This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only.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 course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Fine Arts
FINA 1100 cr-3
Introduction to Drawing
Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing in the field of
visual art. They will study and practise various technical
approaches to drawing in a variety of media. Students will also
explore personal subjectivity through lectures and class
discussions.
Students will study the fundamental materials, methods, and
techniques of painting. They will practise and develop painting
skills through technical and creative challenges. students will also
explore personal subjectivity in relation to historical movements
and current trends in art through studio activity, lectures, and class
discussions.
Students will study management and promotional practices useful
to a visual artist, arts administrator, or cultural worker. They will
focus on skills relating to portfolio development, grant proposals,
resume writing, copyright law, and curatorial practices.
History of Western Art: Prehistoric to Early Renaissance
Students will study the main achievements of Western Art from the
Prehistoric period to the Early Renaissance in Europe. They will
examine the impact of religious, political, societal, and
technological developments on art.
History of Western Art: Renaissance to 20th Century
Students will study the main achievements of Western Art from the
Renaissance to the 20th century in Europe and North America.
They will examine the impact of religious, political, societal, and
technological developments on art.
Students will study the development of Modern Art from Realism
to Surrealism in Europe and America. They will identify the
important issues related to Modernism and the impact of
economic, societal, and technological developments on the
Modernist period.
Students will study the history of art outside the traditional western
perspective. They will explore important periods, styles and artistic
traditions from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and historical contexts.
Students will examine the political, religious and social issues
informing and influencing the visual arts.
FINA 1126 cr-3
Canadian Art 1600 - Present
Students will examine the development of Canadian art from the
1600's to the present and they will examine the works as products
of specific historical contexts. They will also assess the influence of
social, economic, and political circumstances.
Students will learn fundamental processes of handling and firing
ceramic materials of different sizes, thicknesses, and textures. They
will work with basic techniques of clay preparation, joining,
building, drying, glazing, and firing while developing personal
expression through form, colour, and texture.
Students will study the fundamental concepts, methods, and
materials of contemporary sculpture. They will survey major
movements in sculpture over the last century through slide
lectures, demonstrations, and individual and group critiques.
Students will integrate theory and practice through technical
challenges presented by processes and materials.
Students will learn to use digital imaging software such as Adobe
Photoshop and Premiere in a lab setting. They will create artwork
that emphasizes the historical and conceptual elements of digital
technologies in contemporary art.
Students will study the historical and contemporary role of print in
the field of visual arts. They will develop visual imagery by
exploring conceptual interests and learning technical aspects of
relief, screenprinting, and intaglio.
The course will commence with the most direct and least
technically complex printmaking method, collograph, and move on
to the more complex methods of silk screen, relief printmaking
and etching. The definition of Fine Arts prints, as opposed to
reproductions, will be discussed.
Students will explore processes that combine painting and drawing
with printmaking. They will investigate the interdisciplinary
possibilities in these areas of study. Students will experiment with a
variety of different techniques under the categories of both
monotype and monoprint.
Students will study contemporary issues in the visual arts at an
introductory level. They will explore issues of local, national and
international art practice and criticism from 1980 to the present.
Prerequisites: FINA 1121 with a C or better or FINA 1122 with a C or
better.
FINA 1165 cr-3
Visual Language and Composition
Students will investigate and discuss how visual elements, medium,
and concept mutually influence each other in two-dimensional
images. They will give form to ideas, insights, and emotions by
exploring creative processes and diverse materials. Students will
learn the terminology of visual language and the strategies of
composition.
Students will learn the theory and uses of color in art and the
contemporary environment. Students will gain practice in color
mixing and manipulating color to produce specific visual effects.
Students will explore conceptual and practical approaches to black-
and-white photography. They will learn to operate a 35mm single-
lens-reflex camera, and learn to use basic darkroom techniques.
Students will study the history of photography, and contemporary
photography through class critiques and lectures
Students will investigate both traditional and non-traditional
strategies for creating art through drawing. They will practise the
fundamentals of drawing while expanding their artistic expression
in relation to contemporary art.
Students will focus on the fundamental materials, methods, and
issues of contemporary painting. They will also develop their
abilities to complete projects in an innovative and creative manner.
