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Gold/Smith, Susan B.; B.A., M.A. (Wayne State)1970.
Baxter, Iain; B.Sc. M.Ed. (Idaho), M.F.A. (Washington State), R.C.A.1988.
Pufahl, John K. Jr.; B.F.A. (Illinois Wesleyan), M.A., M.F.A. (Northern Illinois)1967.
Doctor, Antonio P.; B.F.A. (Santo Tomas), Dipl. F.A. (Silpakorn), M.F.A. (Notre Dame)1967.
Farrell, Michael J.; B.A., M.A. (Florida State)1968.
Ferraro, Robert C.; B.A. (City College, New York), M.F.A. (Southern Illinois)1968.
DeAngelis, Joseph R.; B.F.A. (Rhode Island School of Design), M.F.A. (Syracuse)1969.
Law, William C.; B.F.A. (Atlanta School of Art), M.F.A. (Tulane)1970. (Director of the School)
Dingler, Daniel W.; B.F.A. (Layton School of Art), M.F.A. (Cranbrook Academy of Art)1971.
Bélanger, Sylvie; Bacc. Spec. (Montreal), Ed. Cert. (Quebec), B.F.A. (Concordia), M.F.A. (York)1989.
Flett, Arthur; B.A., M.A. (Wayne State), Ph.D. (Indiana)1973.
Duck, Adèle; B.F.A. (Windsor), M.F.A. (Florida State)1976.
Brown, Brian E.; B.F.A. (Windsor), M.F.A. (Southern Illinois)1977.
Strickland, Rod; B.F.A. (Windsor), M.F.A. (Tennessee)1984.
Jones, Barrie; B.F.A. (British Columbia), M.F.A. (York)1985.
Applicants from Ontario secondary schools must present six OAC credits, including English I, with an average of 60%, or better (see 2.4.2).
Possession of the minimum requirements guarantees only that the application will be considered. Candidates may be required to present averages well above the minimum when applying for limited enrolment programs.
Students who have had art courses at other post-secondary institutions and desire credit for basic courses in this school must submit a portfolio of their own work for evaluation by the faculty and an official transcript of their record, together with catalogues describing the courses taken, all of which must be submitted no later than two weeks before the first day of classes (see 2.5.4). Transfer students who wish to receive art history credit for courses taken at other institutions may be required at the direction of the School of Visual Arts, to take a qualifying examination during the first week of regularly scheduled classes. The examination will cover those art history courses from which the student wishes to be exempted. For admission from Sheridan or Fanshawe Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, see 2.4.6.
3) Advanced Standing Examinations: Upon acceptance to the University, a student may petition the Director of the School for advanced standing by submitting a representative portfolio of their work for examination. Advanced standing examinations may also be requested in 28-114 and 28-115.
1) 28-114 and 28-115 must be taken in the first year.
2) The order in which 27-103 and 27-104 are taken is not significant; however, they may not be taken concurrently.
3) Registration in any studio courses numbered in the 27-400's requires a successful B.F.A. portfolio evaluation, as well as any specific prerequisite course(s).
4) Each fourth-year B.F.A. student who has completed the portfolio evaluation will be required to participate in the B.F.A. Candidates' Exhibit. The selection of work to be exhibited is to be made with the approval of the student's major instructor.
Basic Courses: 27-103, 27-104, and Art History 28-114 and 28-115.
Drawing: 27-203, 27-303, 27-365, 27-400, 27-401, and 27-470.
Painting: 27-213, 27-313, 27-365, 27-410, 27-411, 27-470.
Printmaking: 27-223, 27-224, 27-225, 27-323, 27-324, 27-325, 27-365, 27-420, 27-421, 27-470.
Sculpture: 27-233, 27-333, 27-365, 27-430, 27-431, 27-470.
Photography: 27-253, 27-353, 27-365, 27-440, 27-441, 27-470.
Multi-Media: 27-243, 27-343, 27-365, 27-440, 27-441, 27-470.
Seminar: 27-490.
Art History: see 3.11.6.
Total courses: thirty.
Major requirements: sixteen courses, including 27-103 (a 6.0 credit hour course), 27-104 (a 6.0 credit hour course), and 27-203; and seven other studio courses numbered 27-213 through 27-365; plus 28-114, 28-115, and two other art history courses.
Other requirements:
(a) six options as listed in 3.3.2 for non-language majors;
(b) two other courses from the Faculties of Arts, Social Science, or Science, excluding Visual Arts;
(c) two of 01-201, 01-202, 01-211, or 01-212;
(d)four more courses from any department, school, or faculty, excluding Visual Arts.
Total courses: thirty.
Major requirements: sixteen courses, including 28-114 and 28-115; plus ten other art history courses chosen in consultation with the School; plus 27-103 (a 6.0 credit hour course) and 27-104 (a 6.0 credit hour course).
Other requirements:
(a)six options as listed in 3.3.2 for non-language majors;
(b)two other courses from the Faculties of Arts, Social Science, or Science, excluding Visual Arts;
(c)two of 01-201, 01-202, 01-211, or 01-212;
(d)four more courses from any department, school, or faculty, excluding Visual Arts.
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements: twenty-two courses, including 28-114, 28-115, 28-400, and 28-456; and twelve other courses in art history; plus 27-103 (a 6.0 credit hour course), 27-104 (a 6.0 credit hour course) and two other courses numbered 27-203 through 27-253.
Other requirements:
(a)six courses from History in consultation with the student's advisor;
(b)four courses in the same language;
(c)four other courses from the Faculties of Arts, Social Science, or Science, excluding Visual Arts;
(d)four more courses from any department, school, or faculty, excluding Visual Arts.
To remain in good standing in the B.A. (Honours Art History) program, students must maintain a major average (i.e., in 27- and 28-numbered courses) of 8.0 or better, an average of 5.0 in visual art (27-numbered) courses, and a cumulative average of 5.0 or better.
Total courses: forty.
Major requirementsVisual Arts: seventeen courses, consisting of 27-103 (a 6.0 credit hour course) and 27-104 (a 6.0 credit hour course); plus ten other studio courses numbered 27-203 through 27-365 (at least three courses must be at the 300 level); plus 28-114, 28-115, and one other art history course.
Major requirementsCommunication Studies: sixteen courses, including 40-100, 40-101, and any four Foundations courses; plus at least two (and up to eight) in Design and Applications; and at least one (and up to four) in Policy and Systems; and at least three (and up to eight) in Culture and Theory. At least three Communication Studies courses must be at the 400 level.
Other requirements: at least two language or Faculty of Science courses; plus five additional options.
Total courses: forty-two.*
Major requirements: 27-103 (a 6.0 credit hour course), 27-104 (a 6.0 credit hour course), 27-203, 27-303, 27-370, and 27-490; plus four other 200-level courses from four of the following five areas: painting, Printmaking, sculpture, multi-media, and photography; and nine additional studio courses; and two workshop courses not necessarily in the same studio area; and two major studio courses from the same studio area; plus 28-114, 28-115, and four other art history courses; plus 34-242; and a positive B.F.A. portfolio evaluation.
Other requirements: six options as listed in 3.3.3 for non-language majors; plus four additional options.
* Within the program, students may take up to four additional visual art or art history courses.
To remain in good standing in the B.F.A. program, students must maintain a major average (i.e., in 27- and 28-numbered courses) of 8.0 or better and a cumulative average of 5.0 or better.
Portfolio Evaluation: A successful portfolio evaluation is required. Additionally, studio courses numbered in the 27-400's, which are necessary for completion of the B.F.A. degree, are limited to students who have received a successful portfolio evaluation.
Before submitting a portfolio, the student must have earned credit in at least: 27-103, 27-104, 27-203, 28-114, and 28-115; plus four additional 200-level courses in four of the following five areas: sculpture, painting, Printmaking, multi-media, and photography; and three additional studio courses and two additional art history courses. The student also must have a minimum average of 5.0 in art history courses.
Students who are otherwise in good standing, but whose portfolio evaluation is not successful may:
(a)be allowed to continue in the B.F.A. program on a conditional basis, subject to re-evaluation;
(b)be allowed to transfer to the general Bachelor of ArtsVisual Arts program.
Consult the School for details regarding portfolio requirements and procedures.
The School of Visual Arts offers a two-year graduate program leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Multi-Media. For complete information consult the Graduate Calendar.
All courses listed will not necessarily be offered each term. 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.
The order in which 27-103 and 27-104 are taken is not significant; however, they may not be taken concurrently.
Introduction to the basic vocabulary, concepts, and materials of two-dimensional form. Includes drawing and an examination of issues in contemporary art and the vocabulary of criticism. (12 hours a week; a 6.0 credit hour course.) (May not be taken concurrently with 27-104.) (Restricted to Visual Arts students only.)
Introduction to the basic vocabulary, concepts, and materials of three-dimensional form. Includes drawing and an exploration of media such as photography and video. (12 hours a week; a 6.0 credit hour course.) (May not be taken concurrently with 27-103.) (Restricted to Visual Arts students only.)
History of Art from prehistoric to medieval with an introduction to composition, the language of the plastic arts and its relationship to culture.
History of Art from Italian Renaissance to the twentieth century with emphasis on the influence of social and philosophical ideas. (Prerequisite: 28-114.)
The following courses are open to Visual Arts students only.
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: 27-103 and 27-104.)
Introduction to traditional and contemporary painting concerns, problems in rendering three-dimensional form in space and organization of the two-dimensional surface. (Prerequisites: 27-103 and 27-104.)
Basic processes and techniques of intaglio printing utilizing etching processes and engraving. (Prerequisites: 27-103 and 27-104.)
Basic processes and techniques of stone and plate lithographic printing, transfer methods and colour registration with introduction to papermaking. (Prerequisites: 27-103 and 27-104.)
Introduction to wood cut, wood engraving, lino cut, and letterpress. (Prerequisites: 27-103 and 27-104.)
