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Aboriginal Art and Visual Arts
Associate Professor C. Cutschall, B.F.A., M.S. (Co-ordinator)

Courses offered: A minor is available in Aboriginal Art.
French and German Civilization Courses

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Drama
Associate Professor
J. Forsythe, B.F.A., M.F.A. (Co-ordinator)

Courses offered: A minor is available in Drama.

Minor in Aboriginal Art
The 3-Year Minor in Aboriginal Art will consist of a minimum of 18 credit hours selected from the courses below: Select two of the following histories for a total of 6 credit hours.

North American Native Art History 1
32:ART:180 (3)
Prerequisite: Nil
A survey of traditional Meso-American and American Native Arts which includes an extensive overview of the archaic and historical periods of Meso-America, the Mound Builders and Historic Southeast, Archaic and Historic Southwest. Particular emphasis is placed on the origins and diffusion of regional styles, awareness of artists resources and preparation of raw materials, decoration and function of form and the cultural context that give rise to these art forms.
(Formerly 99:ART:180)
Co-Sponsored with (Native Studies) 68:180.
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

North American Native Art History 11
32:ART:181 (3)
Prerequisite: Nil
A survey of traditional Canadian Native Arts of the archaic and historical periods which includes an extensive overview of the major geographic and culture regions as follows: Arctic, Sub-Arctic, Eastern Woodland, Woodland-Prairie Transitional, Northern Plains, Plateau and West Coast. Emphasis is placed on the origins and diffusion of regional styles, artists resources and preparation of raw materials, decoration and function of form and the cultural context that gave rise to these art forms.
(Formerly 99:ART:181)
Co-Sponsored with (Native Studies) 68:181.
3 hours lecture per week, one term.

Experiments in Traditional Art Forms
32:ART:182 (3)
Prerequisite: Nil.
This specialized studio course concentrates on one art form, which is offered to students wishing to explore and produce innovative and major traditionally inspired art works. Emphasis is placed on having or mastering control of a specific art form i.e. fibre and textiles, button blanket construction, wood or stone carving, quillwork, beadwork, basketry, etc. This course is offered based on the availability of often rare materials required for a specialized course. Students may be involved in field work, irregular class hours and off-campus studio locations.
(Formerly 99:ART:182)
Cross-registered with (Native Studies) 68:182.
1 lecture hour and 2 studio hours per week, one term.

Contemporary Native Art History
32:ART:283 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART/68:180 or 32:ART/68:181
This course is devoted to becoming familiar with the evolving nature of contemporary Native arts with the emphasis on 2 dimensional drawing and painting. The course will include a survey of contemporary Native artists and schools, Native art co-ops, Native art galleries, and contemporary Native arts museum collections. Field trips to artist studios, galleries and museums may be included in the course.
(Formerly 99:ART:283)
Co-Sponsored with (Native Studies) 68:283.
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

African Art
32:ART:266 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART:130 recommended.
This course will examine the development and study of African art along with examining the historical sequence of drawing and painting on rock, ancient sculpture and European sources of African art history. Architecture and sculpture will be dealt with in depth with a view to understanding both their formal aspects and their cultural-religious context. (Formerly 99:ART:266)
2 lecture hours and 1 seminar hour per week, one term.

Primitivism and Modern Art
32:ART:282 (3)
Prerequisite: Nil.
A study of stylistic affinities between the work of modern artists such as Picasso, Brancusi, and Modigliani and the native art of Africa, Oceania, and North America. In addition to presenting the stylistic affinities for visual analysis, the role which the changing concept of art within the western tradition has played in the acceptance of native art will be examined. The continuing controversy between artists, art historians, and anthropologists regarding the nature and significance of these affinities will also be the subject of student papers and class discussion.
(Formerly 99:ART:282 3 hours lectures per week, one term.

Traditional Techniques and Design 1
32:ART:289 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART/68:180 or 181 or 283. An analysis of the meaning and importance of indigenous material, techniques and symbolism found in North American traditional Native art and with primary emphasis in studio art activities and arts production of traditional Native art forms.
(Formerly 99:ART:289)
Co-Sponsored with (Native Studies) 68:289.
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

Native Arts: Drawing and Painting 1
32:ART:380 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART/68:283 or permission of Instructor. This course is devoted to becoming familiar with 2 dimensional media and techniques for the production of contemporary Native art inspired themes. Emphasis will be placed on developmentally exploring drawing media ie. pencil, ink, conte crayon, and pastels; and developmentally exploring painting media with watercolor, gouache and acrylic paints.
(Formerly 99:ART:380)
Co-Sponsored with (Native Studies) 68:380.
3 studio hours per week, one term.

Advanced Native Arts Design
32:ART:381 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART/68:289 or 32:ART/68:380.
Advanced Native Arts Design is a studio course which stresses innovation and the freedom to experiment with a wide range of forms reflecting the diversity of Native arts, from the traditional to the highly innovative use of media, techniques and conceptualizations.
(Formerly 99:ART:381)
Co-Sponsored with (Native Studies) 68:381.
2 hours lectures and 2 hours studios demonstrations, per week, one term.

Introduction to Art
32:ART:125 (6)
Prerequisite: Nil.
A basic survey course covering the main three areas of art: techniques, design and art history. In the area of techniques, students will be exposed to main techniques of art through demonstrations, theoretical study and observation of original works of art. In the design area, the study will concentrate on the understanding of art structure, the meaning of art elements and cultural influences on developments of design. Application of the principles of design to everyday life will also be part of the course. In the last section, students will be exposed to a very basic course in art history, concentrating on the understanding of major art movements, recognition of style and critical thinking.
3 hours lectures per week, both terms.

Introduction to Visual Design
32:ART:130 (6)
Prerequisite: Nil.
This course will expose students to a practical and theoretical study of form through analysis of the elements of visual design: line, shape, value, texture and color, and study of the principles of form organization: harmony, variety, balance, movement, proportion, dominance and economy in relation to their environment, spatial perceptions, effect of tools and materials and to function of the form.
(Formerly 99:ART:130)
3 hours lectures per week, both terms.

History of Western Art I
32:ART:165 (3)
Prerequisite: Nil.
An analytical survey of the principal historical periods and basic problems in the development of western art, particularly in architecture, sculpture and painting from ancient Egyptian times to the end of the Gothic era. Particular emphasis will be given to examining the origins and uses of style relevant to the role of the visual arts in society.
(Formerly 99:ART:165)
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

History of Western Art II
32:ART:166 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART:165 or permission of Instructor. An examination of the social and technological developments that took place in western art from Renaissance times to the impressionist period, with special concern for the artists' role in society.
(Formerly 99:ART:166)
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

Drawing I
32:ART:183 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART:130 recommended.
Drawing as a primary art form offers a variety of approaches which include a thorough exploration of line, tone, texture, composition and perspective in beginners media. Representational and non-representational approaches are employed, the maintenance of a sketchbook is required.
(Formerly 99:ART:183)
3 studio hours per week, one term.

Drawing II
32:ART:184 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART:183.
Drawing as a primary art form offers a variety of approaches utilizing both dry and wet media. Traditional subject matter will be thoroughly explored and includes still life, landscape, figure drawing, the portrait. Other areas to be explored are illustration and expressive drawing. The maintenance of a sketch-book is required.
(Formerly 99:ART:184)
3 studio hours per week, one term.

Painting I
32:ART:187 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:183/ 184 or permission of Instructor.
This course is intended to introduce students to basic techniques and principles involved in painting. Information on paint handling, colour theory, canvas preparation and traditional painting techniques such as glazing, alla prima and impasto will be examined. Practical studio exercises will be accompanied by lectures on the historical context and applications of various techniques.
3 studio hours per week, one term.

Painting II
32:ART:188 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:187 or permission of Instructor.
This course will expand on the painting techniques and principles that were introduced in Painting I. Students will be required to have some painting experience and to have a basic understanding of paint handling and colour theory. Exercises will be designed to challenge the student to increase his/her technical and conceptual repertoire.
3 studio hours per week, one term.

