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 University of Calgary Calendar 2009-2010 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions A Art ART
Art ART

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Art in the Faculty of Fine Arts.

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Art 101       Graduating Exhibition
Submission of work to be considered for inclusion in the departmentally supervised exhibition of graduating students' works.
Course Hours: (0-1)
Prerequisite(s): One of Art 437, 443, 453, 473, 483.
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: One of Art 535, 541, 551, 571, 581.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Art 103       Visiting Artists and Scholars
A series of presentations by visiting artists and scholars. Attendance is compulsory.
Course Hours: (0-1)
Corequisite(s): Any 300 or 400-level studio course.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Art 104       Visiting Artists and Scholars
A series of presentations by visiting artists and scholars. Attendance is compulsory.
Course Hours: (0-1)
Prerequisite(s): Art 103 or consent of the Department.
Notes: Must co-register in 500-level studio.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Junior Courses
 
Art 205       Introduction to the Foundations of Art Education
An introduction to the history, theory and philosophy of art education through participatory learning events.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Notes: This course is required for students wishing to pursue the concentration in Developmental Art. Enrolment is restricted to students taking degree programs offered by the Department of Art.
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Art 231       Art Fundamentals: 2D
Two-dimensional activities and the structural, organizational, perceptual, social and psychological aspects of art.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
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Art 233       Art Fundamentals: 3D
Three-dimensional activities and the structural, organizational, perceptual, social and psychological aspects of art.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
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Art 235       Introduction to Photography
An introductory course in current photographic methods, including digital photography, digital image processing, film photography, film developing and printing and the presentation of photographs in both digital and paper-based media.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Antirequisite(s): Note: Not open to students with 300-level credit or above in photography.
Notes: Credit for only one of Art 235 or 335 will be permitted. Each student must have uninterrupted access to a good-quality digital camera and to a 35 mm single-lens reflex camera in full operating condition. A course fee covering a range of materials and supplies is required.
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Art 241       Drawing I
Basic theory and practice of drawing, involving mainly still life and figure projects in monochromatic media.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
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Art 243       Drawing II
Continuation of Art 241, introducing colour media.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 241.
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Art 271       Introduction to Printmaking
Basic concepts and techniques in Fine Art Printmaking.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
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Art 299       Digital Media in Art in Theory and Practice
An introduction to digital media in the visual arts, examining the historical, theoretical and critical content of technologies in the visual arts as they evolved in the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Notes: This is a required course for students in the first year of the BFA (Visual Studies) program. Enrollment is restricted to students taking degree programs offered by the Department of Art.
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Senior Courses
 
