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Studio Art
The Studio Art program provides students with an intensive studio
experience which explores technical, aesthetic, and theoretical concerns
in a critical setting pertinent to the pursuit of art in our culture.
Courses are offered in Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Photography,
Printmaking, and Extended Media. All studio majors are required to take 6
credit units in foundation-level drawing, 3 credit units in foundation
sculpture, as well as foundation-level courses in one or two other
studio areas, depending on the degree chosen. The program aims to
educate students in both the practical and theoretical aspects of the
visual language and to provide a thorough background for those who will
pursue research and careers in the visual arts or arts-related fields.
Studies are enriched by visiting artists and critics and the presence of
graduate students from Canada and abroad. In addition to the regular
program, several courses are offered each summer during Spring and
Summer Session. In addition to scheduled classes, students are expected
to attend most auxiliary activities, such as guest lectures and local
exhibitions. All students must allow time in their schedules for working
a minimum of six hours per week for each studio class in which they are
enrolled. Please note that more than two absences from scheduled
classes and labs will adversely affect the student's evaluation.
Art History and Studio Art are considered separate subject areas.
Consequently, students may take a maximum of 60 credit units for the
B.A. Four-year program in each of these subject areas and 42 credit
units for the B.A. Three-year program. Students completing the
Three-year, Four-year, or Honours degrees also require at least 6 credit
units of Drama and/or Music. This does not apply to the Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree.
Program majors are strongly encouraged to declare a major as early as
possible in their program. This will help facilitate course
registration.
Note: Laboratory fees are required by the department in all
studio classes. Details will be given in the online Course Offerings and/or in
course outlines.
Note: For students not majoring in Studio Art,
the second 6 100-level ART credit units taken will count as senior credit
units. The first 6 100-level ART credit units and additional (above 12 credit
units) 100-level ART units will be counted as junior credit units.
For students in majoring in Drama, who take several 100-level courses in the subject of their major, the first 6 100-level credit units taken will be counted as junior and the remaining 100-level courses in that subject will be counted as senior.
Major Average
The major average in B.A. and B.F.A. Studio Art programs includes the grades earned in:
Residency Requirements in the Major
To receive a B.A. degree in Studio Art, students must complete at least two-thirds of the following coursework (to the nearest highest multiple of 3 credit units) from the University of Saskatchewan.
- ARTH 120.3 and ARTH 121.3
- Minimum requirements in Major Requirement D6.
To receive a B.F.A. degree in Studio Art, students must complete at least two-thirds of the following coursework (to the nearest highest multiple of 3 credit units) from the University of Saskatchewan.
- All credit units required in ART or ARTH.
See Residency for additional details.
Bachelor of Arts Four-year (B.A. Four-year) - Studio Art
D1 Basic Fine Arts Requirement (12 credit units)
Remaining credit units must be selected from the area of Fine Arts outside major subject area.
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
*Please note that DRAM 121 cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
- DRAM 101.3
- DRAM 104.6
- DRAM 110.3
- DRAM 113.3
- DRAM 118.3 (or DRAM 116.3)
- DRAM 119.3 (or DRAM 117.3)
- MUS 101.3
- MUS 105.3
- MUS 111.3
- MUS 120.2
- MUS 121.2
- MUS 133.3
- MUS 134.3
- MUS 150.3
- MUS 151.3
- MUS 184.3
- Any senior-level fine arts course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Fine Arts Requirement.
- Students may only use 6 credit units in Art and Art History toward the Fine Arts Requirement.
D2 Humanities Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- CMRS 110.3
- CMRS 111.3
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LING 110.3
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
- PHIL 140.3
- RLST 110.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirements.
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the Humanities requirement.
D3 Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- ASTR 102.3
- ASTR 103.3
- BIOL 107.6
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CMPT 100.3
- CMPT 102.3
- CMPT 105.3
- CMPT 106.3
- CMPT 111.3
- CMPT 115.3
- CMPT 120.3
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 125.3
- GEOL 108.3
- GEOL 109.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
- MATH 104.3
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 112.3 or MATH 116.3
- MATH 121.3
- MATH 125.3
- MATH 128.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 127.3 (formerly PHYS 128)
- STAT 103.3
- Any senior-level science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Science Requirement.
- Students may use only 6 credit units in mathematics and statistics toward the Science Requirement.
- MATH 102.3 and STAT 244.3 may not be used to meet the Science Requirement.
D4 Language Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LIT 100.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- Any senior-level language course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirement.
D5 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement.
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
- NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the Social Science list.
D6 Major Requirement (30 credit units)
Program majors are strongly encouraged to declare a major as early as possible in their program. This will help facilitate course registration.
Art History Courses
Choose 6 senior credit units from the following:
Studio Areas (24 credit units)
Students are strongly encouraged to complete foundation courses in the first or second year of their program.
