Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - CA 460 D100

Studio in Visual Art V (4)

Class Number: 7285

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    DT VSAR

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 361, 367 and status as an approved major in visual art.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course permits students to work in an open studio situation. Students propose an independent program of work in the media of their choice at the beginning of the term and develop it in critical dialogue with the instructor(s). A course materials fee is required. Students with credit for FPA 460 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This studio class is devoted to students working entirely on self-directed projects in consultation with the instructor. It is designed to facilitate a critical studio practice and stress the skills required for group critique of art works at all stages of production. Students will complete three substantial finished works for critique in time for group critique deadlines. Finished works are to be installed with attention to presentation values such as prepared walls, floors, lighting and spatial considerations and any other factor deemed significant for the work. Each student must keep a sketchbook (or equivalent) with appropriate records of project research and development such as theoretical notes, sketches, material samples, photographs, models, as well as entries on recent exhibitions visited, visiting artist’s talks, and notes from class critiques. Students will deliver a presentation on a “non-art” phenomenon relevant to their practice and work on an artist statement to be completed by the end of the course.

Grading

  • Projects 70%
  • Written statement, sketchbook and extracurricular presentation 15%
  • Participation and studio practice 15%

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.