FINE 110 Introduction to Art History
This course is not intended to be a chronological survey of the history of art. Rather, it is an introduction to art and to art in history. The primary aims of the course are: to develop the visual skills and acquire the vocabulary needed to analyze a work of art; to examine works of art according to techniques and materials (e.g. how the 'Mona Lisa' was executed); and to examine works of art within the context in which they were created. Modes of artistic education and the exhibition of art objects are also explored. Examples of art are drawn from various time periods and cultures. A field trip fee of $10-$15 may be required.
FINE 112 Modern Art, 1874-1945
A study of the culture of Europe and North America from 1874 (Impressionism) to 1945 (Nazi propaganda) with particular focus on the visual arts. Topics such as 'primitivism', Cubism, 'abstraction', artists' reactions to calamitous world events such as World War I, and various methodologies, including semiotic and Marxist analyses, will be explored through reading and writing assignments.
FINE 120 Fundamentals of Visual Art 1
An introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of visual art through a series of exercises using a variety of materials.
FINE 121 Fundamentals of Visual Art 2
A continuation of FINE 120 with further exploration of the fundamental principles and concepts of visual art.
FINE 200 Appreciation and Expression
This course is an elective for upper year students who are not majoring or minoring in Fine Arts.The course will develop the student's appreciation of the visual arts through theory and practice.
FINE 209 Modern Art, 1940-1970
This course explores two dominant themes in art of the mid-twentieth century: Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, and their variants in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
FINE 210 Art, 1780-1875
A study of art and architecture in European and American culture between c. 1780 and c. 1875. Some of the pertinent themes discussed include: art and revolutions; art and the Industrial Revolution; the rise of landscape painting; the urban environment; the exotic; and the erotic. Cross-cultural influences and the complex relationship between the traditional and the 'modern' are particularly emphasized.
FINE 213 Art of the 16th Century in Europe
Some of the finest works of art in the western world were produced and some of the most successful artists flourished in this tumultuous century that saw the split in the western Christian Church and the continued rise of extraordinarily powerful court families and monarchs. This course will examine these works of art and the artists against this backdrop. Arranged according to patrons, the course also examines particular stylistic trends (Mannerism, the persistence of the Gothic, etc.) as well as other pertinent issues such as collecting; the writing of art history; the teaching of art; and the role of the artist in society.
FINE 220 Fundamentals of Painting A
An exploration of the problems and possibilities of painting as a vehicle for serious creative expression. The fundamentals of composition and painting techniques will be presented through a series of studio projects.
FINE 221 Fundamentals of Painting B
Composition and painting techniques will be presented through a series of studio projects.
FINE 222 Fundamentals of Sculpture A
An introduction to sculpture in which the creation of 3-dimensional form will be explored.
FINE 223 Fundamentals of Sculpture B
Sculptural techniques will be presented through a series of studio projects.
FINE 223A Clay Studies
Using a variety of clay bodies and firing techniques, students will explore figurative and abstract sculptural concepts, to develop a working knowledge of clay as a sculptural medium.
FINE 224 Introduction to Drawing A
Analytical and expressive drawing will be explored to develop technical, intellectual and observational skills.
FINE 226B Intermediate Printmaking B
Exploration of printmaking as a vehicle for creative expression.
FINE 228 Electronic Imaging A
In this course students use digital imaging tools (primarily Photoshop) in a series of assignments that cultivate both artistic expression and technical skill. Topics touched on are photography, design, typography and critical and cultural theory.
FINE 228E Photography for Artists
Introduction to photographic techniques for use as a tool for artists. Basic techniques will be taught through a series of exercises, with emphasis on applications for creative artistic expression and documentation. Supplies at student's expense.
FINE 229 Electronic Imaging B
This course further examines and utilizes Photoshop as a tool for artistic expression. Students use the software to create, modify and manipulate digital imagery while exploring the place of digital technology in contemporary art practice.
FINE 241 Survey of Greek Art and Architecture
A survey of Greek art and architecture from the earliest times to the coming of the Romans. Material studied may include the art of the Bronze Age, the development of Greek sculpture, the evolution of the Acropolis at Athens and the change in art and architecture after Alexander the Great.
FINE 242 Survey of Roman Art and Architecture
A survey of Roman art and architecture from the earliest times to the age of Constantine the Great. Material studied may include the art of the Etruscans, the evolution of Roman portraiture, innovations in architectural materials and forms, the use of art and architecture by the Emperors and the change to Late Antique art.
