A historical survey of art techniques and stylistic developments from the Prehistoric Age to the present.

A study of photographic techniques and of the principles of lighting, composition and colour. (Cross-listed as CS104.)

Through a variety of media, the processes of identifying, using and understanding the properties of colour are explored. The course emphasizes the use of colour as a tool in painting and its impact upon the viewer. Visual literacy is imparted through an understanding of these processes in the context of art history and by a wide range of examples and reference materials. (Distance Education course taught over two terms.)

The course develops the principles and skills of drawing. Observation and analysis are used to develop understanding of the principles of form and to ensure visual literacy. (Distance Education course taught over two terms.)

The movements and styles of Canadian art, the various influences that produced them and the accomplishments of the significant artists, from the French Colonial period to the present day; includes a discussion of Aboriginal art.†

A combined studio/art history course which incorporates the practical application of photographic techniques and choice of content within a study of the historical development and evolution of photography from 1826 to the present day. (Cross-listed as CS214.)

(Cross-listed as PY215.)†

An introduction to the underlying principles of form common to such art forms as painting, architecture, sculpture and patterns in pottery and weaving. The concept of form will be related to the styles and cultures of Western Europe from Greece to modern times.

A course emphasizing perception and its importance in achieving drawing skills. Various techniques in pen, pencil and wash are explored particularly in drawing from live models in studio.

A course in basic acrylic techniques. Studies will explore the principles of aesthetics through a series of experiments in colour, space and texture.

An introduction to the methods of printmaking from line etching to multi-colour print processes.†

A course providing a basic knowledge of weaving with emphasis being placed on the understanding of aesthetic rules and values. It is designed to develop artistic expression through the use of woven fibre or textile.†

A lecture course with slides providing a survey of religious art throughout the Christian era, highlighting creations that shaped the religious consciousness of a given century. A discussion of the visual arts as inspired by Biblical images from the Old Testament and the New Testament.†

Principles and techniques involved in three-dimensional design; the creation of three-dimensional objects from a variety of materials such as wood, clay, found objects and maché.†

A survey of major works of painting, sculpture and architecture from the Renaissance to the present.†

A survey of French art from its earliest manifestations in antiquity to the present day, focussing on the city of Paris and its unique contributions to painting, sculpture, architecture, city planning and the decorative arts.

A comprehensive and integrated study of painting, sculpture, architecture and photography produced in 19th-century Europe. Political, social and cultural transformations are examined as they affect the origins of modern art. Topics include Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, as well as the roles of art academies, the avant-garde and women artists.

A survey course with slide lectures concentrating on the representation of women throughout the history of art through images of women as diverse as goddess and demon, witch and saint.†

A course with slide lectures focusing on the development of art by women artists from the Renaissance to the present. It includes discussion of the role of society in the training and careers of women artists and an encounter with contemporary women artists.†

A course with slide lectures discussing the development of Canadian art since the Group of Seven, with special attention to landscape and figure painting, abstract art, High Realism and Naive Art. The course includes modern aboriginal art. Individual artists as well as regional groups, such as those in Toronto, the Prairies, Québec and the Maritimes, will receive special focus.†

A lecture course with slides and/or videotapes offering an analysis of contemporary/avant-garde movements created by European and North American artists, with emphasis on Canadian art.††

The origins and development of Impressionism in France are examined within the social, political and intellectual context of the period from the 1860s to the 1890s. Current interpretations of Impressionism and its cultural significance are demonstrated with recent art historical methodologies.

Aesthetic principles and their application to art in various media. Design and painting projects are combined with discussions to give practical insight into the principles of aesthetics.

The course is normally open to Fine Arts majors who wish to explore a topic or field of study in Fine Arts theory.

The course is normally open to Fine Arts majors who wish to augment their program with studio work of a special nature.