FINE 110 Introduction to World Art 1F 3C 0.5
A comparative survey of Prehistoric and Ancient Art, and of Oriental, African, New Worid and Oceanian Art, emphasizing visual form as an expression of its historical and cultural context.
Fine Arts (FINE)
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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.
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 up to the contem-
porary 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 Northern Renaissance ArtW 3C 0.5
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 214 Medieval Art and Architecture A study of Early Christian Romanesque3C 0.5
and Gothic Art.
Prereq: FINE 111 or consent of instructor
FINE 215 Baroque Art3C 0.5
A study of 17th-century painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy, Spain, Flanders, France and Holland.
Prereq: FINE 111 or consent of instructor
FINE 216 Art of the 18th Century in Europe3C 0.5
A study of painting, sculpture, graphic arts and architecture in 18th century Europe.
FINE 218A The Religious Art of India3C 0.5
An approach to understanding the myths, symbols and spirituality of Indian religion through a study of representative art, architecture and folk literature of Hinduism, Jainism, and Indian Buddhism. Consult Religious Studies Cross-listed as RS 269
FINE 219 Canadian Art3C 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.
Course Descriptions Fine Arts
FINE 310 Greek Art and Architecture38C 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 CLAS 351
FINE 311 Roman Art and Architecture3C 0.5
A survey of the art and architecture of the Roman worid from Etruscan to imperial times. Consult Classical Studies Cross-listed as CLAS 352
FINE 313 Special Topics in 18th- and3C 0.5
19th-Century Art . A seminar course that examines the Neoclassic and Romantic currents of art between 1750 and 1850.
FINE 316 Canadian Native Art3C 0.5
An historical survey of the arts and crafts of Canadian Indian and Inuit peoples are examined with slide lectures, films, and student presentations.
FINE 318 Canadian Ethnic and Traditionat Arts3C 0.5
An historical survey of Canadian ethnic.
folk and traditional arts and crafts with
particular focus on the ethnic and tradi-
tional arts of the Waterloo Region. Admission by consent of instructor
FINE 319 Contemporary Art3C 0.5
A survey of contemporary international art movements with emphasis on work since 1970. Readings in contemporary criticism and gallery visits are an integrai part of the course.
Prereq: FINE 210 and 211
FINE 319A Special Topics in 20th-Century Art3C 0.5
1900-1940 A study of the major innovations in early 20th-century painting, sculpture and architecture. Honours Art History majors interested in the modern period are encouraged to use this course as preparation for the fourth-year Honours presentation.
Prereq: FINE 211 or consent of instructor
FINE 319B Special Topics in 20th-Century Art3C 0.5
1940-1960
A survey of the major movements during the 20 year period following the beginning of World War Il, including Op Art, Action Painting, the Beat Consciousness; Happenings, Pop Art, Assemblage, Post-Painterly Abstraction and Field Painting, and Kinetic and Light Sculpture.
FINE 330 Fine Arts Exhibition Curatorship3C 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 Setected Subjects in Fine ArtsF R O05
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 O05
Research and reading courses under
the direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 472 Senior Seminar 1F R O05
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 473 Senior Seminar 2W R O05
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 490 Senior Honours Presentation 1F S.std.R 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 490A Senior General SeminarF S,std,R 0.5
As in Fine Arts 390A, each student will
work under the direction of a Fine Arts
faculty member on an advanced
research project. Required of all fourth-
year general art history majors. Admission by permission only.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2S,std,R W 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 491A Senior General Seminar 2W 0.5
A continuation of FINE 490A.
FILM STUDIES OFFERINGS
FINE 250 History of Film 1 (1895-1940)F 3L,1D 0.5
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. Regular film screenings.
FINE 251 History of Film 2 - After 1941W 3L,1D 0.5
A continuation of FINE 250. From the beginnings of the modern sound cinema (Welles) to the contemporary period. Regular film screenings.
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 S 266
FINE 253 Film and the Quest for Meaning 2W 2C,1D 0.5
A consideration of selected themes -— death, 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.
Cross-listed as R S 267
Course Descriptions Fine Arts
FINE 255R Fiim as Social Criticism2C,1D 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.
FINE 258W Canadian Film0.5
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 German Film0.5
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, Schiéndoroff and others.
