About the Courses
The Fine Art program at Fanshawe College offers a vibrant and immersive educational experience for individuals with a passion for artistic expression and creativity. This program is designed to nurture the artistic talents of students and provide them with the foundational skills necessary to succeed in the diverse and dynamic field of fine arts. Through a combination of studio practice, art history, and theoretical coursework, students develop a deep understanding of various artistic techniques, styles, and concepts. The program encourages students to experiment with a wide range of mediums such as painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and digital art, allowing them to discover their own unique artistic voice. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity and critical thi
The Fine Art program at Fanshawe College offers a vibrant and immersive educational experience for individuals with a passion for artistic expression and creativity. This program is designed to nurture the artistic talents of students and provide them with the foundational skills necessary to succeed in the diverse and dynamic field of fine arts. Through a combination of studio practice, art history, and theoretical coursework, students develop a deep understanding of various artistic techniques, styles, and concepts. The program encourages students to experiment with a wide range of mediums such as painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and digital art, allowing them to discover their own unique artistic voice. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, students engage in hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity and critical thinking. The program also emphasizes the exploration of contemporary art practices and encourages students to engage with current trends and debates in the art world. Graduates of the Fine Art program are well-equipped to pursue careers as practicing artists, curators, art educators, gallery assistants, and more. Whether seeking to exhibit their work in galleries, contribute to public art installations, or inspire others through teaching, graduates emerge with the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact in the world of fine arts.
Modules
Year 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
WRIT-1036 Reason & Writing 1-Art & Design 3
ARTS-1110 Perceptual Studies 1 4.5
ARTS-1111 Painting 1 4.5
ARTS-1112 Sculpture 1 4.5
ARTS-1117 Intermedia 3.5
ARTS-1116 Introduction to Photography 3.5
ARTS-1071 Methods & Media in Drawing 3
ARTS-1115 Perceptual Studies 2 5
ARTS-1113 Painting 2 5
ARTS-1114 Sculpture 2 5
COMM-3074 Communications for Design 3
HIST-1046 Ancient Origins to High Renaissance 3
HIST-3028 European Art: Mannerism to Contemporary 3
ARTS-1118 Introduction to Print Making 3
Year 2
Gen Ed-Take two 3 credit General Education elective courses.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
ARTS-3050 Visual Research 1 5
ARTS-3051 Three Dimensional 1 5
ARTS-3005 Canadian Art 2
ARTS-3052 Printmaking 1 5
ARTS-3053 Fine Art Studio 3 10
ARTS-3054 Fine Art Studio 4 10
ARTS-3055 Visual Research 2 5
ARTS-3056 Three Dimensional 2 5
ARTS-3011 Cubism to Abstract Expressionism 2
ARTS-3057 Printmaking 2 5
Year 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
ARTS-5036 Fine Arts Studio 5 18
ARTS-5027 Pop Art to Post Modern 2
ARTS-5035 Fine Arts Studio 6 16.5
ARTS-5034 The Professional Artist 2
ARTS-5038 Exploring Exhibitions 2
ARTS-5039 Creating Exhibitions 4
Gen Ed - Electives
Take 6 General Education Credits -
Normally taken in Year 2
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 40 credits in this
program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency
requirement and graduate from this program