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School for the Contemporary Arts | Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
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This program may interest those who wish to obtain a bachelor of arts (BA) degree by completing an extended minor program. The program offers studio, history and theory courses in visual art, giving a good introduction to contemporary art issues and practices. A extended minor may be used for the purpose of teaching in public and private schools.

Entry to the program, after completion of FPA 111, 160, 161 and 168 in the first year, is determined by grades and portfolio assessment, usually scheduled at the end of the spring term. Contact the general office for further information.

Methods and concepts courses are offered simultaneously as upper and lower division courses; with the exception of FPA 269/369. They may only be completed once for credit, either as a lower division course or an upper division course, but not both.

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Program and course admission is contingent upon University admission. Contact Student Services for admission procedures, requirements and deadlines. Entry to all programs and to many courses is by audition, interview or application. Contact the school’s office for information on procedures and deadlines.

Although the University operates on a trimester system, most FPA courses are planned in a two term (fall and spring) sequence. Consequently, students enter in the fall term (September) and are advised to contact the school in the preceding January for program entry and requirements information.

Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing

Unassigned or general elective (type 2 and 3, respectively) transfer credit awarded for courses completed at other recognized post-secondary institutions will not automatically entitle students to advanced standing in the school’s programs. Advanced standing is generally given on an individual basis as a result of an audition or interview.

About the School’s Course Offerings

Students are encouraged to take advantage of interdisciplinary offerings within the school. As many programs depend on a continuing sequence of courses completed in order, students should plan carefully to gain the maximum benefit and efficiency from their study. Note that not all courses are offered every term and several are offered on a rotational basis, i.e. every third or fourth term. An advisor is available to help plan study programs.

Students are reminded that the school is an interdisciplinary fine and performing arts department, and are strongly advised to acquaint themselves with the many disciplinary courses that are available.

Special Topics Courses

The subject matter (and prerequisites) of special or selected topics courses vary by term.

Prior Approval Prerequisite

Where a prerequisite is or includes ‘prior approval,’ approval must be obtained before enrolling in the course. Contact the school for further information.

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 30 units including all of

• FPA 111-3 Issues in the Fine and Performing Arts
• FPA 160-3 Introductory Studio in Visual Art I
• FPA 161-3 Introductory Studio in Visual Art II
• FPA 167-3 Visual Art and Culture I
• FPA 168-3 Visual Art and Culture II
• FPA 210-3 Artworks, Theories, Contexts
• FPA 260-3 Studio in Visual Art I
• FPA 261-3 Studio in Visual Art II

and two of

• FPA 262-3 Methods and Concepts: Drawing Practices
• FPA 263-3 Methods and Concepts: Painting Practices
• FPA 264-3 Methods and Concepts: Sculptural Practices
• FPA 265-3 Methods and Concepts: Photographic Practices
• FPA 268-3 Methods and Concepts: Spatial Presentation
• FPA 269-3 Methods and Concepts: Selected Topics*

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 15 units including two of

• FPA 362-3 Methods and Concepts: Drawing Practices
• FPA 363-3 Methods and Concepts: Painting Practices
• FPA 364-3 Methods and Concepts: Sculptural Practices
• FPA 365-3 Methods and Concepts: Photographic Practices
• FPA 368-3 Methods and Concepts: Spatial Presentation
• FPA 369-3 Methods and Concepts: Selected Topics*

and nine FPA upper division units including one history/theory courses.

*may be completed more than once under a different topic. Topics may change every term and include, but are not limited to, installation practices, performance practices, digital 2D practices, and time-based media practices. Contact the school for further information.

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