Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - CA 361 D100

Studio in Visual Art IV (4)

Class Number: 4290

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
    DT VSAR

  • Prerequisites:

    CA 360 and 366. Corequisite: CA 367.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An open critical studio course. It will continue and extend work done in CA 360. Students are required to have a program of work prepared at the beginning of the term. This program will form 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 367. A course materials fee is required.

COURSE DETAILS:

CA 361 is a unique studio class that focuses on and engages with a specific theme in contemporary art practice and is augmented by a workshop with the Audain Artist-in-Residence. Through a process of working in collaboration with the visiting artist, working in collaboration with each other, and also working individually, students will produce a series of projects and develop an exhibition.  

CA 361 is a critical studio course that continues from CA 360 and is taken in conjunction with the seminar class CA 367. Students should be prepared for each class by having their materials gathered and theoretical research at hand or completed for each day they come into the studio to work. Attendance during class times is compulsory, and active participation in class and critiques is essential.

Grading

NOTES:

Grading details and the grading scheme will be published on Canvas.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

A course materials fee is required.

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

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.