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Year Course ID Course
2022-2023 ART 237

History of Western Art

An introductory survey inviting students, as a mode of inquiry, to explore, examine, analyze and appreciate specific historical visual images, sculptural objects, and architectural structures. It traces thematically and chronologically some of the major developments that have influenced both western and eastern cultures from prehistoric cave painting to the 15th century. Students employ historical means and methods (notably artworks as important historical documents complementing written texts) to question, in a systematic and rigorous way, and to interpret the ways in which particular works of art participate in the social, political, economic, religious and cultural climates of which they have been an integral part learning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
2023-2024 ART 237

History of Western Art

An introductory survey inviting students, as a mode of inquiry, to explore, examine, analyze and appreciate specific historical visual images, sculptural objects, and architectural structures. It traces thematically and chronologically some of the major developments that have influenced both western and eastern cultures from prehistoric cave painting to the 15th century. Students employ historical means and methods (notably artworks as important historical documents complementing written texts) to question, in a systematic and rigorous way, and to interpret the ways in which particular works of art participate in the social, political, economic, religious and cultural climates of which they have been an integral part learning.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 ART 237

History of Western Art

An introductory survey inviting students, as a mode of inquiry, to explore, examine, analyze and appreciate specific historical visual images, sculptural objects, and architectural structures. It traces thematically and chronologically some of the major developments that have influenced both western and eastern cultures from prehistoric cave painting to the 15th century. Students employ historical means and methods (notably artworks as important historical documents complementing written texts) to question, in a systematic and rigorous way, and to interpret the ways in which particular works of art participate in the social, political, economic, religious and cultural climates of which they have been an integral part learning.

Course Credits: 3
2020-2021 ART 238

History of Western Art II

An introductory survey inviting students, as a mode of inquiry, to explore, examine, analyze and appreciate specific historical visual images, sculptural objects, and architectural structures. It traces thematically and chronologically some of the major developments that have influenced Western cultures from the Renaissance to the present. Students employ historical means and methods (notably artworks as important historical documents complementing written texts) to question, in a systematic and rigorous way, and to interpret the ways in which particular works of art participate in the social, political, economic, religious and cultural climates of which they have been an integral part learning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
2021-2022 ART 238

History of Western Art II

An introductory survey inviting students, as a mode of inquiry, to explore, examine, analyze and appreciate specific historical visual images, sculptural objects, and architectural structures. It traces thematically and chronologically some of the major developments that have influenced Western cultures from the Renaissance to the present. Students employ historical means and methods (notably artworks as important historical documents complementing written texts) to question, in a systematic and rigorous way, and to interpret the ways in which particular works of art participate in the social, political, economic, religious and cultural climates of which they have been an integral part learning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
2022-2023 ART 238

History of Western Art II

An introductory survey inviting students, as a mode of inquiry, to explore, examine, analyze and appreciate specific historical visual images, sculptural objects, and architectural structures. It traces thematically and chronologically some of the major developments that have influenced Western cultures from the Renaissance to the present. Students employ historical means and methods (notably artworks as important historical documents complementing written texts) to question, in a systematic and rigorous way, and to interpret the ways in which particular works of art participate in the social, political, economic, religious and cultural climates of which they have been an integral part learning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
2023-2024 ART 238

History of Western Art II

An introductory survey inviting students, as a mode of inquiry, to explore, examine, analyze and appreciate specific historical visual images, sculptural objects, and architectural structures. It traces thematically and chronologically some of the major developments that have influenced both western and eastern cultures from prehistoric cave painting to the 15th century. Students employ historical means and methods (notably artworks as important historical documents complementing written texts) to question, in a systematic and rigorous way, and to interpret the ways in which particular works of art participate in the social, political, economic, religious and cultural climates of which they have been an integral part.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 ART 238

History of Western Art II

An introductory survey inviting students, as a mode of inquiry, to explore, examine, analyze and appreciate specific historical visual images, sculptural objects, and architectural structures. It traces thematically and chronologically some of the major developments that have influenced both western and eastern cultures from prehistoric cave painting to the 15th century. Students employ historical means and methods (notably artworks as important historical documents complementing written texts) to question, in a systematic and rigorous way, and to interpret the ways in which particular works of art participate in the social, political, economic, religious and cultural climates of which they have been an integral part.

