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Visual Arts Studio
| VAS 020, Foundations of Visual Arts | |
| | Description: A studio course designed to introduce students to techniques and processes of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media; the theoretical concepts which inform and direct studio practice will be emphasized. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 020. | | Prerequisite(s): Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 100a/b, Image Explorations | |
| | Description: An introductory design and imaging course exploring two-dimensional design and imaging principles, including colour theory, the study of composition and other formal concerns. The course will present critical frameworks for reading and constructing images using basic technical means. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course | | back to top |
| VAS 104a/b, Drawing Explorations | |
| | Description: An introductory course exploring a wide range of traditional and contemporary aspects of drawing in order to develop an understanding of its application to the Visual Arts as well as other frameworks. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 204a/b Introduction to Drawing. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 193, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 193. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 194a/b, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 194a/b | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: An introduction to drawing as an investigative tool for perceptual, technical, conceptual and critical problem solving. Extension of this approach with other media and disciplines. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 230, 220a/b in combination with 221b. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 204a/b, Introduction to Drawing | |
| | Description: Introduction to drawing as an independent practice, and as a tool for conceptual, perceptual, and technical problem solving. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 200, VAS 210, VAS 212a/b, VAS 214a/b, the former Visual Arts 220a/b, 221a/b, 230. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 210, Drawing/Painting | |
| | Description: Introduction to drawing and painting, and their interrelationships, with a focus on developing critical understandings in concert with techniques. Projects address theoretical, historical, and contemporary approaches to two dimensional art production, and integrate these with studio practice. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 222a/b, 230, 232. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020 or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 212a/b, Drawing/Painting I | |
| | Description: Introduction to drawing and painting, and their interrelationships. This course focuses on developing critical understandings of these media in concert with techniques. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 200, VAS 204a/b, VAS 210, VAS 216a/b, the former Visual Arts 230, 222a/b, and 232. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 214a/b, Drawing/Painting II | |
| | Description: Continued exploration of drawing and painting. Projects address theoretical, historical, and contemporary approaches to two dimensional art production, and integrate these with studio practice. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 200, VAS 204a/b, VAS 210, VAS 216a/b, the former Visual Arts 222a/b, 223a/b, 230, and 232. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020, and VAS 212a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 216a/b, Introduction to Painting | |
| | Description: Introduction to painting practice, with a focus on developing critical understandings in concert with techniques. Projects address theoretical, historical, and contemporary approaches to painting, and integrate these with studio practice. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 210, VAS 212a/b, VAS 214a/b, the former Visual Arts 222a/b, 223a/b, 232. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020, or permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 220, Sculpture, Installation and Performance | |
| | Description: An introduction to contemporary processes used in three-dimensional construction. Students will experiment with a variety of new and used materials and construction methods while developing skills by using tools in plaster, wood and metal workshops. The course will emphasize exploration of presentation models including sculpture, installation and performance. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 224a/b, 234. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 222a/b, Sculpture, Installation and Performance I | |
| | Description: An introduction to contemporary processes used in three-dimensional construction. Students will experiment with a variety of new and used materials and construction methods while developing skills by using tools in plaster, wood and metal workshops. The course will emphasize exploration of presentation models including sculpture, installation and performance. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 220, and the former Visual Arts 224a/b and 234. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 224a/b, Sculpture, Installation and Performance II | |
| | Description: A further exploration of contemporary processes used in three-dimensional construction and presentation with emphasis on sculpture, installation and performance. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 220, and the former Visual Arts 224a/b and 234. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020, and VAS 222a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 226a/b, Introduction to Sculpture | |
| | Description: An introduction to the basic materials, techniques and theories of contemporary sculpture. The course will emphasize material and method explorations. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 220, VAS 222a/b, VAS 224a/b, the former Visual Arts 224a/b, 234. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 230, Introducton to Mechanical Reproduction: Photography & Alternative Photographic Practices | |
| | Description: An introduction to technical processes relating to Print Media including alternative photographic processes and digital production. Print Media practices include relief, intaglio, screen print and lithography, while digital explorations trace the evolution of hypertext and distributed print-based graphics. The course emphasizes experimentation and integration of these media within a critical/historical context. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 226a/b, 236. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020 or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 232a/b, Introduction to Mechanical Reproduction: Photography & Print Media I | |
| | Description: An introduction to technical processes pertaining to photography and Print Media. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 230, VAS 236a/b, the former Visual Arts 226a/b, 236. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 234a/b, Introduction to Mechanical Reproduction: Photography and Print Media II | |
