87 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2020–21 (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2021/COURSE/course-FINE.html
This course introduces the basic principles of drawing as it relates to concepts of 2D, 3D, and time-based media, through a series of drawing exercises and projects. [Note: This course is primarily for students who are considering a Fine Arts studio academic plan. It includes a significant component of mandatory life drawing from the nude model. Please see the Fine Arts academic plans concerning admission to upper-level studio courses.]
This course takes a case study approach to examining the role of the art object as a means of communication within the history of visual culture. Particular attention will also be paid to the unique properties of a range of diverse media, both traditional and new.
Introduction to film analysis via national cinemas and their worldwide reception, taking into account the role of new technologies. This course acknowledges not only the importance of multiple languages and cultures on the planet today but also the rapidly growing international contexts, complicated chains of production and distribution, and vastly different cultures of spectatorship. [Note: All films will be shown with subtitles; no second language expertise is required.]
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. [Note: Art History course]
This online course is an introduction to current imaging software that students use to explore contemporary topics through digital imaging. This course is taught from a Fine Arts perspective. [Note: Studio course. Not open to students who have completed FINE/GBDA 228 or FINE/GBDA 229.]
The course delivers an introduction to a variety of basic techniques and concepts relevant to contemporary 2D, 3D, and digital art practices, through a series of structured studio exercises and assignments. [Note: Studio Course. This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of two times. This course cannot be used to fulfil Fine Arts Studios degree requirements.]
This course consists of topics in studio practice. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course consists of topics in art history. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course consists of topics in film studies. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course explores two dominant themes in art of the mid 20th century: Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, and their variants in the United States, Canada, and Europe. [Note: Art History course]
A study of art and architecture in European and American culture between 1780 and 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. [Note: Art History course]
An examination of the art of the 14th and 15th centuries in Europe. Amongst the many themes that will be explored in this course are mediums (including exploitation of oil paint), scientific perspective, humanism, court structures, art and mercantile sectors, and prominent collectors. [Note: Art History course]
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. [Note: Art History course]
This course explores the visual culture of medieval Europe from the fourth century to the 13th century. The primary focus of this course is the dynamic intersection of cultures and faiths with particular emphasis on emergent and evolving Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, as expressed in architecture, sculpture, manuscripts, metalwork, textiles, and more. [Note: Art History course]
Art of the 17th century. This course focuses on art produced in Italy, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands in the 17th century. Various types of art (history painting, portraiture, still life, etc.) and architecture (churches, palaces, city homes, etc.) are discussed in relation to the primary political, religious, and societal concerns that characterize the different geographical regions. [Note: Art History course]
This course will introduce students to issues in contemporary Indigenous visual culture within the Canadian context. Special attention will be paid to the complexities of contemporary art and cultural practices. The course will examine both practice and relevant theoretical paradigms. [Note: Art History course]
This course is designed to introduce students to the culture of 18th 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. [Note: Art History course. Formerly FINE 331]
Various technical methodologies of oil painting and pictorial composition are developed in this course through a series of explorations in observation and abstraction. The plurality of approaches available to painters today is set within a contemporary critical context. [Note: Studio course]
This course takes a materially specific approach to painting projects involving acrylic and mixed media. Emphasis is placed on creative problem solving in the context of contemporary art practice. [Note: Studio course]
This studio course is designed to introduce students to a variety of traditional and contemporary approaches, materials, processes, and conceptual concerns related to working in sculpture. Through demonstrations, presentations, critiques, and discussions, students gain expertise and develop a sculptural vocabulary. [Note: Studio course]
This studio course emphasizes practical applications of traditional and contemporary materials, processes, and conceptual concerns. [Note: Studio course]
Expressive drawing techniques are emphasized through study with the life model. Conceptual drawing projects provide the student with the opportunity to produce bodies of work. [Note: Studio course. This course includes a significant component of mandatory life drawing from the nude model.]
