Program Structure
During Foundation Year, you’ll take a mix of core studio and academic courses and electives.
You’ll also participate in the Foundation Forum – an inspirational lecture series designed to help you distill future paths.
Fall Term – Foundation Year
In your first term, you’ll develop foundational art, design and media skills through hands-on studio work and critical studies. You’ll experiment with materials, develop creative problem-solving skills and begin shaping your creative voice in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.
HUMN 100: Academic Core FNDT 165: Core Interdisciplinary Studio FNDT 108: Creative Process OR FNDT 115: Indigenous PresenceSpring Term – Foundation Year
In your second term, you’ll take more advanced studio and seminar courses while beginning to focus on studio classes that align with your chosen major. Engage with guest artists and designers in the Foundation Forum lecture series as you refine your creative direction.
Sample required courses:
HUMN 101: Academic Core IIChoose specialized FNDT core class that align with your major, such as:
FNDT 160 Core Media Studio FNDT 184 Core Studio in Animation FNDT 174 Core Studio in Illustration FNDT 173 Core Studio in Visual ArtsSample electives
FNDT 127 Ceramics FNDT 151 Printmaking FNDT 153 Creative ComputingMinors
Students may declare a minor after completing their second year. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. To declare, download, complete, and submit the Declaration of Minor Form.
Available Minors
Elective Explorations
Students can choose electives that expand their skills and perspectives while supporting interdisciplinary learning.
Studio electives include animation, photography, illustration, ceramics, design, writing and more. Critical Studies electives cover art and design history, media, humanities, social science and science, helping students strengthen analytical and communication skills. Courses in Indigenous art, culture and ways of knowing are also offered.
Sample Electives
- Topics in Feminism, Gender,
Cultural Studies: Feminism
Without Borders - Special Topics in Animation:
Organic Modelling - Reciprocity and Land-Based Art