Choose 3-6 credit units from the following:
- ART 111.6
- ART 113.6
- ART 136.3
- ART 161.3
- ART 236.3
Choose 9-12 credit units from the following:
Painting
- ART 111.6
- ART 211.6
- ART 311.6
- ART 411.6
- ART 421.6
- ART 431.6
Drawing
- ART 112.6
- ART 212.6
- ART 312.6
- ART 412.6
- ART 422.6
- ART 432.6
Printmaking
- ART 113.6
- ART 213.6
- ART 313.6
- ART 413.6
- ART 423.6
- ART 433.6
Extended Media
- ART 136.3
- ART 236.3
- ART 237.3
- ART 338.3
- ART 339.3
- ART 438.3
- ART 439.3
Sculpture
- ART 141.3
- ART 241.3
- ART 242.3
- ART 341.3
- ART 342.3
- ART 441.3
- ART 442.3
- ART 443.3
- ART 444.3
- ART 445.3
- ART 446.3
Photography
- ART 161.3
- ART 216.6
- ART 316.6
- ART 235.3
- ART 416.6
- ART 426.6
- ART 436.6
D7 Electives Requirement (54 credit units)
Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges which have been
approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for
120 credit unit Four-year program. Of the 120 credit units required at
least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher and no more than 60 in one
subject.
Art History and Studio Art are considered separate subject areas. Consequently, students may take a maximum of 60 credit units for the B.A. Four-year in each of these subject areas.
PHIL 271.3 Aesthetics is a recommended elective
The following are recommended for students wishing additional courses in art:
- any senior art history courses
- additional courses from: painting, drawing, printmaking, extended media, sculpture and photography
Bachelor of Arts Three-year (B.A. Three-year) - Studio Art
Studio Art & Art History - Double Honours
36 credit units in Studio Art in at least 4 studio areas including 6 credit units in foundation drawing (ART 112.6) and 3 credit units in foundation sculpture (ART 141.3) and 2 other studio areas, and ARTH 120.3, ARTH 121.3 and 30 senior credit units in Art History. At least 48 credit units in non-Art courses are required.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Studio Art and Another Subject - Double Honours
24 credit units in Studio Art in at least 4 studio areas including 6 credit units in foundation drawing (ART 112.6) and 3 credit units in foundation sculpture (ART 141.3) and 2 other studio areas, and ARTH 120.3 and ARTH 121.3, 6 credit units or the equivalent in either Studio Art or Art History, and 36 or 42 credit units in a non-art subject at the discretion of the department concerned.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Studio Art - Minor in Art
A B.A. Minor in Art allows students to pursue a minor concentration in studio art practice in combination with another Major degree.
Students majoring in Art History follow different requirements for a Minor in Studio Art. These requirements are available on the Art History page.
Requirements
This minor may be taken in conjunction with a Three-year, Four-year or Honours B.A. or B.Sc. program in any subject area, excluding Studio Art. Students majoring in Art History must follow modified requirements listed below.
Choose 18 credit units from the following studio areas, such that courses are selected from a minimum of 2 different areas:
Painting
- ART 111.6
- ART 211.6
- ART 311.6
- ART 411.6
- ART 421.6
- ART 431.6
Drawing
- ART 112.6
- ART 212.6
- ART 312.6
- ART 412.6
- ART 422.6
- ART 432.6
Printmaking
- ART 113.6
- ART 213.6
- ART 313.6
- ART 413.6
- ART 423.6
- ART 433.6
Extended Media
- ART 136.3
- ART 236.3
- ART 237.3
- ART 338.3
- ART 339.3
- ART 438.3
- ART 439.3
Sculpture
- ART 141.3
- ART 241.3
- ART 242.3
- ART 341.3
- ART 342.3
- ART 441.3
- ART 442.3
- ART 443.3
- ART 444.3
- ART 445.3
- ART 446.3
Photography
- ART 161.3
- ART 216.6
- ART 316.6
- ART 235.3
- ART 416.6
- ART 426.6
- ART 436.6
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
This program is intended for students who wish to acquire a thorough knowledge of studio art as part of their general education and for those who wish to prepare for work leading to graduate degrees in art. The degree requires four years (120 credit units) in the College of Arts & Science, including two years in the pre-B.F.A. program and two years in the B.F.A. program. Foundation courses are to be completed in the first and second years of the program.
Program majors are strongly encouraged to declare a major as early as possible in their program. This will help facilitate course registration.
A B.F.A. candidate must maintain a Cumulative Weighted Average of 70% or better on all courses.
During the final 2 years of the four-year program, the student may concentrate in two or more studio areas. Significant development may be difficult if a student works in more than four areas.
E1 B.F.A. Academic Requirement (30 credit units)
No more than 6 credit units may be taken from any one of the following groups:
- ENG 110.6, ENG 111.3, ENG 112.3, ENG 113.3, ENG 114.3, or LIT 100.6.
