Arts Disciplines M to V

Included in this section are disciplines in which you can earn a major, minor, or extended minor within the Bachelor of Arts degree program, or from which you can apply courses toward the Bachelor of Arts and/or Associate of Arts degree, the General Studies diploma, the Liberal Arts diploma, or the Visual Arts and Theatre diplomas. Courses from these disciplines also transfer to many other post-secondary institutions.

• Mathematics and Statistics
• Media and Communications Studies
• Modern Languages
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Social, Cultural and Media Studies
• Sociology
• Theatre
• Visual Arts

Mathematics and Statistics
Website: www.ufv.ca/math

“Mathematics compares the most diverse phenomena and discovers the secret analogies that unite them.”
                        — Joseph Fourier

What is mathematics? Anyone who has taken a science or business course knows one answer: mathematics is a language. In any discipline in which quantity plays a role (such as chemistry, economics, sociology, or engineering) mathematics is used to both communicate and reason. To make oneself understood in any such discipline, and even to comprehend our technological society, one must be able to “speak” mathematics.
    Mathematics has also been called a science, the science of reason. Perhaps less familiar is the idea of mathematics as art. Mathematicians often speak of patterns and structure of their discipline as “beautiful” or “subtle”, and even calculus itself has been said to be “... like the full-rigged sailing ship, a classic expression of Western genius.”
    UCFV mathematics courses cover the range from pre-college algebraic manipulation skills, through the basic calculus, linear algebra, complex variables and differential equations required to understand physics and engineering, the discrete mathematics required for computer science, to the axiomatic development of algebraic systems and analysis in degree-level mathematics courses.
    UCFV statistics courses deal with the mathematical deductions of probability, experimental design, sample surveys, the analysis of real world data, and the application of simple probability models to predicting and forecasting. Courses cover the range from introductory material for students with Grade 11 math to the generalized linear models and survival analysis used in modern biomedical literature.
UCFV offers a major in mathematics, and extended minors and minors in mathematics and mathematics/ statistics as options within the Bachelor of Arts degree program. Mathematics and statistics courses taken to satisfy extended minor/minor requirements will be counted as Arts subjects. For more details on the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics option, see here.
    Students cannot combine Mathematics with Mathematics (Statistics option) to form a Bachelor of Arts with two extended minors.
    Students are encouraged to check the prerequisites for second-year and upper-level courses before enrolling in first-year math courses.
    Students pursuing a minor or major degree in mathematics should note that not all courses will be offered every year. In order to increase the availability of upper-level courses students should:
    (a) Take at least four 200-level mathematics courses during their second year.
    (b) Take an introductory statistics course such as MATH 270 and take MATH 302 in their second or third year. Students pursuing the statistics option of a math degree should take MATH 302 in their second year.
This section specifies the mathematics major, extended minor and minor discipline requirements only. Information on additional Bachelor of Arts requirements can be found here.

Mathematics major requirements
Lower-level requirements: 28–29 credits
• Mathematics 111
• Mathematics 112
• Mathematics 211
• Mathematics 214
• Mathematics 221
• Mathematics 225*
• Mathematics 270
• COMP 150 or Mathematics 235
* Students who have successfully completed MATH 125 prior to Winter 2005 may use MATH 125 in place of MATH 225.

Upper-level requirements: 30 credits
• 30 upper-level credits of mathematics courses labeled above MATH 302. At least nine of these upper-level credits must be 400-level (not including Directed Studies or Job Practicum).

Mathematics extended minor requirements
Lower-level requirements: 28–29 credits
• Mathematics 111
• Mathematics 112
• Mathematics 211
• Mathematics 214
• Mathematics 221
• Mathematics 225*
• Mathematics 270
• COMP 150 or Mathematics 235
* Students who have successfully completed MATH 125 prior to Winter 2005 may use MATH 125 in place of MATH 225.

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
Fifteen credits from math courses numbered 308
or above.

Mathematics minor requirements
Lower-level requirements: 14–16 credits
• Mathematics 111 or 115
• Mathematics 112 or 116
• Mathematics 211
• Mathematics 221 or 152
• one additional mathematics course at the 100- or 200- level (excluding Mathematics 100, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109 and 110).

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
Fifteen credits from math courses numbered 308 or above.

Mathematics (Statistics option) extended minor requirements
Lower-level requirements: 32–33 credits
• Mathematics 111 or 115
• Mathematics 112 or 116
• Mathematics 211
• Mathematics 221
• Mathematics 225*
• Mathematics 270
• COMP 150
• COMP 155 or Mathematics 235
• One additional second-year Mathematics course.
* Students who have successfully completed MATH 125 prior to Winter 2005 may use MATH 125 in place of MATH 225.

Upper-level requirements: 18 credits
• Mathematics 302
• 15 credits from: Mathematics 308 or 360; 330, 350, 390, 402, 420, 450, 451, 460, 470, 488.

Mathematics (Statistics option) minor requirements
Lower-level requirements: 18–19 credits
• Mathematics 111 or 115
• Mathematics 112 or 116
• Mathematics 211
• Mathematics 221 or 152
• Mathematics 270

Upper-level requirements: 18 credits
• Mathematics 302
• 15 credits from: MATH 308 or MATH 360; MATH 330, 350, 390, 402, 420, 450, 451, 460, 470, 488.

Faculty
Gillian Mimmack, BSc (Hons), MSc (Cape Town), MS, PhD (Florida State),
Department Head
Jane Cannon, BA (Mundelein), MSTM (Santa Clara)
David Chu, BSc, MSc (Concordia), PhD (McGill)
Carollyne Guidera, BSc, MSc (SFU)
Ali Reza Fotouhi, BSc, (Mashad), MSc, (Shiraz) PhD, (Lancaster)
Camilo Martinez, BSc, MSc (Havana), PhD (Moscow)
Susan Milner, BA, BSc (Bishops), MSc (McMaster)
Linda Riva, BMath, MMath (Waterloo)
Greg Schlitt, BSc (UBC), MSc (SFU), PhD (McMaster)
Erik Talvila, BSc (Toronto), MSc (Western Ontario), PhD (Waterloo)
Joseph Yu, BSc (Fudan), Dip. CS, MSc, PhD (SFU)
Staff
Rhonda Colwell, BA (UCFV), Department Assistant

Media and Communication Studies
Media and communication studies focuses on the way that information is produced and used to create and influence public opinion about issues that affect our daily lives. The discipline strives to teach students to develop a considered and balanced perspective about how to use communication technology to best serve the public good. Graduates pursue varied career paths including media management, public relations, events management, fundraising, social advocacy, advertising, and web entrepreneurship.
UCFV, through its Social, Cultural, and Media Studies (SCMS) department, offers a minor in Media and Communication studies as part of its BA program, as well as a two-year Associate of Arts degree. Students may ladder into the BA program (MACS minor) from the Associate of Arts (MACS) degree.

