AUART 111 - Making Art: First Steps

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

An introduction to the practice of visual art. Basic drawing, composition, colour and creative principles are explored. Historical and contemporary artists are introduced in relation to studio projects.

AUART 270 - Special Topics in Painting

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

An introductory painting course that explores contemporary themes germane to other disciplines. This is a water-based media course: ink and/or watercolour and/or acrylic. Prerequisite: Second year standing or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission).

AUART 331 - Drawing III: Contemporary Ideas in Drawing

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

Senior drawing course that further develops techniques and concepts with a focus on contemporary practices leading to self- initiated projects. Prerequisite: AUART 230, 231 or 232. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

AUART 490 - Directed Project in Visual Explorations

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-1L-0)

Individual study course for the highly advanced studio art student. A selected theme in two- or three-dimensional expression is explored intensively. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.

AUART 231 - Drawing I: A Basic Toolkit

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

An introductory course focused exclusively on the practice of drawing. Historical and contemporary techniques are used to explore a balance of directly observed, and photography-based subject matter. Prerequisite: Second year standing, or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

AUART 270 - Special Topics in Painting

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

An introductory painting course that explores contemporary themes germane to other disciplines. This is a water-based media course: ink and/or watercolour and/or acrylic. Prerequisite: Second year standing or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission).

AUART 271 - Painting I: A Basic Toolkit (Oil)

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

Painting from the ground up. The course introduces painting techniques in oil media. Perceptual and conceptual problems are based on historical and contemporary practices with an emphasis on personal creativity. Critical analysis of art is a component. Prerequisites: Second year standing. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

AUART 230 - Special Topics in Drawing

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

An introductory drawing course that explores contemporary themes germane to other disciplines. Prerequisite: Second year standing or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission).

AUART 232 - Drawing II: The Figure

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

Further exploration of drawing practice with the application of observational and conceptual skills that focuses on the figure. Includes an examination of anatomy, the portrait and the expressive potential of the human form. Prerequisite: Second year standing and one of AUART 111, 230, 231 or consent of the instructor. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

AUART 272 - Painting II: Concepts and Approaches

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

Further exploration of painting practice using oil and/or acrylic painting techniques based on historical and contemporary resources. Critical analysis is included. Varieties of conceptual contexts and individual expressive directions are investigated. Prerequisite: AUART 271 or 270, or consent of the instructor (based on portfolio submission). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

AUART 371 - Painting III: Contemporary Ideas in Painting

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-6L-0)

Senior painting course that further develops techniques and concepts with a focus on contemporary practices leading to self- initiated projects. Prerequisite: AUART 272 or approval of instructor (based on a portfolio submission). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.