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Introduces the many ways artists have employed moving images across artistic disciplines. By the completion of the course students should have a good sense of both the historical innovations and traditions in moving-image arts as well as the use of moving images in the contemporary art scene.

An introduction to the techniques of artistic composition as experienced in a collaborative interdisciplinary studio environment. The emphasis is on the creation, analysis and critique of new compositions created in collaborative groups by students in dance, music, theatre, film/video and visual art. Prerequisite: One of CA 122, 130, 145, 150, 160, 170.

A practical introduction to the foundations of sound and music from a variety of perspectives including but not limited to acoustics, psychoacoustics, western music harmony and ear training as well as the basics of sound synthesis and digital audio editing. Emphasis will be working towards a practical application in a creative/expressive context. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the major, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: CA 145 or permission of instructor.

In performance design and production, active experience nurtures artistic growth. Students put studio skills into practice by taking on level-appropriate roles in school productions such as crew, operators, designers, co-creators, and producers. Students in the program enroll in a production lab each term, contributing to cross-cohort learning and mentorship. Prerequisite: Declared status in the performance production and design major or extended minor, or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 170 under the title "Introduction to Production Technology" may not take this course for further credit.

In performance design and production, active experience nurtures artistic growth. Students put studio skills into practice by taking on level-appropriate roles in school productions such as crew, operators, designers, co-creators, and producers. Students in the program enroll in a production lab each term, contributing to cross-cohort learning and mentorship. Prerequisite: CA 170 or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 171 under the title "Introduction to Stage and Production Management" may not take this course for further credit.

Accurately scaled prototypes are a key visioning and communication tool in artistic production. Students apply basic geometry and measurement calculations to construct scale models, technical drawings, and to estimate material requirements. Assignments are based on real world problem solving within diverse artistic environments. The first of three courses in the Production Skills cluster.

Explore how objects transform in relationship to body, space, and story. Techniques may include: mask-making, costume, puppetry, and toy theatre. Students will engage design concepts through iteration, rapid prototyping, and project scaling, as well as individual and collaborative materials based performances. Students with credit for CA 174 may not take this course for further credit.

Introduction to the safe and effective use of studio technical equipment and systems to prepare students for collaborative creation and interdisciplinary studio projects. Basic training on the shared tools and supports available for student use at the SCA. Prerequisite: Declared status in a School for the Contemporary Arts honours, major, extended minor or minor program.

An introduction to the practice, techniques and concepts underlying contemporary electronic music fixed media composition, with an emphasis on facilitating a personal creative approach. Process-focused exercises will develop creative fluency in studio composition working with digital audio workstations, field recording, studio recording and editing techniques, digital audio processing, and sound synthesis. Exposure to new work and artists working in studio-related practices will serve as context and backdrop. Prerequisite: CA 140, 144, 146 or permission of instructor. Quantitative.

In performance design and production, active experience nurtures artistic growth. Students put studio skills into practice by taking on level-appropriate roles in school productions such as crew, operators, designers, co-creators, and producers. Students in the program enroll in a production lab each term, contributing to cross-cohort learning and mentorship. Prerequisite: CA 171. Students with credit for CA 270 under the title "Production Ensemble I" may not take this course for further credit.

In performance design and production, active experience nurtures artistic growth. Students put studio skills into practice by taking on level-appropriate roles in school productions such as crew, operators, designers, co-creators, and producers. Students in the program enroll in a production lab each term, contributing to cross-cohort learning and mentorship. Prerequisite: CA 270. Students with credit for CA 271 under the title "Production Ensemble II" may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Computer assisted drafting allows designers to quickly and accurately prototype and plan artistic projects. Students create 3D computer models and schematic drawings of design projects, demonstrating visual communication technique, software tools, and systems. The second of three courses in the Production Skills cluster. Prerequisite: CA 172 or permission of instructor.

Light is an essential compositional and storytelling medium in live performance. Students experiment with foundational lighting technology and systems, discuss lighting in installation and performance, and create small studio-based lighting design projects. The first of two courses in the Lighting cluster. Prerequisite: CA 185; or 30 units; or permission of instructor.

Explores the numerous foundational processes and practices needed to create three dimensional designs for live performance. Students will develop foundational techniques through a series of creative projects, research, analysis, presentations, and critique, enabling them to engage in various process methods. The first of three courses in the Space and Materials cluster. Prerequisite: CA 175 or permission of instructor.