Course Credits: 3
2020-2021 ART 240

Printmaking I

This studio course introduces the basic applications and procedures of printmaking through the medium of screen printing. The class covers black and white, colour separation, editioning, registration, proofing, and printing, integrating technical ability with conceptual development during the execution of each project.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SAMC 112, ART 137 or 138 and 181 or 182
2021-2022 ART 240

Printmaking I

This studio course introduces the basic applications and procedures of printmaking through the medium of screen printing. The class covers black and white, colour separation, editioning, registration, proofing, and printing, integrating technical ability with conceptual development during the execution of each project.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SAMC 112, ART 137 or 138 and 181 or 182
2022-2023 ART 240

Printmaking I

This studio course introduces the basic applications and procedures of printmaking through the medium of screen printing. The class covers black and white, colour separation, editioning, registration, proofing, and printing, integrating technical ability with conceptual development during the execution of each project.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 181 or ART 182 and one of SAMC 112, ART 237 or 238.
2023-2024 ART 240

Printmaking I

This studio course introduces the basic applications and procedures of printmaking through the medium of screen printing. The class covers black and white, colour separation, editioning, registration, proofing, and printing, integrating technical ability with conceptual development during the execution of each project.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 181 or ART 182 and one of SAMC 112, ART 237 or 238.
2024-2025 ART 240

Printmaking I

This studio course introduces the basic applications and procedures of printmaking through the medium of screen printing. The class covers black and white, colour separation, editioning, registration, proofing, and printing, integrating technical ability with conceptual development during the execution of each project.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 181 or ART 182 and one of SAMC 112, ART 237 or 238.
2020-2021 ART 250

Foundations in Digital Design

An active exploration of graphic design essentials, creative ideation methods, and visual communication techniques. Students use creative thinking methodologies to experiment with a wide range of design approaches, evaluate the aesthetic and conceptual value of specific design solutions, and sharpen their creative, critical thinking, and perceptual skills.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Priority given to Art + Design and Media and Communication students
Cross-listed: MCOM 231
2021-2022 ART 250

Foundations in Digital Design

An active exploration of graphic design essentials, creative ideation methods, and visual communication techniques. Students use creative thinking methodologies to experiment with a wide range of design approaches, evaluate the aesthetic and conceptual value of specific design solutions, and sharpen their creative, critical thinking, and perceptual skills.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Priority given to SAMC 110 Design and Media and Communication students
Cross-listed: MCOM 231
2022-2023 ART 250

Foundations in Digital Design

An active exploration of graphic design essentials, creative ideation methods, and visual communication techniques. Students use creative thinking methodologies to experiment with a wide range of design approaches, evaluate the aesthetic and conceptual value of specific design solutions, and sharpen their creative, critical thinking, and perceptual skills.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Priority given to Design and Media and Communication students
Cross-listed: MCOM 231
2023-2024 ART 250

Foundations in Digital Design

An active exploration of graphic design essentials, creative ideation methods, and visual communication techniques. Students use creative thinking methodologies to experiment with a wide range of design approaches, evaluate the aesthetic and conceptual value of specific design solutions, and sharpen their creative, critical thinking, and perceptual skills.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Priority given to Design and Media and Communication students
Cross-listed: MCOM 231
2024-2025 ART 250

Foundations in Digital Design

An active exploration of graphic design essentials, creative ideation methods, and visual communication techniques. Students use creative thinking methodologies to experiment with a wide range of design approaches, evaluate the aesthetic and conceptual value of specific design solutions, and sharpen their creative, critical thinking, and perceptual skills.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Priority given to Design and Media and Communication students
Cross-listed: MCOM 231
2020-2021 ART 280

3D Design

The course investigates three-dimensional design and overviews the various stages in the process of design from ideation and planning to production. Through a study of the properties and characteristics of objects within cultures, students focus on relationships between form, function, ideas and ideologies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Not offered every year
2021-2022 ART 280

3D Design

The course investigates three-dimensional design and overviews the various stages in the process of design from ideation and planning to production. Through a study of the properties and characteristics of objects within cultures, students focus on relationships between form, function, ideas and ideologies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Not offered every year
2022-2023 ART 280

3D Design

The course investigates three-dimensional design and overviews the various stages in the process of design from ideation and planning to production. Through a study of the properties and characteristics of objects within cultures, students focus on relationships between form, function, ideas and ideologies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Not offered every year
2023-2024 ART 280

3D Design

The course investigates three-dimensional design and overviews the various stages in the process of design from ideation and planning to production. Through a study of the properties and characteristics of objects within cultures, students focus on relationships between form, function, ideas and ideologies.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year
2024-2025 ART 280

3D Design

The course investigates three-dimensional design and overviews the various stages in the process of design from ideation and planning to production. Through a study of the properties and characteristics of objects within cultures, students focus on relationships between form, function, ideas and ideologies.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year
2020-2021 ART 283

