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2022-2023 Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Employment Transition/Culinary Assistant |
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Employment Transition/Grounds & Custodial Assistant |
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Engineering |
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English |
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ENG - 014 Fundamental English Level 2 3 Credit(s) This course teaches skills in reading, writing, spelling, listening and speaking. Students will have individualized instruction in a classroom setting. Students may be matched with a tutor, based on tutor availability and student interest.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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Essential Skills |
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Film Industry |
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Fine Arts |
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FIN - 110 Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language I 3 Credit(s) This course is an exploration of drawing and mark-making, it introduces methods, material and concepts particular to the medium of drawing and visual language. The intention of this course is to provide students with foundational skills and artistic vocabulary that will enable them to express themselves in the medium of drawing. An emphasis will be put on comprehension, analysis, and ability to make artistic decisions.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 111 Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language II 3 Credit(s) This course is intended to provide students with an opportunity to expand on materials, methods, concepts and drawing techniques introduced in FIN 110 . Students develop their visual vocabulary and drawing skills by experimenting with various media to investigate: observational, figurative, illusionistic space, and conceptual drawing.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 115 Introduction to Printmaking 3 Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the printmaking processes of relief, etching, and screen print. Technical, aesthetic, and conceptual aspects of each process will be explored through the production of hand-made prints. Students will learn safe studio practices and responsible use of materials, tools and studio equipment. Students are encouraged to experiment and develop a personal and expressive response to printmaking processes.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 120 Painting: Colour & Perception 3 Credit(s) An introductory course intended to provide students with an overview of colour theories relating to design and fine art practices. This class introduces a variety of fundamental exercises in colour theory including colour mixing and paint application through observation and abstraction. This class will provide students with foundational skills and artistic vocabulary that will enable them to express themselves and understand the implications of colour, design and technique in the medium of painting.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 121 Painting: Colour & Application 3 Credit(s) In this studio course students continue to explore colour theory and colour applications introduced in FIN 120 . Students develop their visual vocabulary and painting skills by experimenting with various colour applications and techniques to investigate: observational, figurative, illusionistic space, and conceptual painting. This class will provide students with the skills and artistic vocabulary to understand the implications of colour, design and technique in the medium of painting.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 130 Foundation Studio in 3-Dimensional Art and Design 3 Credit(s) This foundation studio art course is an introduction to three-dimensional art and design. Students are familiarized with the technical, material and conceptual frameworks and approaches to three-dimensional structures. Elements and principals, processes and vocabulary of three-dimensional art and design are introduced through a variety of studio projects. Historical and contemporary concepts will be explored along with their applications and relationship to three-dimensional form, with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st century art and design practices.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 131 Foundation Studio in 3-Dimensional Objects and Space 3 Credit(s) This foundation course expands upon 3-D art and design fundamentals explored in FIN - 130 Foundation Studio in 3-Dimensional Art and Design . Through hands-on studio projects, students explore a variety of material processes and expressive potential related to objects and space. Formal elements and principals of art and design provide framework for production. Projects are informed by research, readings, presentations and critiques; historical and contemporary three-dimensional art and design contextualize the studio projects.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 135 Introduction to Ceramics 3 Credit(s) This studio course explores clay as an expressive medium for utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. It covers the techniques of hand construction and an introduction to the potter’s wheel as well as various glazing and decorating methods.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 140 Creative Processes 3 Credit(s) This course explores the creative process of the artist, how to develop conceptual subject matter and experiment with materials and processes in the studio. It is an introduction to the important principles and philosophies of contemporary art. Students will learn to take responsibility for their own creative responses and channel the creative process from conception to realization.
Prerequisite(s):
- C in English 12 or equivalent . Students with less than C in English 12 (or equivalent) may be admitted with the approval of the Instructor/Department Chair.
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 210 Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language III 3 Credit(s) In this course students deepen their understanding of representational drawing methods by exploring objective, subjective and conceptual approaches. Students will advance their formal drawing techniques, and utilize it as a means of visual expression. Course projects serve an opportunity for students to engage in research, experimentation, consultation and production. An emphasis will be put on comprehension, analysis, and ability to resolve artistic problems.
Prerequisite(s):
- Completion of FIN 111 , or the approval of the Instructor/Department Chair
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 211 Drawing & 2-Dimensional Language IV 3 Credit(s) This course employs creative and critical inquiry to investigate mixed media and interdisciplinary practices in drawing. Through exploration and experimentation students will develop individualized approaches to technical, formal and conceptual drawing skills. Emphasis will be on drawing as a process to develop imagery that integrates representation, imagination and personal expression.
Prerequisite(s):
- Completion of FIN 210 , or the approval of the Instructor/Department Chair
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 215 Intaglio Printmaking 3 Credit(s) This course is an in-depth investigation of the materials and techniques related to intaglio printmaking including, dry-point, etching, collograph and monotype. Multi-colour printing, chin colle, mixed media and experimental approaches are explored. Assigned and self-directed projects, demonstrations, class discussion and critiques encourage student’s artistic development and expression of contemporary ideas in print form.
Prerequisite(s):
- Completion of FIN 115 , or the approval of the Instructor/Department Chair
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 217 Screen Printing 3 Credit(s) Various methods and techniques of screen printing will be explored including photographic and autographic stencil making. An extensive study of studio practices relating to equipment and tools will be undertaken. Exploration of the medium as an artistic method of expression will be part of this course. The printing of editions and monoprints will be considered.
Prerequisite(s): For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 220 Painting Intermediate 1 3 Credit(s) This course develops awareness in relation to issues in Contemporary Painting. Concepts of visual language within the discipline of painting will be explored and developed using a wide variety of materials, surfaces and forms. Emphasis will be on students’ individual development and on enhancing technical skills, thematic development and personal expression. Course projects serve as an opportunity for students to engage in research, experimentation, consultation and production. An emphasis will be put on process, analysis, and ability to expand and resolve artistic problems.
Prerequisite(s):
- Completion of FIN 121 , or the approval of the Instructor/Department Chair
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 221 Painting Intermediate II 3 Credit(s) This course is a continuation of FIN 220 , concepts of visual language and critical inquiry are used to investigate the discipline of painting. Through exploration and experimentation students will develop individualized approaches to technical, formal and conceptual painting. Emphasis will be on painting as a process to develop thematic imagery and personal expression.
Prerequisite(s):
- Completion of FIN 220 , or the approval of the Instructor/Department Chair
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
For more information visit our timetable
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FIN - 230 Sculpture & Integrated Art Practices I 3 Credit(s) This course is an introduction to the diverse technical, aesthetic, conceptual and theoretical considerations for approaching, exploring and creating contemporary sculpture. Assignment-based studio explorations in sculpture support material interests and the development of traditional and experimental practices. To develop their studio practice, students express their intentions, document and reflect on their concepts and processes. Class dialogue, presentations and research inform their studio projects.
Prerequisite(s):
- Completion of FIN 130 or FIN 131 , or approval of the Instructor/Department Chair
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 231 Sculpture & Integrated Art Practices II 3 Credit(s) A continuation of FIN 230 , this course provides students opportunities to expand and refine their approaches to the development and creation of contemporary sculpture. Emphasis is placed on developing and sustaining individual research and studio practice, incorporating diverse technical, aesthetic, conceptual and theoretical considerations. Student presentations and critiques provide opportunities for development and contextualizing of intentions and practice.
Prerequisite(s):
- Completion of FIN 230 , or the approval of the Instructor/Department Chair
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
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FIN - 235 Ceramics Intermediate I 3 Credit(s) Clay will be explored as an expressive and functional medium, relating to contemporary ceramic ideas and concepts. The forming techniques employed will include: throwing, press molding, coil and slab construction. Surface enrichment and colour will be developed using slips, terra sigillata, and glazing techniques. Firing processes will include electric kilns, pit firing, raku and high fire reduction.
Prerequisite(s):
- Completion of FIN 135 , or the approval of the Instructor/Department Chair
For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca
For more information visit our timetable
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