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[NOTE: VPAA60, Foundations Studies in Studio, which covers basic media and concepts through practice and discussion, must be taken with its co-requisite, VPAA61, before advancing to other studio courses.
Students will be expected to purchase the materials necessary for each course. An estimate of the costs is available from the Programme Supervisor.]
VPAA60Y Foundation Studies in Studio
Telephone ID #: 40716063
An introduction to the various processes of art-making: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, installation work, performance, and/or video.
This course is intended to prepare the student for further study in Studio. A basic foundation of visual understanding will be built through the personal exploration of a number of processes, concepts, and media.
Students will discover, through assigned work and discussions, the many ways contemporary art is made. They will be required to explore a number of these processes through assignments.
Limited enrolment: 20 per section
Exclusion: FAS110 (FARA90Y)
Corequisite: VPAA61 (FARA91F/S)
Prerequisite: an OAC in Visual Art or permission of instructor following a positive evaluation of a portfolio.
Session: Winter Day
Staff
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAA61F But Why is it Art?
Telephone ID #: 40716133
An introduction to the basic ideas behind recent art, how they developed, and why they change.
"I don't know anything about art but I know what I like." Why do we feel uncomfortable when confronted with contemporary art? What are we supposed to be thinking and why? This course aims to develop a broad basic knowledge of the critical positions that led to major changes in recent art.
Exclusion: (FARA91F/S)
Session: Winter Day
J. Hoogstraten
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAB60Y Sculpture Concepts
Telephone ID #: 40726063
The changes in sculpture in the 20th century, with an emphasis on contemporary art.
This course familiarizes the student with recent concepts in sculpture, primarily the shift from Modernism to Post-modernism, and the reasons for this shift. Current ways of exploring space, time, motion, and sound will be discussed.
The course will have a lecture-discussion format with each student leading a discussion. Students will also be responsible for a number of working drawings dealing with assigned problems. Texts include Rosalind E. Krauss' Passages in Modern Sculpture.
Limited enrolment: 15
Prerequisite: VPAA60 or permission of instructor
Session: Winter Day
J. Hoogstraten
Not offered: 1998/99
Telephone ID #: 40727033
An investigation of the various approaches to drawing, including working from the figure and working with ideas.
Using the model and assignments, this course develops the student's ability to investigate the potentials inherent in drawing. The student must complete a number of finished drawings, working both from the model and from assigned problems. Drawings from the model, assigned drawings, and a completed sketchbook will make up the final portfolio for grading. All assigned work will be discussed in class by the instructor and other class members.
Limited enrolment: 20
Exclusion: FAS238, (FARB70F/S)
Prerequisite: VPAA60Y (FARA90Y)
Session: Winter Day
T. Mars
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
Telephone ID #: 40727453
A continuation of VPAB70 with an increased emphasis on the student's ability to expand her/his personal understanding of the meaning of drawing.
Through the use of the model and assigned projects, the student will be required to explore a number of visual possibilities dealing with both objects and ideas.
This course requires the student to work from the figure as well as work from concepts assigned to the class. These completed drawings will be discussed in class and will, with a complete sketchbook, make up the final portfolio for grading.
Limited enrolment: 20
Exclusion: FAS238, (FARB74F/S)
Prerequisite: VPAB70F (FARB70)
Session: Winter Day
T.B.A.
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
Telephone ID #: 40727563
An investigation of the possibilities of painting with an emphasis on the rich potential for expression of both personal and cultural imagery.
This course is designed to expose the student to current concepts in painting, primarily the shift from Modernism to Post-modernism and its consequences. These changes will be investigated through an exploration of both media and imagery.
Work in the first term will be based
on assignments. Work in the second term will consist of images and concepts developed by the individual student. Discussions of work will be held regularly on both an individual and group level. Students will be required to write four critiques on contemporary art.
Limited enrolment: 20
Exclusion: FAS230 (FARB75Y)
Prerequisite: VPAA60Y (FARA90Y)
Session: Winter Day
J. Hoogstraten
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAB76S Electronic Media
Telephone ID #: 40727653
An exploration of the possibilities of electronic media in the visual arts.
Students will engage in projects designed to develop skills in the conception and production of art using audio, computer assisted graphics or video.
Prerequisite: VPAA60Y or permission of instructor
Session: Winter Day
T. Mars
Not offered: 1998/99
Offered: 1999/2000
VPAB78F Introduction to Lithography
Telephone ID #: 40727833
An introduction to black and white stone lithography including a detailed investigation of materials and techniques.
