FINE ARTS (510.A0) STUDENT MANUAL 2011 - Dawson College

FINE ARTS (510.A0)STUDENT MANUAL2011

C O L L E G EThe Fine Arts Student Manual is an official document with information pertaining to the Fine ArtsProgram. It is accurate as of its printing date. The College Senate reserves the right to modify academicprograms and regulations at its discretion after the publication date of the Manual. In addition,the Fine Arts Program Committee reserves the right to modify the contents of this document.Always refer to the most current student manual which is available from the Chairman’s Office ofthe Fine Arts Department. Moreover, the information contained in the Manual or any otherCollege document related to academic programs and regulations is subject to verification and correctionby the the Senate and the Office of the Registrar.The Fine Arts Department is located at 4001 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, room 2G6.2,Montreal, Quebec, H3Z 3G4. The Secretariat is located in Room 2G.7. Office hours are Monday toFriday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Telephone: (514) 931-8731 (3213, 3200)Edited by ANDRES MANNISTE03/06/11Cover image:Elisabeth Baril (class of 2011)untitled, 2011Acrylic on Kraft paper152 X 122 cmMyles Tyrrell Purchase Award

Katrina Habrich (class of 2011)Mama Blueberry, 2011Silkscreen print51 X 36 cm

IntroductionWelcome!The Dawson College Fine Arts Department will be your home for the next twoyears. We hope you will enjoy your studies in our program and that you willbenefit from the knowledge our teachers will be sharing with you. Our departmenthas put together this manual that should answer most of the importantquestions relating to our program. Read it and keep it for referral; this manualwill be useful throughout your stay in the program.First of all, be sure to also familiarize yourself with the following documents:The Dawson College Student Handbook. This is an invaluable source of informationabout college life in general and covers, amongst many, topics such as registration,campus services, money problems, clubs and associations, communityresources, study skills, time management, library survival skills and health issues.The Institutional Student Evaluation Policy. Make sure you are familiar with theISEP document. This outlines the rights, responsibilities and obligations ofstudents, faculty and administration.(http://dc11.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/dsweb/Get/Document-10436/isep.pdf)Harland Johnson, Chairperson, 20115

2. History of the Fine Arts ProgramOver thirty years ago, the Fine Arts Department began to function in a revampedpharmaceutical factory in lower Westmount. It was part of a new concept in preuniversityeducation which, in the optimism and humanistic environment of thelate sixties, came to be defined as the “Dawson Community.”Sandra Toogood, the first chairman of the department, expressed a vision thatthe school should be a place where practicing professional artists would sharetheir experiences with their students in an intensive and comprehensive environment.These students were fortunate to have such exposure to drawing, painting,printmaking and sculpture at a pre-university level.From the early years, the Fine Arts and Applied Arts Programs were closely integrated,sharing facilities facing Viger Square. In the mid-seventies a move to anexpanded campus at the corner of de Lorimier Avenue and Sherbrooke Street inthe east end of Montreal, created an environment where the Fine ArtsDepartment developed its own reputation for excellence.In the nineteen-eighties the program was redeveloped to better reflect the natureof the art world. Although a rigorous training in the basics was respected, studentswere given the opportunity to participate in projects that crossed thetraditional Fine Arts disciplines.In 1991, with the construction of the Visual Arts wing on the Atwater metro line,we were reintegrated with the main campus of Dawson College. With the ninetiesthere was recognition of the whole learning experience and the necessity todefine outcomes for the student. The program responded again recognizing theimportance of curriculum integration and the communications technologies.The Fine Arts Program respects the fundamental learning activities and outcomesessential to a student's educational experience and responds to culture inthe contemporary world.8

3. Program AimThe Fine Arts Program assures that when you graduate you will have acquiredthe essential skills and training in studio art, art history and general education tomeet the application standards of university.Through diverse study methodologies and studio practices you will haveacquired a discriminating ability for visual expression and creative processes, aswell as a portfolio of original artwork.4. Program GoalsOn graduation from the the Fine Arts Program you will have integrated generaland specific education. Through the conceptually related stages of the program,you will exercise relevant intellectual and artistic skills, attitudes, and knowledgein order to:-Articulate the principles of formal compositions in both two andthree dimensions.-Grasp the significance and application of signs and symbols.-Produce art projects.-Demonstrate technical and technological knowledge specific to artmaking.-Understand the past and present cultural and historical contexts ofartistic expression.-Assess several current, theoretical / curatorial practices.-Reflect critically on self-directed work.-Develop personal and social ethics and a critical appreciation ofworld views.-Be open to the world and its cultural diversity.-Express yourself critically and effectively in English through rationalthought, discourse, and argumentation.-Communicate in other languages, most particularly in French, aboutthe field of Fine Arts.-Apply a logical analytical process to how knowledge is organized andused.-Demonstrate personal responsibility in health and lifestyle choices.Before graduating, your acquired skills, knowledge, and commitment to personalachievement are evaluated in a Comprehensive Assessment.9

