Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate courses

Department of Art and Art History

Course information


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For more specific advice regarding course selection and requirements in the major field, consult the Undergraduate Program Director located in the Department of Art and Art History.

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Explore our course offerings

Explore our course offerings

You can browse all courses in the calendar and view course scheduling information in your student centre. Course outlines will be available in D2L.

Topics Courses: Spring 2026

History of and basic theory on the subject of video games, gaming, and games as art.

A studio-based course in experimental photographic techniques. Exposure to alternative processes in the darkroom and UV light techniques using silver-based photographic and alternative materials.

Topics Courses: Winter 2026

An introduction to visual literacy, ultimately providing students with the skills and language to be able to speak about and interpret various art forms.

Advanced studio inquiry into painting developing students' foundational, technical and conceptual skills. Deeper exploration of painting will enable research creation directed toward self-generated practice.

Questions?

Academic Program Advisor

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daah@ucalgary.ca

Undergraduate Program Director

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Heather Leier

heather.leier@ucalgary.ca

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