. Students work on thematic problems of their choice. Studio work and assignments are supplemented with slide lectures, student presentations, gallery visits, technical discussions and advice.
270 | Intermediate Ceramics
Further explores the aesthetic and technical concerns of Ceramics I and II. Students will be encouraged to develop more rigorous individual sensibilities to the concepts of form and function. Formal assignments will be complimented with lectures, demonstrations, visits to galleries, etc.
275 | Intermedia
Introduces alternative art practices including book works, computer-based work, performance, extended photography, installation, etc. When available, video and film will be examined. Studio assignments are complemented by lectures, readings, film and video screenings, gallery visits and other field trips.
THIRD YEAR
360 | Media Studies I
This new course focuses on new technologies and their creative use to provide challenging and creative works. Students will be introduced to the technical possibilities of various media which may include designing a web page and working in video and audio within the framework of digital and electronic art. This course of study can develop an interdisciplinary approach towards studio practice.
361 | Media Studies II
This course is a continuation of studies undertaken in Media I.
370 | Advanced Studio I
Provides advanced students the opportunity to develop a consistent body of work under the guidance of a particular instructor. Students are provided with studio space and are expected to pursue their work with a high degree of motivation, independence and capacity for critical analysis. Emphasizes the relationship between form and content. Specific consideration is given to the requirements of the student in relation to their artistic development. Assessments of the various possibilities for progress are considered and in recognition of this, a strategy for learning is implemented.
371 | Advanced Studio II
Builds on the formal and conceptual ideas developed earlier and within this process encourages the student to develop an individual and innovative philosophy of work. Specific consideration is given to the requirements of the student in relation to their artistic development. Assessments of the various possibilities for progress are considered and in recognition of this, a strategy for learning is implemented.
375 | Apprenticeship
Provides direct experience with an individual artist or within a cultural institution. Students are expected to have developed a clear strategy for the development of their study area. Structure of the course is organized around an individual's need for expertise within a given area and follows all requirements of a third level course. Specific consideration is given to the requirements of the student in relation to their artistic development. Assessments of the various possibilities for apprenticeship are considered, and in recognition of this need a strategy for learning is implemented.
380 | Art and Criticism
This course is structured to balance theoretical issues and concepts with the practicalities and business of being an artist. Introduces an overview of the history and development of aesthetic theory in the 20th century, and may cover such specific area as: art and politics, theory as practice, feminism and new directions in art practice, etc. Third year students are expected to develop independent thinking skills through conceptual frameworks that challenge on a theoretical level. This course offers an opportunity to question and analyze practical and contemporary issues and in doing so develop a confidence and articulation in looking at one's own work.
381 | Business of Art
This course is structured to balance theoretical issues and concepts with the practicalities and business of being an artist. Offers an introduction to the practical aspects of: the ad, the ad market, work space, taxation and copyright and intellectual property law. Emphasis on sources and possibilities for presenting and developing work outside the school environment.
385 | Graduation Review
This course is prerequisite for students graduating in the Diploma Program. It involves regular meetings with the Diploma Advisor and prepares students for the graduation exhibition in June. Students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of conceptual and studio development.
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