Media and Communication Studies minor requirements
The MACS minor is an appropriate complement to several majors offered at UCFV. For example, students may wish to combine it with the sociology/anthropology major offered by Social, Cultural, and Media Studies, or with an English or psychology major.
    Students seeking careers in the technical areas of media production will find these courses very valuable, but will need courses from elsewhere to provide instruction in the mechanics of production. For example, while the film industry in Canada is studied, film-making is not.

Lower-level requirements: 12 credits
• A minimum of 12 credits selected from: MACS 110, 130, 210, 212, 215, 221, 230, 240, LAS 100, SCMS 270, (Note: students must take at least one of MACS 110 or 130)

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
• SCMS 334 (4 credits)
• SCMS 355 or SCMS 356* (4 credits)
• SCMS 460 (4 credits)
• Three additional credits selected from: CMNS 312, CMNS 325, CMNS 360, CMNS 412, CRIM 416, PHIL 323, SOC 335, AH 316
* Students who have taken one or both of these methods courses for the sociology/anthropology major may substitute this requirement with a minimum of four additional credits from the list provided for the last requirement.
Note for students doing a sociology/anthropology major and MACS minor: SCMS 334 and SCMS 460 may be counted as either sociology or MACS credit, but not both. Students doing a sociology/anthropology major and MACS minor should consult with the Arts Advice Centre for appropriate course selection.

Associate of Arts degree:
Media and Communication Studies
Graduates of the Associate of Arts, Media and Communication Studies option, are prepared to seek employment, to go on to Simon Fraser University to complete a BA in Communication, or to ladder into the BA (MACS minor) at UCFV. In some cases, graduates enter other post-secondary institutions to complete degrees in related areas of study or to earn diplomas in the production aspect of media. Talk to the Associate of Arts advisor, or a faculty member, about the best option for you.
For program requirements, please refer to the Associate of Arts: MACS section for details.

Faculty
Elizabeth Dennis, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto), Department Head
Kathleen Galarneau, BA (Waterloo), MA (SFU)
Eric Spalding, BA ( Concordia), MA (Quebec), PhD (SFU)
Staff
Lesley Poh, Department Assistant

Modern Languages
Website: www.ufv.ca/mola
“Language is intimately tied to man’s feeling and activity. It is bound up with nationality, religion, and the feeling of self. It is used for work, worship, and play by everyone, be he beggar or banker, savage or civilized... We are witnessing, in our time, the greatest changes in the history of language learning... Formerly known by a few as a mark of education, languages are now studied by people from all walks of life. More languages are studied than ever before, and methods of learning are changing rapidly.”
                                                                        — Robert Lado

At UCFV we offer university-transfer courses in French, Japanese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, and Russian, with hopes of expansion to other languages.
    Many people ask, “Why study a second language?” The world is becoming increasingly interdependent in trade, travel, communication, and cooperation. The key to the global community is in learning other languages. A second language is a practical skill, and will enhance employability. As companies open branch offices on the other side of the earth, so the need for multilingual Canadians is on the rise. The study of a second language also assists one to understand the structure of one’s own language, for “he who knows no foreign language, knows nothing about his own.” (Goethe).
    The goal of our UCFV language program is to develop “creative communication”, so we place considerable emphasis on teaching you to speak the target language. We feature a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, the Can8 tapeless audio recording system, and computerized interactive programs to help you understand, speak, read, and write your target language. We also offer small conversation groups led by native-speakers, who help reinforce pronunciation and comprehension. We are constantly searching for new ways to make language study more effective and enjoyable. If you can demonstrate sufficient proficiency in a language, you may receive advanced credit and placement.
    Instructors reserve the right to move or place a student in the course appropriate to the student’s language level.

Proficiency certificates in modern languages
The Modern Languages Institute now offers proficiency certificates in several languages.
The intermediate certificate consists of successful completion of 12 UCFV credits (i.e., two years) in
a single language: 101, 102, plus two second-year courses, with a minimum 2.33 GPA. At least 25% of the courses must be completed at UCFV. Students who already have the 101/102 component, i.e., Grade 12 level, will be able to have the first-year requirement waived.
    There are four current intermediate proficiency certificates:

Intermediate certificate in French:
• French 101, 102, 219, and any one of 215, 216, 225, 230.
Intermediate certificate in Japanese:
• Japanese 101, 102, 201, and 202.
Intermediate certificate in Russian:
• Russian 101, 102, 201, and 202.
Intermediate certificate in Spanish:
• Spanish 101, 102, 201, and 202.

Advanced certificates are currently available in French and Russian only.
Advanced certificate in French:
• completion of the requirements for the intermediate certificate in French, plus
• any two of French 315, 319, 325, 330, or 345 with a minimum of 2.33 GPA..
Advanced certificate in Russian:
• completion of the requirements for the intermediate certificate in Russian, plus
• Russian 311 and 321 with a minimum of 2.33 GPA.
Students in any UCFV program who meet the stated requirements of any proficiency certificate may apply for the certificate by completing a graduation application, available at Admissions & Records, by
April 1 (all requirements must be met by April 30).
    Students in any UCFV program who achieve a GPA of at least 4.0 in all applicable language courses may apply for a certificate stating that they have completed the requirements “with distinction”.

Graduation
Candidates who qualify to receive a UCFV proficiency certificate in modern languages must be approved by the UCFV Modern Languages Institute and the University College Council. Students transferring to another institution before graduation should speak to the head of the Modern Languages Institute regarding the application process.

French
The Modern Languages department offers a minor in French. See page 63 for further information.
French is spoken in 25 countries around the world by almost 200 million people, and is one of the official languages of our country. Traditionally, it has been the language of diplomacy. Because one-third of our citizens are Francophones, studying French can provide a better awareness of who we are as a nation. It is also valuable within the context of the federal government’s language policies, especially for those who want careers in the public service, and is a useful tool for travel and enrichment. In commerce, too, more English Canadians who know French will be required in the future. We believe that learning French is a rewarding experience; it is the key to understanding French-speaking people and their fascinating culture.
    Because of varying achievement levels, students may be requested to take a placement test to indicate the French course in which they have the best chance of success.

Japanese
Japanese is the language of one of the world’s great economic giants and one of Canada’s most important trading partners. It is also one of the fastest growing languages of study in North America. As well, UCFV has a long-standing linkage with Hokkaido Community College in Japan.
    There is no doubt that the special relationship that B.C. has with Japan will require more of our citizens to develop skills in Japanese language and culture in the future. UCFV recognizes this fact and is proud to offer courses in Japanese language where you will learn to understand and speak contemporary Japanese. Considerable time is also devoted to studying the Japanese writing system.

