Faculty of Art
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Summer
Summer 2019VISA580 Major Essay Sections
M.F.A. only.
Winter
Winter 2018VISA101 BFA Studio Practice Sections
Introduction to a broad range of contemporary studio practice. Intended for first year Bachelor of Fine Arts VISA students.
VISA110 Foundation Studio: Digital Media Sections
Foundation instruction in techniques and approaches to digital practice. The nature of digital technologies and their role in contemporary culture will be examined. (This course is open to all UBC students, regardless of prior experience.)
VISA180 Foundation Studio: Approaches to Media Sections
Drawing, painting, and related media in an introduction to studio practice. (This course is open to all UBC students, regardless of prior experience.)
VISA183 Foundation Studio: Ideas as Practice I Sections
Contemporary art practices, emphasizing the relationship between meanings and materials, art historical contexts and concepts, and non-traditional materials. (This course is open to all UBC students, regardless of prior experience.)
VISA210 Digital Arts Sections
Examination of current art practices and issues related to digital technologies and contemporary culture, with an emphasis on the theoretical conceptualization of digital artistic media.
VISA220 Drawing Sections
Development of skills in drawing including life drawing. Introduction to the development of personal style and concepts.
VISA230 Painting Sections
Development of a variety of techniques and approaches to painting. Emphasis on developing a strong paint vocabulary as well as acquiring knowledge of historical and contemporary issues in painting.
VISA240 Photography Sections
Introduction to photography techniques and image-making. Emphasis on camera techniques and film and darkroom production. Only one of VISA 240 or VISA 241 may be used toward requirements for Major, Minor, or Honours programs in Visual Art.
VISA241 Digital Photography Sections
Introduction to digital photography image creation in relation to contemporary art. Emphasis on digital camera use, file management, and digital print production. Only one of VISA 240 or VISA 241 may be used toward requirements for Major, Minor, or Honours programs in Visual Art.
VISA250 Print Media Sections
Visual print culture, and contemporary and historical technical print practices. Emphasis on hand-drawn intaglio, relief, screen and/or stencil printing, and graphic digital applications.
VISA260 Sculpture Sections
Contemporary sculpture practice and theory. Various sculpture materials and technologies including machinery use.
VISA280 Contemporary Art: Ideas as Practice II Sections
Development and history of contemporary art practice, with a focus on how artists realize and exchange ideas. Intended for second year BFA VISA students.
VISA310 Intermediate Digital Arts I Sections
Exploring issues and topics in interactive digital media and culture through the creation of critical contemporary art. Includes technical instruction with a focus on the development of individual and group projects.
VISA311 Intermediate Digital Arts II Sections
Investigation of issues and topics in digital media and visual culture through the production of contemporary video art. Technical instruction in video manipulation software. Individual and/or group projects.
VISA320 Intermediate Drawing I Sections
Investigation of drawing as a discipline in the context of contemporary art. Emphasis on expanding definitions of the drawing practice while focusing on technical and conceptual development.
VISA321 Intermediate Drawing II Sections
Investigation of drawing as a discipline in the context of contemporary art and theory. Emphasis on self-directed projects in consultation with the instructor.
VISA330 Intermediate Painting I Sections
Development of techniques and personal style in relation to ideas. History and contemporary issues in painting will be introduced to assist students in conceptualizing their painting practice.
VISA331 Intermediate Painting II Sections
Further investigation of painting in the context of contemporary art. Emphasis on self directed projects in consultation with the instructor.
VISA340 Intermediate Photography I Sections
An investigation of approaches to photography and its meaning in the context of contemporary art. The term theme will be determined by the instructor. B and W, colour and digital production.
VISA341 Intermediate Photography II Sections
An investigation of contemporary photography production and approaches to the constructed image with emphasis on medium and large format camera use and studio lighting techniques.
VISA350 Intermediate Print Media I: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Image Production Sections
Intaglio and relief print applications (i.e., etching, wood and/or lino cut, and collagraph) in combination with digital and photographic technologies, and drawing; discussion of contemporary and historical visual print culture.
VISA351 Intermediate Print Media II: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Image Production Sections
Screen printing and other print applications in combination with digital and photographic technologies, and drawing, explored within the context of contemporary art.
VISA352 Intermediate Print Media III: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Image Production Sections
Lithographic printing; suitable for students interested in drawing and print media interface in context of contemporary art; related digital and photographic technologies employed.
VISA361 Intermediate Sculpture II Sections
Development of personal concerns in three-dimensional work. Emphasis on the integration of diverse materials and techniques.
VISA370 Special Studies I Sections
Intermediate tutorial. Not offered every year.
VISA380 Studio Theory Sections
A seminar in problems in contemporary art practice and related theory. Preference given to Visual Art students.
VISA390 Performance Art Sections
Seminar-based studio focusing on performance and actions in the field of contemporary art.
VISA401A Advanced Open Studio - ADV OPEN STUDIO Sections
Research-based studio with thematic or disciplinary focus. Intended for senior Visual Art undergraduate students.
VISA401B Advanced Open Studio - ADV OPEN STUDIO Sections
Research-based studio with thematic or disciplinary focus. Intended for senior Visual Art undergraduate students.
VISA401C Advanced Open Studio - ADV OPEN STUDIO Sections
Research-based studio with thematic or disciplinary focus. Intended for senior Visual Art undergraduate students.
VISA401E Advanced Open Studio - ADV OPEN STUDIO Sections
Research-based studio with thematic or disciplinary focus. Intended for senior Visual Art undergraduate students.
VISA401F Advanced Open Studio - ADV OPEN STUDIO Sections
Research-based studio with thematic or disciplinary focus. Intended for senior Visual Art undergraduate students.
VISA401G Advanced Open Studio - ADV OPEN STUDIO Sections
Research-based studio with thematic or disciplinary focus. Intended for senior Visual Art undergraduate students.
VISA401H Advanced Open Studio - ADV OPEN STUDIO Sections
Research-based studio with thematic or disciplinary focus. Intended for senior Visual Art undergraduate students.
VISA475 Exhibition Theory and Practice Sections
Exhibition course focusing on current curatorial practices and theories with an emphasis on contemporary visual art with the aim of preparing students to engage in the active organization of a large exhibition. Restricted to 4th year Majors in either VISA or ARTH, or permission of the instructor.
VISA479 Performance Actions and Approaches Sections
Advanced performance art practices and research methodologies.
VISA480 Advanced Seminar I Sections
Readings in art theory and criticism.
VISA481 Advanced Seminar II Sections
Readings in art theory and criticism.
VISA580 Major Essay Sections
M.F.A. only.
VISA581 MFA Studio V Sections
VISA582 MFA Studio VI Sections
VISA583A MFA Research Seminar - MFA RSRCH SEMINR Sections
VISA583B MFA Research Seminar - MFA RSRCH SEMINR Sections
VISA590A Directed Studies in Visual Art - DIR STDS VIS ART Sections
Tutorial work in visual arts and theory arranged by permission with an individual faculty member. Not available to students enrolled in the M.F.A. program in Visual Arts.