X--Degree Programs
Department of Fine Art, College of Arts
The department offers programs that allow for concentrated study in Art History or in Studio Arts, or for a more balanced study in the two disciplines. Both programs, however, require work in both Studio Arts and Art History. Specific requirements are listed below.
Because of the long waiting lists for many courses, students are strongly urged to heed the University regulations regarding First Class Meetings. Refer to Limited Enrolment Courses in Section VIII--Undergraduate Degree Regulations & Procedures in this calendar.
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 department by payment of a lab fee. The amount of the fee is established for each semester prior to registration.
The students who elect to take a substantial number of courses in either Art History or Studio Arts with the objective of graduate work are advised to obtain counselling from faculty regarding their choices. However, in general, it is important to know that graduate studies in Art History will usually require a reading knowledge of at least 2 languages other than English. German, French, Italian and Latin are among the most useful choices. Cognate electives in other disciplines in the College of Arts (such as History) will almost certainly prove an asset. A Studio career to the graduate level will normally require some education in all the traditional and contemporary media as well as an awareness of art theory.
A minimum of 18 courses is required, including:
(See Art History Major for specific course numbers.)
and one course in either:
the remaining 3 courses can be taken in either Studio Arts or Art History.
A minimum of 12 courses is required, including:
Students in the Studio Arts Major or Minor cannot count more than a total of 28 courses in Art history and Studio Arts towards their honours degree.
Details of advanced standing for transfer students from the Ontario College of Art can be found in the section on Admission Information.
In accordance with the B.A. program regulation limiting the number of courses to be taken in any subject area, OCA graduates granted the maximum advanced standing of courses in Studio Arts will be limited to 4 additional Studio Arts courses at Guelph.
First Class Meeting - Special Schedule
Cost of Studio Supplies
Student Counselling
Studio Arts Core Requirements:
Honours Program Major
Minor
Notes
1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar
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