Mandarin
Mandarin is spoken by over 885 million people worldwide and is the official language of mainland China. In view of the dramatic increase in Canada’s relations with China, especially in the computer information and business fields, the ability to communicate in Mandarin is becoming an important asset for Canadians.
    Moreover, UCFV is presently engaged in an important international project in China, featuring our Computer Information Systems program, with further programs projected for the future. Our two new beginner courses in Mandarin Chinese will teach students skills in Mandarin phonetics, tones, and pronunciation, and enable them to conduct simple conversations in Mandarin and help develop an awareness of Chinese cultures, social values, and customs.
    These courses are not appropriate for students with training or background in Chinese (Mandarin or other dialects).

Punjabi
There are more than 100 million Punjabi speakers around the world today. Punjabi is a "new Indo-Aryan language," a status it shares with many other modern languages of the northern regions of South Asia. Punjabi is spoken in Punjab, a region between New Delhi and Peshawar, the region that separates Pakistan from Afghanistan. In Canada, Punjabi is an important language and is the third-most spoken language in B.C.
    UCFV has developed two new credit courses in Punjabi, the first of which will begin in September 2004. These courses are designed for students who already have some familiarity with spoken Punjabi, and who wish to familiarize themselves with Gurmukhi script. Beginner non-credit courses in Punjabi are also available through Continuing Studies (call Mandy Watts at 604-504-7441, local 4638, for more information on non-credit language courses).

Russian
Many changes have occurred in what was formerly the USSR over the past few years. This upheaval has seen a march toward certain freedoms in Russian society which would have formerly seemed unthinkable. Canadians in the business and tourist industries are realizing more and more that there is a growing need for people trained in Russian studies to obtain more access to the huge East European market. At UCFV we offer courses in the Russian language which, though not easy to learn, has now become the second language of science and is itself exciting to study. It has an almost phonetic alphabet and a logical, if complex structure. Russian literature is amongst the world’s richest and most fascinating to read; our program also offers you Russian literature in English translation.

Spanish
Spanish is the most widely spoken Romance language, boasting more than 410 million speakers in the world today, and is among the top five languages. Spanish is the official language of Spain and 20 countries in South and Central America. It is also spoken by a great number of people in the United States (28 million; 11 percent of its population). In fact, the United States is now the fifth largest Spanish-speaking country in the world and by the year 2010, one in every four U.S. citizens will be Hispanic. Spanish is one of the United Nations' five official languages. Within the Western Canadian context, Spanish-speaking people will soon be in greater demand as Canada develops its business contacts with more Pacific Rim countries.

Faculty
Teresa Arróliga-Piper, BEd (UNAN–Managua), MA (UBC), Department Head
Nola Accili, MA (SFU)
Alan Cameron, BA (Hons) (Calgary), MA, PhD (UBC)
Betty-Joan Traverse, BA (UBC), Licence-ès-Lettres (Paris),MA (Montréal),
Joe Sunami, BA (Chuo University, Tokyo), MA (Wayne State, Michigan)
Huifang Qiao, BA (Nankai University, China), MED, (University of Sydney, Austrailia.)
Staff
Julie Laursen, BA (UCFV), Department Assistant
Manuel Figueroa, Educational Technologist
Diane McQuillan, French Lab Assistant (on leave)
Oscar Villalobos, Spanish Lab Assistant
Lilia Willms, Russian Lab Assistant
Hakima Lamari, French Lab Assistant

Philosophy
Website: www.ufv.ca/philosphy

The study of philosophy enables us to think well about the most important questions in our lives: What do I want to accomplish with my life? Does my life have any purpose? Do I live in a just society? Does God really exist? How should I treat others?
    The only way we can be satisfied with our answers is by finding them for ourselves, not by memorizing the ideas of others or being intimidated by the “wisdom of the ages.” We must learn to think clearly and creatively for ourselves.
    In order to think clearly, philosophy students learn methods for thinking that avoid basic mistakes in reasoning. In order to think creatively, philosophy students examine some of the outstanding original ideas of past and present to discover where our ideas originated and to use them as a starting point for our thinking.
    Since Socrates, the founder of Western philosophy, was asked to drink hemlock by the citizens of Athens in 399 B.C., philosophy has had a subversive reputation because it makes us think for ourselves. The reputation is well deserved.
    UCFV offers a minor in Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy as part of the Bachelor of Arts program. Refer to the Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy section  for further details.

Faculty
Glen Baier, BA (Hons) (UBC), MA, PhD (McMaster), Department Head
Anastasia Anderson, BA (UBC), MA (Toronto)
H.A. Bassford, BA (Reed College), MA (Hawaii), PhD (UBC)
Moira Gutteridge Kloster, BA (York), MA, PDP (SFU)
Paul Herman, BA (UC–Santa Barbara)
Jeffrey Morgan, BA, MA (Educ), PhD (SFU)
Staff
Julie Laursen, BA (UCFV), Department Assistant

Political Science
Website: www.ufv.ca/politicalscience

Political science studies what is possible for humankind, and the public processes and institutions through which we seek to realize those possibilities. Thus, political science is the study of ends: happiness, freedom, prosperity, security; and political science is also the study of means: public law and authority, policy-making and administration, interest groups and political parties, political power and compromise, political action and public participation, political leadership and public opinion.
    UCFV offers a minor in Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy as part of the Bachelor of Arts program. Refer to the Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy section  for further details.

Faculty
Glen Baier, BA (Hons) (UBC), MA, PhD (McMaster), Department Head
Ron Dart, BA (Lethbridge); DCS, MCS (Regent College), MA (UBC)
Scott Fast, BA (Washington), MA (UBC)
Hamish Telford, BA (Toronto), MA (McGill), PhD (UBC)
Staff
Julie Laursen, BA (UCFV), Department Assistant

Psychology
Psychology may be defined as the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It is concerned with almost every aspect of our lives. Students will be exposed to a field of study that has assumed an increasingly important role in understanding and addressing social and individual problems. Psychology has developed as both a science and as a profession. Students will be introduced to the various approaches of psychology, including related theories, research, and concepts.
    While students will discover that there are no simple answers to such questions as “How should I raise my child?” or “Why do I feel this way?”, they will learn that psychology can help them to appreciate the complexity of such questions and to seek and evaluate useful answers.
    UCFV currently offers a major and an extended minor in psychology as part of its Bachelor of Arts program. In the Fall semester of 2000 changes were made to the courses offered by the Psychology department, the prerequisites for several courses, and the requirements for a major and extended minor.
Students who have completed part of the previous set of requirements for a major or extended minor in Psychology should consult with the Arts advisor or the Psychology department head. In some cases students will have met this previous set of requirements for the second-year level. In other cases students may be able to complete the previous requirements by obtaining special permission to substitute current courses for courses from the previous requirements that have been discontinued. Students will require this advice and permission because in some cases previous courses are simply renumbered, while in other cases previous courses will not be given specific transfer credit toward the new requirements.
Note: Students transferring to UCFV with psychology credits from other institutions should also seek advice from the Arts advisor or the Psychology department head in order to determine how their previous work can be used toward fulfilling the current requirements.
Note on prerequisites: Unless stated otherwise, the minimum grade acceptable in all course prerequisites is a C-.
Listed below are the program requirements for the major and extended minor.
    This section specifies the major and extended minor discipline requirements only. Information on additional Bachelor of Arts requirements can be found here.