Students will study the development of Contemporary Art in
Western society from the Abstract Expressionist period to the
present. They will examine the impact of social, political,
economic, stylistic, and technological influences.
Students will review and reinforce skills and develop them to a
higher degree of sophistication and complexity. They will focus on
developing complete control of the medium at this level and will
accept more responsibility for firing. Students will search for
unusual approaches to, and ways of, using ceramic materials and
will work toward defining their own personal style.
Students will investigate and debate a blend of traditional and non-
traditional strategies for making sculpture. In addition to slide
lectures, demonstrations, and individual and group critiques, they
will use processes, materials, and display methods to reflect the
complex nature of contemporary sculptural practice. Students will
also use local resources such as libraries, galleries, and museums.
Students will study issues in photography from its invention in the
19th Century to the digital imaging of the present. Within the
context of contemporary critical theory, they will explore meanings
in various photographic genres including snapshots, documentary,
advertising, and fine art.
Students will explore techniques in various print forms and to
develop advanced approaches in intaglio and screenprinting
including photographic and digital imaging. They will also develop
their conceptual interests and visual language through assigned
projects and class discussions.
Prerequisites: FINA 1142 or (1144 effective Jan. 2005)
Students will develop at least four major projects using both
previously gained skills and new techniques. They will participate
in experimentation, invention and individual research.
Prerequisites: FINA 1144 or permission of Instructor
Students will study the fundamental principles of design, focusing
on three-dimensional space. They will explore the significance of
form, purpose, and materials to the overall design. Assignments
will be based on design problems in the students’ environment.
Students discuss and develop a body of photo-based works, which
explore issues related to concepts and visual representations in
photography. They will study works of past and contemporary
artists and explore photography as art. Students will learn
alternative processes in black and white, archival printing
techniques, and basic digital manipulations in photography.
Students will focus on developing their abilities to respond, in a
personal and creative way, to the challenges of assignments. They
will investigate and research alternative forms of expression as they
develop and re-evaluate their work. To assist in this investigation,
students will study contemporary trends in art and various artistic
practices, both current and historical.
Students will focus on developing their abilities to respond, in a
personal and creative way, to the challenges of painting
assignments. They will investigate and research alternative forms of
expression as they develop and re-evaluate their work. Students
will study contemporary trends in art and various artistic practices,
both current and historical, to assist in this process.
Students will build on existing skills and engage in personal
research, experimentation and self-directed learning. They will use
additional techniques such as slip casting and mural tile production
with the goal of developing greater expression, originality, and a
defined personal style.
Students will study sculpture within the framework of site-specific
projects. They will generate ideas from the characteristics of a site,
drawing on their particular interests in processes and materials.
Assignments will frequently be collaborative in nature and centered
on extensive use of the studio. Students will be expected to prepare
for critiques.
Students will specialize in one or more print media of their choice
to develop a body of work. They will initiate self-directed projects
in order to examine ideas and practices in contemporary print
media. Students will investigate the possibilities of extending print
media into other art forms such as print installations, artists' books,
and multiples.
Students will study the use of design elements and principles in the
built environment. They will focus on developing and applying
skills of problem solving, design planning, and fabrication
techniques to product design.
Students will pursue and define their own personal approach to
drawing in the field of contemporary art. They will conduct
research and complete both assigned and self-directed projects.
Students will lead discussions and critique the work of
contemporary artists, as well as the work of their peers.
Students will pursue and define their own approach to painting in
the field of contemporary art. They will conduct research and
complete both assigned and self-directed projects. Students will
lead discussions and critique the work of contemporary artists, as
well as the work of their peers.
Students will concentrate on the integration of ceramic forms,
surfaces, and materials in the development of a personal style and
will aim for originality and expressiveness. They will set many of
their own objectives within the framework of specific assignments
and learn advanced firing techniques.
Students will pursue a personal study of sculpture, working on self-
directed projects under supervision of the instructor. The student
and instructor will agree on timelines, material and conceptual
research, and a detailed series of questions guiding the students'
inquiry. Students will use critiques and input from instructors to
guide the evolution of their projects. They will prepare for and
generate class discussions.
Students will study basic design concepts and procedures relating
to successful design problem solving. They will develop specific
designs in their areas of concentrated study chosen in FINA 2365.
