FINE 110 Introduction to World Art 1F 3C 0.5
A comparative survey of Prehistoric and Ancient Art, and of Oriental, African, New World and Oceanian Art, emphasizing visual form as an expression of its historical and cultural context.
Fine Arts (FINE)
86 courses in the 1985–86 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
F refers to faculty member at Renison Collage..
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered In the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
ART HISTORY OFFERINGS
FINE 111 Introduction to World Art 2W 3C 0.5
A comparative survey of Western Art from the Classical.to the Modern Period, emphasizing visual form as an expression of its historical and cultural context.
FINE 210 Modern Art 1F 3C 0.5
An examination of the history of Modern Art from the late 18th century up to the time of impressionism.
ANE 211 W 3C 05
Modern Art 2
A continuation of FINE 210, commencing with impressionism and proceeding through the major trends of the early 20th century up to the contemporary period..
FINE 212 Italian and Northern RenaissanceF 3C 0.5
Art 1 A survey of the innovations in European painting, sculpture, and architecture between 1260 and 1500.
Prereq: FINE 111 or consent of instructor
FINE 213 Italian and Northem RenaissanceW 3C 0.5
Art. 2 A continuation of FINE 212 starting with the masters of the High Renaissance and concluding with the art of the Mannerists.
Prereq: FINE 212 or consent of instructor
Fine Arts
ANE 215 F 3C 05 Baroque Art A study of 17th century painting, sculpture and architecture in italy, Spain, Flanders, France and Holland.
Prereq: FINE 111 or consent of instructor
FINE 219 Canadian ArtF 3C 0.5
A survey that begins with the art of British and French settlers in the 17th century and concludes with developments in contemporary Canadian Art.
FINE 310 Greek Art and ArchitectureF 3C 0.5
A survey of the art and architecture of
the ancient Greek world from the
Minoan to the Hellenistic periods. Consult Classical Studies Cross-listed as C CIV 351.
FINE 311 Roman Art and ArchitectureW 3C 0.5
A survey of the art and architecture of the Roman world from Etruscan to Imperial times. Consult Classical Studies Cross-listed as C CIV 352.
FINE 313 Special Topics in 18th and 19th Century ArtF 3C 0.5
A seminar course that examines the Neoclassic and Romantic currents of art between 1750 and 1850.
FINE 316 Canadian Native ArtF 3C 0.5
The arts and crafts of Canadian Indian and Inuit (Eskimo) peoples are examined with slide lectures, films, and student presentations.
FINE 318 Canadian Ethnic and Traditional ArtsW 3C 0.5
An historical survey of Canadian ethnic, folk and traditional arts and crafts with particular focus on the ethnic and traditional arts of the Waterloo Region. Admission by consent of instructor
FINE 319 Contemporary ArtW 3C 0.5
A seminar exploring the ‘contemporary avant garde movements through critical analysis, historical correlation, discussions with artist and trips to Toronto. Topics covered will include environmental sculpture, conceptual trends, earth works, performance, technology, postal art, and the business aspects of art.
FINE 319B Special Topics In 20th-Century ArtF 3C 0.5
1940-1960
A survey of the major movernents during the 20 year period following the beginning of World War li, including Op Art, Action Painting, the.Beat Consciousness, Happenings, Pop Art, Assemblage, Post-Painterly Abstraction and Field Painting, and Kinetic and Light ~ Sculpture.
FINE 390 Selected Subjects ln Fine ArtsF R 0.5
Research and reading courses under
the direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 390A Methods in the History of ArtW 3S 0.5
For students planning a Senior Honours Presentation in Art History. Students will examine methods of formal and stylistic analysis, iconographical interpretation and the application of social and political history to the understanding of works of art. Required of all art history majors who take FINE 490/491 and 490A.
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 391 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsW R O5
Research and reading courses under
the direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 472 Senior Seminar 1F R 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor.
ANE 473 W R O05 Senior Seminar 2 Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 490 Senior Honours Presentation 1F,S Sstd.R 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 490A Senior General SeminarF Ssid.R 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2W Sstd,R 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 491A Senior General Seminar 2W Sstd,R 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings
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FINE 214 Medieval! Art and Architecture
Not offered in 1985–86.
FINE 218 Westem Religious Art
Not offered in 1985–86.
FINE 319A Special Topics in 20th Century Art: 1900-1940
Not offered in 1985–86.