The course will include demonstrations and lectures covering the technical aspects of the medium. Students will be required to pass a test on procedures and explore the medium by drawing, processing and printing several of their own lithographs. Discussions of work will be held regularly on both an individual and group level.
Limited enrolment: 10
Exclusion: (FARB82F/S)
Prerequisite: VPAA60Y (FARA90Y) or permission of instructor.
Session: Winter Day
T.B.A.
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAB79S Intermediate Lithography
Telephone ID #: 40727953
A continuation of VPAB78, with emphasis on multi-colour printing.
The course explores the technical aspects of working with coloured inks. Students will be expected to work out visual ideas by drawing, processing, and printing a number of their own lithographs.
Individual and group critiques will be held to discuss assigned work.
Limited enrolment: 10
Exclusion: (FARB83F/S)
Prerequisite: VPAB78 (FARB82) and permission of instructor
Session: Winter Day
T.B.A.
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAC65F/S Supervised Studies in Studio
An opportunity for the student to create a number of personal statements working in an area of her/his own choice.
These courses may be taken in any area including printmaking, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography or mixed media if the student, through the portfolio and proposal, can show the ability to proceed to the intermediate level. Students will provide their chosen instructor with a written proposal within the first week of classes. This will state the intended area of investigation, the amount of work necessary to fulfill it, and a justification of the students' position. They will also meet at appointed times to discuss work-in-progress. Content, method and evaluation will be planned in co-operation with the instructor.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for these courses.
Limited enrolment: 3
Exclusion: FAS338 (FARC82, FARC83, FARC86, FARC87, FARC88)
Prerequisite: [VPAB74] (FARB74) or [VPAB75] (FARB75) or [VPAB77] or [VPAB79] (FARB83) or [VPAB60] (FARB92) and permission of instructor based on the written proposal and portfolio
Session: Winter Day
Staff
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAD61Y Advanced Studio: Individual Study in Painting
Telephone ID #: 40746163
A further opportunity for individual exploration in painting.
This course is designed for mature students who, through their portfolio and proposal, have shown their ability to work without intensive guidance. Students will provide their chosen instructor with a written proposal within the first week of classes. This will state the intended area of investigation, the amount of work necessary to fulfill it, and a justification of the students' position. They will also meet at appointed times to discuss work-in-progress. Content, method and evaluation will be planned in co-operation with the instructor.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for this course.
Limited enrolment: 5
Exclusions: FAS430, 431
Prerequisite: at least one half course in painting at the C-level
Session: Winter Day
J. Hoogstraten
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAD62Y Advanced Studio: Individual Study in Printmaking
Telephone ID #: 40746263
A further opportunity for individual exploration in printmaking.
This course is designed for mature students who, through their portfolio and proposal, have shown their ability to work without intensive guidance. Students will provide their chosen instructor with a written proposal within the first week of classes. This will state the intended area of investigation, the amount of work necessary to fulfill it, and a justification of the students' position. They will also meet at appointed times to discuss work-in-progress. Content, method and evaluation will be planned in co-operation with the instructor.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for this course.
Limited enrolment: 3
Exclusion: FAS434, 435 (FARD22Y)
Prerequisite: at least one half course in printmaking at the C-level
Session: Winter Day
T.B.A.
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAD66F/S Independent Studies in Studio: Advanced Level
A further opportunity for individual exploration in printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, or multi-media.
This course is designed for mature students who, through their portfolio and proposal, have shown their ability to work without intensive guidance. Students will provide their chosen instructor with a written proposal within the first week of classes. This will state the intended area of investigation, the amount of work necessary to fulfill it, and a justification of the students' position. They will also meet at appointed times to discuss work-in- progress. Content, method, and evaluation will be planned in co-operation with the instructor.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for this course.
Limited enrolment: 3
Exclusions: FAS430, 431, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439 (FARD24, FARD25, FARD90, FARD91)
Prerequisite: at least one half course in the area of intended study at the C-level
Staff
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAB49Y Women and Visual Art
Exclusion: (FARB66Y)
VPAB77F/S Performance Art
VPAC60F/S Painting II
Exclusion: FAS331, (FARC77F/S)
VPAD60F/S Painting III
Exclusion: FAS331, (FARC76Y), (FARD20)
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