Courses

explores drawing through a range of materials, processes, and concepts. This course leads toward the investigation of student-initiated ideas and concepts, as well as comprehension of drawing in contemporary practices. Some drawing fundamentals are also covered. This course includes practice-based research methodologies.

explores the territory beyond conventional boundaries of discipline-based practices.

introduces painting with emphasis on materials, processes and ideas within a contemporary painting context.

emphasizes thematic development and practice in painting. This course includes practice-based research methodologies.

develops accurate and expressive control of three-dimensional media with an emphasis on areas such as formed sculpture and installation/site-specific sculpture.

develops accurate and expressive control of three-dimensional media with an emphasis on areas such as carved sculpture and constructed sculpture.

provides intensive exploration of Intaglio Printmaking materials and media applied to development of visual communication skills, conceptual breadth and personal expression. This course is normally offered in alternating years.

provides intensive exploration of Lithographic Printmaking materials and media applied to development of visual communication skills, conceptual breadth and personal expression. This course is normally offered in alternating years.

introduces contemporary printing technologies as applied to the development of personal expression. The course is designed to develop the students’ critical awareness of print media while building technological, conceptual and visual communication skills. Technologies to be introduced include integration of computer or digital processes and photomechanical methods.

introduces students to film cameras, lenses, and their controls to produce film negatives for printing in the traditional black and white darkroom. Topics covered include negative scanning, large-format digital printing for exhibition, the use of Photoshop for photography, the examination of photo-theory, critical reading and critical evaluation of photographs. Students are encouraged to explore a personal vision. Studio time is balanced with regular illustrated lectures on the theory and history of the first century of photography.

continues the use of digital and/or film cameras to produce files and/or film negatives for printing in the traditional darkroom and/or digital lab. The theory and aesthetics of photography is addressed through critiques, readings and lectures. Students are encouraged to strengthen their personal vision. Studio time is balanced with regular illustrated lectures on the theory and history of the medium since the 1930’s, with emphasis on contemporary photographic practitioners.

encourages individualized investigation in the potential and possibilities of New Media in the creation of personal artistic works. Techniques for working with vector and pixel based software are demonstrated with the goal of encouraging students to find their own particular approach to a New Media workflow applied to various mediums. Blended and alternative learning approaches are used.

explores motion as a tool for expression and visual practice. Students are instructed in the use of tools for editing sound and motion (e.g. video, animation) with the goal of studying motion as a medium independent from the tools for production. Initial readings on theories of affect are combined with technical demonstrations to enhance notions of cross-fertilization between approaches and practices. Blended and alternative learning approaches will be used.

introduces a range of introductory topics that might include: Textile Practices, Japanese Woodblock, and Book Arts.

explores various approaches to contemporary drawing and painting practices. This course includes practice-based research methodologies.

develops independent artistic and personal expression utilizing areas of expression such as sculpture, definition and articulation of space and site; and the creation and presentation of three-dimensional media through the use of installation.

hones skills in any of printmaking, print media, digital output, multiple producing print processes and printed matter while developing a self-directed body of work. The use of these processes will be selected by students in consultation with the instructor. Students can focus on the tradition of printmaking or print media or an interdisciplinary production. The creation of printed physical output is emphasized. This course includes practice-based research methodologies.

is a professional work/study experience in Printmaking. Students will undertake their own projects in Printmaking. In addition, they will assist the Director and/or Master printer at St. Michael’s Printshop in St. John’s, NL in the day-to-day operations of the studio. Students are required to write a paper on an aspect of Printmaking as it pertains to St. Michael’s Printshop. Normally this course is available during Spring Session only (May to mid-August) so that students can experience the complete summer activities scheduled at St. Michael’s.

continues exploration in photographic/digital output by creating self-directed, coherent bodies of work. These explorations build toward the production of suites, folios, and/or sequences in print installations, webpages, apps, and/or physical photobook. Independent practice and ongoing research of process, structure, content and sequence are major components of the term’s work. This course includes practice-based research methodologies.

explores the expressive potential of textiles and fibre materials and processes.

explores process-based New Media for the production of spectacle. Students produce an independent body of work using computational media (e.g. projection, audio, installation) to create experiences designed for an audience. Instrumental to this process is the study of New Media theory concurrent with the development of software/programming skills, allowing space for any and all tools of expression. Blended and alternative learning approaches are used. This course is normally offered in alternating years.

explores the intersection of creative practice and theory. Making artwork is a continuous exchange between studio practice and consideration of the social. Through the reading and discussion of influential texts and the exploration of related works and artists, students work with the tools of their choice to create art. Blended and alternative learning approaches are used. This course is normally offered in alternating years.

emphasizes concepts, media, and practices related to contemporary art that employ time. Students choose to work with performance, audio, video, relational art, interdisciplinary practices, new media and more. This course may include screenings, performances, and presentations and practice-based research methodologies.

develops individual studio practice and research applied to the production of a self-directed body of work or project. Students work in a discipline or disciplines of their choice, or in an interdisciplinary way. Students define their research and creation based on a proposal, in consultation with their instructor. This course includes practice-based research methodologies.

is a directed-studies course that provides students with the opportunity to apply their course-based knowledge in a community context. Under the guidance of their visual arts faculty supervisor, students work with a relevant community partner or on a community-based arts project. This course includes practice-based research methodologies.

introduces a range of intermediate topics that might include: Ideas of Landscape, Word and Image, Installation, Performance, Art and the Environment, Non-Silver Photographic Processes, Book Arts.

focuses on building skills in the understanding and articulation of concepts, research, theory, and practice involved in studio work. There are reading, research and writing components, including a support document. The course covers topics in a range of professional practices needed in the visual arts field, including preparation for graduate school. Visual Arts faculty and visitors offer presentations specific to their areas of expertise.

continues the process of building skills in the understanding and articulation of concepts, research, theory and practice involved in studio work. Course components include reading, research, writing and preparation for the graduating exhibition. This course covers topics in a range of professional practices with a focus on preparation for a professional visual arts career. Visual Arts faculty and visitors offer presentations specific to their areas of expertise.

introduces a range of senior topics that might include: Photo Journalism, Art and Politics, Community Practices, Environmental Practices.

develops an independent body of work and a related practice-based research methodology component under the supervision of a visual arts faculty advisor. Students attend regular meetings with their faculty advisor. Students are required to submit work at two critiques with visual arts faculty other than the student’s advisor. Students present the body of work and associated practice-based research methodology component to their advisor at the end of semester.

produces an independent body of work and a related practice-based research methodology component under the supervision of a visual arts faculty advisor. Students attend regular meetings with their faculty advisor. Students are required to submit work at two critiques with visual arts faculty other than the student’s advisor. Students present the final body of work and associated practice-based research methodology component to their advisor at the end of semester.