5. Fine Arts Exit ProfileWhen you graduate from the Fine Arts Program you will have the essential trainingin general education and studio arts to apply to university with a refined setof visual and intellectual perceptions. You will have developed, through the productionof a body of work, a sound understanding of visual expression and creativeprocesses. You will be able to reflect critically on self-directed work, and toexpress perceptions and opinions orally and in formal written forms in effectiveEnglish and competent French. You will have developed an understanding of thecultural and historical contexts of creative expression, acquired a critical awarenessof cultural diversity, and will possess an awareness of the cultural context ofyour art-making. You will know how to provide relevant research material andappropriate studio materials for producing original artworks. You will haveacquired an understanding of the communicative significance of images, symbolsand metaphor. You will possess an understanding of many of the culturalinstitutions relevant to fine art production and will be able to critically view finearts practices locally and in the wider community. You will have the ability todifferentiate and logically analyze modes of expression and possess an understandingof the historical development of and differing world views inherent inmajor artistic movements. Through training and studio assignments, you willhave gained an understanding of the formal structure of art-making in boththree and two dimensions. This will have enabled you to articulate in coherentways the formal composition of artworks. Finally, you will have developed personaland social ethics and will have been made aware of your responsibility foryour health and lifestyle choices.10

6. Diploma RequirementsOver a period of four semesters, you must successfully complete 32 programspecificcredits in eighteen courses and 26.6 general credits in English, physicaleducation, French, humanities, as well as two courses complementary to a FineArts concentration.Graduating students must pass three exams as a requirement for receiving theD.E.C.: the English Exit Exam, the French Exit Exam and the Fine ArtsComprehensive Exam.The English and French Exit Examinations are uniform throughout Quebec andare provided by the Ministry of Education.The Comprehensive Fine Arts Evaluation will require students to reflect theknowledge and skills acquired in the Fine Arts Program together with the generaleducation courses. Further information about the format and nature of this evaluationwill be presented at the beginning of the third and/or fourth term.7. Transfer Of Credits, Substitution, EquivalenceAdvanced standing may be granted to an applicant dependent on the equivalencyof credits from another institution to be determined by the chairman in consultationwith the discipline co-ordinator and/or equivalency officer.8. SchedulesThe Fine Arts Department provides a pre-determined schedule for program students.General education courses should be taken at the times suggested by theCollege.9. Cheating and Plagiarism PolicyCheating and plagiarism are serious academic offences. Both academic achievement andcreative production are based on honesty and artistic integrity. Any act of plagiarism(the unacknowledged use of source material) will result in a failing grade for the projector assigned work. Where originality is questionable, preceding developmental workmust be produced to substantiate authorship. Any act of cheating (involvement in any11

dishonest or deceptive practice related to exams, in-class tests, or quizzes) willalso result in a failing grade. All instances of cheating and plagiarism that resultin an affected grade will be reported to the office of the Dean of Pre-UniversityStudies. Students are also subject to the Dawson College Institutional StudentEvaluation Policy under Students’ Rights and Obligations.10. Tutorial PolicyThe nature of Fine Arts teaching requires individual attention with respect toeach student’s creative development. The Fine Arts teachers are available to studentsoutside class in the following ways: and student outside of scheduled office hours. work in isolation. by any teacher to whom students show their work. review of their work by regular classroom teachers and by guestteachers. by a supportive team of Fine Arts teachers who help to identify theirproblems and suggest solutions.11. Passing MarkThe Fine Arts Program passing grade is 60%.12. Mid-Term AssessmentFine Arts discipline teachers must meet each semester at mid-term (seventh andeighth week) to determine student progress. Where appropriate, students mustbe informed, in writing, of negative evaluation by this committee and mustreceive the appropriate tutorial support to alleviate the problem.12

13. Academic Standing and Advancement PolicyTo be in good standing and to register unconditionally, students must meet therequirements of the College Academic Standing and Advancement Policy, as wellas the program requirements.College PolicyTo be in good standing and to register unconditionally:-students must have passed more than 50% of their courses for the year (notincluding Summer School).-Students admitted in January must pass more than 50% of their courses in thatsemester.-Students must also meet the standards of their particular program. If that policyis more stringent than the College policy, the Program policy (DEC or AEC)takesprecedence.Students who do not fulfill the above conditions may register only with the permissionof the Academic Standing Appeals Committee.Program Policy1. Students must complete the program within a maximum of three years ofcommencement.2. Students must pass all concentration courses in a semester before advancing tothefollowing semester.3. Students who fail concentration courses in more than one semester will beexpelled from the program.4. Students must have passed more than 50% of the general education courses(including at least one English) required in the year.Students who fail to comply with this Standing and Advancement Policy will beexpelled from the Program and the College. Expelled students have the right toappeal the expulsion to the College Academic Standing Appeals Committee.13

