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Basic concepts and vocabulary in the practice and theory of art, based primarily on the period from 1800 to the present, that is the move from modernism to post-modernism, including painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, drawing and photo-arts.

An introduction to the theory and practice in painting and related media.

Note: Credit is not allowed for Art 2002 subsequent to the completion of Art 3002.

Credit is not allowed for Art 2002 and Art 2850 (Fundamentals of Painting).

An introduction to the theory and practice in camera and darkroom techniques for black and white photography.

Note: Credit is not allowed for Art 2004 subsequent to the completion of Art 3004.

Credit is not allowed for Art 2004 and Art 2850 (Fundamentals of Photography).

An introduction to theory and studio practice that integrates 2- and 3-dimensional materials and processes such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photo-arts, printmaking and new media.

Note: Credit is not allowed for Art 2030 and either 2315 or 2316.

Theory and practice in ways of seeing and describing three-dimensional form, working from the nude and draped human figure.

Prerequisite: Art 2030 or 2315.

A history of the visual arts including painting, sculpture and architecture in Europe from the Paleolithic to the late Gothic period, set within their cultural context.

A history of the visual arts including painting, sculpture and architecture in Europe and North America from 1400 to the present, set within their cultural context.

An introduction to theory and studio practice in drawing and visual analysis.

Note: Credit is not allowed for Art 2315 and 2030.

An introduction to theory and studio practice that integrates 2- and 3-dimensional materials and processes such as painting, sculpture, photo-arts, printmaking and new media.

Prerequisite: Art 2315.

Note: Credit is not allowed for Art 2316 and 2030.

Using the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery collection, students are introduced to many areas of gallery and museum practice: curating, collections management and research, database practices, registration, exhibition preparation, and public programming.

Prerequisite: Art 1000.

Painting techniques using various paint media, colour studies and pictorial concepts associated with 20th-Century painting.

Prerequisite: Art 2030, or 2316 and portfolio review.

The camera and photographic media applied to artistic expression; the history of black and white photography, dark room techniques and processes related to other forms of visual communication. Students will be required to purchase lab supplies.

Prerequisite: Art 2030, or 2316 and portfolio review.

Beginning printmaking including an introduction to various intaglio techniques. Students will be required to purchase lab supplies.

Prerequisite: Art 2030, or 2316 and portfolio review.

Exploration in engraving, etching, drypoint and other intaglio techniques. Students will be required to purchase lab supplies.

Prerequisite: Art 3006.

The matter, form and content of sculpture. Theory and practice relating to Modern and Post-Modern production. Students will be required to purchase lab supplies.

Prerequisite: Art 2030, or 2316 and portfolio review.

Theory and practice in vision and composition working with a variety of methods and materials.

Prerequisite: Art 2030, or 2316 and portfolio review.

Advanced theory and practice with an emphasis on experimental techniques.

Prerequisite: Art 3010.

Modern and contemporary painting concepts and practice addressed through independent projects, directed study, discussions and reading.

Prerequisite: Art 3002.

Exploration in the current theory and practice of photo-based art.

Prerequisite: Art 3004.

Projects will combine clay with a variety of materials. Processes particular to clay will be the technical focus of this course. Students will be required to purchase lab supplies.

Prerequisite: Art 3008.

The investigation of environment, site specific and site conditioned installation in situations exploring both interior and exterior spaces. Collaborative explorations of scale, traditional and non-traditional materials and media in eco-creative ventures into culture and place. Students will be required to purchase lab supplies.

Prerequisite: Art 3008.

Concepts, theory and practice of two-dimensional art.

Prerequisite: Art 3012 or 3014.

Concepts, theory and practice of two-dimensional art.

Prerequisite: Art 3012 or 3014.

An introduction to two- and three-dimensional digital tools with an emphasis on both technical and conceptual understanding. A critical examination of sound, image and video construction, and the role of computers in contemporary art production. Two- and three-dimensional design issues and philosophy will be covered as they relate to computer environments and the contemporary artist's studio. A number of adjunct technologies will be presented such as digital scanning, digital darkroom, video editing, desktop publishing, digital sound studio and basic web site creation.

Prerequisites: Art 2030, or Art 2315 and 2316, and basic computer literacy.

Note: Credit is not allowed for Art 3060 and Art 3850 (Computer Art).

Concepts, theory and practice of three-dimensional art. Students will be required to purchase lab supplies.

Prerequisite: Art 3018 or 3019.

Concepts, theory and practice of three-dimensional art. Students will be required to purchase lab supplies.

Prerequisite: Art 3018 or 3019.

Offerings in subject areas dealing with significant developments in art history.

Prerequisite: Art 1000 or 2230.

Theory and practice in ways of seeing and describing the human form working from the skeleton, nude and draped figure.

Prerequisite: Art 2160.

Major artists and movements from neo-classicism through post-impressionism in Europe and North America.

Recommended background: Art 2230.

Aspects of recent and contemporary architecture and design introduced through a series of presentations by practicing architects, designers, architectural historians, critics and writers on design.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours).

Note: Attendance requirement.

Credit is not allowed for Art 3210 and Art 3850 (Architecture and Design Now).

A survey of theory, practice, critical response and context of mainstream art movements in Europe and North America from the turn of the century through World War II; Fauvism, Cubism through Surrealism, and American Regionalism and Social Realism.

Prerequisite: Art 1000.

An in-depth investigation into the theory, practice, critical response and context of major North American and European art movements between 1945 and 1970.

Prerequisite: Art 3215.

Recommended background: Art 3240.

Introduction to the major Canadian artists and art movements dating from 1660 to present. Emphasis is placed upon issues and artists of the 20th Century.

Prerequisite: Art 1000.

Directed readings on assigned topics. Attendance at Visiting Artists Series.

Grading: Pass/Fail.

Directed readings on assigned topics. Attendance at Visiting Artists Series.

Grading: Pass/Fail.

An intense investigation into the theory, practice, critical response and context of late-modernist and post-modernist artistic movements since 1970.

Prerequisite: Art 3220.

Topics in art not covered by regular courses may be offered under this designation, depending on student interest and availability of faculty and expertise.

Provides a critical framework for examining theoretical issues in Museum Studies such as the creation of canons, inclusions and exclusions in museum practices, and the politics of display.

Prerequisite: Art 2900 or third-year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours).

Museum studies research directed toward practical application (such as exhibitions, collections, documentation, text production and/or public programming) focusing on the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery collection.

Prerequisites: Art 2900 and 3900.

Advanced studies in two-dimensional and three-dimensional studio art.

Prerequisite: Art 3040 or 3080.

Advanced studies in studio art.

Prerequisite: Art 4048.

Theory and application of professional level 3-D animation and imaging software as relates to advanced artmaking. Focus on creation of virtual environments and digitally created models and images. Character animation, Quicktime VR 3-D panoramas, virtual architecture, low-poly modelling, seamless texture creation, motion capture application, and special effects.

Prerequisite: Art 3060 or equivalent.

Note: Credit is not allowed for Art 4060 and Art 4850 (Advanced Computer Art).

Offerings in subject areas dealing with significant developments in art history.

Prerequisites and recommended background will be specified for individual offerings.

Discussion of principal discourses, ideas and ideologies generated since mid-century. Issues and debates related to the design profession in our time.

Prerequisite: Third-year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours).

Note: Attendance requirement.

Credit is not allowed for Art 4210 and Art 4850 (Architecture and Design Now).

Topics in Art not covered by regular courses may be offered under this designation, depending on student interest and availability of faculty and expertise.