Theory Major Students take courses in the art and design theory major to gain an understanding of the major methodological tools and concerns in Art and Design History. These courses provide a framework for other studies in the degree. Students may take a different co-major, subject to the approval of the relevant course authorities. Art Contexts courses explore the institutional contexts in which art is exhibited, catalogued, collected, interpreted, evaluated and promoted. Design Contexts includes practical courses, such as Design Studio, Design and Computers, and Design Management as well as courses which explore the workings of the design industry and provide 'hands-on' experience in writing and publishing.
Electives allow students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career aspirations.
Students are encouraged to take at least one elective from studio courses offered by the Schools of Art, or Design Studies. While some students will seek to focus and deepen their studies, others will choose electives across a broad range of art and design courses and courses offered by the School of Art History and Theory and other schools and faculties of the University. Elective courses offered by the College of Fine Arts are listed in the section Elective Courses for Undergraduate Programs on pages 59-73 of this Handbook. Courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences may be taken as electives, subject to prerequisite requirements, or as a major sequence, defined as an approved progression of six courses in a school or program. General Education Students are required as part of their studies, to complete 12 units of credit in General Education courses or their equivalent.