Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
Museum and Curatorial Studies
This course considers exhibitions (historical and contemporary) that have profoundly altered both the study of art history and the work of museums. Students study exhibitions from around the world that have led to new methods of display, collecting, and archiving, and have changed relationships between museums and their publics.
Antirequisite(s): History 2886F/G.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces to the ways that museums function. Class materials cover different kinds of museums, collections, and archives through case studies, debates, and problem solving. The class includes both the study of existing museums, collections, and exhibitions as well as participatory assignments and curatorial work.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
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What challenges do museums face in researching and displaying “difficult” material such as artefacts related to histories of violence, social and economic disparity, colonization, or environmental degradation? Students will learn how museums have both benefitted from and responded to historical and ongoing exploitation and inequality.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides a "behind the scenes" study of museums. Working with community partners, students learn about collections management, conservation, funding strategies and fundraising, cultural policy, and graphic design for museums. The course promotes experiential learning and provides vital transferable skills for students aiming to work in the cultural sector.
Antirequisite(s): the former VAH 3383A/B/Y, the former VAS 3383A/B/Y.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course aims to present Latin American art in different museums and galleries in Canada, through the close study of artifacts from the different ancient civilizations, such as the Mayas, the Incas and the Aztecs, to contemporary artists from Latin American descent living and working in Canada. Museum and Curatorial Studies students will research exhibitions using different curatorial methodologies
Antirequisite(s): Art History 3636F/G.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or the former VAH 1040 or two of Art History 1641A/B – 1649A/B or the former VAH 1041A/B – 1045A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines the visual culture of death in Mexican art, from ancient civilizations to contemporary times, and it addresses the globalization of the Day of the Dead celebration. Students will create artworks relating to death and investigate artwork that engages with the topic of death in Mexican Art.
Antirequisite(s): Art History 3638A/B and Studio Art 3678A/B.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or Studio Art 1601, Studio Art 1605, or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 4 hours: 2 Lecture, 2 Studio, blended, or online format. Cross-listed with Art History 3638A/B and Studio Art 3678A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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By the time the United States and Soviet Union emerged as superpowers after the Second World War, the utopian dreams of pre-war modernism had shattered. This course examines the art of the Cold War (1947-1991) in Europe and North America in relation to the heightened political tensions of the period.
Antirequisite(s): Art History 3642F/G.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended, or online format. Cross-listed with Art History 3642F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The course introduces students of art history and museum and curatorial studies to some of the basic digital tools required for professionals in the field. Topics will include: image editing and optimization, documentation and digital photography, poster and catalogue design, creating didactic panels, 360 video and photo capture, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Visual Arts module.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours (or equivalent). In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Third-year students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity to take part in a project-based experiential learning activity at one of our many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London and surrounding areas. Students will work closely with the Project’s Supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Third-year students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity to take part in a project-based experiential learning activity at one of our many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London and surrounding areas. Students will work closely with the Project’s Supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Visual Art module or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Visual Art module or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Department of Visual Arts Module, or permission of the
Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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In this capstone seminar class, students work together with the professor to plan and execute a major curatorial project. This class provides essential skills and practical experience for those hoping to move into careers in the museums and culture fields.
Antirequisite(s): the former VAH 4485E, the former VAS 4485E.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in year 3 and 4 in Honours Specialization in Art History and Museum Studies or Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: seminar, workshop, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Third or fourth-year honours students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity for experiential learning in the fields of Gallery, Museum, and Heritage Studies. Students work with the Undergraduate Chair on a project at one of the many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London's region.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Third or fourth-year honours students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity for experiential learning in the fields of Gallery, Museum, and Heritage Studies. Students work with the Undergraduate Chair on a project at one of the many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London's region.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Fourth-year students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity to take part in a project-based experiential learning activity at one of our many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London and surrounding areas. Students will work closely with the Project’s Supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Fourth-year students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity to take part in a project-based experiential learning activity at one of our many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London and surrounding areas. Students will work closely with the Project’s Supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Fourth-year student with a departmental average of at least 80% may elect independent study as one of the half-year courses chosen from the 4000 series. Before registering for the course, the student must obtain from the supervising professor approval of a detailed plan of study.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: Lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Museum and Curatorial Studies
This course considers exhibitions (historical and contemporary) that have profoundly altered both the study of art history and the work of museums. Students study exhibitions from around the world that have led to new methods of display, collecting, and archiving, and have changed relationships between museums and their publics.
