FINE 101Art History and Visual Culture
Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
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.
Reviewed on UW Flow
65% liked it74% easy57% useful
From 26 ratings and 4 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
learning some of the art history was fun but dangerously boring
Dec 2020 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Very interesting class reminds me of art history in high school. Easy as long as you do the work and do your readings.
Jul 2020 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Make sure you produce good writing and memorize slides.
Dec 2017 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Not a very useful course at all, no course notes so you have to go to class. I did about 2 of the readings and still ended up with a mark over 80. 10% of my mark was based on taking selfies.
Feb 2017 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
6 posts and comments in 6 threads mention FINE 101, June 2017 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.
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.”
Fall 2019
Computational Fine Arts Specialization in CS 4 points, 4 comments
“Hi. Can anyone let me know how they have found the Fine Arts Specialization after first year of CS. Looking to get into graphics so any input appreciated. Thanks”
u/skbtwiz: “… Now I'm doing FINE 101 which can be a pain in the butt sometimes because it's about Art history and visual culture. …”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… 484 ERS 615 ERS 619 ERS 654 ERS 675 ERS 680 ERS 684 ERS 701 FILM 333W FILM 374W FINE 100 FINE 101 FINE 102 FINE 130 FINE 150 FINE 205 FINE 209 FINE 220 FINE 223 FINE 224 FINE 229 FINE 230 FINE 243 FINE 252 FINE 271 FINE 274 FINE 275 FINE 302 FINE 307 FINE 308 FINE 343 FINE 402 …”
For cross listed courses is the only difference what subject it will be counted as? 3 points, 9 comments
“E.g. if ABC 101 and DEF 101 are cross listed is the only difference that the first one will count as an ABC course while the second will count as a DEF? …”
u/chakuri: “I wanted to take a CS/FINE and count it as FINE, as it would fulfill my depth requirement. My advisor told me that any CS course we take is counted as CS.”
u/chakuri: “I took FINE101, and I hated the course. For the amount of tuition I pay per course, it was a complete waste. I'm more into the practical application of art than analyzing the artists' intentions and the underlying symbols. FINE257 seems to be of the same vein. …”
Spring 2017
Bird courses (pt. 2) 190 points, 16 comments
u/chakuri: “… In hindsight, actually think FINE101 took more effort than CS245.”
Free Talk Friday 18 points, 94 comments
“Welcome to Free Talk Friday, where you are able to talk about whatever you want. Please keep it respectful and remember that subreddit rules still apply. Looking for more Free Talk Friday action? …”
u/chakuri: “I got my dad a Fitbit for Father's Day, but now I feel obligated to get one too so he's not lonely on the social aspect of the app. …”
u/chakuri: “Aww thanks :) I'll make one about my adventures in FINE101 one day”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2024–25The archived entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them
Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2020–21
- 2021–22
- 2024–25 (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar