VISUAL ARTS: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS VISUAL ARTS Not all courses listed will necessarily be offered each year. Studio courses are six hours a week unless otherwise indicated. Art History courses are three hours a week unless otherwise indicated. Prerequisites for all Art History courses are waived for non-Visual Arts majors. 27-105. Studio Fundamentals Introduction to the basic vocabulary, concepts, and processes of form in visual arts. Includes an exploration of media such as photography and video. (Must be taken concurrently with 27-106 by students in Visual Arts programs.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-106. Studio Fundamentals Introduction to the basic vocabulary, concepts, and materials of form in visual arts. Includes an examination of issues in contemporary art and art criticism. (Must be taken concurrently with 27-105 by students in Visual Arts programs.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-107. Studio Fundamentals Introduction to the basic vocabulary, concepts, and materials of drawing. (Lab fees may apply). 27-110 Introductory Drawing (for Non-Majors) This course introduces a variety of approaches to drawing including drawing from observation, memory and imagination. A range of media and techniques in charcoal, graphite, pen and ink is explored. Additional emphasis is placed on the analysis of aesthetic and expressive aspects of two-dimensional form. (May not be taken for credit in Visual Arts and Combined Visual Arts Programs) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-150 Contemporary Visual Culture 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.) The following courses are open to Visual Arts students only. 27-203. Introductory Drawing 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: 27-105, 27-106, and 27-107.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-213. Introductory Painting 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 and 27-106.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-223. Introductory Printmaking-Intaglio Introductory and intermediate techniques of contemporary printmaking practice are taught through Intaglio. The techniques of etching, engraving and monoprints are emphasized. (Prerequisites: 27-105 and 27-106) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-224. Introductory Printmaking-Lithography Introductory and intermediate techniques of contemporary printmaking practice are taught through Lithography including the concept of multiples and retrievability of image through stone, plate, transfer methods and papermaking. (Prerequisites: 27-105 and 27-106.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-233. Introductory Sculpture An introduction to the various concepts and processes of contemporary sculpture practice. Issues will be addressed through group discussion and practical application. (Prerequisites: 27-105 and 27-106.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-243. Introduction to Time-Based Art An introduction to the basic concepts, tools and techniques in production and post-production for digital video, analogue and digital sounds as well as an initiation to performance in relation to video and sound art making. Studio assignments and readings will stimulate students to explore inherent issues related to these media in contemporary art. (Prerequisites: 27-105 and 27-106) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-244. Digital Photographic Technologies in Forensics Students will have the knowledge and skills to create and manipulate state of the art computer enhanced photographic images documenting scenes of crime, forensic evidence, and forensic exhibits for courtroom presentation. They will also have a critical understanding of the fine line between computer enhancement and computer forgery. (Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Bachelor of Forensic Science program.) 27-245. Digital Media and Images This course introduces students to the tools used to create art in virtual space, the history and investigation of the social, cultural and aesthetic issues pertinent to digital art making. (Prerequisites: 27-105 and 27-106.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-253. Introductory Photography 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 and 27-106.) (Also offered as Communication Studies 40-205.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-303. Drawing Advanced problems in drawing, emphasizing individual directions, concepts, and various media. (Prerequisite: 27-203.) (May be repeated for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-313. Painting 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.) 27-326. Printmaking Continued development of contemporary printmaking practice. Further investigation of process-oriented issue-based image making, with emphasis on student's chosen direction. Students are encouraged to expand their analytical, experimental and creative skills. (May be repeated for credit.) (Prerequisites: one 200-level printmaking course.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-333. Sculpture An in-depth study of concepts and processes as they pertain to contemporary sculpture practice. Issues will be addressed through group discussion and practical application. (Prerequisites: 27-107 and 27-233.) (May be repeated for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-343. Time-Based Art This course explores applications and concept development of sound, performance and video in relation to physical and cultural spaces: environmental, architectural, popular culture, etc. This studio course encourages the thoughtful engagement of complex ideas through visual and/or audio means within some of the issues in visual culture and contemporary art practices. (Prerequisite: 27-243) (May be repeated for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-345. Digital Media and Interactivity This course introduces students to the basic concepts and tools of interactive multimedia as a creative medium in real space. Students will experiment with interactive structures for creative content development using digital images, sound, text, etc. for disk-based delivery environments. The acquisition of the technical knowledge will be grounded within an exploration of aesthetic and social issues. (May be repeated for credit). (Prerequisite: 27-245.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-346. Advanced Digital Media This course acts as a forum for the critical and artistic development of digital media. Based on studio projects, research and discussions, students will be expected to broaden their approaches to art making in various techniques and processes of digital media. Students will be stimulated towards the development of imaginative and critical skills. (May be repeated for credit.) (Prerequisites: 27-345.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-353. Advanced Photography Continuation of the study of traditional and digital imaging processes in the area of camera use, black and white, and related darkroom and digital image techniques. Discussion, critiques and readings encourage students to expand their analytical and creative skills. Experimental approaches to the use of the photographic image, ideas and content are emphasized. (Prerequisite: 27-253.) (May be repeated for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-365. Independent Studio 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.) 27-370. Critical Issues 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 student's concerns. (Prerequisites: 27-105 and 27-106.) (Restricted to B.F.A. Visual Arts students only after successful completion of portfolio review.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-380. Visual Arts Internship 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 Visual Arts Combined Honours with an average of 9.0 or better and with permission of the Visual Arts Internship Coordinator.) (100 hours total.) 27-390. Studies in the Visual Arts Special projects, topics or cross-disciplinary undertakings in the Visual Arts, organized periodically. Specific information on course content will be available from Visual Arts (Prerequisites: consent of instructor.) (May be repeated for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-400. Studio Major-Drawing The advanced student is given wide range to work in a chosen medium to synthesize accumulated knowledge and experience with individual criticism provided by the instructor. (Prerequisites: three 300-level drawing courses.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with more than one 300-level studio course.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-401. Studio Major-Drawing The advanced student is given wide range to work in a chosen medium to synthesize accumulated knowledge and experience with individual criticism provided by the instructor. (Prerequisite: 27-400.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with 300-level studio courses.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-410. Studio Major-Painting The advanced student is given wide range to work in a chosen medium and to synthesize accumulated knowledge and experience with individual criticism provided by the instructor. (Prerequisite: three 300-level painting courses.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with more than one 300-level studio course.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-411. Studio Major-Painting The advanced student is given wide range to work in a chosen medium and to synthesize accumulated knowledge and experience with individual criticism provided by the instructor. (Prerequisite: 27-410.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with 300-level studio courses.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-420. Studio Major-Printmaking The student is given wide range to experiment in chosen print media and to synthesize accumulated knowledge and experience with the instructor acting in an advisory capacity. (Prerequisite: three 300-level printmaking courses.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with more than one 300-level studio course.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-421. Studio Major-Printmaking The student is given wide range to experiment in chosen print media and to synthesize accumulated knowledge and experience with the instructor acting in an advisory capacity. (Prerequisite: 27-420.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with 300-level studio courses.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-430. Studio Major-Sculpture The advanced student is given free range to work in a chosen medium and to synthesize previous knowledge and experience with the instructor providing advice and criticism. (Prerequisite: three 300-level sculpture courses.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with more than one 300-level studio course.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-431. Studio Major-Sculpture The advanced student is given free range to work in a chosen medium and to synthesize previous knowledge and experience with the instructor providing advice and criticism. (Prerequisite: 27-430.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with 300-level studio courses.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-440. Studio Major - Integrated Media Art Working under the supervision of an instructor, students begin to define a methodology and critical language for their emerging media practice. Projects are self-directed. Students will be expected to contextualize their studio work within contemporary aesthetic, social and cultural issues. (Prerequisites: 3 out of any of the following 300-level Integrated Media Art courses: Time-Based Art, Digital Media, Advanced Photography.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with more than one 300-level studio course.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-441. Studio Major - Integrated Media Art Working under the supervision of an instructor, students continue to define a methodology and critical language for their emerging media practice. Projects are self-directed. Students will be expected to contextualize their studio work within contemporary aesthetic, social and cultural issues. (Prerequisite: 27-440.) (12 hours a week.) (May not be taken concurrently with 300-level studio courses.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-470. Workshop Individual work on specific projects under the guidance of an instructor. Consult Visual Arts for specific areas of study offered. (Prerequisite: one 300-level studio course in the subject area desired and the consent of the instructor and a program advisor in Visual Arts.) (May be repeated once for credit.) (Lab fees may apply.) 27-490. Seminar 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 Honours Thesis Studio Courses in the B.F.A. program only.) (Lab fees may apply.) ART HISTORY Not all courses listed will necessarily be offered each year. Prerequisites for all Art History courses are waived for non-Visual Arts majors. Art History courses are three hours a week unless otherwise indicated. 28-114. Survey of Art History History of art from prehistoric through medieval, with an introduction to composition, the language of the plastic arts and its relationship to culture. 28-115. Survey of Art History History of art from Italian Renaissance to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the influence of social and philosophical ideas. (Prerequisite: 28-114.) 28-301. Northern Renaissance Art The art of Northern Europe during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries with particular emphasis upon the Franco-Flemish and German painting traditions and the beginnings of Graphic Art. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-307. Renaissance Art I The Renaissance in Italy during the fifteenth century with special attention given to the architecture, sculpture, and painting of Florence. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-308. Renaissance Art II The art of the Renaissance in Italy with a major consideration of the architecture, sculpture, and painting produced in Rome and Venice during the sixteenth century. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-312. Baroque Art An analysis of the architecture, painting, and sculpture of the seventeenth century in Europe. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-331. Nineteenth-Century European Art An analysis of the major movements in European painting during the nineteenth century including Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-336. Early Medieval Art An examination of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Europe including the Early Christian, Byzantine, Hiberno-Saxon, Carolingian, and Ottonian periods. (Prerequisite for Visual Arts majors: 28-114.) 28-337. Later Medieval Art An examination of the evolution of architecture and sculpture in Europe during the Romanesque and Gothic periods. (Prerequisite for Visual Arts majors: 28-114.) 28-338. Islamic Art An examination of important trends in the artistic development of the Muslim era, including the Umayyad, Tulunid, Fatamid, Seljuk, Mongol, Nasrid, Mamluk, Ottoman, Timurid, Safvid, and Mughal dynasties. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-339. Japanese Art The architecture, sculpture, and painting of Japan and the relationship of Japanese culture to continental artistic developments. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-340. Art of India A general survey of Indian architecture, sculpture, and painting with particular emphasis on the development of the Buddha Image. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-341. Art of China An examination on the architecture, sculpture, and painting of China from the Shang through the Ching dynasties. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-342. The Development of American Art A study of the art and architecture created in the United States from Colonial times to the twentieth century. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-343. Canadian Art A study of the development of visual art in Canada from its early beginnings to the present. Gallery visits and primary sources in Ontario will supplement class lectures and readings. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.) 28-345. Art of the Twentieth Century-Post-1940 An examination of the sources, movements, and major figures contributing to twentieth century art in Europe and North America from 1940 on. 28-391. Contemporary Architecture A survey of the roots of contemporary architectural theory through an examination of representative structures since the Industrial Revolution. Students will be introduced to those individuals who have played a central role in the development of architectural thought in North America. (Also offered as Sociology 48-281 and Planning 50-291.) (3 lecture hours a week.) 28-400. Directed Individual Studies This course involves examination of a particular problem in a specific area of interest in which a paper will be required. May be repeated for credit with permission of Visual Arts. For specific topics consult a program advisor in Visual Arts. (Prerequisites: 28-114, 28-115, a 300-numbered course in the subject desired and consent of the instructor.) 28-456. Proseminar A Proseminar course based on group encounters with particular studies in the History of Art, which will be considered by means of readings, discussions, papers, and museum trips. May be repeated for credit with permission. For specific topics consult a program advisor in Visual Arts. (Prerequisites: 28-114, 28-115, and consent of the instructor.)