This is a WLU course for Film Studies Majors/Minors only
FINE 270W The Fiim as a Modern Medium0.5
A study of the technical problems of
filmmaking, 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 Film0.5
A study of the principles of sound recording for film and of the colour tabotatory 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 0.5
A study of major achievements of the French cinema after World War Il. Discussion and comparison of the twa 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, Ophils, Renoir, Chabrol, Godard, Malle, Truffaut, Resnais, and others.) Regular film screenings.
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FINE 351 Central and East European FilmW 2L,2D 0.5
Examination of the development of the motion picture art in Central and Eastern Europe after World War II. Selected work of prominent directors of Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, the USSR, and Yugoslavia will be discussed (Chytilova, Forman, Jancs6, Makavejev, Tarkovsky, Wajda, and others). Regular film screenings.
FINE 352 The Cinema of Science Fiction2L,2D 0.5
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). Regular film screenings.
FINE 353 Contemporary Italian Film2L,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, Olmi, Taviani, Rosi, Visconti and others. Regular film screenings.
FINE 356A Special Topic in Film= 0.5/0.5
Special topics will be announced from year to year.
FINE 359 Film and Literature in Germany3C 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 estab-
lishing a connection to related literary and cultural traditions.
Prereq: Open to ail students above first year
Cross-listed as GER 300
Taught in English
FINE 360 Film and Television 12L,2D 0.5
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.
Regular film screenings.
FINE 361 Film and Television 22L,2D 0.5
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). Regular film screenings.
FINE 3802 and 381Z
Film Studies Seminar
An introduction to key aspects of motion picture and TV production, film preservation and restoration with visits to Studios, film archives, and museums. Screening of selected films and discussions focussing on material unavailable in Canada. Meetings with scholars/ students. (Three weeks in Paris and London.)
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 391 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsW A OS
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 Seminar in Film Concepts 2W 0.5
Film screenings.
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 490 Senior Honours Presentation 1F S,std,R 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
FINE 490A Senior General SeminarF S,std,R 0.5
Course description in Art History offerings.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2W Systd.R 0.5
Course description on last page of Studio Offerings.
Course Descriptions Fine Arts
STUDIO OFFERINGS
FINE 120 Fundamentals of Visual Art 1F 6std 0.5
An introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of visual art through a series of experimental studio problems in two and three dimensional materials and media.
FINE 121 Fundamentals of Visual Art 2W 6std 0.5
A continuation of FINE 120 with emphasis on colour.
Prereq: FINE 120
FINE 220 Fundamentals of Painting 1F 6std 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
FINE 220A Watercolour Painting6std 0.5
An exploration of the technique of watercolour painting as a means of creating both non-objective and representational forms on a two-dimensional surface.
Prereq: FINE 120/121
FINE 221 Fundamentals of Painting 2W 6sid 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
FINE 222 Fundamentals of Sculpture 1F 6std 0.5
An introduction to sculpture. Threedimensional form will be explored with the emphasis on the handling of clay and wood as expressive media enhanced by surface treatment. Prereq: FINE 120/121
FINE 223 Fundamentals of Sculpture 2W 6std 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 120/121
FINE 223A Clay Studies6std 0.5
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 DrawingF 6std 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
FINE 225 Analytical Figure DrawingW 6C,std 0.5
Analytical figure drawing from the model will be combined with a study of human anatomy for artists.
Prereq: FINE 120/121
FINE 226 Printmaking
introduction to materials and methods of printmaking. Current offerings are given below.
FINE 226A Introduction to Printmaking
Introduction to the basic processes in relief and intaglio printmaking. Relief printmaking will include linocut, woodcut, single and multiple colour printing. Intaglio printmaking will include etching, drypoint, and collograph. Prereq: FINE 120/121
FINE 226B Printmaking (Lithography)
An introduction to basic lithographic
processes using aluminum plates.
including multipte colour printing. Prereq: FINE 120/121
FINE 226C Printmaking (Screen)6std 0.5
An introduction to screen printing, with emphasis on exploration of ink properties and stencil techniques.
Prereq: FINE 120 or consent of instructor
FINE 227 Objective Drawing6std 0.5
Perspective Drawing, Rendering of geometric forms, and techniques of accurate drawing of biological subjects in line, value, and colour, using various drawing media.
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 fromm year to year; current offerings are given below.