FINE 248A Art in Context
The study of art in context including visiting artists' lectures, gallery and museum exhibitions and field trips. Specific course content term-by-term will be structured around the schedule of events in the department and the region.
FINE 249A Art in Context
The study of art in context including visiting artists' lectures, gallery and museum exhibitions and field trips. Specific course content term-by-term will be structured around the schedule of events in the department and the region. Students will be required to prepare written reports and visual documents.
FINE 250 History of Film 1 (1895-1940)
History of world cinema in its silent and early sound era, covering the work of outstanding directors, national productions and movements, and their contribution to the film medium's development into a prominent art form of the 20th century. Film screenings.
FINE 251 History of Film 2 (after 1941)
A continuation of FINE 250/DRAMA 356. From the beginnings of the modern sound cinema (Welles) to the contemporary period. Film screenings.
FINE 252 Religion in Popular Film
This course examines how religion has been a central concern and inspiration for filmmakers and how popular films have informed and shaped our understanding of religion.
FINE 253 Thematic Approaches to Religion in Film
Each semester, this course focuses on a specific genre or theme to explore the complex relationship between cinema and religion. Topics include science fiction and horror, comedy, Jesus in film, Hong Kong Cinema, and Bollywood.
FINE 282 Canadian Art from the 17th Century to 1940
This course examines art in Canada from the beginning of the European settlement in the seventeenth century to the Group of Seven and the Canadian Group of Painters. Some of the issues that will be investigated include the perception of Canada from abroad, the "new world", nation and nationhood, and the invention and appropriation of culture.
FINE 290 Selected Subjects in Fine Arts
A variety of art history topics taught by visiting professors.
FINE 293 Fine Arts Abroad - Preparation
This course is a prerequisite for FINE 294 and will normally be offered in the term immediately preceding that in which FINE 294 is offered. The intent of FINE 293 is to provide students with an introduction to and familiarity with the art and culture of the particular country and/or society that is the destination of FINE 294.
FINE 294 Fine Arts Abroad
Working in the field with landscape, cityscape and monuments of art, students will employ a variety of media to develop techniques for visual reportage, documentation, note-taking and journal-keeping. Individual aesthetic responses to a wide range of subject matter will be encouraged.
FINE 319 Contemporary Art
A survey of contemporary international art movements with emphasis on work since 1970. Readings in contemporary criticism and gallery visits are an integral part of the course.
FINE 320 Advanced Painting
An advanced painting course with an emphasis on the student's individual development as a painter, through independent problems, along with class discussions and individual critiques.
FINE 321 Advanced Painting Studio
This course is designed for students in the Honours Studio specialization. This course will prepare students for Fine 472 and Fine 473 and will involve intensive, experimental exploration and development of individual studio practice in painting, research into the work of related artists and critiques by faculty members, graduate students, visiting artists and fellow students.
FINE 323 Advanced Sculpture Studio
This course is designed for students in the Honours Studio specialization. This course will prepare students for FINE 472 and FINE 473 and will involve intensive, experimental exploration and development of individual studio practice in sculpture, research into the work of related artists and critiques by faculty members, graduate students, visiting artists and fellow students.
FINE 324 Advanced Drawing
An exploration of drawing problems in a variety of media. The emphasis is on students becoming familiar with contemporary approaches to drawing and developing their own individual expression.
FINE 325 Advanced Drawing Studio
This course is designed for students in the Honours Studio specialization. This course will prepare students for Fine 472 and Fine 473 and will involve intensive, experimental exploration and development of individual studio practice in drawing, research into the work of related artists and critiques by faculty members, graduate students, visiting artists and fellow students.
FINE 326A Advanced Image-Making Through Printmaking Processes
For students interested in pursuing printmaking as their area of concentration in FINE 472 & 473. Students must have demonstrated an ability to work independently on individual printmaking projects. Work will be assessed by the Fine Arts faculty as a whole.
FINE 326B Advanced Printmaking Studio
This course is designed for students in the Honours Studio specialization. This course will prepare students for FINE 472 and FINE 473 and will involve intensive, experimental exploration and development of individual studio practice in printmaking, research into the work of related artists and critiques by faculty members, graduate students, visiting artists and fellow students.
FINE 328 Advanced Electronic Imaging
Advanced Electronic Imaging builds on the technical and aesthetic ideas explored in FINE 229. Students are introduced to the principles of animation and audio-visual editing using 3-dimensional imaging and digital audio software. Through a series of structured assignments students will have the opportunity to develop a personal approach to the course content.