Western Religious Art
32:ART:253 (3)
Prerequisite: Nil.
An examination of selected topics in the history of Jewish, Christian and Islamic art and architecture. Explanations of religious iconography will be given in terms of the narrative and theological traditions of these religions. Ritual context and the effect of formal properties of art works will also be discussed.
(Formerly 99:ART:253)
Cross-registered with (Religion) 86:253.
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

Asian Religious Art
32:ART:265 (3)
Prerequisite: Nil.
This course will study the location and function of Hindu and Buddhist art works; the attributes of Hindu deities as depicted in sculpture and their explanation in terms of Hindu mythology; the life of the Buddha and its depiction in art; and the formal and iconographical characteristics of folk art, popular and high art. It will include a survey of the major historic periods of Asian religious art and an iconographical analysis of Tibetan tankas. Field trips will be undertaken to religious sites and art exhibitions.
(Formerly 99:ART:265)
Cross-registered with (Religion) 86:265.
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

Modern Art I
32:ART:268 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART:166 or permission of Instructor.
Modern Art I surveys the development of painting, sculpture, architecture and photography between 1880 and 1940. The periods covered include later impressionism, symbolist art, expressionism, cubism, abstract and non-objective art, dada and surrealism, and the School of Paris. Emphasis will be placed on an analysis of the artist's attitude toward spatial organization and the problem of "seeing" modern art.
(Formerly 99:ART:268)
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

Modern Art II
32ART:269 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART:268.
Modern Art II surveys the development of painting, sculpture, architecture and photography between 1940-1990. The periods covered include international styles in 20th C. architecture and abstraction, American abstract expressionism and sculpture, postwar painting and sculpture, pop art, assemblage, and the new realism, 60's abstraction, the second wave of international architecture, the postminimal 70's and the pluralistic 70's, the appropriating 80's, and post modern architecture. Students should be prepared to attend exhibitions in Winnipeg and Brandon.
(Formerly 99:ART:269)
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

Drawing III
32:ART:271 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART:183 & 32:ART:184.
This course is designed to introduce students to basic techniques and principles involved in drawing the human form. Traditional approaches to dealing with the figure in art from historical to contemporary times will be examined.
(Formerly 99:ART:271)
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

Drawing IV
32:ART:272 (3)
Prerequisite: 32:ART:271.
This course continues the examination of the human form as a subject for works of art. Both traditional and contemporary approaches to the subject will be explored.
(Formerly 99:ART:272)
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

CIVILISATION FRAN�AIS
32:ART:275 (3)
Prerequisite: "C" or better in any French course at the 200 level. �tude de la civilisation fran�aise d�puis le d�but de la p�riode historique, jusqu'� nos jours. On y �tudiera la langue, la litt�rature, l'art, l'architecture et les coutumes des Fran�ais, ainsi que l'�volution de la soci�t� fran�aise depuis � travers les si�cles.
Formerly 99:ART:275)
Cross-registered with (Languages) 58:FREN:275.
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

CIVILISATION CANADIENNE-FRAN�AISE
32:ART:285 (3)
Prerequisite: "C" or better in 58: FREN:130.
�tude de la civilisation canadienne-fran�aise d�puis les d�buts de la p�riode coloniale jusqu'� l'�poque pr�sente. On y �tudiera la langue, la litt�rature, l'art, l'architecture, les coutumes et le folklore du Canada francophone, ainsi que son �volution sociale.
(Formerly 99:ART:285)
Cross-registered with (Languages) 58:FREN:285.
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

GERMAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
32:ART:352 (3)
Prerequisite: "C" or better in either 58:GERM:252 or another 300 level German course. This course will offer a survey of German culture and civilization, beginning around the year 100 B.C. and leading up to the time of 1750. Included will be topics related to architecture, music, literature, art, science, religion and philosophy.
(Formerly 99:ART:352)
Cross-registered with (Languages) 58:GERM:352.
3 hours lectures per week, one term.

32:ART:180* North American Native Art History I 3 Credits	32:ART:181* North American Native Art History II 3 Credits	32:ART:182* Experiments in Traditional Art Forms 3 Credits
32:ART:266 African Art 3 Credits	32:ART:282 Primitivism and Modern Art 3 Credits	32:ART:283* Contemporary Native Art History - 3 Credits
32:ART:289* Traditional Techniques and Design I 3 Credits	32:ART:380* Native Arts: Drawing and Painting I 3 Credits	32:ART:381* Advanced Native Art and Design 3 Credits

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