FINE 330 Fine Arts Exhibition Curator- ship
Not offered in 1985–86.
FINE 250 History of Film 1 (1895-1940)F 3.5L,20 0.5
General 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 fim medium’s development into a prominent art form of the 20th century. Regular film screenings.
Film tee.
FINE 251 History of Film 2 (since 1941) A continuation of FINE 250. From theW 3.5L,2D 0.5
beginnings of the modern sound cinema (Welles) to the contemporary period. Regular film screenings.
Prereq: FINE 250 or consent of instructor
Film fee.
"FINE 252 F 2C1D 05
Fim and the Quest for Meaning 1 An exploration of spiritual themes and issues in the cinema. An assessment of film’s special characteristics as an art form capable of addressing the human quest for a significant existence. Emphasis upon the films of Ingmar Bergman. .
Cross-listed as FS 266.
Film fee: $5.00
FINE 253 Film and the Quest for Meaning 2W 2C,1D 0.5
A consideration of selected themesdeath, evil, guilt, fate, alienation, courage, love, redemption-in the films of several of today’s leading directors. Emphasis upon a variety of directors from divergent cultural backgrounds.
~ Gross-listed as Ft S 267.
Film tee: $5.00
FINE 256R S 2C,1D 0.5
Flim as. Social Criticism Cinema as “prophetic voice,” exploring the films of various directors as they pertain to selected themes which include technology and dehumanization, individual and collective goals, social realities and dreams, and the quest for individual and cultural identity.
Film fee: $5.00
FINE 258W Canadian FlimF 0.5
A study of Canadian film, from 1895 to the present, based on the screening and analysis of selected films.
This is a WLU course for Film Studies Majors/Minors only.
FINE'259W W 0.5 German Film A study of major works (English subtitles) of the German cinema, beginning with the “golden age” of the 1920's and emphasizing the New German Cinema created by directors such as Fassbinder, Wenders, Herzog, Straub, ~ Schléndorff and others.
This is a WLU course for Film Studies
Majors/Minors only.
FINE 270W The Film as a Modem MediumF 0.5
A study of the technical problems of
film making, leading to the writing.
Production and editing of a silent film. This is a WLU course for Film Studies
Majors/Minors only.
FINE 271W Sound and Colour In FilmW 0.5
A study of the principles of sound recording for film and of the colour laboratory and its techniques. The students will produce a short colour/ sound film.
Prereq: FINE 270W, any other film course or consent of instructor
This is a WLU course for Film Studies Majors/Minors only.
FINE 350 French Film After 1945F 2L,2D 05.
A study of major achievements of the French cinema after World War Il. Discussion and comparison of the two main creative impulses of the period: the “Academic tradition” of the 40’s and 50's, and the rebellious nouvelle vague of the 60’s. (Bresson, Carné, Ophiils, Renoir, Chabrol, Godard, Malle, Truffaut, Resnais and others) Regular film screenings.
Prereq: A Film course or consent ot the instructor
Film fee
FINE 351 East European Film After 1945W 2L,.2D 0.5
A study of the development of motion
picture art in Eastern Europe after World War il. Selected works of major directors of Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, the USSR and Yugoslavia will be discussed, as well as characteristic features of East European cinema as a whole. (Chytilova, Forman, Jancz6, Makavejev, Tarkovski, Wajda, and others) Regular film screenings.
- Prereq: A Film course or consent of instructor
Film fee
FINE 352 The Cinema of Science FictionF 2L,2D 0.5
A chronological survey of one of the richest and 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, Lucas, Marker, Siegel, Tarkovsky, Truffaut and other directors). Regular film screenings.
Prereq: FINE 250/251 or consent of instructor
Film fee.
FINE 353 Contemporary italian FilmW 2L,2D 0.5
A study of major achievements of the Italian cinema in its post-Neo-Realist period. Discussion of the works of major directors since the late 1950's. Antonioni, Bertolucci, Fellini, Oimi, Taviani, Rosi, Visconti and others. Regular film screenings.
Prereq: FINE 250/251 or consent of instructor
Film fee.
FINE 356R Special Topic in Film= 0.5/0.5
Special topics will be announced from year to year.
FINE 369 Fim and Literature in GermanyF,W 3C 0.5
This course introduces students to significant aspects of modern German culture through film, and links this study with that of literature. It involves viewing and analyzing films and establishing a connection to related literary and cultural traditions.