| | Description: A further exploration of camera and darkroom techniques and Print Media practices, emphasizing experimentation with and integration of these media in the context of contemporary and historical practices. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 230, VAS 236a/b, the former Visual Arts 226a/b and 236. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020, and VAS 232a/b. Priority will be given to students in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 236a/b, Introduction to Print Media | |
| | Description: An introduction to print media practices including relief, intaglio, and silkscreen. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 230, VAS 232a/b, VAS 234a/b, the former Visual Arts 236. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: An introduction to lens-based photographic practices, including an overview of the camera, image processing and print production. The course also explores new directions in computer technology, emphasizing photographic imaging relative to other media forms as well as examining the historical developments and theoretical debates that have shaped the discipline. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 232a/b, 234a/b, 244a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020 or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 6 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 244a/b, Introduction to Photography | |
| | Description: An introduction to the basic techniques, theory and practice in photography. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 230, VAS 232a/b, VAS 234a/b, the former Visual Arts 236 and 228a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 246a/b, Digital Photography | |
| | Description: A comprehensive examination of digital photographic techniques and production, including an overview of the digital still camera, image processing, digital output and the use of related software applications. The course also traces the evolution of digital imaging, examining its historical foundations and the theoretical debates that have informed its status. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 250 or the former Visual Arts 218a/b, 228a/b or 231. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020 or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 250, Introduction to Contemporary Media Art | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course introducing the technical foundations of contemporary media production, including digital imagery, distributed on-line work, sound recording and mixing, as well as basic video camerawork and editing. This lecture/studio course also locates contemporary digital practices within the broader history of cultural production, tracing developments in technology and media arts. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 252a/b, VAS 254a/b, or the former Visual Arts 218a/b, 228a/b, 231. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 6 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 252a/b, Introduction to Contemporary Media I | |
| | Description: A Studio course introducing the basic technical foundations of contemporary media production, including digital and darkroom photography, animation and web design. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 250, or the former Visual Arts 231. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 254a/b, Introduction to Contemporary Media II | |
| | Description: A Studio course introducing the basic technical foundations of contemporary media production, including electronic media processes, video and sound. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 250 or the former Visual Arts 231. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020 or the former Visual Arts 020, and VAS 252a/b. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 256a/b, Introduction to Interactive Media | |
| | Description: A Studio course introducing the basic technical foundation of multimedia production, including web, animation and CD/DVD design. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 250, or VAS 252a/b and VAS 254a/b, the former VA 231, 228a/b, or permission of the Department. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 258a/b, Introduction to New Media | |
| | Description: A Studio course introducing the basic technical foundation of new media production including digital video and sound. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 250, or VAS 252a/b and VAS 254a/b, the former VA 231, 228a/b, or permission of the Department. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: An introduction to contemporary artistic production and practice, featuring dialogues with artists on their work and critics on the criticism of contemporary art. Emphasis will be placed on major recent art movements and tendencies. The course will also focus on developing critical writing skills and vocabulary. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 242a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): At least one first year course from the Faculties of Arts or Social Science, or permission of Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: An introduction to contemporary artistic production and practice, featuring dialogues with artists on their work and critics on the criticism of contemporary art. This course will feature a range of artists and issues different from Art Now! I. The course will also focus on developing critical writing skills and vocabulary. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 242a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): At least one first year course from the Faculty of Arts or Social Science, or permission of Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 281F/G, Introduction to Art Criticism | |
| | Description: An introduction to art theory and criticism, with particular reference to present-day art. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS/VAH 380E, or the former Visual Arts 380E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020 or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 285, Introduction to Gallery Practices | |
| | Description: This course examines the changing histories and roles of the museum and art gallery through practical skills development and critical engagement with ideas and materials. Direct hands-on experience and seminar discussions will allow students to gain insight into the many "representational" practices that produce meaning within the museum and gallery. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020 and/or VAH 040 | | 6 seminar/studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 293, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. Note: Special Topics course, 'Introduction to Gallery Practices' is now VAS 285. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 293. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020, or permission of the Department | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 294a/b, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 294a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 020, or the former Visual Arts 020, or permission of the Department | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 300, Advanced Drawing | |
