A topics course is one that is not regularly offered at the University of Lethbridge. Departments may use topics courses to try out a new course that they are considering regularizing, or for faculty to offer courses related to their research. Series courses are a group of courses within a certian genre and the offering changes every semester. You may take multiple topics and series courses for credit as long as each offering is distinct (i.e. having significantly different titles).
If you have any questions about topics courses, please contact the Fine Arts Advising Office (W660).
Summer & Fall 2020 Topics/Series Courses
SUMMER 2020
Summer Session I
Introduction to Ceramic Art
This course will explore approaches to working with ceramic materials in a fine arts context. Basic construction methods and surface design techniques will be taught alongside discussions of contemporary theoretical approaches to working with ceramics. Special attention will be given to assisting students with strategies for incorporating ceramics into their individual art practices.
Low-Tech Printmaking
Low-Tech Printmaking is intended as an introduction to printmaking using safe and accessible materials at home or in a small studio environment. Students will learn traditional and non-traditional techniques including pochoir (stencil), frottage (rubbing), stamping, collagraph and relief printing. These are techniques that do not require access to a press or the use of power tools. Readings, lectures, video demonstrations and assigned projects will all be delivered online.
Art and Architecture in Calgary
This course will provide an introduction to the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary art and architecture in Calgary. Topics will include the success and controversy of Calgary's Public Art Program, the role of public art in the East Village renewal project, and investigation of recent high-profile projects such as Santiago Calatrava's Peace Bridge, Norman Foster's The Bow and Jaume Plensa's Wonderland, which have raised Calgary's profile as a contemporary design destination. The course will consist of lectures, walking tours and visits to current art, architecture and design exhibitions, augmented by guest speakers on selected topics.
FALL 2020
Advanced Studio
The following instructors will be available as supervising faculty members for the above mentioned classes in Spring 2020:
- Dagmar Dahle
- Don Gill
Students who register for these courses will interview with each of the supervising faculty members to determine which faculty member will be their instructor of record. Students must ensure they are registered in the correct section of the course with their assigned instructor by the end of the add/drop period.
Senior Studio
The following instructors will be available as supervising faculty members for the above mentioned classes in Spring 2020:
- Dagmar Dahle
- Don Gill
Students who register for these courses will interview with each of the supervising faculty members to determine which faculty member will be their instructor of record. Students must ensure they are registered in the correct section of the course with their assigned instructor by the end of the add/drop period.
SUMMER 2020
Summer Session I
Shakespeare for the Intimidated
FALL 2020
Stage Makeup
FALL 2020
Seminar in Jazz History
Music 3000 A
3.0 Credit Hours
This course provides a comprehensive overview of jazz history, covering the major jazz styles and important musicians that have pioneered this music. We will trace jazz from its infancy, beginning in New Orleans and will highlight how this music has developed through the years and has grown into various sub-genres. Some of the styles that will be covered include: Early Jazz, Swing Era, Bebop, Cool and Fusion.
Other topics will include learning important jazz terminology, becoming acquainted with the preeminent jazz artists within each style, and most importantly analyzing how jazz has evolved and inspired other music genres since early in the twentieth-century. We will connect the important stylistic periods of the past and trace the various directions these trends have gone since. This course will provide students the opportunity to broaden their understanding and appreciation of this diverse music form. This course provides a broad overview of jazz history, covering the major jazz styles and important musicians that have pioneered this music. We will trace jazz from its infancy, beginning in New Orleans and will highlight how this music has developed through the years and has grown into various sub-genres.
History of Rock & Roll to1970
MUSI 3200 A
3.0 Credit Hours
This course is designed to give the student a historical overview of the development of rock ‘n roll from its roots up until the end of the 60’s. This will be presented in a chronological manner, beginning with a brief overview of rock ‘n roll’s ancestors and influences. It will go on to study the musical and cultural melting pot of the 1950’s, followed by the effects of the British Invasion of the 60’s. A discussion of developments occurring in North America following the British Invasion will be the culminating point of this class.
SUMMER 2020
Summer Session I
Design Thinking and Creativity
This course investigates the application of design thinking in the pursuit of creative, innovative, efficient and responsible solutions to contemporary problems in various contexts. Topics include industrial and product design, architecture and urban planning, system and interface design, and design related topics in classical philosophy, contemporary politics, behaviour economics, and social psychology
Prerequisites: New Media 2040 OR a minimum of 45.0 credit hours
SUMMER SESSION II
Newfoundland Arts and Culture Tour
This course will mostly consist of a guided tour of Newfoundland focusing on discovering its culture through an examination of its fine and popular art forms. You will travel the entire island, taking in the stunning landscapes while attending plays, musical events and art exhibits.
We will examine how the historical and current culture is expressed through the various art forms. Conversely, we will consider how the arts contribute to and advance the culture.
For additional details please contact calgary.advising@uleth.ca.