Art 301       Studies in Contemporary Canadian Art
Study of recent Canadian art from a range of perspectives in art criticism.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Art 299 or consent of Department.
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Art 305       Applied Concepts in Early Childhood Art
Theory and methods of creating meaningful art experiences for young children (ages 3-8), with a practical component.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 205, 231 and 233 or consent of Department.
Also known as: (formerly Art 211)
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Art 307       Applied Concepts in Art with Children
Theory and methods of creating meaningful art experiences for children aged 6 to 12, with a practical component.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 205, 231 and 233 or consent of Department.
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Art 321       Web Art: Theory and Practice
Examination of the work of Web artists and investigation of the Internet as a vehicle to extend art and design practice.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
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Art 331       Contemporary Art Forms I
Electronic visualization involving computer applications in drawing, painting, and image manipulation.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): One half-course in Art or consent of the Department.
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Art 333       Contemporary Art Forms II
An extension of work done in Art 331, using contemporary media.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 331.
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Art 335       Photography I
Fundamental technical and aesthetic considerations in the use of the still camera and silver-based photographic materials; basic use of the microcomputer in support of digital image processing in art.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243.
Antirequisite(s): Note: Credit for both Art 335 and 235 will not be allowed.
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Art 337       Photography II
Further work in photography, including intensive use of the variables of exposure, development and printing of photographic materials; exploration of corresponding digital image controls.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 335 or 235 and 231, 233 and 243.
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Art 339       Applied Colour Theory
Investigations into the notions and concepts which have determined theories of colour in the visual arts.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
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Art 341       Drawing III
Theory and practice of drawing at an intermediate level involving an extended range of drawing media.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243.
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Art 343       Drawing IV
Continuation of Art 341 extending the range of concepts and practices.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 341.
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Art 345       Anatomical Drawing I
Perceptual and drawing skills pertaining to human anatomical relationships.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243.
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Art 347       Anatomical Drawing II
Continuation of Art 345. Further study and work in anatomical drawing.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 345.
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Art 349       Drawing for the Biological Sciences
Basic and more complex principles of drawing from subjects pertaining to the biological sciences; drawing from observation, exploration of foundational skills in a cross-disciplinary context.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Notes: Cannot be used a prerequisite for other Art courses
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Art 351       Painting I
Painting on a two-dimensional surface; the use of oils and acrylics.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243.
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Art 353       Painting II
Further study and work in painting.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 351.
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Art 373       Printmaking, Lithography I
Basic concepts and techniques of lithographic printing.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243.
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Art 377       Printmaking, Serigraphy I
Basic concepts and techniques of silk-screen printing.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243.
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Art 379       Printmaking, Relief and Intaglio
Basic concepts and techniques in relief and intaglio printmaking.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243.
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Art 381       Sculpture I
Development and realization of sculpture with various techniques and materials.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243.
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Art 383       Sculpture II
Further study and work in sculpture.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 381.
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Art 393       Applied concepts in Art with Adolescents
Development of teaching rationales and strategies for students aged 12 to 18 with a practical component.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 205, 231 and 233, or consent of Department.
Antirequisite(s): Note: Not open to students with credit in Art 390.
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Art 395       Introduction to Visual Art I
Exploration of materials, processes, concepts and history related to the visual arts. This is a course for non-majors.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Antirequisite(s): Note: Not open to students with credit in Art 233
Notes: Not open to BFA (Visual Studies) students.  Art 395 does not serve as a prerequisite for further study in BFA (Visual Studies) program.
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Art 397       Introduction to Visual Art II
Further exploration of materials, processes, concepts and history related to the visual arts. This is a course for non-majors.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Antirequisite(s): Note: Not open to students with credit in Art 231.
Notes: Not open to BFA (Visual Studies) students.  Art 397 does not serve as a prerequisite for further study in BFA (Visual Studies) program.
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Art 399       Art in Theory and Practice II
Theories of art, critical methodologies, and aesthetics in the visual arts.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Art 299 or consent of the Department.
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Art 401       Studies in Contemporary International Art
Study of recent international art practices from a range of perspectives in art criticism.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
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Art 411       Selected Topics in Developmental Art
Possible topics include, but are not limited to: Multiculturalism and Art Education, Creativity and Art Education, Developmental Issues in Art Education, Art Education with Special Needs Learners.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Art 205 and one of 305, 307 or 393.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Art 431       Contemporary Art Forms III
Studies in digital visualization involving multimedia software.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 331.
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Art 435       Photography III
Investigation of technical and conceptual aspects of Zone System photography; individual study and work in silver-based and microcomputer-based photography.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 337.
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Art 437       Photography IV
Continuing work in photography, with emphasis on hand-coated printing media.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 435.
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Art 439       Introduction to Electronic Media
Theory and practice of art using electronic media; introduction to technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of video and audio art.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): One studio half course at the 300-level or consent of the Department.
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Art 441       Drawing V
Drawing at an intermediate level with an increased emphasis on individual initiative and contemporary concepts in defining objectives.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 343.
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Art 443       Drawing VI
Continuation of Art 441.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 441.
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Art 451       Painting III
Intermediate work in painting intended to increase ability to deal with painting concepts through appropriate media-technical means.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 353 or consent of the Department.
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Art 453       Painting IV
Continuation of Art 451.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 451.
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Art 461       Advanced Studio I
Directed studio research and production.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Four studio half-courses at the 300 level, which must include two in the proposed area of studio.
Notes: Portfolio and statement of intent required. Consent of Department will be given to students based on the results of the portfolio review.
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Art 465       Selected Topics in Studio Research

Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): One full-course equivalent in 300-level studio art course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Art 471       Intermediate Printmaking: Technique
Intermediate work in printmaking with an emphasis on technique and a concentration in one of the four (relief, etching, silkscreen, lithography) print media.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Two of Art 373, 377 or 379.
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Art 473       Intermediate Printmaking: Colour
Intermediate work in printmaking with an emphasis on colour and a concentration in one of the four (relief, etching, silkscreen, lithography) print media.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Two of Art 373, 377 or 379.
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Art 481       Sculpture III
Problems of three-dimensional form in a variety of materials and techniques.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 383.
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Art 483       Sculpture IV
Continuation of Art 481.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 481.
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Art 485       Sculpture. Three Dimensional Study from the Human Figure I
An introduction to and development of three dimensional study skills in which the student works directly from the human figure using clay and plaster.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 231, 233 and 243 or consent of the Department.
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Art 487       Sculpture. Three Dimensional Study from the Human Figure II
Further study from the human figure together with the introduction of a variety of materials.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 485.
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Art 491       Community-Based Art Experiences I
A seminar and field experience course introducing prospective educators to all facets of planning and implementing positive art experiences in a non-school setting.
Course Hours: H(2-1)
Prerequisite(s): One of Art 305, 307 or 393.
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Art 499       Art in Theory and Practice III
Examination and discussion of theoretical issues associated with current practice in art.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Notes: Restricted to BFA (Visual Studies) students.
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Art 509       Curriculum Building for Art
Analysis and development of curriculum structure based on current theory with a field research component.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Art 305, 307, or 393 and three full courses in Art.
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Art 513       Directed Study