Psychology major requirements
Lower-level requirements: 17 credits
• Psychology 101
• Psychology 102
• Psychology 110*
• Psychology 210
• Psychology 220
* MATH 104 or MATH 106 may be substituted for PSYC 110.

Upper-level requirements: 30 credits
Thirty credits of 300- and 400-level psychology, including:
• Psychology 408 or 308 (previously offered)
• No more than eight credits may be in directed studies.

Psychology extended minor requirements
Lower-level requirements: 17 credits
• Psychology 101
• Psychology 102
• Psychology 110*
• Psychology 210
• Psychology 220
* MATH 104 or MATH 106 may be substituted for PSYC 110.

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
• Fifteen credits of 300- and 400-level psychology
• No more than three credits may be in directed studies.

Faculty
Rhonda Snow, BA (Hons), MA, PhD (SFU), Department Head
Patricia Ackland, BA (Hons), MA, PhD (SFU)
Zoe Dennison, BSc (Hons) (UVic), MA, PhD (Western Ontario)
Ronald Laye, BS (Clarkson), MSc, PhD (Alberta)
David Morosan, BSc (Trent), BEd (Queen’s), MSc (Calgary), PhD (UBC)
Wayne Podrouzek, BCS, BSc (Hons) (Mount Saint Vincent), MA, PhD (SFU)
Kim Striebel, BSc (UBC), MA, PhD (SFU)
Candace Taylor, BA, MA, PhD (UBC)
Sven van de Wetering, BA (Concordia), BSc, (UBC), MA, PhD (SFU)
Robin White, BSc, MA, PhD (Manitoba)
Staff
Rhonda Colwell, BA (UCFV), Department Assistant

Religious Studies
Religion plays a significant role in the lives of many, so to understand ourselves and others we must understand the turn to the Ultimate.
    Religious studies courses explore the essence of religion, and how the various traditions began, have changed, and deal with the challenges of the modern world; they also examine oral wisdom and textual traditions, scriptures, faith and reason, spirituality and institution, myth and ritual, and the ongoing dialogue between Tradition and Modernity.
    Religious Studies enables students to investigate religion in an empathetic yet critical way. Anthropology 130 (World Religions) introduces religion, while Religious Studies 201 and 202 (Religions of the West, Religions of the East) use scripture and other materials to delve more deeply into the subject of religion. Philosophy 240 (Faith and Reason) and Anthropology 469 (Myth and Ritual) examine important aspects of religion.

Faculty
Ron Dart (Political Science), BA (Lethbridge), DCS, MCS (Regent College), MA (UBC)
Paul Herman (Philosophy), BA (UC–Santa Barbara)
David Wyatt (Anthropology), BA (Washington), MA, PhD (Brown)
Staff
Julie Laursen, BA (UCFV), Department Assistant

Social, Cultural, and Media Studies (SCMS)
Social, Cultural, and Media Studies encompass four disciplines at UCFV: Anthropology, Latin American Studies, Media and Communication Studies, and Sociology.
    Each of the disciplines makes a unique contribution to the understanding of global issues, social behaviour, social structure, and cultural diversity. Together, with other social sciences, these disciplines help to develop our understanding of contemporary social issues. In other words, they help us understand how and why we live as we do.
    The Social, Cultural, and Media Studies department offers, as part of the Bachelor of Arts program, a major in sociology/anthropology; an extended minor in Latin American studies; and minors in anthropology, Latin American studies, media and communication studies, and sociology. The requirements for these programs are listed under the individual discipline title. In addition, we offer Associate of Arts degrees in international and development studies (Latin America) and in media and communication studies. Please see the Associate of Arts section for the requirements for the Associate of Arts degrees.
    The Social, Cultural, and Media Studies department offers numerous multidisciplinary courses which can be found under Course Descriptions.

Faculty
Elizabeth Dennis, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto), Department Head
Jean Ballard, BA, MA (Calgary),
Kevin Busswood, BA (Hons) (UBC)
Christine Elsey, BA (SFU), MA, PhD (SFU)
Kathleen Galarneau, BA (Waterloo), MA (SFU)
Douglas R. Hudson, BA (UVic), MA (McMaster), PhD (Alberta)
Stephen Piper, BA (Sask), MA (Queen’s)
Colin Ridgewell, BSc (Hons) (Southampton), MA (SFU)
Eric Spalding, BA (Concordia), MA (Quebec), PhD (SFU)
Katherine Watson, BA (UVic), MA, PhD (McMaster)
David Wyatt, BA (Washington), MA, PhD (Brown)
Luanne Yellowfly, BA (Calgary), MA (UBC)
Staff
Lesley Poh, Department Assistant
 

Sociology
People participate in many different social groups. Sociology looks at how our participation in groups influences the ways that we look at and confront the challenges of everyday life: working, learning to live with others, loving, communicating — sociology examines how and why we do what we do.
    Sociology, together with the other social sciences, tries to look clearly and critically at the myriad of social issues and problems that we struggle to solve: inequality, poverty, sexism, racism, violence, environmental damage, etc. The sociological imagination strives to create a more objective understanding of how and why we live as we do, more objective than the rationalizations and justifications to which we so frequently resort.
    If you want to work with people — if you want to teach or manage or facilitate human endeavour — then you will probably be interested in sociology and its many ways of asking questions about the human condition.
    UCFV offers a combined major in sociology/ anthropology, and a minor in sociology as part of its Bachelor of Arts program. Students cannot combine a sociology/anthropology major with a minor in either anthropology or sociology.
    This section specifies the major and minor discipline requirements only. Information on additional Bachelor of Arts requirements can be found here.

Sociology/Anthropology major requirements
Lower-level requirements: 19 credits
• Sociology 101
• One of SOC 201, 210, 215, 220, 250, ANTH 220 or MACS 240*
• SCMS 255
• Sociology or Anthropology 100/200 level course
• Anthropology 102
• Mathematics 104 or Mathematics 106.
* Students are advised to select lower-level courses which are prerequisites (or recommended) courses for the upper-level courses of interest to them. See the Course descriptions section for more information.

