University of Toronto at Scarborough 2003/2004 Calendar
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(B.A.)
Discipline Representative: J. Hoogstraten (416-287-7173)
Art history, arts management, drama, music, and studio together constitute Visual and Performing Arts. Recognizing that much artistic work crosses the boundaries traditionally seen as separating one art form from another, Visual and Performing Arts invites exploration of the links and commonalities among the arts, in addition to providing opportunities for study in individual art areas.
All students will benefit greatly by going to the College's many plays, concerts, exhibitions and other arts events, and should also consider participating actively in, for instance, the series of choir and band courses and the public productions at the Leigha Lee Browne Theatre. Please contact the UTSC Cultural Affairs office (416-287-7076) or the VPA Discipline Representative.
Specialist Programs
Arts Management (Co-op)
Art and Culture
Major Programs
Art History
Drama
Music and Culture
Studio
Minor Programs
Art History
Drama
Music History
Studio
For Co-op opportunities related to the Specialist Program in Art & Culture and to the Major Programs above, please see the Calendar entry for the Co-operative Program in Humanities on page 124. VPA Programs are outlined below. To find descriptions of individual courses see the end of program listings.
This program provides training in the visual and performing arts in a university setting, both for students who want a conceptual and historical knowledge of the arts and the inter-relationships among them, and for those who wish primarily to develop their practical abilities. The program is a basis for careers or further study for future practitioners in the arts, for gallery and museum professionals, for academics, and for those who want a thorough knowledge of history, theory and practice in the arts.
The core courses give a basic knowledge of music, visual art and drama, as well as opportunities to develop writing and computing skills and to explore arts concepts and theories. Beyond this core, options range from concentration in one area to work across all the arts. All students in the program are expected to take advantage of the opportunities that exist on this campus to participate in arts events and clubs, as spectators and members and, where appropriate, as artists.
Students following the Drama, Multi-Disciplinary, Music and Studio streams of this Program should consult the Major and Minor Programs in these areas for instructions concerning the required courses in Performance and Studio.
| 1. | a) Two Minor Programs from the Visual and Performing Arts
PLUS One full credit in Visual and Performing Arts at the A- or B-level from an area outside those of the chosen Minor Programs. Approval of the Supervisor is required. | |
| or | ||
| b) Individual plan of study: a student may design a set of seven full credits, including two full credits at the C- or D-level, in order to pursue an individual approach to a Visual and Performing Arts subject. The student must confer with the Supervisor and get prior approval of the individual plan of study.
PLUS Two full credits at the A- and/or B-level in Visual and Performing Arts from areas outside those of the individual plan of study. Approval of the Supervisor is required. | ||
| 2. | Core courses required for all streams: | |
| PHLB53H | The Art of Thinking | |
| VPAB03H | Computers and the Arts | |
| VPAB05H | Cultural Theory | |
| VPHC47H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part One | |
| VPHC48H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part Two | |
| VPAC03H | Intermediate Seminar | |
| VPAD05H | Senior Project | |
| 3. | At least 1 full credit from: | |
| PHLB03H | Philosophy of Art | |
| PHLB85H | Philosophy and Culture | |
| VPAB06H | Cultural Pluralism I | |
| 1. | The Major Program in Art History
PLUS Two full credits at the A- and/or B-level in Visual and Performing Arts from areas outside of the Art History Major | |
| 2. | Core courses required for all streams: | |
| PHLB53H | The Art of Thinking | |
| VPAB03H | Computers and the Arts | |
| VPAB05H | Cultural Theory | |
| VPHC47H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part One | |
| VPHC48H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part Two | |
| VPAC03H | Intermediate Seminar | |
| VPAD05H | Senior Project | |
| 3. | At least 1 full credit from: | |
| PHLB03H | Philosophy of Art | |
| PHLB85H | Philosophy and Culture | |
| VPAB06H | Cultural Pluralism I | |
| 1. | The Major Program in Drama
PLUS Two full credits at the A- and/or B-level in Visual and Performing Arts from areas outside of the Drama Major | |
| 2. | Core courses required for all streams: | |
| PHLB53H | The Art of Thinking | |
| VPAB03H | Computers and the Arts | |
| VPAB05H | Cultural Theory | |
| VPHC47H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part One | |
| VPHC48H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part Two | |
| VPAC03H | Intermediate Seminar | |
| VPAD05H | Senior Project | |
| 3. | At least 1 full credit from: | |
| PHLB03H | Philosophy of Art | |
| PHLB85H | Philosophy and Culture | |
| VPAB06H | Cultural Pluralism I | |
| 1. | The Major Program in Music
PLUS Two full credits at the A- and/or B-level in Visual and Performing Arts from areas outside of the Music Major | |
| 2. | Core courses required for all streams: | |
| PHLB53H | The Art of Thinking | |
| VPAB03H | Computers and the Arts | |
| VPAB05H | Cultural Theory | |
| VPHC47H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part One | |
| VPHC48H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part Two | |
| VPAC03H | Intermediate Seminar | |
| VPAD05H | Senior Project | |
| At least 1 full credit from: | ||
| PHLB03H | Philosophy of Art | |
| PHLB85H | Philosophy and Culture | |
| VPAB06H | Cultural Pluralism I | |
| 1. | The Major Program in Studio
PLUS Two full credits at the A- and/or B-level in Visual and Performing Arts from areas outside of the Studio Major. | |
| 2. | Core courses required for all streams: | |
| PHLB53H | The Art of Thinking | |
| VPAB03H | Computers and the Arts | |
| VPAB05H | Cultural Theory | |
| VPHC47H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part One | |
| VPHC48H | The Body: Theories and Representations, Part Two | |
| VPAC03H | Intermediate Seminar | |
| VPAD05H | Senior Project | |
| 3. | At least 1 full credit from: | |
| PHLB03H | Philosophy of Art | |
| PHLB85H | Philosophy and Culture | |
| VPAB06H | Cultural Pluralism I | |
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