Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - CA 285 D100

Interdisciplinary Studio - Composition/Collaboration (3)

Class Number: 4368

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: Tue, Thu, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    One of CA (or FPA) 122, 130, 145, 150, 160, 170.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the techniques of artistic composition as experienced in a collaborative interdisciplinary studio environment. The emphasis is on the creation, analysis and critique of new compositions created in collaborative groups by students in dance, music, theatre, film/video and visual art. Students with credit for FPA 285 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

CA 285 is an introduction to the techniques of artistic composition as experienced in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment. Students will work in groups to create original compositions using elements of movement, music, theatre, video or visual art/instillation, among other forms. Each student will participate in the creation of several short compositional studies and three separate larger compositions through group collaborations and will submit two critical reflections outlining specific compositional elements and develop abstracts and documents for their projects.

Students should be prepared for some synchronous activity and group discussion /collaborations in every class meeting. Your attendance and ability to work in groups through online platforms will be an important part of the course and your evaluation.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1. To acquire an awareness and a set of basic compositional techniques that students can apply to any artistic/performance discipline.
2. To acquire basic skills that will allow the student to collaborate with peers in different artistic/performance disciplines.
3. To acquire the observational and verbal skills that allows one to critique the work of others through an analysis of composition.

Grading

  • Composition #1 and #2 (15% per composition) 30%
  • Composition #3 20%
  • Written assignments - Critical reflections on course readings 20%
  • Attendance and Participation 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Reading materials will be provided through Canvas

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.