Upper-level requirements: 32 credits
Thirty-two credits of 300- and 400-level sociology and anthropology as follows:
• SCMS 355* or SCMS 356
• Sociology 350**
• 12 additional upper-level credits in sociology or in SCMS courses with a sociology focus
• 12 additional upper-level credits in anthropology or in SCMS courses with an anthropology focus
* Mathematics 302, Criminology/Criminal Justice 320, or Geography 352 may be substituted for SCMS 355.
Note: MATH 302 is a 3-credit course, whereas SCMS 355 is a four-credit course.
** Students who are focusing on anthropology, and particularly those considering graduate work in anthropology, may use ANTH 301 to fulfill the theory requirement instead of SOC 350, with permission of the department head. Students wishing to take ANTH 301 are advised that this course is generally offered every other year.

Sociology minor requirements
Lower-level requirements: 9 credits
Nine lower-level credits as follows:
• Sociology 101
• three credits lower-level sociology
• three credits lower-level anthropology or sociology or SCMS 255

Upper-level requirements: 16 credits
Sixteen credits of upper-level sociology courses or SCMS courses with a sociology focus

Faculty
Elizabeth Dennis, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto), Department Head
Jean Ballard, BA, MA (Calgary),
Kevin Busswood, BA (Hons) (UBC)
Elizabeth Dennis, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
Christine Elsey, BA (SFU), MA, PhD (SFU)
Kathleen Galarneau, BA (Waterloo), MA (SFU)
Douglas R. Hudson, BA (UVic), MA (McMaster), PhD (Alberta)
Stephen Piper, BA (Sask), MA (Queen’s)
Colin Ridgewell, BSc (Honours) (Southampton), MA (SFU)
Eric Spalding, BA (Concordia), MA (Quebec), PhD (SFU)
Katherine Watson, BA (UVic), MA, PhD (McMaster)
David Wyatt, BA (Washington), MA, PhD (Brown)
Luanne Yellowfly, BA (Calgary), MA (UBC)
Staff
Lesley Poh, Department Assistant

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL certificate)

The TESL certificate program prepares students for careers as teachers of English to speakers of other languages.
    Completion of the certificate program qualifies graduates for Level I certification from TESL Canada, the national organization of TESL professionals in Canada.
    There are many opportunities to work in this rapidly growing educational field. The TESL certificate prepares you for the real world of teaching because it offers a useful combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. You will be taught up-to-date techniques and proven educational principles by qualified professionals. You will also be given valuable in-class practice teaching experience.
    The TESL certificate program can be taken either after completion of a bachelor’s degree program or while completing one. If you plan to do a degree and a certificate simultaneously, you should consult with an educational advisor to ensure that you choose and schedule your courses appropriately.

Entrance requirements
Bachelor’s degree at a recognized university or completion of 60 credits at UCFV with GPA of 2.67 or higher.

How to apply
Submit your application to the TESL certificate program to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. If your 60 credits have been obtained at another institution, supply official transcripts. You will be notified of acceptance into the program within three weeks of application.

Program outline
For a complete description of course contents, consult the Course descriptions section of the UCFV calendar.

Completion requirements
Completion of a degree program with a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher. Completion of courses listed in program outline (above).

Eligibility for TESL Canada certification
Qualified for Level I certification. Graduates are responsible for applying to TESL Canada for certification.

Course scheduling
Courses within the TESL certificate program are offered on a limited basis, so it is important for you
to consult the course scheduling sheet available from Catherine MacDonald, Program Director,
Continuing Studies at 604-864-4650 or email catherine.mcdonald@ufv.ca

Prior Learning Assessment and transfer credit
You may request up to nine credits of transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment, consistent with the principles outlined in UCFV’s Bachelor of Adult Education program on page 81 of this calendar.
Note: Students currently in a UCFV credit program do not have to apply to admission to the program. They can apply to graduate from the TESL certificate upon completion of all program requirements and upon completion of their BA or BGS.

List of approved elective courses
Any two of the following courses may count toward completion of the UCFV TESL certificate program. A grade point of 2.67 or higher must be achieved in each course in order to count toward the certificate.

List One
Courses in this category provide breadth in culture and communication:
• ANTHROPOLOGY: 102, 130, 220, 490*
• Communications: 235, 345, 385
• Criminology: 211, 311, 411*
• Child and Youth Care: 260*, 360*, 490*
• Economics: 352
• English: 210, 214, 227, 245, 370, 371, 372, 374, 375, 376, 379, 490*
• Geography:140, 443
• History:115, 235, 236, 261, 262, 385, 489*, 490*, 499*
• Kinesiology and Physical Education:170, 268, 400*
• Latin American Studies:100, 102, 200, 312*, 402, 498*
• Media and Communication Studies:110, 210, 212, 490*
• Philosophy: 220, 362, 364, 490*, 491*
• Political Science: 190, 195, 230
• Psychology: 250, 303, 325, 351, 367, 491*, 493A*, 493B*
• Religious Studies: 202
• Social Cultural and Media Studies:310, 363, 388, 463*, 470
• Sociology: 250, 333, 450*, 490*

List Two
Courses in this category provide breadth in language and education:
• Any Adult Education course
• Any ESL (English as a Second Language) course
• Any MOLA (Modern Languages) course
• Any Child & Youth Care course
• Any TEP (Teacher Education Program) course
• Any SLA (Speech and Language Assistant) course
• Any Early Childhood Education course
Note: Students must have at least one course in List One and one course in List Two. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) vary in content. They will be counted toward the certificate if the content is deemed appropriate by the TESL certificate review committee — that is, if the content is appropriately educational, cross-cultural, and/or language-oriented.

THEATRE
Founded in 1980, UCFV Theatre champions the university college’s mission statement, which states that our fundamental purpose is to help students achieve their goals. Theatre options at UCFV include a two-year diploma, a two-year Associate of Arts degree, a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree (extended minor or minor options), weekend workshops, public lectures, and external study tours. Students can also participate in the co-operative education option. The series of public performances that constitutes our season of theatre serves to both advance students’ educational qualifications and skills and enrich the quality of life in communities of the Fraser Valley.
You may want to take Theatre at UCFV for one or several of the following reasons:
• to acquire a Bachelor of Arts degree with a theatre extended minor or minor, an Associate of Arts degree, and/or a Theatre diploma
• to develop pre-professional skills to be further developed in career-oriented theatre schools
• to pick up university transfer credits for other degree programs and/or diplomas
• to improve your abilities as a community theatre participant
• to prepare for a lifelong enjoyment of the performing arts.
    The season of theatre mounted in the department’s theatre on the Chilliwack campus is a vital component of the program. Emphasis is placed on producing Canadian plays and classics (mainly Shakespeare).
    In addition to the diploma program, the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts: Theatre extended minor/minor option, and the season of theatre, the Theatre department also sponsors public lectures, trips to professional and university productions, and visits by touring theatre groups. External study tours are organized to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and are open to all students and community members.
    This section specifies the extended minor and minor discipline requirements only. Information on additional Bachelor of Arts requirements may be found here .

