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Department of Art and Art History
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Topics Courses: Spring 2024
Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration. Additional information about a specific course (pre-requisites, co-requisites, restrictions ect.) can be found in the university calendar or through myucalgary. Courses with insufficient enrolment may be cancelled at the school’s discretion.
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History of and basic theory on the subject of video games, gaming, and games as art.
This class will introduce students to the fundamental elements of 2D animation and requires no drawing skill. Students create animations using collage and computer software.
Topics Courses: Summer 2024
Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration. Additional information about a specific course (pre-requisites, co-requisites, restrictions ect.) can be found in the university calendar or through myucalgary. Courses with insufficient enrolment may be cancelled at the school’s discretion.
How to view detailed course descriptions through myucalgary:
1. Log in to your Student Centre
2. Got to your Schedule Builder and find the course
3. View the “Results” panel for more details
An introduction to visual literacy, ultimately providing students with the skills and language to be able to speak about and interpret various art forms.
Topics Courses: Fall 2024
Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration. Additional information about a specific course (pre-requisites, co-requisites, restrictions ect.) can be found in the university calendar or through myucalgary. Courses with insufficient enrolment may be cancelled at the school’s discretion.
How to view detailed course descriptions through myucalgary:
1. Log in to your Student Centre
2. Got to your Schedule Builder and find the course
3. View the “Results” panel for more details
Examination of the development of art techniques and forms in relation to a variety of technologies. Topics may include the printing press, the history of video games, telematics, interactive art, and structures of surveillance.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Art History 340 and either Art History 341 or Art 311.01 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
An advanced exploration of topics and issues relevant to art-making and exhibitions within global contexts. Topics may include World's Fairs, art biennales, outsider art, and souvenirs.
Prerequisite(s): 6 units in courses labeled Art History at the 300 level or above.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Studio-based introduction to contemporary and emerging creative practices. Topics may include: installation art, performance art, slip casting, or hybrid art forms.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Exploration of topics in art education such as multiculturalism, creativity, developmental issues, or special needs learners.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Advanced studio inquiry in photography, further developing students' technical and conceptual skills. Deeper exploration of topics in photography such as projection, printing and alternative processes, enabling research creation directed toward self-generated practice. Activities include workshops, studio practice and critique.
Prerequisite(s): 9 units of courses labelled Art at the 300-level, including 6 units from Art 332, 336, 338, 340, 362, 366, 368, 370.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Art 438 and either 435 or 437 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Topics Courses: Winter 2025
Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration. Additional information about a specific course (pre-requisites, co-requisites, restrictions ect.) can be found in the university calendar or through myucalgary. Courses with insufficient enrolment may be cancelled at the school’s discretion.
How to view detailed course descriptions through myucalgary:
1. Log in to your Student Centre
2. Got to your Schedule Builder and find the course
3. View the “Results” panel for more details
A critical investigation of a particular subject related to the advanced study of Art History and Visual Culture.
Prerequisite(s): 18 units of courses labelled Art History at the 300 level or above and consent of the Department.
Lecture-based class focused on different topics and approaches to studio art practice.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Advanced studio inquiry into digital art forms developing students' technical and conceptual skills. Advanced exploration of digital media topics such as 2D graphics, 3D graphics, animation, motion capture, and modelling will enable research creation directed toward self-generated practice.
Prerequisite(s): Art History 340 and 6 units of courses labelled Art at the 300 level.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Advanced studio inquiry into painting that deepens technical and conceptual skills aimed at developing a self-directed practice and research.
Prerequisite(s): 9 units of courses labelled Art at the 300-level including 6 units from Art 350, 351 or 353.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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