ARTS 100
9 credits
Home and the World: An Interdisciplinary Introduction to University Studies
Prerequisite(s): Admission to BA degree program, plus the prerequisites for ENGL 105.
In this interdisciplinary course, instructors guide you in exploring a theme from a range of perspectives: practical and theoretical, imaginative and analytical, contemporary and historical, global and local. The lectures, seminars, and tutorials in ARTS 100 will help you to develop skills in critical reading, research, writing, and participation in dialogue.
ARTS 100 may include field trips.
Note: This course meets the writing and the reasoning requirement for the Bachelor of Arts and the Liberal Arts Diploma. It is worth 9 credits, the equivalent of 3 courses. In determining maximum permissible course loads, ARTS 100 will count as 3 courses.
ARTS 101
2 credits
BA Portfolio I
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Bachelor of Arts program.
An introduction to reflective and integrative learning through an ePortfolio. Learning activities will include goal setting, academic planning, and reflection on learning.
Note: This course runs for the equivalent of seven weeks, with an online tutorial added as a mandatory component.
Note: This course must be completed within 30 credits of admission to the BA.
ARTS 201
1 credit
BA Portfolio II
Prerequisite(s): 30 university-level credits including ARTS 101.
A continuation of the BA Outcomes ePortfolio. Students will submit their ePortfolios for feedback and participate in workshops.
Note: This course must be completed within 60 credits of admission to the BA.
ARTS 280
3 credits
Special Topics: Arts Internship in a Specific Discipline
Prerequisite(s): 45 university-level credits
Corequisite(s): None; CMNS 200 is recommended
This course gives students an opportunity to apply classroom learning in an internship. Working under the supervision of both a UFV faculty member from a particular Arts discipline and an internship supervisor, students will work in a host organization to carry out projects/assignments or hands-on tasks. The work done by the student will be connected directly to his or her academic studies in a particular discipline in the Arts. Students will be evaluated by means of structured reflective assignments, journals, discussions, and other mechanisms set out by the supervising Arts faculty member. Students will be encouraged to develop their own community placements with support from the course instructor and UFV’s Career Centre Internship Coordinator, who will implement and provide support to structure the service learning placement. This internship is not intended to replace discipline-specific practicum requirements.
ARTS 301
1 credit
BA Portfolio III
Prerequisite(s): 60 university-level credits including ARTS 201.
A continuation of the BA Outcomes ePortfolio. Students will submit their ePortfolios for feedback and participate in workshops.
Note: This course must be completed within 90 credits of admission to the BA.
ARTS 401
2 credits
BA Portfolio IV
Prerequisite(s): 90 university-level credits including ARTS 301.
Final submission and presentation of the BA Outcomes ePortfolio.