FINE 329 Electronic Imaging Studio
This course is designed for students in the Honours Studio specialization. This course will prepare students for FINE 472 and FINE 473 and will involve intensive, experimental exploration and development of individual studio practice in electronic imaging, research into the work of related artists and critiques by faculty members, graduate students, visiting artists and fellow students.
FINE 330 History and Discourse of the Museum
This course traces the birth and development of the modern public museum from c. 1860 through the present. Course content includes historical, theoretical and practical knowledge about the workings and philosophies of museums/art galleries. Talks by guest speakers in the field supplement instructor lectures.
FINE 331 Art of the 18th Century in Europe
This course is designed to introduce students to the culture of eighteenth century Europe. Particular attention is paid to France and Britain but these countries are discussed within the wider context of Europe and, at times, much of the world. By looking at the art, artists, patrons and collectors, some of the issues that will be discussed include cosmopolitanism, nationalism, empire-building, "taste", consumerism and women in society.
FINE 332 History of Art Academies
This course examines the history of the institutionalization of the teaching of art. The course is organized as a series of 'case studies' dealing with various formal academies of art and less formal gatherings of artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. The aims of the course are to analyze why these institutions were formed, how they were organized, what were their mandates, and what was their status in their contemporary worlds. Some of the themes that will be investigated throughout the course include: art in the service of power and politics, the status of the artist, the ideal human form, the classical and medieval traditions, the impact of the avant-garde, the conflict with authority, and the academy as community.
FINE 333 Costume Design
This course examines the art form and practical craft of costume design for the theatre as it is practiced today. All aspects of the design and construction of stage costuming are addressed, with emphasis on text analysis, capturing a period look, fabric choice and methods of costume construction, and rendering approaches and techniques.
FINE 334 Scenic Painting
Decorative painting has been part of worldwide culture since at least the Paleolithic Age. For the past four hundred years, scenic painting has been central to theatre production. This practical course examines the history, techniques and methods of this unique and ephemeral art, blending practical exercises with research work.
FINE 335 Design for the Theatre 1
An introduction to the problems of designing for the theatre. Work for the course will include the preparation of drawings and models as well as practical experience in the theatre.
FINE 341 Advanced Studies in Greek Art and Architecture
An advanced survey of the art and architecture from a selected time period of Greek history. Material studied may include the art and architecture of the Aegean Bronze Age, and the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. Archaeological, historical and cultural issues specific to each time period will be discussed through the important media of the day.
FINE 342 Advanced Studies in Roman Art and Architecture
An advanced survey of the art and architecture from a selected time period of Roman History. Material studied may include the art and architecture of the Etruscans, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Archaeological, historical and cultural issues specific to each time period will be discussed through the important media of the day.
FINE 348A Art in Context
The study of art in context including visiting artists' lectures, gallery and museum exhibitions and field trips. Specific course content term-by-term will be structured around the schedule of events in the department and the region. Students will be required to prepare written reports and visual documents.
FINE 349A Art in Context
The study of art in context including visiting artists' lectures, gallery and museum exhibitions and field trips. Specific course content term-by-term will be structured around the schedule of events in the department and the region. Students will be required to prepare written reports and visual documents.
FINE 350 French Film After 1945
A study of major achievements of the French cinema after World War II. Discussion and comparison of the two main creative impulses of the period: the Academic tradition of the 40s and 50s, and the rebellious nouvelle vague of the 60s. (Bresson, Carne, Ophuls, Renoir, Chabrol, Godard, Malle, Truffaut, Resnais, and others.) Film screenings.
FINE 351 Central and East European Film
Examination of the development of the motion picture art in Central and Eastern Europe after World War II. Selected work of prominent directors of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, the former USSR, and former Yugoslavia will be discussed (Chytilova, Forman, Jancso, Makavejev, Tarkovsky, Wajda, and others). Film screenings.
FINE 352 The Cinema of Science Fiction
A chronological survey of one of the most intriguing of film genres. Discussion of its aesthetic, philosophical and cinematic aspects. Film screenings will present major international works in this genre (Godard, Kubrick, Lang, Marker, Siegel, Tarkovsky, Truffaut and other directors). Film screenings.
FINE 354 New Cinemas of East Asia (from 1985)
This course examines the role of the post-1985 East-Asian film in the development of motion picture art and the East-West cultural exchange, focusing on Chinese (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan) and Korean cinemas. It will assist students in interpreting non-Western modes of cinematic expression. Screenings and seminar discussions will include a selection from the fifth and sixth generations of Chinese filmmakers: Hong Kong's auteur Wong Kar Wai; Taiwanese directors Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tsai Ming-liang; the achievements of Korea's master filmmaker Im Kwon-taek, and the newcomer Kim Ki-duk.