Observational techniques are used to develop an understanding of the principles and concepts of drawing practice. [Note: Studio course. This course includes a significant component of mandatory life drawing from the nude model.]
Experimental drawing is a course for those who wish to challenge their ideas about drawing and image making. An emphasis will be placed on contemporary approaches to drawing and the development of individual forms of expression. [Note: Studio course. This course includes a significant component of mandatory life drawing from the nude model.]
Students will explore black and white analogue (film) photography techniques and history, taught through a series of exercises, with an emphasis on fine arts practice. [Note: Studio course. Students are required to own or have access to a fully manual 35mm film camera.]
In this course students are introduced to digital tools through a series of exercises and assignments that cultivate both artistic expression and technical skill. Topics include photography, design, typography, and critical and cultural theory taught from a fine art perspective. [Note: Studio course. Previous experience with digital image manipulation is useful.]
This course uses a variety of digital software to explore the place of digital technology in contemporary art practice. Group discussions and individual assignments are major components of this course. [Note: Studio course]
Students are introduced to a variety of printmaking processes. Techniques explored include etching, engraving, monoprinting, collograph, and lithography. Training in traditional skills is combined with opportunities for individual expression. [Note: Studio course.]
The course examines the field of traditional printmaking which has expanded to include new and emerging photo-based technologies and ideas that focus on the concept of the multiple. [Note: Studio course]
This course explores time-based media within a contemporary art context focusing on video and sound. Students learn how to record and edit material through a series of short self-directed projects. Approaches range from stop-motion animation, live-action, and performance to sound and installation. [Note: Studio course]
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.
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.
This course enables Fine Arts students to gain valuable work experience within an art-related environment. Collaboration between students, professional artists, and art institutions creates a unique learning experience that complements the student's program of study. [Note: Course will be graded on a CR/NCR basis. A minor field trip fee may apply. This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of two times.]
Prereq: Level at least 2A Fine Arts students; Portfolio Review Milestone
This course provides a chronological and thematic overview of the history of visual media examining technologies such as the printing press, photography, early cinema, and the representation of perspective.
FINE 245History of Film and Visual Media from 1900 to Today
The course provides a chronological and thematic overview of the history of visual media in Modernity and Postmodernity. It starts at the beginning of the 20th century with the rise of cinema and ends with discussion of the digital age.
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. [Note: Film Studies Course. This course fulfils an Area 3 requirement for Religious Studies majors.]
Each term, this course focuses on a specific genre or theme to explore the complex relationship between cinema and religion. Topics may include science fiction, fantasy, horror, comedy, and documentary films. [Note: Film Studies course. This course fulfils an Area 3 requirement for Religious Studies majors. This course is repeatable up to five times, subject to different content.]
The course introduces students to the history, methodologies, theories, and aesthetics of non-narrative experimental film with a focus on intersections between film and visual and performing arts.
This course analyzes the shift in visual practices of the 20th century transformed by the arrival of various digital technologies. An emphasis is placed on the increasing interdisciplinarity of new media, as well as their multi-sensory nature.
This course introduces the varied production of world-wide gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender cinema. Inquiry will focus on how queer cinematic production serves as a vehicle for documentation and education, aesthetic and sexual experimentation, as well as cultural export and self-inquiry.
Students will explore ceramic material practice as a method for creative expression. The course will focus on visual and conceptual problem solving, while acquiring technical skills and knowledge of ceramic material. The assignments will incorporate hand building, mold making, surface treatments, and glazing techniques. [Note: Studio course.]
Students will explore the creative development of clay and examine cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression using a variety of construction techniques. Students will explore figurative and abstract sculptural concepts to develop a working knowledge of clay as a sculptural medium. The emphasis is on design, form, and visual thinking. [Note: Studio course.]
Students will explore the practice of drawing through the thorough study of the human figure and anatomy. Through a series of studio projects in diverse and mixed media, students will confront the dual challenges of careful observation and personal expression. [Note: Studio course. This course includes a significant component of mandatory life drawing from the nude model and from human cadavers.]