Introduction to various software and hardware for digital image making and content editing. Creation of multi-media installations and performances using video projection. Cultivation of skill-sets to identify and visualize student ideas, such as visual research and proposal packages. Prerequisite: CA 185; or 30 units; or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 276 may not take this course for further credit.

A studio course devoted to the development of movement skills through specific styles of dance. The content of the course changes every term including techniques in Bhangra, Afro-Caribbian, Hip Hop and Contemporary. May repeat for credit. May be of particular interest to students in other departments.

An introduction to live theatre and performance making for non-theatre and performance majors. Individuals will be introduced to a variety of theatre and performance making methods that explore time, space, contemporary aesthetics and text.

Emphasizes compositional skills and the rigorous exploration of movement, text, and design. Co-Lab provides directors, performers, writers, sound artists, designers, filmmakers, and choreographers opportunities to devise, rehearse, and perform new public facing performances or events to audiences over the term. May repeat once for credit. Prerequisite: One of CA 123, 131, 146, 152, 161, 171.

Body I introduces 'the body' as a primary material of performance. With rotating topics, students develop the foundational skills for creating original, contemporary live art. Prerequisite: One of CA 123, 131, 146, 152, 161, 171.

The first of two courses focused on the experiential production of space, Environments I introduces students to contemporary practices, concepts and methods specific to creating site specific and responsive performance. Prerequisite: One of CA 123, 131, 146, 152, 161, 171.

In performance design and production, active experience nurtures artistic growth. Students put studio skills into practice by taking on level-appropriate roles in school productions such as crew, operators, designers, co-creators, and producers. Students in the program enroll in a production lab each term, contributing to cross-cohort learning and mentorship. Prerequisite: CA 271 or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 370 under the title "Production Ensemble III" may not take this course for further credit.

In performance design and production, active experience nurtures artistic growth. Students put studio skills into practice by taking on level-appropriate roles in school productions such as crew, operators, designers, co-creators, and producers. Students in the program enroll in a production lab each term, contributing to cross-cohort learning and mentorship. Prerequisite: CA 271 or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 371 under the title "Production Ensemble IV" may not take this course for further credit.

Light is an essential compositional and storytelling medium in live performance. Students develop and refine research methodologies, technical processes, and artistic expression. Students collaborate with peers in other programs to create a lighting design for small performance. The second of two courses in the Lighting cluster. Prerequisite: CA 274. Students with credit for CA 374 under the title "Stage Lighting" may not take this course for further credit.

From washcloths to high fashion, textile and fabric technologies re-pattern our lives. Students are introduced to basic sewing skills, construction, and mending techniques. Exploration of textile histories, contemporary artists, and approaches to sustainable textile practices in the arts. Students implement technique and research to create small textile design projects. The second of three courses in the Space and Materials cluster. Prerequisite: 60 units or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 375 under the title "Stage Design" may not take this course for further credit.

Students investigate aspects of sound design, exploring both traditional and expanded approaches. Discover how sound design works in different settings and styles, and experiment with various techniques. Students look at how sound design is used in various contemporary practices, alongside open-ended explorations of sound design as a medium unto itself. The third of three courses in the Sound cluster. Prerequisite: CA 143 and CA 247; or permission of instructor.

As video technology becomes increasingly prevalent in creative applications, understanding systems design and deployment is becoming essential for contemporary artistic practices. Students are introduced to video and projection technology in artistic contexts, focusing primarily on the hardware and technical planning needed for effective system design and execution. The second of three courses in the Video and Projection cluster. Prerequisite: 60 units or permission of instructor.

In performance design and production, active experience nurtures artistic growth. Students put studio skills into practice by taking on level-appropriate roles in school productions such as crew, operators, designers, co-creators, and producers. Students in the program enroll in a production lab each term, contributing to cross-cohort learning and mentorship. Prerequisite: CA 370 or 371; or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 470 under the title "Production Ensemble V" may not take this course for further credit.

In performance design and production, active experience nurtures artistic growth. Students put studio skills into practice by taking on level-appropriate roles in school productions such as crew, operators, designers, co-creators, and producers. Students in the program enroll in a production lab each term, contributing to cross-cohort learning and mentorship. Prerequisite: CA 370 or 371; or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 471 under the title "Production Ensemble VI" may not take this course for further credit.

Continues the numerous complex processes and practices needed to create three dimensional designs for live performance. Students will develop advanced techniques through a series of creative projects, research, analysis, presentations, and critique to enable them to develop and realize their design ideas. The third of three courses in the Space and Materials cluster. Prerequisite: CA 275 and CA 375; or permission of instructor.

