This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version. In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this program calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
Fine Arts
Offered at Surrey Campus
Full- or Part-time
Fine Arts offers a two-year Fine Arts Diploma Program (Associate in Fine Arts) and a one-year Foundation Certificate Program. Both are designed to enable students to acquire a solid foundation in the basic skills of visual arts. Selected courses and groups of courses within the program may be applied to university transfer credit in Fine Arts and Education.
Certificate
Description
Thirty (30) Fine Arts credits are required for the Certificate Program. The Fine Arts Foundation Certificate is a self-contained one-year program, that allows students to continue to the Fine Arts Diploma Program or apply for programs such as Interdisciplinary Design Studies, Graphic Design for Marketing, Interior Design or Fashion Design. Credits may be transferable to other art schools or universities.
The foundation year is a program of related courses concerned with the fundamentals of visual art and visual communication. It provides a period of study, exploration and intense development of ideas and techniques. During this year students will study both two-dimensional and three-dimensional aspects of the fundamentals common to Fine and Applied Arts. See below for a full listing of course requirements for the 30 credit program.
Diploma
Description
The 60 transferable credits for the diploma may be accumulated on a full or part-time basis. In order to receive a diploma, students must complete 54 Fine Arts credits, and 6 additional academic credits. Upon completion of the two-year diploma program at Kwantlen, graduates will have acquired expressive skills in a wide range of media. With these skills students can continue to develop their creative potential individually or at another learning institution.
Admission Requirements
General Kwantlen admission requirements apply. Entry requirements for all levels of studio courses include an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the use of hazardous machinery, equipment and materials in adherence with WHMIS safety procedures.
Priority Registration
Students wishing to complete the Fine Arts Diploma in two years can apply for the Priority Registration option. Up to twenty students will be accepted for this option. These students must commit to registering for a full course load (5 courses) per semester and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Priority registration will be granted to these 20 students. Admission to this option will be based on a successful portfolio presentation and interview conducted in early May. Entry will be for the fall semester only.
Applicants must telephone the Fine Arts coordinator 604.599.2224, (v-mail 9578) by the middle of April to arrange to deliver their portfolio to the department. A team of fine art instructors will review the portfolios. The department will telephone applicants if they are to be interviewed.
Your portfolio should consist of a maximum of 20 pieces. A sketchbook is an important element to include, as it is indicative of how your creative process works. Choose works that reflect a diversity of techniques and subject matter. For example, your selections may include drawings, paintings, sculptures, design, printmaking, photographs, ceramics, and video. It is not necessary for the work to be mounted. Works that are too large or fragile to transport can be documented with slides.
Transfer
Students planning to enter a university after their first or second year should check transfer requirements before choosing their electives. See the appropriate university calendar for details. For further information contact a Fine Art faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to take both terms of any given discipline (i.e. both Drawing I and II) to facilitate effective university transfer status.
Content
Students may create their own course plan to accumulate the necessary credits depending on their personal and academic goals. One of the electives will form the basis for the student's major in second year. A major is defined as any three sequential semesters of study in a specific subject area.
First Year - Certificate and Diploma
(This applies to both the Foundation Certificate Program and the Diploma Program)
30 credits to be chosen from:
FINA 1100, 1200 Introduction to Drawing, Drawing II
FINA 1110, 1210 Introduction to Painting, Painting II
FINA 1120 History of Western Art: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance
FINA 1121 History of Western Art: Renaissance to 20th Century
Note: Students should design their curriculum to reflect a balance of 2 and 3 dimensional studies.
**Students are encouraged to consult a Fine Arts faculty advisor before registering for Semester 3.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a Certificate in Fine Art Foundation.
Second Year - Diploma
The 30 credits must include 24 Fine Arts credits and 6 additional academic credits. It is recommended that at least one academic elective is an English course.
The department currently recommends that students consider a course of study that includes specializing in one or more areas, such as ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
