- 3D Modeler
- Animator
- Game Designer
- Graphic Designer/ Visual Communicator
- Interaction Designer
- Mobile Application Developer
- Multimedia Designer
- Videographer, Filmmaker, and/or Photographer
- Product Designer
- Software Engineer of Interactive Systems
- User Experience (UX) / User Interface (UI) Designer
- User Interface (UI) Developer
- Web Designer & Web Developer
Communication, Art and Technology
Overview
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Communication, Art and Technology is equivalent to the first year of SFU’s Bachelor of Arts degree. The courses provide introduction to three schools housed within the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. The first year of learning is a foundation for a bachelor of arts degree in Communication or Interactive Arts and Technology or a double minor specialization.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration
- 3 terms
Intakes
- January, May, September
Location
- Vancouver
Your direct pathway to Simon Fraser University
High School
FIC
2nd year Simon Fraser University
International Year One (UTP Stage II): Communication, Art and Technology
School of Communication
FIC offers entry into the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University which is a part of SFU’s Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. The School of Communication offers a variety of courses with world-class faculty, allowing you not only to experience an education that aligns with your goals and interests, but also lets you get the most out of your degree. Students are required to complete the required courses to transfer into the program.
Learn more about the School of Communication.
Career Opportunities:
- Advertising Account Manager
- Blog Writer
- Campaign Organizer
- