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Stephanie Gagne

Instructor and Seminar Leader

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Education:

BFA, Visual Arts, ECU
MFA, Interdisciplinary Studies, Simon Fraser University

Bio

Stephanie Gagne is a Vancouver-based artist whose interdisciplinary practice spans photography, sculpture, drawing, and video. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts from ECU and a Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Simon Fraser University. Influenced by themes of popular culture and childhood nostalgia, Stephanie’s creative research explores the dynamics between memory and collective cultural narratives, with a particular focus on the role of media in shaping personal experience.

Research Interests

Stephanie Gagne is currently a gallery assistant at The Polygon Gallery and The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, and a faculty member in the Photography and Media History departments at ECU and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Her artistic and curatorial projects have been featured in collaboration with The Vancouver Art Gallery, Capture Photography Festival, Vancouver Mural Festival, Vancouver Art Book Fair, Canton-Sardine, CSA Space, Unit/Pitt Society, Grunt Gallery, Or Gallery and VIVO Media Arts Centre.

24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Spring Break Art Camp CSSB 103 CS26/SP

Description

Painting is a rich part of human history and culture. Through the practice of painting, artists develop a heightened ability to observe the world around them, offering a powerful outlet for self-expression and unique perspectives. This course merges observation, creativity, and visual storytelling to elevate your creative abilities. Through a series of guided exercises and hands-on projects, you will learn essential acrylic painting techniques, unlocking the power of colour, texture and form to transform your unique style and artistic voice into captivating paintings. Whether you're new to painting or looking to explore a new medium, our Painting course is your gateway to a world of creativity and expression. This course is suited for those new to painting, as well as anyone who is wanting to discover new ways of making. Working in the studios at Emily Carr University, you will respond to prompts and exercises, and explore personal interests through assignments, while engaging in peer and instructor-led feedback.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Photography CSPH 202 CS26/SP

Description

This course invites you to embark on a portrait-focused project, guiding you through the planning and development process. Through in-class discussions and workshops, you will explore project planning strategies, effective model direction techniques, and ethical considerations. You will delve into the rich history of portraiture, examining its evolution and contemporary manifestations. You will also explore the role of portraiture in public spaces, including street photography, as well as the significance of self-portraiture and selfie culture in the shaping of identity and representation. From a technical standpoint, workshops will cover foundational natural and artificial lighting setups, image selection, sequencing, editing, and printing.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to purchase items before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Media History MHIS 206 26/SP

Description

This course expands on interpretive skills developed in MHIS-205 by introducing students to key theoretical perspectives that impact media aesthetics and media culture at the levels of production, circulation, and reception. Theoretical perspectives may include formative lineages in media theory (e.g. semiotics and structuralism; political economy and Marxist theory; psychoanalysis; critical theory), key issues in the politics of media representation (e.g. taste cultures; gender studies; critical race theory; postcolonial and transnational studies), as well as more recent and emerging perspectives in contemporary media studies (e.g. affect theory; ecocriticism; indigenous studies). Students will engage with a selection of theoretical texts with the support of comprehensive lectures, required screenings, and active discussion seminars. The course grounds students in a broader critical and cultural awareness of contemporary media culture, as well as prepares students for subsequent more specialized upper-level courses.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Media History MHIS 206 26/SP

Description

This course expands on interpretive skills developed in MHIS-205 by introducing students to key theoretical perspectives that impact media aesthetics and media culture at the levels of production, circulation, and reception. Theoretical perspectives may include formative lineages in media theory (e.g. semiotics and structuralism; political economy and Marxist theory; psychoanalysis; critical theory), key issues in the politics of media representation (e.g. taste cultures; gender studies; critical race theory; postcolonial and transnational studies), as well as more recent and emerging perspectives in contemporary media studies (e.g. affect theory; ecocriticism; indigenous studies). Students will engage with a selection of theoretical texts with the support of comprehensive lectures, required screenings, and active discussion seminars. The course grounds students in a broader critical and cultural awareness of contemporary media culture, as well as prepares students for subsequent more specialized upper-level courses.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.