Art Degrees Online

ART 111/2 Foundations of Design (2D Design)….3
PHOTO 171/2 Digital Photography (Digital Imaging)…..3
DIGM 221/2 Graphic Design (Intro to Graphic Design)….3
COMM 352 Visual Communication Theory…..3

ART 321 Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art…3

COMM 261 Pop Culture and Mass Communication(WI)…3
Or COMM 361 Film and Culture (WI)1 (moved from elective)

DIGM 281/2 Web Design…3 1 (moved from elective)
*DIGM 432 Documentary Production…3

PHOTO 221/1 Black and White Photography..3
PHOTO 371/2 Color Photography…3
*PHOTO 462 Studio Photography…3
PHOTO 471/2 Advanced Photoshop …3
(dropped Photo Bureau)

VaCA Capstone
ART 482 Senior Studio Practicum (Advanced Studio) …4
COMM 482 Senior Thesis ….2

Electives: (choose 3)
ART 101 Drawing…3
ART 301 Survey of Western Art(WI)…3
COMM 221 News and Feature…3
*DIGM 392 Flash Animation…3
*PHOTO 322 Photography Print & Portfolio Workshop…3
*PHOTO 381 Alternative Photo Processes…3

Concordia’s Cinema programs are distinguished from many others by the fact that they are housed in the Faculty of Fine Arts and thus, approach their subject matter primarily as a means of artistic expression. Consequently, a central aim of these programs is to prepare students to become filmmakers, film animators or film historians/critics who have a two-fold awareness: the artistic and cultural potential of the medium, and its history and traditions.

Cinema programs are oriented towards art and culture rather than industry and commerce. However, it should be noted that students are educated in the technical aspects of filmmaking as well as in financial and commercial factors. The programs attempt to strike a balance between the practical and the purely creative aspects of cinema, just as they seek to achieve a balance between social and aesthetic concerns.
Curriculum

Major in Film Production — 54 credits
Intended for students with a mature outlook, who possess knowledge of visual arts culture and an ability to articulate their ideas about film as an independent art form. This program provides students with a perspective on the aesthetics of creation and comprehensive knowledge of the mechanics involved in producing motion pictures. Film is viewed as a method of cultural expression and students are encouraged to explore the various cinematic techniques which will give form and shape to their ideas. Cameras, lighting, 16mm motion picture techniques, sound and editing are taught. Cinema students are also made aware of the financial and commercial aspects of filmmaking.

Specialization in Film Production — 66 credits
The Specialization is offered only at the third year level. Students in the Major may apply to transfer to the Specialization in their third year. It is strongly recommended that students in the Specialization have, or acquire, knowledge of French.