| | Description: A continuation of drawing as an independent practice and as a tool for conceptual, perceptual, and technical problem solving. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 311, 320. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 200, or VAS 210, or the former Visual Arts 220a/b, 221a/b, 230 or 232. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 4 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 310, Advanced Painting | |
| | Description: A continuation of the study of painting. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 312, 322. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 210, or the former Visual Arts 222a/b, 212a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 4 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | Note: Some sessions may involve drawing from the nude (female or male) as a required component of the course. | | back to top |
| VAS 320, Advanced Sculpture, Installation and Performance | |
| | Description: A continuation of the exploration of contemporary theoretical and practical processes of three-dimensional construction. Students will continue to develop technical skills as they define their critical practice. The course will emphasize a range of presentation models including sculpture, installation and performance. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 314, 324. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 220, or the former Visual Arts 214a/b, 224a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 4 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 330, Advanced Print Media | |
| | Description: A continuation of the study of print media. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 316, 326. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 230 or VAS 236a/b, or the former Visual Arts 217a/b, 226a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 4 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 340, Advanced Photography | |
| | Description: A continuation of the study of photography. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 240, or VAS 230 or 232 a/b or 234a/b or 244a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 350, Advanced Media Art | |
| | Description: A continuation of the study of media art forms including interactive CD Rom production, web-based animation, multi-track audio recording and mixing, advanced video editing techniques as well as the development of interactive electronic environments. This lecture/studio course also locates contemporary digital practices within the broader history of cultural production. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 328, 331, 333. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 250, or the former Visual Arts 218a/b, 228a/b or 231. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 351a/b, Time-based Production I: Digital Sound | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course focusing upon digital audio production offering experience in multi-track recording, signal processing, sound synthesis and advanced studio techniques. Creative explorations may include the production of acoustic mediascapes, electronic communication as well as sound relative to video assembly. This course will also examine the historical evolution of sound. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 350, or the former Visual Arts 328, 331, 333. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 250, or the former Visual Arts 218a/b, 228a/b or 231. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 352a/b, Time-based Production II: Digital Video | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course focusing upon digital video production offering experience in the areas of camerawork, lighting, sound and advanced video editing techniques. Creative explorations include single-channel work, video installation, multiscreen video as well as on-line production and interactivity. This course will also examine the historical evolution of the moving image. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 350, or the former Visual Arts 328, 331, 333. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 250, or the former Visual Arts 218a/b, 228a/b or 231. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 353a/b, Illumination: Lighting in Visual Art Production | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course that focuses upon the technical and creative potential of lighting in contemporary visual art production. Areas of exploration may include lighting design, studio techniques, as well the creation of illuminated environments and mixed media installations. This course will also examine the historical origins of electrification and illumination. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 240, or 244a/b or 250 or the former Visual Arts 218a/b, 228a/b or 231 or permission of the Department. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 354a/b, Interactive Media Environments | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course exploring modes of interactive digital production including CD ROM development, on-line assembly and real-time electronic interface. Areas of creative and technical investigation include advanced authoring in the Director and Max software environments. Theoretical discussions will focus upon the emergence of new media and interactive modes of production. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 350, or the former Visual Arts 328, 331, 333. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 250, or the former Visual Arts 218a/b, 228a/b or 231. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 355a/b, Media Installation | |
| | Description: An interdisciplinary Studio/Theory course in which fabrication techniques associated with all areas of visual art studio production are used to create innovative forms for the delivery of new media content. Emphasising the creative interplay between different modes of cultural production, the course also integrates the theoretical relationship between old/new technologies. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS 350, or the former Visual Arts 328, 331, 333. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 250, or the former Visual Arts 218a/b, 228a/b or 231 and one other 200-level VAS course. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 381F/G, Art Criticism | |
| | Description: An examination of some of the more significant issues in art theory and criticism, with particular reference to present-day art. | | Antirequisite(s): VAS/VAH 380E, or the former Visual Arts 380E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 281F/G, or Permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 385E, Introduction to Museum Studies | |
