Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2026 - CA 360 D100

Studio in Visual Art III (4)

Class Number: 5165

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
    DT VSAR

  • Instructor:

    Elspeth Pratt
    epratt@sfu.ca
    Office: GCA 3855
    Office Hours: by appointment

  • Prerequisites:

    CA 117 (or 167), 118 (or 168), 210W (or 210), 261 and status as an approved visual art major. Corequisite: CA 366.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An open critical studio course. Students are required to have a program of work prepared at the beginning of the term. This program will constitute the basis of the student's work in the course, and will be the subject of continuing critical discussion. This discussion will be integrated with theoretical studies in the parallel seminar course, CA 366. Those students who have satisfactorily completed the lower division requirements for the major may apply for entry into the third year studio/seminar stream. Admission is by portfolio assessment and course achievement review in the spring term before third year. A course materials fee is required.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a studio course in which students are expected to develop individual works based on their research and experience, with the goal of understanding their own practice in relation to contemporary art production and discourse. Students are encouraged to identify an area of practice to be developed, along with experimentation and innovation in different media and materials. There will be a minimum of three projects completed over the semester, with work prepared and presented in three critique sessions arranged early in the semester. Work is to be properly installed for critiques with attention to lighting and space preparation.

Grading

  • Conceptual and physical development of studio projects 80%
  • Class and critique participation, studio practice 20%

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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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.