Fine Art (Visual Art) Program Courses

ARTF 127/6.0 Introductory Fine Art I

A foundation course that offers two of the sections from the four media areas available at this level: painting, drawing, two-dimensional fundamentals, and three‐dimensional fundamentals. One class per week will be devoted to learning safe procedures and technical skills in the wood‐shop. There will be a half‐day WHMIS safety training workshop. NOTE Open only to students in a BFA Program. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $600 (includes technical skills fee of $25). LEARNING HOURS 288 (144Lb;144P) EXCLUSION No more than 6.0 units from ARTF 100/6.0; ARTF 127/6.0. EXCLUSION No more than 1 course from ARTF 101/3.0; ARTF 105/6.0; ARTF 106/3.0; ARTF 127/6.0. EXCLUSION No more than 6.0 units from ARTF 102/3.0; ARTF 110/6.0; ARTF 127/6.0. ONE‐WAY EXCLUSION May not be taken with or after: ARTF 125/6.0; ARTF 260/3.0; ARTF 265/3.0.

ARTF 128/6.0 Introductory Fine Art II

A continuation of ARTF 127/6.0, this course offers two of the sections from the media available at this level: painting, drawing, two‐dimensional fundamentals, and three‐dimensional fundamentals. NOTE Open only to students in a BFA Program. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $600 NOTE $250 deposit required for voluntary 2nd year field trip to New York. LEARNING HOURS 288 (144Lb;144P) PREREQUISITE A minimum grade of C‐ in ARTF 127/6.0 and a GPA of 1.60. EXCLUSION No more than 1 course from ARTF 101/3.0; ARTF 105/6.0; ARTF 106/3.0; ARTF 128/6.0. EXCLUSION No more than 6.0 units from ARTF 102/3.0; ARTF 110/6.0; ARTF 128/6.0.

ARTF 227/6.0 Intermediate Fine Art I

This course offers two of the sections from the four media areas available at this level: painting, drawing, print media and sculpture. Course content builds on concepts developed in ARTF127/6.0 and ARTF128/6.0. New techniques, skills and concepts are introduced. NOTE Open only to students in a BFA Program. NOTE The voluntary field trip to New York is highly recommended; the estimated cost is $700. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $400. LEARNING HOURS 288 (144Lb;144P) PREREQUISITE A minimum grade of C‐ in ARTF 128/6.0 and a GPA of 1.60.

ARTF 228/6.0 Intermediate Fine Art II

This course offers two of the sections from the four media areas available at this level: painting, drawing, print media and sculpture. Course content builds on concepts developed in ARTF127/6.0 and ARTF128/6.0. New techniques, skills and concepts are introduced. NOTE Open only to students in a BFA Program. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $400. LEARNING HOURS 288 (144Lb;144P) PREREQUISITE A minimum grade of C‐ in ARTF 227/6.0 and a GPA of 1.60.

ARTF 337/9.0   Advanced Programs I 

In this advanced course students select one media choice from these areas: paint media, sculpture/new media or print  media.  NOTE: Open only to students in a BFA Program.  NOTE: Materials: estimated cost $350.  LEARNING HOURS    324 (144Lb;180P)  PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of C‐ in ARTF 228/6.0 and a GPA of 1.60.    

ARTF 338/9.0 Advanced Programs II

In this second advanced‐level course students choose two media sections from these areas: paint, media, sculpture/new media, or print media. The media area chosen must be different from that studied in ARTF 337/9.0. The course will include seminars introducing elements of professional practice. NOTE Open only to students in a BFA Program. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $350. LEARNING HOURS 324 (144Lb;180P) PREREQUISITE A minimum grade of C‐ in ARTF 337/9.0 and a GPA of 1.60.  of C‐ in ARTF 337/9.0 and a GPA of 1.60. 

ARTF 447/9.0 Individual Programs I

In fourth year, each student must submit a proposal for an individual program of creative exploration and research. This can be based on one or more of the following areas: painting, print media, 3‐D media. Instruction at this level is through individual tutorials and critiques, although all students will meet once a week for a common seminar. NOTE Open only to students in a BFA Program. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $50 to $150. LEARNING HOURS 309 (9S;12I;288P) PREREQUISITE Level 4 and (a GPA of 2.60 in ARTF 337/9.0 and ARTF 338/9.0) and (a grade of C‐ in ARTH 120/6.0) and (a minimum of 6.0 units in ARTH at the 200‐level) and a GPA of 1.90.

ARTF 448/9.0 Individual Programs II

In fourth year, each student must submit a proposal for an individual program of creative exploration and research. This can be based on one or more of the following areas: painting, printmedia, 3‐D media. Instruction at this level is through individual tutorials and critiques, although all students will meet once a week for a common seminar. NOTE Open only to students in a BFA Program. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $50 to $150. LEARNING HOURS 309 (9S;12I;288P) PREREQUISITE A minimum grade of C‐ in ARTF 447/9.0.

Fine Art (Visual Art) Courses for non-Visual Art degree students 

Please note the following courses may not be offered every year. Please check SOLUS course listings for current offerings. 

PLEASE NOTE: Visual Art Courses ARTF102 & ARTF265 for non-Visual Art degree students are offered by the Faculty of Education. These courses are only available to students in the Concurrent Education program.  We are unable to give Departmental permission to enroll in these courses under any circumstances.

ARTF 101/3.0 Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting

A foundation course aimed at developing basic skills in drawing and painting, embracing a variety of subjects, materials and techniques. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $300. NOTE BFAH students may not enrol in this course. LEARNING HOURS 144 (48Lb;96P) RECOMMENDATION ARTH 120/6.0. A survey course in Art History provides increased visual literacy at the studio level. Previous experience in painting and drawing is highly recommended.

ARTF 125/3.0 Introduction to Studio Art in Printmaking

Designed to appeal to studio novice and seasoned artist alike, this course seeks to foster a broad understanding of historical and contemporary printmaking processes, through hands on studio assisted projects. These will cover lithography, etching relief, book binding, hand transfer and photo-digital etching. Overall emphasis is on experimentation and exploration of imagery. Not available for credit towards a B.F.A. program. NOTE Materials: estimated cost $100. RECOMMENDATION Some drawing experience. ONE-WAY EXCLUSION May not be taken with or after: ARTF 227/6.0.

ARTF 275/3.0 Digital Media in Studio Practice

In this introductory studio e-course, students will examine the current nature of digital media practices in relation to Contemporary Art. Through studio research, students will explore the context of digital practices and theories, and its effect on the production of images and objects within the digital landscape. NOTE Only offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. LEARNING HOURS 120 (60O;60P) PREREQUISITE Level 2 or above.