Prereq: Open to aif students above first year .
Cross-listed as GER 300.
Taught in English
FINE 390 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsF R 0.5
Research and reading courses under
the direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
Fine Arte
FINE 391 Selected Subjecte In Fine ArteW R O5
Research and reading courses under
the direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 470 Senior Seminar in Film Concepts 1F 0.5
Film screenings.
Admission by consent of instructor.
ANE 471 W 0.5 Senior Seminar in Film Concepts 2 Film screenings.
Admissien by consent of instructor.
FINE 490 Senior Honours Presentation 1F SstdF,R 0.5 .
Course description on last page of Studio Ofterings.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2W SystdR 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 360 Film Theory |
Not offered in 1985–86.
FINE 361 Fitm Theory II STUDIO OFFERINGS
Not offered in 1985–86.
FINE 120 Fundamentals of Visual Art 1F BL O5
An introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of visual art through a series of experimental studio problems in 2 and 3 dimensional materials and media.
Lab fee.
FINE 121 Fundamentals of Visual Art 2W OL 0.5
A continuation of ANE 120 with emphasis on colour.
Prereq: FINE 120
FINE 220 Fundamentals of Painting 1F,S 12. 0.5
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.
Prereq: FINE 120/121 or consent of instructor
Lab fee.
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FINE 220A WatercolourF 12L 0.5
An exploration of the techniques of watercolour painting as a means of creating both non-objective and representational forms on a two dimensional surface. .
Prereq: FINE 120/121 or consent of instructor
Lab fee
FINE 221 Fundamentals of Painting 2W 12 0.5
A continuation of the studio projects begun in FINE 220 with a greater emphasis on the development of individual expression. . Prereq: FINE 220 or consent of instructor Lab fee.
FINE 222 Fundamentals of Sculpture 1F,S 1a. 0.5
An introduction to sculpture. Threedimensional form will be explored with the emphasis on the handling of clay and wood as an expressive medium enhanced by surface treatment. Prereq: FINE 120/121 Lab fee.
FINE 223 Fundamentals of Sculpture 2W 12L 0.5
An introduction to multi-media sculpture. Additive and subtractive use of wood, metal and plaster casting together with a mastery of three-dimensional forms in a variety of media.
Prereq: FINE 222
Lab fee.
FINE 223A Clay StudiesW 6std 0.5
Using a variety of clay bodies and firing techniques, students will explore figura-
tive and abstract sculptural concepts, to develop a working knowledge of clay as a sculptural medium.
FINE 224 Introduction to DrawingF,S OL O05 ©
Half the time will be devoted to drawing from the model and the remainder to a series of drawing concepts. At least 1 field trip will be included: Art Gallery of Ontario or the Albright Knox in Buffalo. Prereq: FINE 120/121 Lab fee.
FINE 225 Analytical Figure DrawingW SL O05
Analytical figure drawing from the model will be combined with a study of human anatomy for artists.
Prereq: FINE 120/121
Lab fee.
FINE 226 Printmaking
Introduction to materials and methods of printmaking. Current offerings are given below.
FINE 226A Printmaking (Intagilo)F 12L 0.5
An introduction to basic intaglio techniques including etching and engraving through workshops and class demonstrations.
Prereq: FINE 120/121 or consent of instructor
Lab fee
FINE 226C Printmaking (Screen)W 12L 0.5
An introduction to screen printing, with emphasis on exploration of ink properties and stencil techniques.
Prereq: FINE 120/121 or consent of instructor
Lab Fee.
FINE 227 Scientific DrawingW SL 0.5
Through studio experiences, students will learn techniques for making accurate scale drawings of biological subjects in line and value, using various media. Methods of preparing drawings for reproduction will be included.
FINE 228 Applied Arts
The history, design and practice of various applied arts will be explored in slide lectures and studio projects. Specific arts will vary from year to year; current offerings are given below.
FINE 228A Expressive Textiie FormsW i2L 0.5
The history of textile arts and problems of design for textile media will be explored combining lectures and studio Projects in both 2 and 3 dimensional expressive forms. Traditional textile materials and methods will be applied to the creation of contemporary expressive and autonomous forms. Students will
Supply their own materials.
FINE 228C Images and EffigiesW SL 0.5
A study of contemporary and historical images and effigies in aft, ritual and popular culture, ahd a series of studio projects in which three-cimensional images are constructed.