Theatre extended minor requirements
Lower-level requirements: 24 credits
• Twenty-four credits 100/200–level Theatre including:
• Fifteen credits from THEA 101, THEA 111 (audition required), THEA 121, THEA 201,
or THEA 202, THEA 199 or THEA 299.
• Students are advised to select lower-level theatre courses that are prerequisites (or recommended) for the upper-level theatre courses that are of interest to them. See the Course Description section of the calendar for more information.

Upper-level requirements: 16 credits
• Sixteen credits of 300/400-level Theatre
• Students should note that most 300/400-level theatre courses are offered every other year. Please consult the Theatre department head for information on which courses are being offered.

Theatre minor requirements
Lower-level requirements: 15 credits
• THEA 101
• THEA 111 (audition required)
• THEA 121
• THEA 199 or 299
• THEA 201 or 202.
* Students are advised to select lower-level theatre courses that are prerequisites (or recommended) for the upper-level theatre courses that are of interest to them. See the course descriptions section of the calendar for more information.

Upper-level requirements: 16 credits
• Twelve credits 300/400-level Theatre*
• Four credits from: English 310, 312, 361, 368
• Theatre 300/400 level*
• Visual Arts 300-level
* Students should note that most 300/400-level theatre courses are offered every other year. Please consult the Theatre department head for information on which courses are being offered.

Certificate in Extended Studies
The extended studies certificate is designed for students who have baccalaureate degrees, who wish to complete the equivalent of a minor, or extended minor, in Theatre. For details about entrance requirements and program requirements, please contact the department.

Associate of Arts degree: Theatre
Admission for the program is for the September semester. Students wishing to start in January may do so by taking any course for which they have the stated prerequisites and then applying for the following September.

Audition
In March you will be informed of an interview and audition that is required. You must attend or make special arrangements with the program head to be eligible for admission to the program.

Entrance requirements
See Associate of Arts degree section for details on entrance requirements and application procedures.

Program requirements
See  Associate of Arts degree - Theatre option for details on program requirements.

Theatre diploma
UCFV offers a two-year, 60 credit program (including practical skill development courses and university transfer courses) leading to a diploma in theatre. The program prepares students for a life-long enjoyment of the theatre. Graduates are qualified to seek entry into professional training schools, transfer to university degree programs, or pursue involvement in community theatre. Exceptional students may be qualified to seek professional work upon graduation.

Transfer
The majority of courses in the Theatre program are transferable to university. Consult the B.C. Provincial Transfer Guide at www.bccat.bc.ca for details. Students who plan to continue their education at another post-secondary institution should make themselves fully aware of its requirements, particularly when choosing electives. Consult the program head, this calendar, the B.C. Provincial Transfer Guide, and a UCFV Student Services advisor for advice.

Entrance requirements
B.C. Secondary school graduation or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older before classes begin. Students with university-level credit must have a grade point average of 2.0 on all credits attempted.
Note: While the Composition Placement Test (CPT) is not necessary to apply to this program, it is a prerequisite for ENGL 105, one of the required program courses. Students are advised to arrange for the CPT well before they plan to register for ENGL 105.

How to apply
1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See Application Dates  for a complete list of application dates and general information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
• proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
• transcripts (or interim transcripts) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements.
2. Students who have attended a post-secondary institution must submit an official transcript (sealed envelope) for each institution attended, whether or not they have completed courses there. If transcripts are being sent directly from the institution(s) attended, please indicate they are on order. To retain your original application date, order early so transcripts arrive within two weeks of the date your application is mailed or submitted.
3. In March you will be informed of an interview and audition that is required. You must attend or make special arrangements with the program head to be eligible for admission to the program.
4. Upon admission to the program you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section). This money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the second week of classes.
    If you meet all of the entrance requirements, but the program is full, you will be given an opportunity to register in the general studies program. Should a space become available at a later date, you will be contacted.
5. In cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements are due the beginning of August.

Fees and other costs
Fees stated are in effect for 2004/05 and are subject to change for 2005/06.
Tuition fees for most full-time students are about $1,900 per semester (based on enrolment in five courses or 15 credits). Books and additional supplies cost approximately $100 per course. See the Fees and Other Costs section for more information. Additional costs may include theatre tours, workshop fees, art supplies, and suitable acting-class clothing.

Workload and classroom expectations
Full-time students will carry a workload of five courses per semester, either five university-transfer or four UT and one practicum. Each UT course meets for three or four hours each week and requires approximately twice that time out of class, in study and preparation time. The practicums require from 60 to 200 total hours spread over approximately 10 weeks. Students must have flexibility in their scheduling to accommodate the varied time demands of the practicums. Rehearsals take place in the evenings and on weekends.
    There is a definite need to learn to balance time and workload in order to succeed in the program.

Dates and locations
The normal academic year is from September to the end of April. Admission for the program is for the September semester. Students wishing to start in January may do so by taking any course for which they have the stated prerequisites and then applying for the following September. However, they should be aware that because of timetabling and sequencing of courses they can expect to spend 2.5 years to complete the program.
    It is possible to earn credits by participating in the external study tours. Contact the program head.
The Theatre department is based on the Chilliwack campus. Most courses and practicums are offered in Chilliwack; however, some courses each year are offered in Abbotsford.

Part-time students
Part-time students may enrol in any available theatre course at any time convenient to them, provided they meet the stated prerequisites. Part-time students wanting to complete the Theatre program should consult with the program head as early as possible in order to ensure they are taking the right courses in the right sequence.

Standing required for continuance
Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

Academic warning
Students whose grades fall below a 2.0 CGPA will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester. A student on Academic Warning may not register in a course overload. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 2.0 will continue on Academic Warning until the CGPA equals or exceeds 2.0

Required to withdraw
Students who do not achieve a minimum semester grade point average of 2.0 while on Academic Warning will be withdrawn from the Theatre program. A student who has been required to withdraw may continue to take courses as a General Studies student.

Readmission to the program
To be readmitted to the Theatre diploma, you must complete nine university-level credits (can be duplicate courses), with a minimum 2.0 CGPA. Once these criteria are met, you may apply for readmission at the Admissions and Records office. When readmitted, you will remain on Academic Warning until your overall CGPA is 2.0.

