FINE 204Topics in Studio Practice
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Fine Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course consists of topics in studio practice. The topics can change from term to term.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- FINE100 - Studio Fundamentals (0.50)
- Obtained all of the following milestones: Fine Arts Health and Safety Milestone and Fine Arts Woodshop Workshop Milestone
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| STU 001 | 4009 | 0 / 25 | MW 13:00–15:20 |
| STU 701 | 1670 | 16 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
100% liked it90% easy100% useful
From 8 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
This course is definitely a favourite, the subject this term was photography. The exercises and assignments were well created, delivered, and also a lot of fun! The course challenged me for the better by allowing me to think creatively and work to the best of my ability with a DSLR. Natalie is a wonderful instructor. She’s really good at teaching and will always help you with no question if needed. She’s also just so kind, thoughtful, and empathetic. You’re lucky if you ever get Natalie as an instructor!
Jan 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Select topic was great, technology and wearables. Highly recommend the course if you want to actually learn something and apply the information creatively.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention FINE 204, 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.
Winter 2023
ALERT🚨🚨🚨:CALLOUT FOR FINE 204 STUDENTS 6 points, 0 comments
u/oh_hellodarkness: “If you did the La Cartonera exhibition, save my ass and let me know. I’m writing an article about yall in the school paper. Love✌🏽”
Fall 2020
“My program sounds cooler than it is” thread 17 points, 30 comments
“I’ll start: Majoring in Rhetoric, Media, Professional communications; specializing in technical writing; minoring in digital arts communication”
u/h3_who_laughs: “Exactly in same program boat as you.”
u/h3_who_laughs: “In in my 4th academic year but only in 3A bc co-op and switched programs. I’m in ENGL 345, 309A+C , 347, & FINE 204 😎”
Fall 2015
What's a good course that is really worth taking regardless of the major? 17 points, 45 comments
“Anything that was fun, even those smaller classes that allow for more interaction between classmates.”
u/goosling: “FINE 204/INTEG 275: The Art, Science, and History of Colour. Open to anyone (no prereqs), and interesting no matter what major you are in. The projects are cool, and you will learn something by the end of the course. …”
Fall 2011
Do design courses exist in UW? 1 point, 20 comments
“Do we have any? I'm trying to find something actually interesting to take as an elective and this is the only thing that comes to mind but I don't think it exists in Waterloo. …”
u/essex23: “Designing what? Buildings? Clothing? Software? Experiments?”
u/terranaut_v2: “… Unfortunately, there is a section on Text as Art in FINE 204, but it's for the next term and you likely won't get into it. In addition, all these courses have FINE 100 (essentially beginner studio practice) as a prereq. …”
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