14. Fine Arts Program GridYear IFirst SemesterEnglishFrenchPhysical EducationHistory of Art and Aesthetics IVisual Language I (2-D and 3-D Design, Communications technologies)Techniques and Materials (Sculpture)Drawing from ObservationSecond SemesterEnglishHumanitiesFrenchPhysical EducationHistory of Art and Aesthetics IIVisual Language IIColour IColour IIDrawing Techniques14

Year IIFirst SemesterEnglishHumanitiesPhysical EducationComplementary2-D Studies3-D StudiesArt and The ComputerApplied Techniques ISecond SemesterEnglishHumanitiesComplementaryHistory of Quebec ArtPictorial ExpressionSculptural ExpressionDrawing IIApplied Techniques IIComprehensive Examination15

Evaluation CriteriaYour success will be based upon a demonstration of cumulative proficiency to:1. Generate proposals for imaginative self-directed projects.2. Originate research and prepare preliminary work for self-directedprojects.3. Manifest a methodology.4. Undertake museum and field research in art projects.5. Interpret content through visual and written form.6. Generate art works with a sensitivity towards process.7. Critique art works.8. Organize a body of works.9. Contextualize art-making within an immediate and historical traditionof artistic practice.10. Discuss the symbolic, referential, or metaphoric intent of your workthrough written and/or oral expression.11. Exhibit an art work in an appropriate venue.The Fine Arts Comprehensive Examination / Integrating Activity will begin inthe 4th semester and will follow a strict weekly schedule. It will be brought to aconclusion during the time frame of the Graduating Exhibition. Each student isresponsible for the completion of their own Document Booklet and forcollecting the required signatures.17

16. Outcome-Based EducationLearning activities for all general and specific education courses are based onobjectives and standards that define the expected outcomes to be achieved at theend of a course. All courses contribute to the main program goals.17. How to Read Your Course OutlineThe course outline is the agreement that you have made with your professor. Askquestions about it when it is presented to you. Like all contracts, it is a two-sideddocument.Instructor: This is the professor assigned to teach the course.Ponderation: Ponderation (weighting) is described in three numbers whichrepresent, in order: lecture hours, studio hours and homework hours.(1-2-3 means one hour lecture, two hours studio and three hours homework.)Office hours: The professor must be available at these hours. You must rememberthat most professors also have administrative work that they do at thesetimes. Although most professors enjoy drop-in visits by their students, it isalways a good policy to make an appointment for a meeting for an importantissue. Most professors provide phone numbers, voice mail and e-mail.Objectives: The Statement of competency is what you will be learning.The Elements of competency summarize that which you will have learned by theend of the semester.Standards: The Achievement context situates how and where the teaching willoccur. The Performance criteria describe the minimum of what you must do inorder to receive a passing grade (60) in the course.Learning activities: Learning activities describe how the professor will help youto achieve the objectives of the course.Teaching methods: Teaching methods describe the practical context of learning.Grade distribution: Grade distribution describes the basic outline for evaluationin the course.(The professor may change this in consultation with the studentsdepending on how the course develops.)18

Attendance and participation: Attendance is compulsory in the Fine ArtsProgram. Arriving late or leaving early is considered an absence.Fine Arts cell phone policy: This policy prohibits the use of cell phones in allclassrooms, studios and resource rooms during class activities.Reference Sources: You may be required to buy a textbook but generally theseare the books that the professor has determined to be useful to you in thiscourse.Required Materials: This means the you must have these materials to completethe assignments and receive credit in this course. If you have problems in obtainingmaterials, consult with your teacher to find alternatives before beginning anassignment.Tentative Weekly Schedule: This may change depending on how the courseevolves with a particular group of students.Course links: Course links describe how each course links to other courses inthe program.18. Grading in Studio CoursesMuch of your work in this program will be studio oriented. Often students wonderabout the criteria for evaluation of artwork. This is especially true if youhave been brought up to believe that, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”.While art-making may be profoundly subjective, there is objectivity in its assessment.Although your teacher may be an excellent resource for practical skills, you willfind that in this program there is an emphasis on content over process. In yourinitial coursework, assessment is actually quite simple. Based on convention andhistorical tradition, there are a number of drawing methods, design principlesand historical facts that should be explored by an art student. These form thefoundation curriculum. The teacher assigns projects where you can demonstrateyour acquisition of these notions. You are graded on your level of accomplishmentvis-a-vis the stated objectives of the project.19

At more advanced levels the basic method of teaching is through demonstrationsand critiques. Practical criticism is applicable to a discussion of any kind of creativeproduction. Quite simply it is talking about an artwork and decidingwhether it is good or weak. As your abilities evolve, the critique becomes thedominant assessment tool.Most art teachers conduct critique sessions where they establish specific criteriato describe, analyze, interpret and judge artwork. Your teacher uses experienceand training to establish a means of understanding the relationship between thequality of the work and the message of its content. Quite simply, does your workdo what it is supposed to do? Through generalization, the teacher can also makean evaluation of a specific work beneficial to everyone in the group. In critiques,you learn how to express yourself clearly when discussing your own work or thework of others.In the studio, evaluation is an on-going process integrated with instruction.Effective assessment measures personal progress and achievement rather thancomparing your performance with the performance of others. For this reasonyour personal learning goals are especially important in this program and this iswhy your teacher insists that you are vocal about your work.Remember that the most aesthetically pleasing work is not necessarily the work thatbest reflects your achievement. It is important to be patient. Through practice andexperience your technical and intellectual skills increase and there will be a naturalprogression towards finer craftsmanship.19. Department Policy on Student AttendanceAttendance is compulsory and will be taken in every class. Arriving late or leavingearly is considered an absence. After two absences, the teacher will notify thestudent of his or her precarious state in the course. Three absences will significantlyimpact your final grade as this represents a loss of 20% of class time andcourse work. It is at the teacher's discretion to require documentation forabsences. Note: When absent from class, students are responsible for inquiringabout missed information and assigned homework. Students who are absent formore than one class must contact the instructor. Students may refer to the“Institutional Student Evaluation Policy” in the Dawson College Calendar forfurther information regarding student responsibilities to the course(section II.D.).20

20. Grading Policy for Late AssignmentsProject deadlines (date and time) must be respected. Late submissions will carrythe following penalties:1 week late 10% deducted2 weeks late 15% deducted3 weeks late 20% deducted4 or more weeks late 0% assignedIf the project is late due to sickness, then a medical note must be handed into reduce or waive the penalty. Evaluation of all assignments, tests andpresentations includes availability for teacher feedback in class.Both part-time work and extra-curricular activities should be scheduled as notto have an effect on your studies. Research has indicated that a student whospends their time exclusively on schoolwork has a significantly improved potentialfor success. For this reason, missing class because of work or extra-curricularactivities is not acceptable.Although attendance and punctuality are an integral part of the learning processand as such they will ultimately affect your chances for success, we realize thatunforeseen events occur. It is important to us that you complete your programof studies here. We are always willing to look into an alternate means for you tocomplete your coursework. We highly recommend that you speak with a professor,the program chairperson or counsellor before a problem becomes irremediableand you are forced to abandon your studies.Remember: When absent from class, you are responsible for inquiring about missedinformation and assigned homework from your classmates. Students who are absentfor more than one class must contact the instructor.21. Right To Publish or Exhibit Student WorkThe Fine Arts Department reserves the right to exhibit student work. Work producedby the student remains the property of the department until the studentgraduates.21

22. Fine Arts Student ExhibitionStudents in second year will organize their graduate exhibition. Students’ families,the college body and the general public are invited to the opening. Onlythose students who have completed all of their fine arts studio requirements willbe invited to participate.Although teachers provide considerable support in this event, students areresponsible for the selection committee, the design and production of a catalogue,posters, invitations and general publicity. It is important to respect deadlinesand be well organized since many of these activities occur at the same timeas you are completing your final projects and your comprehensive assessment.23. Fine Arts Student RepresentativesAt the beginning of each semester, the Fine Arts students are responsible for electing onestudent representative per fine arts group. It is the department’s responsibility to informstudents of this requirement.24. Student GovernmentThe Dawson Student Union (DSU) is an accredited independant Student Union electedby students . The DSU and Student Services collaborate in providing services and activitiesfor the student body and in developing and promoting student rights and interestswithin the college community.25. Access to StudiosStudios are shared by many students.You may work in the Fine Arts studios outside of regularly scheduled class times: opened after hours when there is a monitor present.22

General rules: beverages, theft, vandalism, graffitti etc…) you leave. Although Dawson is a relatively secure campus with video surveillance andemergency telephones, it is important that you observe some caution, especiallyoutside of regularly scheduled classes. locker area is relatively safe, the in-studio lockers are not secure. property to Dawson security (1500).2G4 is the first year fine arts studio. This studio is almost fully booked the firstsemester, however, in the winter semester there is some space available for workingoutside of class hours. The painting racks and paper shelves are reserved forstorage of fine arts students’ work in progress. Please remove the work when ithas been graded. Although we are respectful of students’ work, it is evident thatanything stored in open spaces is done so at your own risk.2G15 is the second year studio. It is shared with a few regularly scheduled classesfrom outside of the Fine Arts Program. The painting racks and paper shelves arereserved for storage of fine arts students’ work in progress. The studio must beleft clean at all times to accommodate classes that share this space as well as providingan environment appropriate for learning.2G13 is a studio meant for printmaking and is shared by several programs.When you work in this studio, you must clean up the facilities and store yourwork in your storage space after you have finished. You cannot use this studio forpainting, sculpture or drawing.3B23, 3B25, the sculpture studios, the computer labs and the design studios areshared space used by several programs.23

26. VisitorsFor your security, homerooms and studios are off limits to visitors except duringopen house and the Graduate Exhibition. teacher or the chairperson of the department both as a courtesy and for yoursecurity. arrangements to meet in public areas (cafeteria, atrium) or off campus.27. SmokingDawson College has been designated a non-smoking environment by civilauthorities. You or anyone else will be prosecuted for smoking on campus.28. Bicycles, etc.Bicycles, skateboards, skates, etc. are not permitted inside Dawson College in anycase whatsoever. These items will be immediately removed by security.29. MoneyFees are paid at the Finance Department (4B7). Emergency help pending receiptof a student loan can be negotiated at Financial Aid (2E19). Total book costranges between $400 and $700 per year. Limited used books are available in theatrium or in the daily bulletin. Supplies can cost up to $1000 per year. The NewYork field trip can cost $450. Bag lunches are cheaper than campus or off-campusfood. It is much cheaper and recommended to live at home, if possible, ratherthan on your own.The Quebec Loans and Bursaries program is intended for students who wish tostudy full time but who do not have the financial means to do so. Applicationforms for government loans and bursaries are available in April for studentsplanning to attend College the following fall. lt takes approximately six to eightweeks to process applications. Application deadlines are as follows:24

letter of acceptance to the College. No documents or applications will be accepted in Quebec after March 31.It is recommended that students fill out applications early. Forms, deadlinedates, information and assistance can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office(2E19).30. Field Trips to New York, Ottawa or Quebec CityTowards an on-going commitment to expose students to historical and contemporaryart beyond the Montreal regional art community, the Fine ArtsDepartment encourages its students to participate in two annual trips: one toNew York City in the fall and a trip to Quebec City and/or Ottawa in the spring.The purpose of these trips is to visit cultural institutions such as museums, galleriesand artist-run centers.Two or more faculty members accompany the students with a proposed itineraryof significant exhibitions.New York CityThis is a 3-day, 2 night trip. Students travel by deluxe motor coach and stay fourto a room in a quality, clean hotel in Manhattan. The cost of bus and hotel aresubject to seasonal rates and hotel availability. Students must have sufficientfunds to cover the cost of meals, travel fare, and museum entrance fees whereapplicable.Ottawa or Quebec CityThis is usually a one-day event to visit museums and galleries. It is organized byfaculty members and the cost of bus travel (motor coach) is nominal or in somecases, paid by the department. Students are responsible for their meals.25

31. Fine Arts Student AwardsThe Myles Tyrrell Purchase AwardThe oldest and most prestigious of the Fine Arts Department awards, this prizeconsists of the department chairperson’s selection of a work from the graduatingexhibition for the permanent collection of the Fine Arts Department. The sumof $500 to $600 is annually allocated for the direct purchase of the work.Fine Arts Student PrizesGift certificates are given to outstanding first year and second year Fine Artsstudents who have demonstrated excellence in studio and art history courses.Dawson College Achievement AwardsThe first year Fine Arts Student receiving the highest average (minimum of 80%)in the first year of the Program is eligible for a $250 achievement award. Anapplication is not required. Winners of these scholarships are contacted byDawson College in late September or early OctoberDawson College offers many awards to students. For more information or toapply, contact Student Services (2E5) directly.32. Athletics and Sports FacilitiesDawson has a full gymnasium and fitness facilities on campus, and offers adiverse and widely-recognized athletics program. Students interested in eitherintercollegiate, recreational or intramural sports have a wide choice of activities.At the intercollegiate level, the Dawson Blues have consistently participated intop ranked national championships, and have brought home gold, silver andbronze medals in basketball and soccer. Dawson students may also participate inother sports such as squash, skiing, volleyball, badminton, indoor soccer, rugbyand track & field, as well as join the many recreational sports offered (e.g. Taichi, kick boxing, karate, aerobics, etc.)26