FINE 275Calligraphy to Conceptual Art: Text as an Image in Islamic and East Asian Visual Arts
Exploring the history of Islamic and East Asian calligraphic arts and the study of Eastern and Western artists, this course examines multiple ways in which writing and other forms of visible language are incorporated into visual arts. Through studio projects, students explore conceptual approaches to text-based image making.
Prereq: Level at least 2A. Antireq: FINE 204 (STU 001) taken winter 2014 or SI 375R (LEC 001) taken winter 2014
A study of selected themes dealing with gender in the history of art: e.g., the representation of the human body; portrayal of mythological, spiritual, and allegorical figures; professional and amateur artists and their status within societies; etc. [Note: Art History course]
FINE 282Canadian Art from the 17th Century to 1940
This course examines art in Canada from the beginning of the European settlement in the 17th 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. [Note: Art History course]
This is a topics course that provides students with an introduction to and a familiarity with the art and culture of a particular destination. 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. [Note: Information about current offerings can be obtained from the department. This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of two times. A field trip fee will apply.]
This course provides Fine Arts students with an opportunity to study a range of topics that will expand, explore, and refine personal areas of interest in studio practice. Students will be required to undertake a range of classroom assignments in addition to working independently on an area of focus. [Note: Studio course]
Prereq: FINE 319; At least four 200-level FINE studio courses; Level at least 3A
This is an advanced fine arts studio course with an emphasis on development of the student's individual and independent research interests. Students will be guided by faculty through one-on-one critiques as well as open forums and group critiques. [Note: Studio course]
Prereq: FINE 300; Level at least 3B Honours Fine Arts students
This course hones critical analysis skills and develops research practices (by exploring artists, materials, techniques, readings, etc.) that will enhance the student's knowledge of contemporary art practice, as well as equiping students to articulate their area of interest within contemporary art. Gallery visits and artists' talks are components of this course. [Note: A field trip fee of $100 may be required.]
Prereq: FINE 319; Level at least 3A Honours Fine Arts students.
This course consists of topics in studio practice. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course consists of topics in art history. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course consists of topics in film studies. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course provides Fine Arts students with an opportunity to study a range of advanced topics that will explore, expand, and refine personal areas of interest in studio practice. Advanced topics will be announced from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of six times.]
Prereq: FINE 319; at least four 200-level FINE studio courses; Level at least 3A Fine Arts Studio students. Fine Arts average at least 65%
This is an advanced Fine Arts studio course with an emphasis on development of the student's individual and independent research interests. Students will be guided by faculty through critiques as well as open forums. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
Prereq: At least three 300-level FINE studio courses; Level at least 3B Honours Fine Arts Studio students; Fine Arts average at least 75%
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. [Note: Art History course. To be taken in 2B.]
FINE 330Topics Course in Museums, Galleries, Curatorship
Often taught by the University of Waterloo Curator, this course explores a range of topics dealing with museums, galleries, and curatorial practices. Field visits may be a required component of this course. [Note: A field trip fee of up to $100 may be required. This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
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 20th 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. [Note: Art History course]
What is art? What is beauty? What do the two have to do with each other? This course introduces students to some fundamental issues in the philosophy of art, and to a variety of philosophical views on these issues.
FINE 341Advanced 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. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
FINE 342Advanced 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. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course enables Fine Arts students to gain valuable work experience within an art-related environment. Collaboration between students, professional artists, and art institutions creates a unique learning experience that complements the student's program of study. [Note: Course will be graded on a CR/NCR basis. A minor field trip fee may apply. This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of two times.]
This experiential learning course is intended to enable Fine Arts students to gain valuable work experience within an art related environment. The course is designed to complement the student's academic program by providing an opportunity for the practical application of skills and concepts. [Note: Course will be graded on a CR/NCR basis. A minor field trip fee may apply.]