Graduation
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all program requirements are met. This should be done by regular consultation with the Theatre department head.
Diploma candidates who qualify to receive a UCFV Theatre diploma must be approved by the UCFV Arts division and the University College Board.
    Students must apply for graduation by completing a Request to Graduate form available at the Admissions and Records office. We recommend this be done in the first month of the graduating semester. The final deadline for submissions is April 1, with all program requirements completed by April 30 for students wishing to attend the June convocation ceremony.

Program requirements
A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required in order to receive a diploma.
Students are required to attend an interview with the program head either prior to registration or during the first week of the first semester. Additional interviews will be scheduled to monitor individual student progress.
    Students are required to audition for Theatre 111. Auditions are held in April, May and June. Acting roles in the practicum sections are obtained through audition.
    Theatre students are strongly encouraged to take a high school and/or college-level language course.
Students are not required but are encouraged to take a selected reasoning course. These courses are Philosophy 100, Mathematics 104, 105, or 110.
Required courses: 36 credits
• THEA 101
• THEA 111 and 112
• THEA 121 and 123
• THEA 199
• THEA 201 or 202
• THEA 211 and 212
• THEA 299
• ENGL 105
• ENGL 130
Elective courses: 24 credits
• All elective credits must be university transferable.
• Students planning to “ladder” the diploma into a Bachelor of Arts: Theatre minor or extended minor program should plan their electives carefully to meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts.
• At least three elective credits are required from each of Note 1, Note 2, or Note 3 below.
• At least three arts elective credits must be from a subject area other than Theatre, and from courses other than English 105 or 130.

Program outline
First Year
Semester I

Semester II

* Students are strongly recommended to complete a theatre practicum (THEA 199 or 299), and at least three elective credits in either the Social Sciences or Sciences during their first year of the Theatre diploma.

Second Year
Semester III

* If not taken in Semester I
** ENGL 211 or ENGL 230 strongly recommended

Semester IV

* If not taken in Semester II
** THEA 201 or 202 are strongly recommended if not taken already
*** Students may take an upper-level theatre course, provided they have met the necessary prerequisites.

Electives
Must be university transferable. Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to take a selected reasoning course chosen from Philosophy 100, Mathematics 104, 105, or 110.
Note 1: Social Science elective
• Anthropology
• Criminology*
• Economics
• Geography (except those listed under the Science elective category under Note 2)
• Latin American Studies
• Media & Communication Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social, Cultural and Media Studies
* Please contact the Liberal Arts advisor for details regarding acceptable Criminology electives.

Note 2: Science elective
• Biology (100-level or higher)
• Chemistry (100-level or higher)
• Computing Science
• Geography 101, 102, 201, 202, 251
• Kinesiology and Physical Education 163 or 170
• Physics (100-level or higher)
• Psychology 210 or 220

Note 3: Arts electives:
• Art History
• English
• Film
• History
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Theatre
• Visual Arts

Course listings
For complete details on courses see Course descriptions.

Auditions for Theatre 111
Students must audition before permission to register will be granted. Theatre diploma students have first priority for available spaces. Auditions will be held in April, May and June. Contact the department for an audition time.

Practica
Two practica are required during the two-year program, one in each year. Students are allowed to take more than two practica, however, these additional practica must not interfere with course work. A maximum of six practicum credits will be counted towards the diploma.
All theatre courses require some production team work (usually 10 hours). Involvement in a practicum removes the production team requirement for the course in that semester except for Theatre 121 and 123 (30 hour requirement). Actors in the productions are encouraged and sometimes required to work on backstage aspects of the department shows.
Practica count for some credit towards Theatre 101, 201 and 202.

Course listings
For complete details on courses see Course descriptions.

Work Study
The Theatre department participates in UCFV’s work study program. Consult the student Financial Aid department.

Faculty
Ian Fenwick, Deptartment Head, BA (Brock), BA (Hons) (Queen’s),MFA (UBC), Acting,        Directing, Play-making
Bruce Kirkley, BA (Hons) (UBC), MA (Toronto), PhD (Toronto), Theatre History, Acting, Voice
Astrid Beugeling, Fine Arts diploma (UCFV), BFA (UVic), Technical Theatre and Design
Richard Wolfe, BA (U of Sask), MFA ((UBC), Acting, Directing, Theatre History
Staff
Astrid Beugeling, Fine Arts diploma (UCFV), BFA (UVic), Resident Designer and Technical Manager
Jody Cameron, Production Manager
Dan Easy, Joinery (UCFV), Set Construction
Rick Mawson, Theatre diploma (UCFV), BA (UCFV), Department Assistant and Publicity Manager
Heather Robertson, Theatre diploma (UCFV), BA (SFU)
Jim Wenting, Technician Diploma (National Theatre School)
Part-time staff:
Muriel Morris, BA (Hons), MEd (UBC), Educational Coordinator

VISUAL ARTS
Website: www.ufv.ca/visual arts

Through art we share our ideas, thoughts, and feelings with each other. Art helps us understand both the world that surrounds us, and the perspectives of other cultures which are distant in time or space.
    The Visual Arts program at UCFV integrates art history, film appreciation, and studio art to foster the skills and creative concepts which are part of the visual culture we all live in. Understanding visual communication and expression is important professionally, personally, and socially.
    The program is dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary. The curriculum is very contemporary, and sensitive to the social and political issues that affect art practices today. It is designed to develop the student’s
• creative and technical skills necessary to produce sophisticated and challenging works of art
• analysis and critical response to the often contentious cultural issues that determine the production of art
• integrated understanding of the history of art in its cultural context, and in its relation to studio practice
• familiarity with institutions and practices that characterize the making and exhibition of contemporary visual arts.
    The Visual Arts department has set high standards of achievement and instructional excellence as its primary objective for its students. Superior studio equipment and a dynamic professional teaching faculty make the department a highly informative and encouraging area in which to study.
    UCFV Visual Arts options include a two-year Visual Arts diploma and a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a Visual Arts extended minor or minor. The extended minor must be combined with another extended minor to complete BA requirements. The Visual Arts extended minor or minor could also be combined with another Arts major. Degree students may choose to concentrate their studies in either studio or art history.

Certificate in Extended Studies
The extended studies certificate is designed for students who have baccalaureate degrees, who wish to complete the equivalent of a minor, or extended minor in Visual Arts. Entrance requirements are completion of a BA and 12 or 18 credits in lower-level visual arts or art history, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.33. For further details please see the minor or extended minor requirements on this page or contact the department.
    Students proceeding to universities or art schools are strongly advised to consult the calendar of the university to which they intend to transfer credit.
    This section specifies the Visual Arts extended minor and minor requirements only. Information on additional Bachelor of Arts requirements can be found here.

