Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - CA 367 D100

Seminar in Visual Art II (3)

Class Number: 8630

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 366. Corequisite: CA 361.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A seminar course to be taken by all students in CA 361. It deals with visual arts topics of an historical, critical and theoretical nature that concern practicing artists in the contemporary context. Students will be required to present research papers. Each research subject will be studied in connection with the student's own artistic work. Students with credit for FPA 367 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is a co-requisite with CA 367. This seminar enables students to develop a greater understanding of some of the theoretical issues important to the practice and
reception of contemporary art.

The assigned readings are intended to inform and enhance studio endeavours and help to build an aware and critical contemporary studio practice. A particular thematic of this seminar will focus on the relationship of artistic practice to ideas around artistic influence. Uruguayan-born, New York-based artist Alejandro Cesarco will join the class and will assign specific readings related to this topic during his tenure as the Spring 2020 Audain Artist-in-Residence.

Students are responsible for coming to class prepared to fully engage in the weekly readings. Students will write a series of texts that engage with description, analysis, research, and reading responses. Students will be required to give presentations on their research to the class.

Grading

  • Participation 30%
  • Research Presentations 30%
  • Writing Projects 40%

NOTES:

A+ = exceptional | A A- = excellent | B- B B+ = good | C+ C = satisfactory | C- D = marginal

Grading is based on class participation, which includes preparation and level of engagement in discussions. Students will also be graded on research, reading presentations, and written projects. Marks will be deducted due to arriving late, leaving early, or missing class. A doctor’s note is required for absences due to illness.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be available in online PDFs and assigned in the first week of class  

Registrar Notes:

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