An examination of early German and Russian cinema, and the way these two film industries influenced each other. Influential theories of film from the period will also be studied. [Note: Taught in English.]
This course will examine the interconnections of comics (graphic novels, manga, etc.) and animated film, forms of visual communication particular to the 20th and 21st centuries, in the historical and social contexts of various national traditions.
FINE 377Religion in Science Fiction Films and Television
This course examines how religion, religious themes, and the religious imagination are explored in and through science fiction film and television. Topics include the use of science fiction to discuss questions of transcendence, humanity, and divinity, as well as the challenge of extraterrestrial and artificial lifeforms.
An upper-level studio course to create computational projects that function as art works and aesthetic experiences. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams to combine computer science principles with fine art technical and conceptual skills. [Offered: W]
Independent studio course under the direction of an individual instructor; graded by a committee of Fine Arts faculty members. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of 10 times.]
This is a topics course that provides students with an introduction to and a familiarity with the arts and culture of a particular destination. 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. [Note: Information about current offerings can be obtained from the department. This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of two times. A significant field trip fee will apply.]
This course is intended to help Fine Arts students make the transition from art school to professional practice by providing an opportunity to examine their own practice within the larger context of the professional art world. [Note: A field trip fee of $100 may be required.]
This course consists of topics in studio practice. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course consists of topics in art history. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This course consists of topics in film studies. The topics can change from term to term. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of four times.]
This seminar course explores aspects of art theory, history, and visual culture that will assist students in situating their work within contemporary art practice.
Prereq: FINE 319; Level at least 4A Honours Fine Arts Intensive Studio Specialization
This course is for students who wish to be practicing artists and who are enrolled in the Intensive Studio Specialization. The course involves an intensive exploration and development of individual studio research through practice, resulting in the production of a significant body of work. Students will be guided by the work of relevant artists, as well as critiques by faculty members, graduate students, visiting artists, and fellow students. Submitted work will be evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts faculty. [Note: Studio course. Admission by portfolio review.]
Prereq: A grade of 75% in each of FINE 300, 301, 302, 303; a cumulative Fine Arts average of 75%; Level at least 4A Honours Fine Arts Studio Practice. Antireq: FINE 476
This course is for students who wish to be practicing artists, and who are enrolled in the Intensive Studio Specialization plan. Students will develop strategies for independent studio research, and complete a body of work supported and complemented by appropriate documentation. Submitted studio work will be evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts Faculty.
This course provides Fine Arts students with an opportunity to study a range of topics that will explore, expand, and refine personal areas of interest in studio practice. Students will be required to undertake a range of classroom assignments in addition to working independently on an area of focus. Submitted studio work will be evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts Faculty.
Prereq: At least 1.0 unit of 300-level FINE studio courses; Level at least 4A Honours Fine Arts Studio Practice
Students will research and execute a series of self-directed projects, addressing historical precedents in the context of the concerns of contemporary art practice, and supported and complemented by appropriate documentation. Submitted studio work will be evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts Faculty.
This course is for students who wish to be practicing artists and who are enrolled in the Intensive Studio Specialization. The course involves an intensive exploration and development of individual studio research through practice, resulting in the production of a significant body of work. Students will be guided by the work of relevant artists, as well as critiques by faculty members, graduate students, visiting artists, and fellow students. Submitted work will be evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts faculty. [Note: Studio course. Admission by portfolio review.]
Prereq: FINE 308; At least 1.0 unit in 300-level FINE studio courses; a grade of 75% in each 300-level studio course; Level at least 4A Intensive Studio Specialization. Coreq: FINE 474. Antireq: FINE 472
This course is for students who wish to be practicing artists, and who are enrolled in the Intensive Studio Specialization plan. Students will develop strategies for independent studio research, and complete a body of work supported and complemented by appropriate documentation. Submitted studio work will be evaluated by a committee of Fine Arts Faculty.