An introduction to the various concepts and processes of contemporary sculpture practice. Issues will be addressed through group discussion and practical application. (Prerequisites: 27-103 and 27-104.)
An introduction to the uses of technique in production of video, sound, performance and processed images. An exploration of the media's language, discourse, and issues through creative expression. (Prerequisites: 27-103 and 27-104.)
An introduction to the study of the photographic process in the areas of camera use, black and white prints, and related darkroom techniques. Traditional and non-traditional approaches to technical skills, composition, ideas, and content are emphasized. (Prerequisites: 27-103 and 27-104.)
Advanced problems in drawing, emphasizing individual directions, concepts, and various media. (Prerequisite: 27-203.) (May be repeated for credit.)
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. (Prerequisite: 27-213.) (May be repeated for credit.)
Continued development of expressive and interpretive skills of intaglio printing. Additional techniques available are multi-plate colour printing, colour viscosity, and photo-gravure. (Prerequisites: 27-203 and 27-223.) (May be repeated for credit.)
Continued development of expressive and interpretive skills of lithographic printing techniques through stone and plate colour printing, and photo-transfer processes. (Prerequisites: 27-203 and 27-224.) (May be repeated for credit.)
Continued development of expressive and interpretive skills of relief printing. Additional printing techniques of multi-block and reduction-block colour printing. (Prerequisites: 27-203 and 27-225.) (May be repeated for credit.)
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. (Prerequisite: 27-233.) (May be repeated for credit.)
Continued development of creative research through the integration of different media according to various artistic forms and contexts. (Prerequisite: 27-243.) (May be repeated for credit.)
Continuation of the study of the photographic process in the areas of camera use, black and white, and related darkroom techniques. Students are encouraged to expand their analytical, experimental, and creative skills. Traditional and non-traditional approaches to the use of the photographic image, ideas, and content are emphasized. (Prerequisite: 27-253.) (May be repeated for credit.)
Individual work on specific projects under the guidance of an instructor. Consult the School of Visual Arts for areas of study offered. (Prerequisite: one 300-numbered studio course in the subject desired and consent of the instructor and the Director of the School.) (May be repeated for credit.)
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: 27-103 and 27-104.) (Restricted to B.F.A. Visual Arts students only after successful completion of portfolio review.)
Special projects, topics or cross-disciplinary undertakings in the Visual Arts, organized periodically. Specific information on course content will be available from the School of Visual Arts (Enrolment in 27-390 requires permission of the School.) (May be repeated.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
The advanced student is given free range to work in chosen media and to synthesize previous knowledge and experience with the instructor providing advice and criticism. (Prerequisite: three 300-level multi-media courses.) (12 hours a week.)
The advanced student is given free range to work in chosen media and to synthesize previous knowledge and experience with the instructor providing advice and criticism. (Prerequisite: 27-440.) (12 hours a week.)
Individual work on specific projects under the guidance of an instructor. Consult the School for specific areas of study offered. (Prerequisite: one 300-level studio course in the subject area desired and the permission of the instructor and the Director of the School.) (May be repeated once for credit.)
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 Major Thesis Studio Courses in the B.F.A. program only.)
Prerequisites for all Art History courses are waived for non-Visual Arts majors. Art History courses are three hours a week unless otherwise indicated.
History of art from prehistoric through medieval, with an introduction to composition, the language of the plastic arts and its relationship to culture.
History of art from Italian Renaissance to the twentieth century, with emphasis on the influence of social and philosophical ideas. (Prerequisite: 28-114.)
A comprehensive study of the art of Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations with emphasis upon those periods which had distinct cultural influence upon the peripheral areas of the Eastern Mediterranean. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
An analysis of the architecture, painting, and sculpture of the seventeenth century in Europe. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.)
The study of the art of the Rococo in Europe and the evolution of the Neo-Classic movement. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.)
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.)
An examination of the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Europe including the Early Christian, Byzantine, Hibernia-Saxon, Carolingian, and Ottonian periods. (Prerequisite for Visual Arts majors: 28-114.)
An examination of the evolution of architecture and sculpture in Europe during the Romanesque and Gothic periods. (Prerequisite for Visual Arts majors: 28-114.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
An examination of the sources, movements, and major figures contributing to twentieth century architecture, sculpture, and painting in Europe and North America previous to 1940. (Prerequisites for Visual Arts majors: 28-114 and 28-115.)
An examination of the sources, movements, and major figures contributing to twentieth century art in Europe and North America from 1940 on. (Prerequisite: 28-344.)
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 the School. For specific topics consult the School of Visual Arts. (Prerequisites: 28-114, 28-115, a 300-numbered course in the subject desired and permission of the instructor.)
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 of the School. For specific topics consult the School of Visual Arts. (Prerequisites: 28-114, 28-115, and permission of the instructor.)
Aesthetics is concerned with problems which arise in the appreciation of objects which are deemed to have aesthetic value. Problems which may be raised in this course include the nature of aesthetic experience and aesthetic objects such as works of art and nature, as well as problems relating to aesthetic value and judgement.