Antirequisite(s): History 2886F/G.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
This course introduces to the ways that museums function. Class materials cover different kinds of museums, collections, and archives through case studies, debates, and problem solving. The class includes both the study of existing museums, collections, and exhibitions as well as participatory assignments and curatorial work.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
What challenges do museums face in researching and displaying “difficult” material such as artefacts related to histories of violence, social and economic disparity, colonization, or environmental degradation? Students will learn how museums have both benefitted from and responded to historical and ongoing exploitation and inequality.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
This course provides a "behind the scenes" study of museums. Working with community partners, students learn about collections management, conservation, funding strategies and fundraising, cultural policy, and graphic design for museums. The course promotes experiential learning and provides vital transferable skills for students aiming to work in the cultural sector.
Antirequisite(s): the former VAH 3383A/B/Y, the former VAS 3383A/B/Y.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
This course aims to present Latin American art in different museums and galleries in Canada, through the close study of artifacts from the different ancient civilizations, such as the Mayas, the Incas and the Aztecs, to contemporary artists from Latin American descent living and working in Canada. Museum and Curatorial Studies students will research exhibitions using different curatorial methodologies
Antirequisite(s): Art History 3636F/G.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or the former VAH 1040 or two of Art History 1641A/B – 1649A/B or the former VAH 1041A/B – 1045A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
This course examines the visual culture of death in Mexican art, from ancient civilizations to contemporary times, and it addresses the globalization of the Day of the Dead celebration. Students will create artworks relating to death and investigate artwork that engages with the topic of death in Mexican Art.
Antirequisite(s): Art History 3638A/B and Studio Art 3678A/B.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or Studio Art 1601, Studio Art 1605, or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 4 hours: 2 Lecture, 2 Studio, blended, or online format. Cross-listed with Art History 3638A/B and Studio Art 3678A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
By the time the United States and Soviet Union emerged as superpowers after the Second World War, the utopian dreams of pre-war modernism had shattered. This course examines the art of the Cold War (1947-1991) in Europe and North America in relation to the heightened political tensions of the period.
Antirequisite(s): Art History 3642F/G.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended, or online format. Cross-listed with Art History 3642F/G.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
The course introduces students of art history and museum and curatorial studies to some of the basic digital tools required for professionals in the field. Topics will include: image editing and optimization, documentation and digital photography, poster and catalogue design, creating didactic panels, 360 video and photo capture, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Visual Arts module.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours (or equivalent). In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Third-year students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity to take part in a project-based experiential learning activity at one of our many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London and surrounding areas. Students will work closely with the Project’s Supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Third-year students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity to take part in a project-based experiential learning activity at one of our many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London and surrounding areas. Students will work closely with the Project’s Supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Visual Art module or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Visual Art module or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Department of Visual Arts Module, or permission of the
Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended, or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
In this capstone seminar class, students work together with the professor to plan and execute a major curatorial project. This class provides essential skills and practical experience for those hoping to move into careers in the museums and culture fields.
Antirequisite(s): the former VAH 4485E, the former VAS 4485E.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in year 3 and 4 in Honours Specialization in Art History and Museum Studies or Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours: seminar, workshop, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Third or fourth-year honours students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity for experiential learning in the fields of Gallery, Museum, and Heritage Studies. Students work with the Undergraduate Chair on a project at one of the many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London's region.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Third or fourth-year honours students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity for experiential learning in the fields of Gallery, Museum, and Heritage Studies. Students work with the Undergraduate Chair on a project at one of the many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London's region.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Fourth-year students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity to take part in a project-based experiential learning activity at one of our many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London and surrounding areas. Students will work closely with the Project’s Supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Fourth-year students with a departmental average of at least 75% have the opportunity to take part in a project-based experiential learning activity at one of our many studio, museum, gallery, or heritage locations in London and surrounding areas. Students will work closely with the Project’s Supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 6 hours. In-person, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 1.00
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Please consult Department for current offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in years 3 or 4 of a Department of Visual Arts module, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Fourth-year student with a departmental average of at least 80% may elect independent study as one of the half-year courses chosen from the 4000 series. Before registering for the course, the student must obtain from the supervising professor approval of a detailed plan of study.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Extra Information: Lecture, blended, or online format.