| | Description: This course introduces and develops a critical understanding of the history of art institutions and of museum principles and practices, past and present. Practical curatorial experience is included. | | Antirequisite(s): VAH 385E, the former Visual Arts 392F/G and 393F/G if taken in 1998 99 and 1999 2000. | | Prerequisite(s): VAH 040 or the former Visual Arts 040, and at least one 200 level VAH course, or permission of the Department. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 389E, Art History and Studio in Dialogue | |
| | Description: An advanced course intersecting the study of a topic in art history and theory with related studio practices. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 281F/G or VAH 240E and one additional VAS or VAH course at the 200 level | | 4 seminar/studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 391, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 392a/b, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 393, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 4 studio hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 394a/b, Special Topics in Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Please consult Department for current offerings. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| | Description: A studio course leading to a graduating exhibition and an accompanying thesis statement. Discussion and critiques will complement investigative research initiated by students and supervised by faculty. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Visual Arts 425 and 427, and also the former Visual Arts 422 and 428 if taken before 1985 86, the former Visual Arts 430. | | Prerequisite(s): Two 300 level studio courses, VAS 380E or VAH 380E, minimum 75% overall VAS grade average, and portfolio review. | | 6 studio hours, 2.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 451a/b, Advanced Time-based Production I: Digital Sound | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course focusing upon the development of a comprehensive individual program of research and production that will synthesize the theories and practices learned in digital audio. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 351a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 452a/b, Advanced Time-based Production II: Digital Video | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course focusing upon the development of a comprehensive individual program of research and production that will synthesize the theories and practices learned in digital video. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 352a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 453a/b, Advanced Illumination: Lighting in Visual Art Production | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course focusing upon the development of a comprehensive individual program of research and production that will synthesize the theories and practices learned in relationship to lighting and contemporary visual art production. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 353a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 454a/b, Advanced Interactive Media Environments | |
| | Description: A Studio/Theory course focusing upon the development of a comprehensive individual program of research and production that will synthesize the theories and practices learned in developing interactive new media environments. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 354a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 455a/b, Advanced Media Installation | |
| | Description: An interdisciplinary Studio/Theory course focusing upon the development of a comprehensive individual program of research and production that will synthesize the theories and practices learned in developing media-based installations. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 355a/b. Priority will be given to students registered in a Visual Arts Program. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 485E, Curatorial Practice: Special Projects | |
| | Description: This seminar explores contemporary curatorial theory and practice through critical analysis of museum issues and practical experience in curatorial projects. | | Antirequisite(s): VAH 485E, the former Visual Arts 485E. | | Prerequisite(s): VAS 385E or VAH 385E, or permission of the Department. | | 3 seminar hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 490a/b, Internship in the Visual Arts | |
| | Description: Third or fourth year honors students with a cumulative average in the Department of at least 80% may elect to do an internship within an approved art institution or related industry as a course from the 400 series. Students successfully competing for an internship will arrange individual programs with supervising faculty. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 491a/b, Independent Projects in Studio | |
| | Description: Students must submit a detailed plan of study approved by supervising faculty before registering. Limited to fourth-year students with a cumulative grade average in studio courses of at least 80%. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 492a/b, Independent Projects in Studio | |
| | Description: Students must submit a detailed plan of study approved by supervising faculty before registering. Limited to fourth-year students with a cumulative grade average in studio courses of at least 80%. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 493a/b, Independent Projects in Studio | |
| | Description: Students must submit a detailed plan of study approved by supervising faculty before registering. Limited to fourth-year students with a cumulative grade average in studio courses of at least 80%. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 4 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 494a/b, Independent Projects in Studio | |
| | Description: Students must submit a detailed plan of study approved by supervising faculty before registering. Limited to fourth-year students with a cumulative grade average in studio courses of at least 80%. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 495a/b, Independent Projects in Studio | |
| | Description: Students must submit a detailed plan of study approved by supervising faculty before registering. Limited to fourth-year students with a cumulative grade average in studio courses of at least 80%. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 496a/b, Independent Projects in Studio | |
| | Description: Students must submit a detailed plan of study approved by supervising faculty before registering. Limited to fourth-year students with a cumulative grade average in studio courses of at least 80%. | | Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. | | 6 studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 497a/b, Special Projects in Studio | |
| | Description: An advanced thematic course integrating studio theory and practice. | | Prerequisite(s): permission of the department. | | 3 seminar/studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| VAS 498a/b, Special Projects in Studio | |
| | Description: An advanced thematic course integrating studio theory and practice. | | Prerequisite(s): permission of the department. | | 3 seminar/studio hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
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