Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - CA 285 D100

Interdisciplinary Studio - Composition/Collaboration (3)

Class Number: 5422

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

    Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 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/installation, among other forms.  Each student will participate in the creation of several short compositional studies and three/four separate larger compositions through group collaborations and will submit short critical reflections outlining specific compositional elements.  Students should be prepared for group discussion /collaborations in every class meeting.  

*More details will be provided in the fist week of classes

 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Objectives:

  1.  To acquire an awareness and a set of basic compositional tools that students can apply to any artistic/performance discipline. Focusing on the choices we make in the construction of our ideas.
  2.  To learn basic skills that will allow the student to collaborate with peers in different artistic/performance disciplines. Getting to know ourselves as collaborators.
  3.  To develop the observational and reflection skills that allows one an approach feedback of peer work- a way of articulating our reception of the work.

 

Grading

  • Composition #1,#2,#3- %15 each 45%
  • Composition #4 20%
  • Written Assignments 10%
  • Participation and Attendance 25%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

All readings/assignments will be available on 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 term 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.