Spring 2026 - CA 367 D100
Seminar in Visual Art II (3)
Class Number: 4291
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
GOLDCORP
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Instructor:
Elspeth Pratt
epratt@sfu.ca
Office: GCA 3855
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Prerequisites:
CA 366. Corequisite: CA 361.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A seminar course to be taken by all students in CA 361. It deals with visual arts topics of an historical, critical and theoretical nature that concern practicing artists in the contemporary context. Students will be required to present research papers. Each research subject will be studied in connection with the student's own artistic work.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is a co-requisite with CA 361. The syllabus, readings, and assignment information will be posted on Canvas.
This seminar enables students to develop a greater understanding of theoretical and social issues important to the practice and critical reception of contemporary art.
Grading
NOTES:
Grading details and the grading scheme will be published on Canvas.
Materials
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.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
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.