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)
89 courses in the 1986–87 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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 cultura! context.
FINE 210 Modem Art 1F 3C 0.5
An examination of the history of Modern Art from the late 18th century up to the time of impressionism.
FINE 211 Modern Art 2W 3C 0.5
A continuation of FINE 210, commencing with impressionism and proceeding through the major trends of. the early 20th century yp 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 214 Medieval Art and ArchitectureF 3C 0.5
A study of Early Christian Romanesque and Gothic Art.
Prereq: FINE 111 or consent of instructor
FINE 216 F 3C 0.5
Art of the 18th-Century in Europe
A study of painting, sculpture, graphic arts and architecture in 18th- reentury Europe.
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 {o Imperial times.
Consult Classical Studies
Cross-listed as C CIV 352.
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 319A Special Topics in 20th Century ArtF 3C 0.5
1900-1940 : ; : A study of the major innovations in early 20th century painting, scutpture and architecture. Honours Art History majors interested in the modern period are encouraged to use-this course as preparation for the 4th-year honours presentation..
Prereq: FINE 211 or consent of instructor ‘
FINE 330 Fine Arts Exhibition CuratorshipW 3C 0.5
The development, design, documentation, security, conservation, installation, and interpretation of arts and craft exhibitions will be explored through lectures on the history, purpose and function of fine arts exhibitions: gallery visits: student projects; and the creation and presentation of an actual exhibition.
FINE 390 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsF R05
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 wi examine methods of formal and stylistic analysis, iconographical interpretation and the application of social and poiitical 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.
FANE 391 WR OS.
Selected Subjects in Fine Arte
Research and redding courses under
the direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 472 Senior Seminar 1F RA OS
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 473 Senior Seminar 2W R 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 490 Senior Honours Presentation 1F,S S.stdiR 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings -
FINE 490A Senior General SeminarF S,std,R 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2W SstdR 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 491A Senior General Seminar 2W SstaR 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings
FINE 213 Itallan & Northern Renais-
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 215 Art of the 17th Century in Europe
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 218 Western Religious Art
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 219 Canadian Art History
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 213 Special Topics in 18th and
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 319 Contemporary Art
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 319B Special Topics in 20th Century Art: 1940-1960
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 250 History of Fim 1 (1895-1940)F 3S8L,2D 0.5
General history of world cinema in its silent and early sound era, covering the work of outstanding directors, national productions and movements, aind their contribution to the film medium’s development into a prominent art form of the 20th century. Regular film screenings. Film fee.
FINE 252 Film and the Quest for’Meaning 1F 2C,1D 0.5
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 R § 266.
Film fee: $5.00.
FINE 253 Film and the Quest for Meaning 2W 2C,1D 05 .
A Tansideration 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. Crosslisted as A S 267. Film fee: $5.00
FINE 256R Film as Social CriticismS 2C,1iD 0.5
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 FilmW 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 352 The Cinema of Science FictionF 2.20 0.5
A chronologicai survey of one of the richest and most intriguing of film
“ genres. Discussion of its aésthetic, phil-
osaphical 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 356R Special Topic in Film0.5/0.5
Special topics will be announced from yearto year.
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FINE 359 Film 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 all students above first year
Cross-listed as GEA 300.
Taught in English
FINE 390 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsF R O58 ’
Research and reading courses under the direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 391 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsW ROS
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.
FINE 471 Senior Semitvar in Film Concepts 2W 05 -
Film screenings.
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 490 Senior Honours Presentation 1F Sstd.A 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2W S,stdR 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 251 History of Film 2 (since 1941)
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 259W German Film (WLU)
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 270W The Film as a Modern Medium (WLU)
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 271W Sound and Colour in Film
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 350 French Film After 1945 FINE .351 Central and Eastern European Film After 1945
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 353 Contemporary ttalian Film
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 360 Film Theory |
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 361 Film Theory Il _ 16.56 Course Descriptions
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 120 Fundamentals of Visual Art 1F 8 0.5
An introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts, of visual art through a series of experimenta! studio problems in 2 and 3 dimensional materials and media.
Lab fee.
ANE 121 W SL 05
Fundementais of Vieual Art 2
A continuation of FINE 120 with
emphasis on colour. J Prareq: FINE 120
FINE 220 Fundamentals of Painting 1F,S 12L 0.5
An exploration of the problems and possibilities of painting as a vehicle for
serious Creative expression. The funda-
mentals of composition and painting techniques will be presented through a series of studio projects.
