Installation Art

Undergraduate

258 Winter 2027 Undergraduate Calendar How do we experience space? What are the elements that animate and activate a space? How have artists used space to communicate and investigate current issues within culture and society? From subtle cues such as temperature and smell, to the more obvious such as colour, texture, sound and construction, students will investigate the sensory, narrative and critical aspects of installation where space itself becomes our medium. In this studio-based course, students will bridge the gap between 2D image and 3D structure as an introduction to the processes used by artists to explore and manipulate space. Students will also look at current debates surrounding installation art and the gallery as “white cube.” This course is not limited to any particular medium, and students may respond in any medium offered within the School of Creative Arts. (Prerequisite: VSAR-1060 or VSAR-1070) (Lab fees may apply.)