FINE 228Design and Imaging
- 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.
In this course students will explore the fundamentals of design through a series of exercises and assignments that cultivate artistic expression and technical skill. Through an exploration of both analogue and digital processes, students will learn to apply the principles of aesthetic design to a variety of contexts, including two-dimensional space, three-dimensional form, and digital frameworks.
Prerequisites
Antirequisites
Notes
- Studio course.
- Previous experience with digital imaging software is useful.
Leads to
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| STU 001 | 8323 | 0 / 25 | MW 09:00–11:20 |
| STU 701 | 8346 | 13 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
67% liked it70% easy70% useful
From 6 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
W25: Fun course, met some very talented artists. Major projects were themed (pattern, typography, ...) but very open-ended with regards to medium and product. Take advantage of the Arts faculty spaces and tools while you have access to them. Not a grade booster because marks were very subjective. Enjoyable nonetheless.
Sep 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Marking felt a little random, but the projects were fun. It was a nice change of pace from my normal classes.
Sep 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
This class is pretty fun. You learn to create a billboard and other interesting projects. BUT ALL FINE ART STUDENTS PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ADAM GLOVER CLASS. HE IS HORRIBLE!! I am a third year student who have take more than 10 studio courses. I usually get around 75-88% for my projects. Adam is the hardest marker among all fine art professor. He usually mark around 45-65%! After talking to people, I am sure it happens to the whole class! Other than the crazy professor, the course is fun.
Apr 2016 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention FINE 228, 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 2020
Admissions Megathread (Fall 2020 Incoming Students) - 2 218 points, 7,167 comments
“Hello UW applicants, This thread is specifically for those who are applying/applied to UW to discuss different admission issues and ask current UW students for help and advice. …”
u/Cassiopeia_June: “… I was wondering if there's anyone who's taken any of the following courses: ENGL 392A, ENGL 303, FINE 228 or any of the DAC courses that I could reach out to about their experience? My understanding is that many of these require you to be an Arts/English student. …”
Winter 2019
interested in Art courses 4 points, 5 comments
“Hey everyone, I’m an engineering student but always had a passion for art. I do my own art on the side but they are mainly line arts and sketches cause I’m bad at painting. …”
u/whitepenguins: “… Other digital arts courses include FINE 228 & 229, both of which require FINE 100/130 as a prereq. With that being said...if you're just looking to improve your art for personal reasons or just practice the skill, you can honestly do that with a bit of effort on your own. …”
Has anyone here taken FINE257? 6 points, 2 comments
“I want a digital arts course in which I can actually create digital arts. I’ve never taken a course in the arts so I’m wondering: Will I actually be making digital arts in this course or is it the …”
u/whitepenguins: “If you’re looking for a digital arts course, try out FINE130 or FINE 228&229 (have FINE100/130 as prereqs). FINE 257 is purely an art history course that talks about transition in history from traditional to digital art forms with the advancement of technology.”
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: “I think your best bets are FINE 228 (Digital Imaging) or FINE 229 (Hybrid Digital Media), and those will only really handle artistic design. 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. …”
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