- A second Language: CHIN 111.6, CHIN 130.6, CREE 101.6, CREE 120.6, FREN 103.3, FREN 106.3, FREN 122.3, FREN 125.3, FREN 128.3, GERM 114.3, GERM 117.3, GRK 112.3, GRK 113.3, HEB 111.6, LATN 112.3, LATN 113.3, RUSS 114.3, RUSS 117.3, SNSK 101.6, SPAN 114.3, SPAN 117.3, UKR 114.3, UKR 117.3
- HIST 110.3, HIST 111.3, HIST 114.6, HIST 120.6, HIST 121.3, HIST 122.3, HIST 151.3, HIST 152.3, HIST 170.6
- ANTH 111.3, ARCH 112.3, ARCH 116.3, ANTH 220.3, ARCH 250.3, ARCH 251.3
- LING 111.3, LING 112.3, NS 107.3, SOC 111.3, SOC 112.3, POLS 111.3, POLS 112.3, ECON 111.3, ECON 114.3, GEOG 130.3
- PSY 120.3, PSY 121.3 (PSY 120 and 121 were formerly PSY 110)
- PHIL 110.6, PHIL 120.3, PHIL 133.3, PHIL 140.3, PHIL 226.3, PHIL 271.3
- ASTR 103.3, BIOL 107.6, BIOL 120.3, BIOL 121.3, CHEM 112.3, CHEM 115.3, CMPT 100.3, CMPT 102.3, CMPT 105.3, CMPT 106.3, CMPT 111.3, CMPT 115.3, GEOG 120.3 or GEOG 125.3, GEOL 108.3, GEOL 109.3, GEOL 121.3, GEOL 122.3, PHYS 115.3, PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3, PHYS 128.3, STAT 103.3
- MATH 104.3, MATH 110.3, MATH 112.3, MATH 116.3, MATH 128.3
- Classics, Drama, Music, Religious Studies or WGST 112.3 or KINA 210.2
E2 Studio Art Requirements (54 credit units)
- ART 112.6
- ART 141.3
- ART 495.0
Choose 6-12 credit units from the following:
- ART 111.6
- ART 113.6
- ART 136.3
- ART 161.3
- ART 236.3
Choose 33-39 credit units from the following:
Painting
- ART 111.6
- ART 211.6
- ART 311.6
- ART 411.6
- ART 421.6
- ART 431.6
Drawing
- ART 112.6
- ART 212.6
- ART 312.6
- ART 412.6
- ART 422.6
- ART 432.6
Printmaking
- ART 113.6
- ART 213.6
- ART 313.6
- ART 413.6
- ART 423.6
- ART 433.6
Extended Media
- ART 136.3
- ART 236.3
- ART 237.3
- ART 338.3
- ART 339.3
- ART 438.3
- ART 439.3
Sculpture
- ART 141.3
- ART 241.3
- ART 242.3
- ART 341.3
- ART 342.3
- ART 441.3
- ART 442.3
- ART 443.3
- ART 444.3
- ART 445.3
- ART 446.3
Photography
- ART 161.3
- ART 216.6
- ART 316.6
- ART 235.3
- ART 416.6
- ART 426.6
- ART 436.6
E3 Art History Requirement (18 credit units)
Choose 12 credit units from the following:
E4 Electives Requirement (18 credit units)
Senior Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges which have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program. B.F.A students are encouraged to use these electives for further studio work or art history credit.
PHIL 271.3 Aesthetics is a recommended elective
Admission
Students should have completed 60 credit units with at least 24 credit units in studio art, including required foundation courses.
Formal admission to the B.F.A. Program requires application for admission made on a form available at the Undergraduate Student Office.
In order to qualify for admission students must have obtained a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% and a minimum subject average of 70% on all art courses taken. The Cumulative Weighted Average is calculated from the grades obtained on all courses taken, including failures.
Final Exhibition
In order to graduate with a B.F.A. in Studio Art, students must complete ART 495 - B.F.A. Exhibition. This course requires the student to mount an exhibition of work done during the program of their study in the Department of Art & Art History. Students must include a one-page written “artist’s statement” with their exhibition, developed in consultation with a faculty advisor (full-time faculty member). The exhibition must be of quantity and quality acceptable to a faculty majority (approved by the faculty advisor and Studio Chair).
Degrees with Distinction
Students in the B.F.A. program who have earned a C.W.A. of 75% on 120 credit units and have been recommended for Distinction by the examining board for their final exhibition are awarded their degree with Distinction; those who have earned a C.W.A. of 80% on 120 credit units and have been recommended for Great Distinction by the examining board are awarded their degree with Great Distinction.
Suggested B.F.A. Program
Year 1
- 6 credit units in ARTH (ARTH 120.3, ARTH 121.3) and 12 credit units in studio art including ART 112.6, ART 141.3 and at least 1 other foundation level studio course from the studio areas of painting, printmaking, extended media, sculpture or photography
- 12 credit units selected from the B.F.A. Academic Course List
Year 2
- 12 or 18 credit units in art including two other foundation level studio courses. Only students with a Cumulative Weighted Average of 70% or better will be permitted to take more than 12 credit units in art in the second year.
- 12 credit units selected from the B.F.A. Academic Course List
Year 3
- 12 credit units in studio art
- 6 credit units in history of art
- 6 senior credit units elective
- 6 credit units from the B.F.A Academic Course List
Year 4
- 12 credit units in studio art
- 6 credit units in history of art
- 12 senior credit units electives