Course Hours: H(0-3T)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Art 515       Designing Programs for Art
A seminar course devoted to the analysis and design of program structures derived from current theory with a field research component.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Art 305, 307, or 393 and three full courses in Art.
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Art 535       Photography V
Photography for advanced students taking individual directions with special attention to the interrelation of technique and aesthetics.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 437.
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Art 537       Photography VI
Photography for advanced students taking individual directions in black and white and colour photography, with emphasis on the presentation of groups of photographs of related theme or technique.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 535.
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Art 541       Drawing VII
Drawing for advanced students taking individual directions.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 443.
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Art 543       Drawing VIII
Drawing for advanced students taking individual directions.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 541.
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Art 551       Painting V
Painting for advanced students taking individual directions.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 453.
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Art 553       Painting VI
Painting for advanced students taking individual directions.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 551.
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Art 560       Studio Thesis
Independent studio research and production supported by a research paper, culminating in a Thesis Exhibition.
Course Hours: F(1T-5)
Prerequisite(s): Art 461.
Notes: Normally completed concurrently with Art 561 and 563, but requires a body of studio production distinct from that of Art 561 and 563.
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Art 561       Advanced Studio II
Directed studio research and production.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 461.
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Art 563       Advanced Studio III
Further directed studio research and production.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 561.
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Art 571       Advanced Printmaking: Technique
Printmaking for advanced students taking individual directions with emphasis on technique.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Two half courses in 400-level printmaking.
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Art 573       Advanced Printmaking: Colour
Printmaking for advanced students taking individual directions with emphasis on colour.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Two half courses in 400-level printmaking.
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Art 581       Sculpture V
Sculpture for advanced students taking individual directions. Workshop facilities are available for work in plastics, metal, wood, stone, clay and related materials.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 483.
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Art 583       Sculpture VI
Sculpture for advanced students taking individual directions. Workshop facilities are available for work in plastics, metal, wood, stone, clay and related materials.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Art 581.
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Art 591       Community-Based Art Experiences II
A seminar and field experience course in which students take increased individual responsibility for implementation of educational strategies in diverse field settings.
Course Hours: H(2-1)
Prerequisite(s): Art 491.
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Art 595       Studio Research
Independent studio research.
Course Hours: H(1T-6)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
Corequisite(s): Art 541 or Art 563.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Art 599       Professional Aspects of Art
Examination and discussion of the issues associated with the professional aspects of surviving as an artist. Presentations by professional artists practicing in the field will form a major component of the course.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Art 499 or consent of the Department.
Notes: Restricted to BFA (Visual Studies) students.
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Graduate Courses
 
Art 601       History of Art I
Individual study: In consultation with the instructor, the student will select a research topic in art history or art criticism.
Course Hours: H(0-3T)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
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Art 603       History of Art II
Individual study: In consultation with the instructor, the student will select a research topic in art history or art criticism.
Course Hours: H(0-3T)
Prerequisite(s): Art 601 or consent of the Department.
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Art 605       Critical Study and Research
Individual study and research in the area of studio specialization, critical theory, methodological issues and/or historical topics.
Course Hours: H(0-3T)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Art 631       Advanced Electronic Media

Individual study in electronically generated art forms, including digital media.

631.01. Advanced Electronic Media I

631.02. Advanced Electronic Media II
Course Hours: H(2T-10)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
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Art 635       Advanced Photography

Individual study in photography.

635.01. Advanced Photography I

635.02. Advanced Photography II
Course Hours: H(2T-10)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
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Art 641       Advanced Drawing

Individual study in drawing.

641.01. Advanced Drawing I

641.02. Advanced Drawing II
Course Hours: H(2T-10)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
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Art 651       Advanced Painting

Individual study in painting.

651.01. Advanced Painting I

651.02. Advanced Painting II
Course Hours: H(2T-10 )
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
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Art 661       Advanced Studio Practice

Individual study that is not limited to a single medium.

661.01. Advanced Studio Practice I

661.02. Advanced Studio Practice II
Course Hours: H(2T-10)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
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Art 671       Advanced Printmaking

Individual study in printmaking.

671.01. Advanced Printmaking I

671.02. Advanced Printmaking II
Course Hours: H(2T-10)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
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Art 681       Advanced Sculpture

Individual study in sculpture.

681.01 Advanced Sculpture I

681.02 Advanced Sculpture II
Course Hours: H(2T-10)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
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Art 691       Practicum in Post-Secondary Art Instruction
Supervised practical application of techniques of planning and teaching art in a post-secondary curriculum.
Course Hours: H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
Notes: This course consists of three hours of supervised practicum per week and one hour of seminar every two weeks.  Not open to students in their first term of program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Art 699        Graduate Seminar
A seminar in art criticism and theory.
Course Hours: H(3S-3T)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Art 761       Advanced Independent Studio research
Theoretical and applied concepts in studio.
Course Hours: H(2T-10)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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