The Art & Art History program provides a progressive educational environment for studies in the visual arts. Central to this process are critical and aesthetic investigations of historical and contemporary issues achieved through the integration of history, theory and practice.
Program Objectives
to promote and advocate the personal and professional integrity of artistic knowledge and practice as the core of educational and professional careers in the arts
to encourage and facilitate creative process and interdisciplinary investigation and experimentation in the arts
to provide a supportive environment for the analysis and evaluation of artistic work
to explore the relationships among historical and contemporary approaches to the production of works of art
to provide an open, supportive, evolutionary and flexible environment within which students, staff and faculty may interact and evolve through artistic endeavour
to actively promote the accomplishments of the students, staff and faculty
Career Objectives for Program Graduates
to prepare students for admission into a post-degree Faculty of Education program through exposure to a range of studio practices and approaches to teaching
to assist students in developing a strong portfolio and statement of artistic intent allowing them access to contemporary exhibition practice or entry to Master-level studio and art history programs
to prepare students for employment in public art galleries and museums as educators, curators or administrators by enabling them to articulate a critical vision of contemporary art theory and practice as well as the relationship between contemporary artists and art movements
The unique and well-respected Art & Art History Program gives graduates a flexible base from which to pursue a range of careers, both within or outside of the visual arts. Many graduates remain involved with education by teaching at the secondary or post-secondary level; others have pursued graduate studies in studio art, art history, conservation, or related fields in the humanities, leading to an M.F.A., M.A., or Ph.D. degree. Many graduates are practicing artists who exhibit their work in artist-run, public, and private galleries both nationally and internationally.
Christy Kennedy, Painting 4, Fierce Eden Suite (2004)
Graduates have also flourished in commercial art, including graphic design, advertising, and art direction. With its strong art history component, this program has enabled graduates to pursue administrative or curatorial positions in museums and galleries, as well as work in art criticism and journalism. With this degree, as with many humanties degrees, our graduates have gone on to successful careers in entirely different areas.
Specialist (or Honours) Program
20 credits (required to graduate)
7 FAS (Studio)* credits (minimum) taken at Sheridan
+ 4 FAH/VCC (Art History) credits (minimum) taken at UTM
= 11 compulsory full course equivalents
+ 9 elective full course equivalents
= 20 full course equivalents
No more than a combination of 16 FAS (Studio) and FAS/VCC (Art History) courses may count towards the degree.
For detailed course and distribution requirements for the Secialist Degree in Art & Art History, see the UTM Calendar.
Drawing 3 Project (2005)
Major Program
20 credits (required to graduate)
4 FAS (Studio)* credits (minimum) taken at Sheridan
+ 3 FAH/VCC (Art History) credits (minimum) taken at UTM
= 7 compulsory full course equivalents
+ 8 elective full course equivalents
= 15 full course equivalents
No more than a combination of 12 FAS (Studio) and/or FAH/VCC courses may count towards the degree.
For detailed course and distribution requirements for the Secialist Degree in Art & Art History, see the UTM Calendar.
Priority access to FAS (Studio) courses is provided to students registering as Majors and Specialists in the Art & Art History Program as well as to students enrolled in CCIT programs.
Guest artist and critic lectures comprise a year-long series of presentations which are required curriculum enrichment to many classes. These events take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and in the seminar room of the new Annie Smith Centre.
Graduates have also flourished in commercial art, including graphic design, advertising, and art direction. With its strong art history component, this program has enabled graduates to pursue administrative or curatorial positions in museums and galleries, as well as work in art criticism and journalism. With this degree, as with many humanties degrees, our graduates have gone on to successful careers in entirely different areas.