Students use video projection as a tool for creating installations and multi-media performances. Students focus on content creation, expanding on skills, scaling projects, and use of different projection surfaces. The course is structured around individual and small-group projects, leading to a showcase at the end of the term. This is the third of three courses in the Video and Projection cluster. Prerequisite: (CA 276 or CA 278) and CA 378; or permission of instructor. Students with credit for CA 376 may not take this course for further credit.

Exploration of a disciplinary or interdisciplinary research topic with School for the Contemporary Arts faculty. Focuses on studio-based project(s), and attention will be paid to theoretical and historical contexts. This course can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 30 units in CA.

Intended for advanced students to gain hands-on learning experience with an arts organization. This can include artist run centres, film festivals, media arts or performance venues, galleries, museums, and arts publications. The student's time in the practicum should total 80 hours, to be carried out over the course of a term. Students are also required to reflect on their learning through participation in a Canvas course. Practicums can involve research, writing, organizing events, curating exhibitions and programs, studio apprenticeships, public relations, media production, archiving, and related activities. A written report is produced by the student at the conclusion of the practicum. This course cannot be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 45 units including CA 304 and permission of Internship Coordinator.

Intended for advanced students to gain practical experience in a work-related setting relevant to their studies through part-time, paid positions in the arts and culture sector. The student's time should total 100 hours. Projects can involve research, writing, organizing, public relations, media production, archiving, and related activities. This course is Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: 45 units including CA 304 and permission of Internship Coordinator.

A scholarly exploration of artistic traditions and practices in the country being visited, with special attention to cultural, theoretical, historical and political contexts. This course can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 units and approval of Field School Director.

Students receive training in selected forms of dance, film, video, theatre, music, visual art and other forms of art production in the country being visited, with the opportunity of interacting with local people, artists and academics. This course can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 units and permission of Field School Director.

Exploration of a disciplinary or interdisciplinary research topic with School for the Contemporary Arts faculty. Focuses on studio-based project(s), and attention will be paid to theoretical and historical contexts. Prerequisite: 30 units in CA.

Intended for advanced students to gain hands-on learning experience with an arts organization. This can include artist run centres, film festivals, media arts or performance venues, galleries, museums, and arts publications. The student's time in the practicum should total 120 hours, to be carried out over the course of a term. Students are also required to reflect their learning through participation in a Canvas course. Practicums can involve research, writing, organizing events, curating exhibitions and programs, studio apprenticeships, public relations, media production, archiving, and related activities. This course can be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: 60 units including CA 304 and permission of Internship Coordinator.

Intended for advanced students to gain practical experience in a work-related setting relevant to their studies through part-time, paid positions in the arts and culture sector. The student's time should total 140 hours. Projects can involve research, writing, organizing, public relations, media production, archiving, and related activities. This course is Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: 60 units including CA 304 and permission of Internship Coordinator.

A scholarly exploration of artistic traditions and practices in the country being visited, with special attention to cultural, theoretical, historical and political contexts. Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 units and approval of Field School Director.

Students receive training in selected forms of dance, film, video, theatre, music, visual art and other forms of art production in the country being visited, with the opportunity of interacting with local people, artists and academics. Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 units and approval of Field School Director.

An advanced studio course in creating sound art installations, as well as more general applications and explorations of sound art creation. These may involve generative processes, hardware hacking, Arduino prototyping, as well as sound, movement, and visual analysis. Prerequisite: CA 241 or permission of instructor.

Offers fourth year theatre and performance students an opportunity to review and frame their performance practice as a unique method of inquiry. Students establish the context of their individual practices while experimenting with bespoke methods of creation, reflection, and potential presentation/production models for their capstone projects. Prerequisite: CA 253, CA 355, CA 356, CA 357W.

Supports the production and presentation of capstone projects from the theatre and performance area. These projects are student-led and grounded in their unique creative research on emergent and individualized methodologies for contemporary performance making. Projects supported range from collaborative ensemble creations to solo performances. Prerequisite: CA 451.

A studio course focusing on creative collaborations between artists of different disciplines. The emphasis is on the creation, analysis and critique of new compositions created in collaboration between senior students in dance, film, music, theatre and visual art. Prerequisite: One CA studio course at the upper level, a CGPA of 3.0 and an overall average of 3.5 in CA courses.

This course permits students to explore the relationships among the arts by undertaking creative projects involving more than one art form. Students will work under the close supervision of one or more faculty and will be required to discuss their work on a regular basis with others involved in the course. This course can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 45 CA units.