FINE 228A Expressive Textile Forms6C,std 0.5
The history of textile arts and problems of design for textile media will be explored combining lectures and studio projects. 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 Effigies3C,std 0.5
A study of contemporary and historical images and effigies in art, ritual, and popular culture, and a series of related studio projects and classroom presentations.
FINE 228D Applied Graphics6std 0.5
A studio course using applied graphics techniques, including illustration, typographic composition, and perspective drawing. Methods of preparing work for reproduction will also be explored.
FINE 228E Photography for Artists6std 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 applica-
tions for creative artistic expression and
documentation. Intended for Fine Arts
majors. Supplies at student's expense. Prereq: FINE 120/121
FINE 228F Calligraphy6std 0.5
A study of the art of written forms, combining studio projects with slide lectures on the history of writing, itluminating and lettering. Students will strive for mastery in various calligraphic forms selected from among historic styles such as Roman, Uncial, Bookhand, Gathic, ftalic and Fraktur.
FINE 228H Electronic Imaging |W 6std 0.5 |
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 or consent of instructor
Course Descriptions Fine Arts
FINE 320 Advanced Painting 1F 6std 0.5
Drawing upon the experience gained in
FINE 220/221 this course will empha-
size the student's individual develop-
ment as a beginning painter, through
independent problems, along with class
discussions and individual critiques. Prereq: FINE 220/221 or consent of
instructor
FINE 321 Advanced PaintingW 6std 0.5
A continuation of Fine arts 320 with a further emphasis on independent problems.
Prereq: FINE 320 or consent of instructor
FINE 322 Advanced Sculpture 1F 6std 0.5
An exploration of sculpture problems in a variety of media as vehicles for serious creative expression.
Prereq: FINE 222/223
FINE 323 Advanced Sculpture 2W 6std 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 323A Assemblage68,std 0.5
A two and three dimensional study of the various aspects of assemblage, including visual poetry, processes, events, conceptualization, and structuralism.
FINE 324 Advanced DrawingF 6std 0.5
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.
Prereq: FINE 224 and 225, or consent of instructor
FINE 325 Advanced Drawing 2 Continuation of FINE 324W 6std 0.5
FINE 326A Advanced Printmaking
Advanced processes in printmaking depending on the previous experience of students in the class. Experiments with mixed media, 3-D prints and bookworks will be included.
Prereq: FINE 226A and FINE 226B or FINE 226C
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FINE 328A Advanced Calligraphy6std 0.5
A combination of tradition and experiment with the letter as art form. Students will work with traditional materials and explore new or unusual materials or combinations of materials. They will also be encouraged to develop their own classical or experimental projects.
FINE 328G Advanced Applied Graphics6std 0.5
A continuation of FINE 228D, a critical
exploration of commercial illustration.
type and symbol of design, multi colour
print reproduction and various other
advanced graphics techniques. Prereq: FINE 228D
FINE 328H Electronic Imaging ItW 6std 0.5
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 228H or consent
FINE 329 Illustration3C,std 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 R,std 0.5
Studio and practice courses under the
direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 393 Selected Subjects in Fine ArtsW R,std 0.5
Studio and practice courses under the
direction of individual instructors. Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 394A Fine Arts Abroad-D 0.5
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 journai-keeping. Individual aesthetic responses to a wide range of subject matter will be encouraged.
FINE 420 Senior Graphics Techniques 16std 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor.
FINE 472 Senior Seminar 1F R,std 0.5
Independent study/practice course under the direction of individual instructors..
Prereq: Consent of instructor
FINE 473 Senior Seminar 2W R,std 0.5
Independent study/practice course under the direction of individual instructors.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
FINE 474 Senior Seminar 3F R,std 0.5
Independent study/practice course under the direction of individual! instructors.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
FINE 475 Senior Seminar 4W R,std 0.5
Independent study/practice course under the direction of individual instructors
Prereq: Consent of instructor
FINE 480 Fine Arts PraxisF 3C 0.5
A seminar for students in their final year of Fine Arts study, in which studio exercises will be combined with research into current issues in Canadian and International art.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
FINE 490 Senior Honours Presentation 1F 6std 0.5
Each student will work under the direction of a Fine Arts faculty member on an advanced creative or research project. The resuit 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 all students in Honours Fine Arts. Admission by permission only.
FINE 491 Senior Honours Presentation 2W 6std 0.5
A continuation of FINE 490. Admission by permission only.
Course Descriptions Fine Arts