Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - CA 883 G100

Studio in Fine and Performing Arts I (5)

Class Number: 7952

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
    DT VSAR

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Intensive studio work, concentrated in a particular art discipline, but with opportunity to involve interdisciplinary materials and techniques. Students with credit for FPA 883 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

 The focus of the course is on the creation of new work by members of the cohort. As an interdisciplinary studio, students will contribute frames of reference for their individual practices and critique the work of others across disciplinary divides. The class starts with individual presentations which introduce the cohort to a set of historical and contemporary references (compositions, films, dance works, works of art etc, and theory) that can form a basis for the apprehension and critical appraisal of your work. Students will be required to either create 3 new works over the course of the semester or one larger work broken into three phases. Commitment to either of these formats will be determined in discussion with the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Students will be encouraged to consider the direction of their practice and use the course as a means to either deepen/broaden their current practice or if they wish, to incorporate new directions, methods and/or media into their work. While anchored in a particular art discipline there is the possibility of involving interdisciplinary materials and techniques. Each of the three projects or phases of a larger project will receive an in-class critique. Students will determine the manner, mode and location of the presentations. A schedule of the process will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Grading

  • Projects 70%
  • Reflections and Contextualizing your own work 15%
  • Participation in Group Critique and Feedback 15%
  • * In the case where a student works on an extended project, the grade for this project will be calculated on the basis of the combined percentage for projects two and three.
  • Students engaged in collaborative projects are graded individually

NOTES:

Readings and texts 

If desired, students may assign readings to the class as a component or context for their project presentation. This material must be available at least one week prior to the critique it is assigned for. When assigned, all students are expected to read class handouts in preparation for peer critiques.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

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 SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this 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 spring 2022 term.