Sculpture I

An introduction to working in three dimensions in a variety of media, including clay, wood, and metal. Historical and contemporary approaches to sculpture are examined to achieve an understanding of the relationship of materials to form, space, expressive content, and the construction of meaning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 181 or 182, and ART 237 or 238 (0-3 or 0-3)
NB: Not offered every year
2021-2022 ART 283

Sculpture I

An introduction to working in three dimensions in a variety of media, including clay, wood, and metal. Historical and contemporary approaches to sculpture are examined to achieve an understanding of the relationship of materials to form, space, expressive content, and the construction of meaning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 181 or 182, and ART 237 or 238 (0-3 or 0-3)
NB: Not offered every year
2022-2023 ART 283

Sculpture I

An introduction to working in three dimensions in a variety of media, including clay, wood, and metal. Historical and contemporary approaches to sculpture are examined to achieve an understanding of the relationship of materials to form, space, expressive content, and the construction of meaning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 181 or 182, and ART 237 or 238 (0-3 or 0-3)
NB: Not offered every year
2023-2024 ART 283

Sculpture I

An introduction to working in three dimensions in a variety of media, including clay, wood, and metal. Historical and contemporary approaches to sculpture are examined to achieve an understanding of the relationship of materials to form, space, expressive content, and the construction of meaning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 181 or 182, and ART 237 or 238 (0-3 or 0-3)
NB: Not offered every year
2024-2025 ART 283

Sculpture I

An introduction to working in three dimensions in a variety of media, including clay, wood, and metal. Historical and contemporary approaches to sculpture are examined to achieve an understanding of the relationship of materials to form, space, expressive content, and the construction of meaning.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 181 or 182, and ART 237 or 238 (0-3 or 0-3)
NB: Not offered every year
2020-2021 ART 290

Special Topics in Art

Topics vary from year to year.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Not offered every semester. Course may be repeated
2021-2022 ART 290

Special Topics in Art

Topics vary from year to year.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Not offered every semester. Course may be repeated
2022-2023 ART 290

Special Topics in Art

Topics vary from year to year.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Not offered every semester. Course may be repeated
2023-2024 ART 290

Special Topics in Art

Topics vary from year to year.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every semester. Course may be repeated
2024-2025 ART 290

Special Topics in Art

Topics vary from year to year.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every semester. Course may be repeated
2020-2021 ART 291

Special Topics in Art

Topics vary from year to year.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Not offered every semester. Course may be repeated
2020-2021 ART 292

Special Topics in Art

Topics vary from year to year.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): None
NB: Not offered every semester. Course may be repeated
2020-2021 ART 305

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Art major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2021-2022 ART 305

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Art major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2022-2023 ART 305

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration or minor and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2023-2024 ART 305

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration or minor and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2024-2025 ART 305

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration or minor and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2020-2021 ART 306

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience practicing artists and other art professionals mentor students in areas of expertise widening the students' exposure to artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, and their professional practices. Readings and mediated discussions address practical, theoretical and theological aspects of cultural contribution.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Art major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing; or instructor's consent.
NB: Course may be repeated.
2022-2023 ART 306

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2023-2024 ART 306

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2024-2025 ART 306

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2020-2021 ART 307

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, practicing artists and other art professionals mentor students in areas of expertise, widening the students' exposure to artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, and their professional practices. Readings and mediated discussions address practical, theoretical and theological aspects of cultural contribution.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Art major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing; or instructor's consent.
NB: Course may be repeated.
2022-2023 ART 307

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2023-2024 ART 307

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2024-2025 ART 307

Art Practicum

In this art-related work experience, students are invited into embodied and experiential inquiry. Students immerse themselves into a hands-on investigation of professional practices while being mentored by practicing artists and other art professionals in areas of creative and critical expertise. This participatory experience may include guidance from artists, art historians, art institutions, designers, art therapists, and others.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Art + Design major, concentration, or minor, and third or fourth year standing or instructor's consent
NB: Course may be repeated
2023-2024 ART 310

Contemporary Drawing

Students explore inquiry-based perceptual, abstract, conceptual, and performative definitions of contemporary drawing practice. The criteria for defining, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating drawings are widened to embrace current theoretical frameworks. Issues and themes of drawing practice after the initial decades of postmodernism are the focus of student inquiries/projects.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 211
NB: Not offered every year
2024-2025 ART 310

Contemporary Drawing

Students explore inquiry-based perceptual, abstract, conceptual, and performative definitions of contemporary drawing practice. The criteria for defining, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating drawings are widened to embrace current theoretical frameworks. Issues and themes of drawing practice after the initial decades of postmodernism are the focus of student inquiries/projects.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ART 211
NB: Not offered every year