FINE 355 History of Animated Film
This course will examine the historical development of the animated film and the diversity of its stylistic expression. It will focus on some of the most significant achievements of the animated form in an international context, including: Early film animation; Disney and Hollywood cartoon; two and three dimensional and live action animation in Western Europe; Czech animation; the Zagreb animation school, and the Russian animation; National Film Board of Canada and the independent US animation; Japanese tradition; recent advances in computer and experimental animation.
FINE 360 Film and Television 1
Examination of principles of the audiovisual language and the main structural elements of the cinematic work. Discussion of the relationship between film, television and other arts/media. Film screenings.
FINE 361 Film and Television 2
Development of critical judgment and expression in the area of film and television. Investigation of the role of motion pictures and TV in society. Review of major theories (Eisenstein, Bazin, Metz, Kracauer, Esslin). Film screenings.
FINE 365 Film Noir
The principal focus will be on the American "noir" films between 1940-55, the period during which the genre itself was defined and developed. Beyond the style and the techniques of this unique world of film, the parallels between cinema noir and America's social and political pressures will be examined. The course will include the neo-Noir school, the filmmakers who 'borrowed' from the originators by re-applying the basics to the changing times in the 1970's and beyond.
FINE 371 Advanced Ceramic Studio
An advanced studio course with an emphasis on the exploration and development of individual practice in the area of ceramics.
FINE 376 American Film
American Film will examine the relationship between film and the social/political movements of each decade since 1930. In this way, the course will address the medium as both chronicler of history and agent for change and/or conformity. At the same time, attention will be paid to the nature of film, its technical development and the changing approaches to acting in American films that is a direct result of the development in theatre of a specific and distinctive American acting style.
FINE 390 Selected Subjects in Fine Arts
Research and reading courses under the direction of individual instructors in either art history or film studies.
FINE 391 Selected Subjects in Fine Arts
Research and reading courses under the direction of individual instructors in either art history or film studies.
FINE 392 Selected Subjects in Fine Arts
Independent studio course under the direction of an individual instructor; graded by a committee of Fine Arts faculty members.
FINE 393 Fine Arts Abroad - Preparation
This course is a prerequisite for FINE 394 and will normally be offered in the term immediately preceding that in which FINE 394 is offered. The intent of FINE 393 is to provide students with an introduction to and familiarity with the arts and culture of the particular country and/or society that is the destination of FINE 394.
FINE 394 Fine Arts Abroad
Working in the field with landscape, cityscape, and monuments of art, students will employ a variety of media to develop techniques for visual reportage, documentation, note-taking, and journal-keeping. Individual aesthetic responses to a wide range of subject matter will be encouraged.
FINE 396 Methods in the History of Art
Students will explore a variety of research tools such as stylistic analyses, iconographical interpretations, provenance studies, and readings in art historiography.
FINE 460A Senior Honours Seminar
This course is intended for students enrolled in the Fine Arts Honours degree in Art History and Studio. Each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on an advanced creative research project in Studio.
FINE 460B Senior Honours Seminar
This course is intended for students enrolled in the Fine Arts Honours degree in Art History and Studio. Each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on an advanced research project in Art History.
FINE 461 Senior Honours Seminar - Joint Honours and Arts and Business
Each student will work on individual and assigned projects critiqued by visiting artists and supervising faculty and graded by the entire faculty.
FINE 472 Senior Honours Studio/Seminar 1
Each student will work on individual and assigned projects critiqued by visiting artists and supervising faculty and graded by the full faculty.
FINE 473 Senior Honours Studio/Seminar 2
A continuation of FINE 472, culminating in a public exhibition of work produced in this course.
FINE 474 Senior Studio 1
Independent study/practice course under the direction of individual instructors.
FINE 490 Honours Film Studies Thesis 1
Each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on a research thesis in film studies. The work in this course will be evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts faculty members.
FINE 496 Honours Art History Thesis 1
Each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on an advanced research project in art history, subject to the approval of the Fine Arts Department. The student is expected to present his/her research findings to members of the faculty at the end of the term. The course is evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts faculty members.
FINE 497 Honours Art History Thesis 2
Each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on an advanced research project in art history. This project may be related to the project completed for FINE 496. The course is evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts faculty members.
FINE 499 Senior Studies in Art History
Each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on an advanced research project in art history. The course is evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts faculty members.