This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only.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
Offered at Surrey Campus
Full- or Part-time Studies
Limited Enrolment for Full-time. Open Enrolment for Part-time
and Certificate
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 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 to other art schools or universities. The credits may also
apply to other Kwantlen programs such as Interdisciplinary Design
Studies, Graphic Design for Marketing, Interior Design or Fashion
Design.
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 sixty (60) 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 both intellectual and technical skills to
cope with a wide range of media. With these skills students can
continue to develop their creative potential individually or at
another learning institution. Most Fine Arts credits are university
transferable.
Admission Requirements
General Kwantlen admission requirements apply.
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
your creative process. 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 framed or mounted. Works that are too large or fragile to
transport can be documented digitally or photographically as slides
or prints.
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.
For further information, contact the Chair of Fine Arts:
604.599.2224.
Content
Both first and second year are focused on the fundamentals of
contemporary art practice. All students are encouraged to take a
wide range of studio and academic courses with the intent to build
a dynamic and diverse portfolio. Each semester students are free to
design their own composition of courses reflecting both personal
and academic goals. It is strongly recommended that students work
with a faculty advisor in order to plan the most effective course of
study.
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 the 20th Century
FINA 1122 Modern Art: 1850 - 1944
FINA 1222 History of Western Art: 1945 to Present
FINA 1124, 1126 Non-Western Art, Canadian Art: 1600 - Present
FINA 1130, 1230 Ceramics I, II
FINA 1131, 1231 Introduction to Sculpture I, Sculpture II
FINA 1135 Introduction to New Media
FINA 1142, 1242 Introduction to Print Media, Intermediate Print Media
FINA 1145 Monotype: The Painted Print
FINA 1147 Issues in Contemporary Art
FINA 1165 Visual Language and Composition
FINA 1265 Form, Structure and Materials
FINA 1166 Colour Theory and Practice
FINA 1170, 1270 Photography I, II
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.
Second Year - Diploma
The 30 credits for the second year 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.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of first year, students will be awarded
a Certificate in Fine Art Foundations. Upon successful completion
of both years, students will be awarded a Diploma in Fine Arts.