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 of consent of instructor ~ Lab fee.
FINE 222 Fundamentals of Sculpture 1F 12L 05 :
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.
An introduction to multi-media sculpture.
Additive and subtractive use of wood, metal and plaster casting togather with @ mastery of three-cimensional forms in 8 variety of media.
Prereq: FINE 222
Lab fee.
FINE 224 Introduction to DrawingF,S OL 0.5
Students will make analytical and expressive drawings in a variety of media, in order to develop accurate observation. and understanding of form. Prereq: FINE 120/121 Lab fee.
FINE 225 Analytical Figure DrawingW,S 9L 0.5
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
a Introduction. to materials and methods of printmaking. Current offerings are given below.
FINE 226A W 12L 0.5
Printmaking (intagito) 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 226B Printmaking (Retief)F 121: 0.5
An introduction to relief painting including collograph, wood block, lino cut and type using press and non-press materials to make print images in a series of workshops and demonstrations.
Prereq: FINE 226A or permission of instructor
Lab fee
ANE 226C F 12b 05 Printmaking (Screen) An introduction to screen printing, with emphasis on. exploration of ink proper: ties and stencil techniques.
Prereq: FINE 120/121 or consent of instructor
Lab Fee.
FINE 227 Scientific DrawingF SL 0.5
Through studio experiences, students will learn techniques for making accu: rate scale drawings of biological subjects in line and vaiue, 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 Textile FormsW 12% 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 228B Photography tor ArtistsW GL O05
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 docu-
mentation. Intended for Fine Arts majors.
Supplies at student’s expense. Prereq: FINE 120/121
FINE 228F CalligraphyF 8 O05
A study of the art of written forms, combining studio projects with slide lectures on the history of writing, Huminating and lettering. Students will strive
“for mastery in various calligraphic forms
selected from among historic styles such as Roman, Uncial, Bookhand, Gotnic, Rtalic and Fraktur.
FINE 228G Advanced Applied GraphicsW QL 05: ;
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 228H JW BL O05 Electronic Imaging |! An introduction to the use of the computer for monochrome and colour two dimensional image generation and manipulation. Students will produce 35mm colour transparencies and colour photographic prints to document their work. Intended for Fine Arts majors. Prereq: FINE 120 and 228 or consent of instructor ; ° Lab fee
’.
FINE 301 Independent Studio |W 12L 0.5
An intensive course, stressing the devel-
opment of individual forms of creative expression, open to advanced students working in the areas of printmaking, sculpture or painting. Each student will work independently in consultation with the instructor. Discussion, presentations and critiques will be held during regular class. This course will culminate in an exhibition. ‘
Prereq: FINE 320, 322 or 324
Lab fee
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 Scuipture 1° F 12b 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 12. 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 OL OS
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 vs Lab fee.
FINE 325 Advanced Drawing 2 °W 9L O05 .
Continuation of FINE 324.
FINE 326A Advanced PrintmakingW 6L 0.5
A continuation of printmaking concepts nr independent study. Admission by permission of instructor. Lab fee..
FINE 328H J 8 0.5
Electronic imaging I | A continuation of FINE 228H and an introduction to three dimensional image generation and manipulation. Students will produce 35mm transparencies and colour photographs to document their work. intended for Fine Arts majors. Supplies at student's expense. Prereq: FINE 22B8H or consent Lab fee: intended to be taken with FINE 228H in the July term.
FINE 392 Selected Subjects in Fine ArteF Rystd 0.5
Studio and practice courses under the
direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 393 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsW Astd 0.5
Studio and practice courses under the
direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 420 Sefiior Graphics Techniques 1W SL. 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 1F,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 willbe examined by faculty members of Fine Arts fd also, where pertinent, by members ef other departments. Required of ail students in Honours Fine Arts.
Admission by permission only.
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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 ail 4 year General Fine
Arts studenis.
Admission by permission only.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2W 16 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 220A Watercolour
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 223A Clay Studies
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 228D Applied Graphics
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 323A Assemblage
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 328A Advanced Calligraphy
Not offered in 1986–87.
FINE 329 IHustration Department of French
Not offered in 1986–87.