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FINE 228D Applied GraphicsF 8L 0.5
A studio course using applied graphics techniques, including illustration, typographic composition, and perspective Grawing. Methods of preparing work for reproduction will also be explored.
FINE 228E Photography for ArtistsF 9L 0.5
Introduction to photographic techniques
for use as a tool for artists. Basic tech-
niques will be taught through a series of
exercises, with emphasis on applications
for creative artistic expression and
documentation. Intended for Fine Arts
majors. Supplies at student's expense. Prereq: FINE 120/121
FINE 228F CalligraphyF 8 0.5
A study of the art of written forms, combining studio projects with slide lectures on the history of writing, illuminating and lettering. Students will strive for mastery in various calligraphic forms selected from among historic styles such as Roman, Uncial, Bookhand, Gothic, Italic and Fraktur.
FINE 228G Advanced Applied GraphicsW 9L 0.5
A continuation of FINE 228D, exploring commercial illustration, type and symbol of design, multi colour print reproduction and various other advanced graphics techniques.
Prereq: FINE 228D
FINE 320 Advanced Painting 1F 12. 0.5
Drawing upon the experience gained in FINE 220/221 this course will emphasize the student's individual development as a beginning painter, through independent problems, along with class discussions and individual critiques.
Prereq: FINE 220/221 or consent of instructor
Lab fee.
FINE 321 Advanced PaintingW 12L 0.5
A continuation of Fine arts 320 with a further emphasis on independent problems.
Prereq: FINE 320 or consent of instructor
Lab fee.
FINE 322 Advanced Sculpture 1F 12L 0.5
An exploration of sculpture problems in a variety of media as vehicles for serious creative expression.
Prereq: FINE 222/223
Lab fee.
FINE 323 Advanced Sculpture 2W 12L 0.5
Organization and integration of sculptural concepts in clay to develop a series of representational or abstract sculptures. Clay and glaze technology for oxidation stoneware firing will be stressed.
Prereq: FINE 322
FINE 324 Advanced DrawingF & 0.5
A course in which drawing is investigated,as a means of expression and communication. The human figure, objects, and the landscape will be studied as sources of artistic imagery. The student will be encouraged to experiment with imagery, to develop personal vision, and to devise individual formal means of expression.
Prereq: FINE 224 or consent of instructor
Lab fee.
FINE 325 Advanced Drawing 2 Continuation of ANE 324W OL 0.5
FINE 326A Advanced PrintmakingW 6L 0.5
A continuation of printmaking concepts for independent study. Admission by permission of instructor. Lab fee.
FINE 328A Advanced CalligraphyW 6L 0.5
A combination of tradition and experiment with the letter as art form. Stucents will work with traditional materials and explore new or unusual materials or combinations. of materials. They will aiso be encouraged to develop their own classical or experimental projects.
FINE 329 IHustrationF 6L 0.5
Studio work in techniques and theory of
book illustration, together with slide
lectures on the history of printed forms. Prereq: Consent of instructor
FINE 392 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsF Rstd 0.5
Studio and practice courses under the direction of individual instructors.
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 393 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsW A,std 0.5
Studio and practice courses under the
direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 420 Senior Graphics Techniques 1W 9L 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 472 Senior Seminar 1F R 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 473 Senior Seminar 2W R. 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
FINE 490 Senior Honours Presentation 1.F,S 15L 0.5
Each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on an advanced creative or research project. The result of this endeavour will be
Presented in the form of an exhibition or
its equivalent (i.e, film, illustrated book, Portfolio, or essay), which will be examined by faculty members of Fine Arts and also, where pertinent, by members of other departments.
Required of aif students in Honours Fine Arts.
Admission by permission only.
FINE 490A Senior General SeminarF 15L 0.5
As in FINE 490, each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on an advanced creative or research project, and will participate in group critiques and discussions. Required of all 4 year General Fine’ Arts students. Admission by permission only.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2W 15L 0.5
A continuation of FINE 490. Admission by permission only.
FINE 491A Senior General Seminar 2W 15L 0.5
A continuation of FINE 490A An optional course for 4 year General Fine Arts students. Admission by permission only.
FINE 226B Printmaking (Relief)
Not offered in 1985–86.
FINE 323A Assemblage
Not offered in 1985–86.