FINE 100Studio Fundamentals
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Fine Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
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.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Notes
- This course includes a significant component of mandatory life drawing from the nude model.
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| STU 001 | 3302 | 26 / 25 | MW 09:00–11:20 |
| STU 002 | 3303 | 26 / 25 | MW 13:00–15:20 |
| STU 003 | 8894 | 26 / 25 | TTh 13:00–15:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| STU 001 | 7522 | 0 / 25 | MW 13:00–15:20 |
| STU 002 | 8457 | 0 / 25 | MW 13:00–15:20 |
| STU 003 | 8514 | 0 / 25 | MW 09:00–11:20 |
| STU 004 | 8515 | 0 / 25 | MW 18:30–20:50 |
| STU 005 | 8516 | 0 / 25 | MW 18:30–20:50 |
| STU 701 | 7987 | 162 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
85% liked it85% easy74% useful
From 88 ratings and 26 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Although the assignments weren't too hard, be prepared for a very time-consuming course-load.
Mar 2016 · liked it · 3 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Even someone with little artistic talent can do well.
Nov 2014 · liked it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Useful for drawing techniques and improved my drawings but overall very dull, well only because drawing isn't my thing! If you like it, you'll enjoy this course. Nude models and many assignments will keep you busy!
Dec 2012 · didn’t like it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
TAKE THE CLASS WITH TARA COOPER!! she is AWESOME and so flexible with deadlines <3
Nov 2024 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
The course was split into about 10 assignments overall. Most of them were worth 5-10%, and one of them was worth 15%. The course was a nice bird course as all the assignments focused on different types of art. Some of the projects included making a mask, stop-motion animation, contour drawing, still lifes, self-portraits, figures, etc. it was a fun course but definitely time-consuming with the weekly assignments!
May 2023 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
51 posts and comments in 38 threads mention FINE 100, October 2011 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2024
Math 2nd Year (2A) Class Selection 4 points, 6 comments
“I am a BMath student entering year 2, and to keep it short I have to choose 2 classes out of the 3: MATH235, STAT230, AMATH251. …”
u/Icy_Environment9241: “Kind of depends what majors you’re interested in. Why can’t you do all 3 this term?”
u/Deriuth: “i am going into AMATH, thing is I have 3 courses I am 100% on (MATH237, CS234, FINE100), and I cannot overload because of current gpa. So technically another option would be to either give up cs or fine but i would much prefer keeping those”
FINE 100 not enrolled 1 point, 3 comments
u/internet-Overdose: “My FINE 100 course is not enrolled cuz the time has conflicted, what should I do if I want to keep my Fine Arts Prospective major? The course does not seem to be provided 1C...”
u/Laeriana: “If other courses you have overlap the whole FINE 100 class time, you might have to re-think your course scheduling for the term, and/or look into alternative sections that may be offered for your intended courses. …”
Winter 2024
Any electives where you get to make stuff? 5 points, 1 comment
“By stuff I mean anything. I know music275 let’s you make music. I’m looking for an elective that’s engaging, where I can actually do something instead of reading slides.”
u/Stranger_Natural: “The studio FINE courses might work? I took FINE 100 (they ran out of space in FINE 150 that term, so I got put there instead) and it was pretty fun (art fundamentals, some figure drawing, a couple of projects).”
Fall 2023
thoughts on computational fine arts specialization (for cs majors)? 1 point, 5 comments
“i really really love drawing (maybe not too much of graphics side of it but i can graphic design), and was wondering if it was worth doing? …”
u/2kofawsome: “… One thing to check, FINE 100, FINE 101 (you said 247 but I dont think that exists?), FINE 258 do not fulfil depth I dont think simce they arent prereq chain/dont have 3xx.”
Fun electives 5 points, 16 comments
“What are some of the most fun/ interesting elective courses you’ve taken at uw?”
u/Zealousideal_Cow3166: “loving FINE100 so far, getting to actually work and make something in a studio course instead of all your courses being lectures is pretty awesome”
Winter 2022
Is FINE 100/150 hard if I'm bad at drawing? 2 points, 9 comments
u/RocketPenguins: “I want to choose FINE 100/150 as an elective since it seems interesting plus it would be a nice change of pace from the rest of my courses. I'm not the best at drawing though so I'm wondering if it'll be a struggle”
u/Stranger_Natural: “Can't speak for 150, but FINE 100 probably needs you to be at least decent in drawing. I'm taking the course right now, and imo the lectures don't really have enough content for someone with little experience in drawing to complete the assignments very successfully. …”
u/DifficultyFull4693: “Currently taking FINE 150! It’s a course meant for students not in Fine Arts, so there is varying levels of skill in the class. We didn’t have to do as much technical drawing as FINE 100 and we experimented with different drawing techniques/mediums”
Fall 2021
FINE100 Online 1 point, 0 comments
u/SpoiltUnicorns: “Has anyone taken Fine100 online? What was the experience like?”
Spring 2021
Is it possible to major in Biomed and Minor in Fine Arts? 4 points, 2 comments
“Hi, I have gotten accepted to Waterloo and am going to major in Biomed, I love Bio and Chem but I also love Fine Arts just as much. I chose Biomed at Waterloo because they offered me a scholarship. …”
u/randomnumber135: “… You should probably take two FINE courses for your electives in Fall term (FINE 100 and one of FINE 102/112/130) if you're sure you want to do the minor. …”
Winter 2021
How is FINE 100 online for someone who knows nothing about drawing? Also, should I wait until we're in person to take it? 4 points, 2 comments
Fall 2020
How is FINE 100? 0 points, 4 comments
u/lordbakedbeans: “How’s it being done with all online? Or any fine arts course for that matter”
FINE 100/105 Online for Winter 2021 5 points, 1 comment
u/atomicasher: “… For those of you who have taken FINE100/FINE105 online, how was it? Would you recommend? And which one (if you took both) do you think is better FINE 100 or FINE 150 (my bad I wrote 105 in title). …”
Students with mental health issues: is Waterloo's CS program accomodating or unbearable? 9 points, 12 comments
“Asking for a friend. Say you have a mental illness that may cause you to be hospitalized for a long period of time (1 week to 1 month). …”
u/Laeriana: “… Classes where attendance is absolutely mandatory: FINE 100 is a good example of this because most of the work you're being assessed on is done in the 6 hours of class each week. Missing too much class means missing the techniques/access to materials/models that you had to draw. …”
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