The Bridge
Special Issue 2001/2002
Faculties and Schools
The Faculty of Fine Arts Vibrates with Creativity
by Perla Muyal
Student Advisor, Faculty of Fine Arts
The Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University is
celebrating the 25th anniversary of its creation this
year. Over the past quarter century, the Faculty has
become internationally recognized for the high quality of its
programs in the visual and performing arts. This is due, in
large part, to the wonderful diversity of talents, skills, and
experiences of both the student body and the faculty. It is
therefore a great pleasure to have this opportunity to share
some information about our faculty with you.
The Faculty of Fine Arts offers a wide range of dynamic and original courses which appeal to students in the Faculty as well as to those from other disciplines interested in some exposure to the Fine Arts or complementing their studies in other fields. Where else could you study about Gender Issues in Art and Art History, The Language of Jazz, Theatre in Montreal, or HIV/AIDS—an Interdisciplinary Introduction?
But the Faculty of Fine Arts is so much more than an amazing array of course offerings! The dedicated and talented faculty members contribute to the energy and vibrancy as well. Faculty members in Fine Arts include both professional artists currently active in their field, and also scholars dedicated to creative work and research. Their diverse viewpoints, combined with those of visiting artists and scholars, help to promote an environment that is always stimulating and challenging.
Students in Fine Arts also benefit from the interaction with their peers. Music students rub shoulders with mature jazz musicians who are returning to university to get formal training, and with sound and visual artists looking to hone their skills as electroacoustic artists and sound producers. In the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, students who have years of experience in the industry study side by side with young, enthusiastic newcomers. Students in contemporary dance can participate in workshops that connect them with the professional art community. In the theatre programs, five to six productions are staged per year, involving students in every aspect of the event from advertising to costume and set design, not to mention acting and direction, of course.
Throughout the Faculty, students find opportunities to explore new ideas and innovations. Subjects such as the merits of digital arts versus traditional arts in today’s society inspire reflection and lively discourse on a daily basis. Whether you are a student in studio art, film animation, design art, or any of the many other programs offered in the Faculty, you are sure to encounter exciting and thought provoking debate. The diversity of views and perspectives, the harmonizing of traditional and new ideas, the interaction between the disciplines and art forms electrify the atmosphere with a constant surge of creativity.
The Faculty of Fine Arts is proud of its committed staff and talented faculty. We are proud of the accomplishments of our energetic students, so dedicated to exploring and developing their craft, and we look forward to welcoming all our new students into the fold. Come be a part of the excitement and creative energy that is the Faculty of Fine Arts!