Visual Arts extended minor requirements
This section specifies the requirements for the extended minor discipline, which is part of the BA program.

Lower-level requirements: 18 credits
• Eighteen credits in Visual Arts and Art History, including:
• Art History 101 and 102
• Six credits lower-level Visual Arts (studio)
• Six credits in lower-level Visual Arts, Art History, Film, or Media and Communication Studies.
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
• Fifteen credits in Visual Arts and Art History, including:
• One Art History course, 300-level or above
• One Visual Arts course, 300-level or above.
Note: In order to be eligible to take the required upper-level courses students must ensure they complete the appropriate lower-level prerequisites.
Note: The prerequisite for Visual Arts Independent Study is permission of program head and instructors based on portfolio review.

Visual Arts minor requirements
This section specifies the requirements for the minor discipline, which is part of the BA program.
Lower-level requirements: 12 credits
• 12 lower-level credits in Visual Arts, Film, and Art History, including:
• one Art History course
• one Visual Arts course
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
• 15 credits in Visual Arts and Art History, including:
• One Art History course, 300-level or above
• One Visual Arts course, 300-level or above
Note: In order to be eligible to take the required upper-level courses, students must ensure they complete the appropriate lower-level prerequisites.
Note: The prerequisite for Visual Arts Independent Study is permission of program head and instructors based on portfolio review.

Visual Arts diploma
Entrance requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or 19 years or older before the first day of classes. Students with university-level credit must have a grade point average of 2.0 on all credits attempted. Applicants must also:
    a. attend an orientation (optional)
    b. attend an interview with a portfolio of current work
    c. submit a 300- to 400-word essay on visual art as a career with the portfolio
Applicants will be evaluated on the following points:
    a. Essay 15 points
        5 points — depth of research
        5 points — structure
        5 points — presentation
    b. Portfolio 35 points
        50 points
Applicants must score at least 30 points. The portfolio must demonstrate your potential for visual art. Photographs or slides of large works can be included. Works in the portfolio must have been produced in the last year.

How to apply
1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See the Application Chart for a complete list of application dates and general admission information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
    • proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, if not 19 years of age or older
    • students who have attended a post-secondary institution must submit an official transcript      (sealed envelope) for each institution attended, whether or not they have completed courses there. If transcripts are being sent directly from the institution(s) attended, please indicate they are on order. To retain your original application date, order early so transcripts arrive within two weeks of the date your application is mailed or submitted.
2. In the spring you will be informed of interview and orientation arrangements. You must attend or make special arrangements with the program head to be eligible for admission to the program. You must bring to the interview a portfolio of 10 recently created art works and a 300- to 400-word essay on your experience in visual art.
3. Upon admission to the program you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section). This money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the second week of classes.
    If this program is full, or you are waiting to find out about your admission to the program, you will be given an opportunity to register as a general studies student. It is not necessary to submit a separate application form. If you meet the entrance requirements and a space becomes available later, you will be contacted.
    For students under 19 years of age, fall admission is conditional upon proof of B.C. secondary school graduation. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due the beginning of August.

Part-time and non-program students
Students who attend UCFV part-time, or who are enrolled in other programs, may take any available Visual Arts or Art History courses for which they have the prerequisites. Those who later decide to complete the Visual Arts diploma or degree program should consult with the calendar or the department head to ensure that they have the appropriate courses.

Fees and additional costs
Fees stated are in effect for 2004/05 and are subject to change for 2005/06.
Tuition fees for most full-time students are about $1.900 per semester (based on enrolment in five courses or 15 credits). Books and additional supplies cost approximately $100 per course. See the Fees and Other Costs section for more information. There are other related costs which must be considered by the Visual Arts students over the two-year program:
    • Materials approximately $1,800
    • *Photography students will require a 35 mm camera
    • Field trips $50–100
    • Studio fees approximately $15 per course
Note: Studio fees are assessed at $10 per credit. These fees are collected when you register.

Program requirements
A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required in order to receive a diploma.

Standing required for continuance
Visual Arts diploma students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

Course repetitions
Students may not repeat Visual Arts courses without permission of both the department head and the Dean of Arts and Applied Arts.

Academic warning
Students whose grades fall below a 2.0 CGPA will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester. A student on Academic Warning may not register in a course overload. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 2.0 will continue on Academic Warning until the CGPA equals or exceeds 2.0.

Required to withdraw
Students who do not achieve a minimum semester grade point average of 2.0 while on Academic Warning will be withdrawn from the Visual Arts program. A student who has been required to withdraw may continue to take courses as a General Studies student.

Readmission to the program
To be readmitted to the Visual Arts diploma program, you must complete nine university-level credits (can be duplicate courses), with a minimum 2.0 CGPA. Once these criteria are met, you may apply for readmission at the Admissions and Records office. When readmitted, you will remain on Academic Warning until your overall CGPA is 2.0.

Graduation
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all program requirements are met. This should be done by regular consultation with the Visual Arts department head.
    Diploma candidates who qualify to receive a UCFV Visual Arts diploma must be approved by the UCFV Arts division and the University College Board.
    Students must apply for graduation by completing a Request to Graduate form available at the Admissions and Records office. We recommend this be done in the first month of the graduating semester. The final deadline for submissions is April 1, with all program requirements completed by April 30 for students wishing to attend the June convocation ceremony.

Visual Arts diploma program
Program outline
Year One
Fall semester

Winter semester

Note: Students should be aware that courses beyond the introductory level normally have prerequisites.

Year Two
Fall and Winter semesters

Note 1: Students should be aware that courses beyond the first semester normally have prerequisites.
Note 2: Independent Study credit (VA 400-level courses) in one area (painting, sculpture, print media, interdisciplinary media, or photography) cannot be substituted for an upper-level credit (VA 300-level courses) in another area. Diploma students must meet all program requirements.

Course listings
For complete details on courses see Course descriptions.

Faculty
Jacqueline Nolte, BFA, BA (Hons), MA, PhD (UCT), HED (UNISA),Department Head
Don Murray, BFA (Regina), MFA (UBC)
Jill Bain, BA (Hons), MA (UVic)
Davida Kidd, BFA, MVA (Alberta)
Toni Latour, BFA (Windsor), MFA (Western Ontario)
Bruce Pashak, BFA, MFA (Calgary)
Grace Tsurumaru, Diploma (Emily Carr), MFA (Concordia)
Sessional Faculty
Aleksandra Idzior, MA (AWF-Poznan), MA (UAM-Poznan), MA (UofT)
Michael Laver, BA (Hons) Cardiff, A.T.D. (Wales) (Photography)
Phil Smith, BA (SFU)
Staff
Margaret Brackett, Department Assistant
Pat Taddy, BFA (NSCAD), MFA (Kansas), Studio Technician


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