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:

  1. are currently registered in the Art History or Studio Art Specializations of the Bachelor of Arts Program;

  2. have an average of 70% in all ARTH and SART course attempts;

  3. 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.

SART*1050 Integrated 2-D Media F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is 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. This is a Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations during certain periods. Please see the departmental website for more information.
SART*1060 Media Convergence F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is 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.
Restriction(s): Registration in semesters one, two, three or four. May not register in SART*1050 in same term. This is a Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations during certain periods. Please see the departmental website for more information.
SART*1150 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTIC PRACTICE S,W (3-0) [0.50]
This course, which uses a web-based platform, is an introduction to visual literacy, with a focus on contemporary art and artists.
SART*2090 Drawing I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, techniques and media of drawing, through disciplined observational and imaginative study.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1060 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*2200 Painting I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course 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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1060 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*2300 Sculpture I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is 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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1050 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*2460 Introductory Printmaking I F (0-6) [0.50]
This course is an introduction to the traditional printmaking media of intaglio and relief printing.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1060 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*2470 Introductory Printmaking II W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is an introduction to the techniques of the traditional printmaking media of lithography and silkscreen.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1060 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*2610 Photography I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is an introduction to the creative application of photography in art, and the basic principles of traditional photo-chemical and digital photography.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1060 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*2700 Introduction to Computer Graphics F (0-6) [0.50]
This course extends the conceptual, technical, and aesthetic issues of studio art into the field of computer arts. Some computer experience is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1060 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*2710 Drawing Graphics on the Computer W (0-6) [0.50]
This course introduces digital drawing on the computer, translating traditional media into complex vector graphics. Some computer experience is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1060 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*2800 Extended Practices I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060; (ARTH*1220 and SART*1050 can be taken as co-requisites.)
SART*3090 Drawing II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2090
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.
SART*3200 Painting II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is 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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2200
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.
SART*3300 Sculpture II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This is 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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2300
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.
SART*3410 Intaglio F (0-6) [0.50]
This is an in-depth investigation into aspects of intaglio printmaking.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, 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.
SART*3450 Lithography F (0-6) [0.50]
This is an in-depth exploration of the art of lithography.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, 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.
SART*3470 Photo-Printmaking W (0-6) [0.50]
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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, 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.
SART*3480 Web Development and Design F (0-6) [0.50]
This course is 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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, 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.
SART*3600 Digital & Non-Silver Photography F (0-6) [0.50]
This course combines non-silver, photo-chemical and digital photographic methods as an expansion of photographic concepts introduced in SART*2610. These techniques will serve as the basis for aesthetic investigation into the formal, conceptual, technical and theoretical issues related to historic and new technologies in photographic practice.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2610
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.
SART*3750 Photography II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is a further exploration of expressive, formal and technical aspects of photography.
Prerequisite(s): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2610
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.
SART*3770 Extended Practices II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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): ARTH*1220, ARTH*1520, SART*1050, SART*1060, SART*2800
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.
SART*3800 Experiential Learning I F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This is 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.
SART*3900 Experiential Learning II F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course provides students with an opportunity to continue the workplace or activity begun in SART*3800 in greater depth, or to experience a new work/study situation. 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) semester.
Prerequisite(s): SART*3800 and 3.50 credits in Studio Art
Restriction(s): Registration is limited to students registered in the Art History or Studio Art specializations with an average of 80% in all ARTH and SART course attempts. Instructor consent required.
SART*4090 Drawing III F (0-6) [0.50]
This course will study the technical development of observational drawing as well as the experimental and intentional development of drawing as a contemporary artform.
Prerequisite(s): SART*3090
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.
SART*4130 Drawing IV W (0-6) [1.00]
This is an advanced course which explores drawing through individually oriented production supported by critical study of diverse contemporary approaches to the medium.
Prerequisite(s): SART*4090
SART*4200 Painting III F (0-6) [0.50]
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,
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.
SART*4230 Special Topics in Painting W (0-6) [0.50]
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
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.
SART*4240 Painting IV W (0-6) [1.00]
This course offers advanced investigations into the theory and practice of painting, with strong emphasis on the development of a critically informed and engaged individual practice.
Prerequisite(s): SART*4200 or SART*4230
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.
SART*4300 Sculpture III F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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
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.
SART*4330 Senior Sculpture F,W (0-6) [1.00]
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
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.
SART*4410 Experimental Printmaking W (0-6) [0.50]
This course will further investigate traditional and photo based printing media. Computer graphics will be used to augment the design process.
Prerequisite(s): 3 of SART*2460, SART*2470, SART*3410, SART*3450, SART*3470
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.
SART*4470 Advanced Printmaking W (0-6) [1.00]
This course is an in-depth study of various printmaking media including the use of computer graphics and advanced manipulation of photo based images to create a personal portfolio of thematically coherent prints. Seminar presentation is required.
Prerequisite(s): SART*4410
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.
SART*4660 Topics in Extended Practices F (0-6) [0.50]
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
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.
SART*4670 Topics in Extended Practices F (0-6) [0.50]
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
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.
SART*4700 Photography III F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is a continued investigation into the formal, technical and theoretical issues of contemporary photography, with an emphasis on colour photography.
Prerequisite(s): SART*3600 or SART*3750
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.
SART*4720 Photography IV W (0-6) [1.00]
Through close consultation with the instructor, the student will continue advanced black and white, colour, mural printing, non-silver or digital photographic investigations towards producing an independent body of work. Opportunities for interdisciplinary approaches to photographic practice and the awareness of personal working methodologies will be encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): SART*4700
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.
SART*4750 Specialized Studio Practice I F (0-6) [1.50]
This is an advanced and specialized course in individual studio work, which affords students opportunities for interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches and oversees the development of independent study strategies. Students will research and complete a major self-directed project. This course is not intended for all Honours students. This course is intended to assist in the preparation for graduate school and professional activities in the Arts.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 2 courses at the 4000-level in Studio Arts, a minimum cumulative average of at least 80% in SART courses and ARTH courses.
Restriction(s): Permission of the Instructor or Director of the School.
SART*4760 Specialized Studio Practice II W (0-6) [1.50]
This course is a continuation of SART*4750.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 2 courses at the 4000-level in Studio Arts, a minimum cumulative average of at least 80% in SART courses and ARTH courses.
Restriction(s): Permission of the Instructor or Director of the School.
SART*4800 Special Topics in Sculpture W (0-6) [0.50]
This is 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
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.
SART*4810 Extended Practices III W (0-6) [0.50]
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
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.
SART*4870 Special Topics in Sculpture W (0-6) [0.50]
This is 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
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.
SART*4880 Extended Practices IV W (0-6) [1.00]
In close consultation with the instructor, students produce two self-directed projects based on their own research. Presentations, grants, writing and composing artist statements will provide students the opportunity to develop personal conviction and a professional approach to Studio Art practice.
Prerequisite(s): 1 of SART*4660, SART*4670, SART*4810
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.
SART*4890 Interactive Multimedia W (0-6) [1.00]
This course explores the online multimedia world of the Internet. Students will use professional authoring and imaging software to create multimedia presentations which explore contemporary art issues. Seminars will examine cultural and theoretical issues brought about by the spread of digital communication through the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): SART*3480
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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