Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - CA 883 G100

Studio in Contemporary Arts I (5)

Class Number: 4327

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
    DT VSAR

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Intensive studio work, concentrated in a particular art discipline, but with opportunity to involve interdisciplinary materials and techniques. Students with credit for FPA 883 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is focused on intensive studio work and critique.  Over the course of the semester, students will have the opportunity to individually create and present three projects, or a single extended project (in several iterations). In addition to studio work, students will offer feedback to peers through weekly critiques. For first-year MFA students, this course may be used to develop work towards the Spring show. The critique format and schedule will be discussed and collectively agreed upon during our first meeting.  Students with credit for FPA 883 may not take this course for further credit.

Grading

  • Studio Work (shared over 3 critiques) 75%
  • Attendance/Participation/Ethic 25%

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.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

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: 


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.