33. ProblemsIn the case of any problems, academic or personal; please, address your professorfirst. You may make an appointment either directly with your professor orthrough the Fine Arts Secretary (3200). If the situation is not resolved, the nextstep is to speak with the chairperson of the department for further advice onhow you should proceed.34. Living on Your OwnThe Fine Arts Program recommends for a number of reasons, including a higherpotential for success, that junior college students remain at home for the twoyears of the program. Some students, however, might be obliged to find theirown lodging. Montreal is a large city and as such, you should begin your searchearly and expect to pay a considerable amount of rent.The college has no residences, but does provide limited assistance to studentsseeking off-campus housing or lodging arrangements. A list of available housingis posted on the information kiosks located in the upper atrium. You may alsoenter data into the kiosk about an apartment/room to share that you may have.For more information, inquire at Student Affairs (2E6).35. Fine Arts Resource Room and LibraryThe Fine Arts Resource room and Library is for the exclusive use of registered Fine ArtsProgram students. You may use the Fine Arts Resource Room at any time outside of yourregularly scheduled class times. In the room is a small library, several computers andother resources. We want the Resource Room to be a place where Fine Arts students feelcomfortable and free to use media resources or to research. The space is primarily a placeto think about art.General rules- No painting, drawing, printmaking or sculpture can be left (even temporarily)in this space!-You must have a valid Dawson College I.D. card in your possession at all times.-You must respect all civil laws and Dawson regulations. (No smoking, alcoholicbeverages, theft, vandalism, graffiti etc…)-No food or drink is allowed in the Resource Room.27

-No loud or disturbing behaviour in the Resource Room. Physical facilities in theResource Room must be respected and you are responsible to clean up beforeyou leave.-Keep the Resource Room door closed.-Never leave coats, bags or other valuables in the Resource Room.-For your security, the Resource Room is off limits to visitors.-Do not post signs in the Resource Room or on the Resource Room doors.-You must leave the building 1/2 an hour before the campus closes.LibraryThis library has been provided by your teachers and several external donors. It isnot associated with the Dawson College Library and is maintained by its users(you!). Printed documents in the library are for consultation and must remain inthe Resource Room library. Please take time to replace items after consultation.Think about this resource as your personal bookshelf and be respectful of thegenerosity of donors.ComputersYour login name and password are set up for your exclusive use. Do not sharethis information with others.The Fine Arts Resource Room is reserved for Fine Arts Program Students. Lettingother students in the lab or logging on other students under your name is neverpermitted.If you have a group project with non-fine arts students, you mustreceive written permission by contacting the Chairperson of the Fine ArtsProgram (Harlan Johnson).Refrain from activities or use of computers that may interfere with the ability ofother students to do academic work. Fine Arts Program assignments take priorityover all non-academic activities. It is your right to work at school assignments.Certain computers may have specialised software and hardware; if you are notusing one of these programs and a student needs to get on that computer foracademic reasons, you should log out and move to another computer.Student files or software should not be saved on the hard drives, but insteadshould be left on the server or burned to a CD. All user files or software on thehard drives are regularly deleted.28

Please report all hardware and software problems. (If we don’t know its broke wecan’t fix it!)All Students Please Note:The following types of activities are examples of behaviours which are unacceptable,and which, in some cases, may violate civil and criminal law:-Infiltrating any computer, computing system, or network.-Altering system software or hardware configurations;-Accessing someone else's account, directory, private files, or e-mail;-Misrepresenting one's own identity in electronic communication;-Violating copyright and/or software agreements (copying software, “cracking”,“warez”);-Using computing resources to threaten or harass others;-Using the College system for commercial or profit-making purposes;-Violating lab and system policies, procedures, and protocol.-Accessing pornography or any illegal material including hate or persecutionweb sites.Computing resources are subject to the policies and regulations of the Collegeand any provincial or federal laws that apply. Alleged violations will be processedin accordance with the College Code of Conduct.Cameras etc.The Department has several digital and video cameras, sound editing equipmentand peripherals for student use. These items may be signed out for limitedperiods of time through the coordinator(s) of Computer art.When the Resource room is not available, Fine Arts students have access to allnormallly accessible College equipment and libraries, through normal collegeprocedures.29

36. The Campus A-Z30Dawson Phone number:514 931-8731Emergencies:1000Academic Advising: Academic advising can be found in Room 2D4 (1176).Art Supplies: Art supplies can be purchased from several merchants withinwalking distance of the campus. They include Omer de Serres, (Saint Denis, 334,rue Sainte-Catherine Est, (514) 842-3021; Place Montreal Trust, 1500, avenueMcGill College, 514-938-4777; Concordia University, 1515, rue Ste-CatherineOuest, (514) 908-1876); British Blueprint, 1831 Ste-Catherine West. A shortmetro ride will take you to Coop des Arts, Pavillon Judith-Jasmin at theUniversity of Quebec (Berri-UQAM), or Concordia University’s Art store, VA109, 514-848-2424 ext. 4609.Audio-visual: Audio visual and printing are in 2E01. Students may borrowequipment with written permission from a faculty member. Dawson Collegephotocopy and computer print out machines use a common print card.Machines are available to credit your student identification card to allow you toprint on various machines.B-wing: There are three studios: a sculpture studio, a design studio and a drawingstudio. As well, there are two faculty offices and a department storage room.Bookstore: The bookstore has some basic art materials, pencils, pens, drawingpaper, computer media, office supplies, and required textbooks. It is at the Metrolevel, 1F02 (5174, supplies, 5506, books)Cafeterias: The food court on campus is in the atrium. Meals, sandwiches andsnacks are available. Food services are supplemented by vending machines. Thereare also food courts in the adjacent shopping centres which offer a variety ofmeals at competitive prices. Close to campus are the usual array of fast food outletsand restaurants.Chairperson: The Fine Arts Department Chairperson (Harlan Johnson) can befound in Room 2G6-2 (931-8731 extension 3213). The chairperson is always

available for consultation about any aspect of your student life. Please make anappointment for important issues.Computer technician: The technician ensures that the equipment snd networkis in good working order. The computer lab technician is in 4G11 (3407).Counselling: The counselling office in 2D2 provides short term personal counsellingto help individuals cope with personal, academic or career concerns(1206).There is also a mentoring program where new students are pairedwith a faculty or staff member who has volunteered to offer students supportduring their first semester(1206). Their employment services (1184) assist studentsin finding part-time and summer employment as well as help with interviewskills and resume writing.Daily Bulletin: The Daily Bulletin is available each morning at the counter of theInformation office (room 2F0) in the atrium. It contains information of interestto the college community as well as important notices. A great deal of infomationis also available on-line.Daycare: A non-profit licensed daycare for children between the ages of 3months and 5 years is available on campus. Reserve well in advance (1555).Dean: The Dean of Creative and Applied Arts can be found at 3H.3-3 (5107).Faculty offices: Most of your teachers’ offices are in the G-wing and the B wing.There are an average of three teachers per office.Fine Arts resource room: The Fine Arts resource room has Macintosh and PCcomputing stations as well as a small library (2G8). It is open to currently registeredFine Arts students and faculty only.Fine Arts studios: Fine Arts studios are located in the G-wing and the B-wing.The Fine Arts first year homeroom is 2G4.The Fine Arts second year homeroom is 2G15.Fine Arts Website: The Fine Arts Website can be easily accessed by typing"Dawson Fine Arts" in a search engine (It cannot presently be accessed directlyfrom the Dawson College Website)The url is: http://dept.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/finearts31

G-wing: Photography and Industrial Design are in the basement and the secondfloor, Illustration, 3d Animation and Interior Design are on the third and fourthfloor, Graphic Design is on the fourth floor.Fine Arts is mainly in the basement and the second floor.The basement has the woodshops and the sculpture studios as well as the technician’soffices. The second floor has the 2D studios, printmaking, design, the FineArts resource room (library and computers), the secretary’s office, faculty officesand the chairperson’s office. The third floor has faculty offices and lecture rooms.The fourth floor has computer labs, the macintosh computer systems technician,a design studio and some lecture rooms.Health Services: For information or referrals- room 2D2 (1128).Health Services consists of a drop-in centre staffed by a full-time nurse who providesfirst-aid, health counselling and education programs on an individual orgroup basis. Referrals to other agencies and appropriate medical specialists canbe arranged.It is the place to go if you... infectious diseases including STDs, HIV/AIDS. pill or pregnancy tests. agency. All services are free and confidential.Information office: General inquiries, Daily Bulletin, lost and found. room 2F0in the Atrium, close to the escalators (1050).Internet: Internet is available campus wide.32

Learning Centre: Assistance in improving study, reading and writing skills aswell as peer tutoring for certain courses at minimal cost, 4E3 (1488).Library: The library is in the C-wing, 5th Floor (5C1). The library has over100,000 volumes, databases, audiovideo tapes, and specialized materials for yourresearch needs. The library offers a variety of services to make studying easier,including a computerized catalogue system, reserve readings, photocopying,periodical indexes on CD ROMs, and borrowing privileges from other libraries.The library catalogue is accessible on the Web (dolls@dawsoncollege.qc.ca). FineArts students also consult the Concordia University libraries and the McGilllibraries.Lockers: All Fine Arts students must have a locker. Early each semester lockersare offered on a first-come, first-serve basis by Student Affairs. If you have difficultyin obtaining a locker, please communicate with the department chairperson.Second year students are allocated additional space in the studios. Thisincludes (sharing, generally two to a locker): 1 flat portfolio drawer in thePrintmaking studio (2G13), 1 locker 30 x 30 x 30 cm in the studio, 1 open shelfin the painting studio.Lunch hour: There is no formal lunch hour. Some Fine Arts Professors permitfood in the studio. Always ask first, otherwise have your lunch before or after thestudio. Even if you are allowed to lunch in the studio, be respectful of otherstudents,by avoiding foods that are smelly or that may trigger allergies (peanutbutter, etc.). Obviously, don’t leave a mess.Macintosh computer labs: The Visual Arts Macintosh laboratories are situatedon the fourth floor. You have access to all open labs at all times with a valid ID.Metro: The subway, or metro, is directly connected to the campus. The passagewayalso provides access to shopping centers and downtown.Museums: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is located at 1379 SherbrookeWest, (A few blocks east of campus) Its general collections are open free ofcharge. Special exhibitions have student rates. The Montreal Museum ofContemporary Art, 185 Ste-Catherine West (metro Place-des-Arts), has studentrates and is open free of charge on Wednesdays. The Redpath Museum at McGillUniversity is used often for drawing classes. It is located on the McGill UniversityCampus (398-4086).33

Ombudsperson: Students may seek assistance from the ombudsperson for conflictmediation after all other avenues have been explored - in the followingorder: teacher, Department chairperson, Program Coordinator, Dean of Pre-University Studies (2E7-2, local 1191, 1182).P.A.R.C.: Athletic facilities include: triple gym, weight room, two fitness rooms,combat and dance rooms, and a rock climbing wall. Memberships sold by activityon a semester-by-semester basis. 1H4 (5034)PC labs: The PC computer labs are in the H wing and on the fifth floor ofB-wing. Consult availability at the 2H12 service counter.Registrar’s office: Information on admissions, registration, scheduling, transfers,etc. 2D6 (1132)Secretary: The Fine Arts Secretary is in Room 2G7 (931-8731, extension 3200)The secretary knows just about everything but does not accept submission ofassignments and can not give out home numbers of teachers.Security: Security is responsible for safety, surveillance, parking and the enforcementof campus regulations 2E4 (1500). For an emergency, call 1000.Shopping centre: The college is directly connected to three shopping centers. Inthese malls you will be able to find a hardware store, clothing stores, food stores,movie theatres and a food court which offers meals at competitive prices.Student card: The Student card is included in your fees. Check the Daily Bulletinto find the location for otaining your card.Technicians: The Fine Arts workshop technicians are in Rooms 1G5.1 (3103)and 1G4-1 (3107).Tools: Limited hand tools for sculpture and printmaking are available for loan tostudents on presentation of a valid student card. See the Fine Arts Technician.Warren G. Flowers Gallery: The Warren G. Flowers Gallery (G Wing) has a regularseries of professional and student exhibitions organised by the Visual Artsdepartments throughout the academic year. Students are always welcome atopenings.34

Back cover image:Lucas Ferguson Sharp (class of 2011)Octopus, 2011Acrylic on canvas76 X 150 cmMyles Tyrrell Purchase Award

37. Fine Arts matrix of competenciesLearning Activities❍ incomplete ● complete 0160 0161 0162 0163 0164 0165 0166 0167 0168 0169 016A 016B 016C 016D510-112-DW Visual Language 2D & 3D ❍ ●510-122-DW Drawing from Observation ❍511-111-DW Techniques and Materials ●520-101-DW History of Art I ❍510-212-DW Visual Language 2 ●510-232-DW Colour 1 ●511-101-DW Drawing Techniques ●511-331-DW Colour 2 ●520-201-DW History of Art II ●510-312-DW 2D Studies ●510-412-DW 3D Studies ●511-341-DW Applied Techniques 1 ●511-902-DW Computer Art ●511-221-DW Drawing 2 ❍511-401-DW Pictorial Expression ❍511-411-DW Sculptural Expression ●511-441-DW Applied Techniques 2 ●520-301-DW Quebec Art ●June 28, 200236

Comments or SuggestionsTo:The Chairperson of the Fine Arts Program4001 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Room 2G6.2.Montreal, Quebec, H3Z 3G4.Telephone: (514) 931-8731 (3213, 3200)Name and Year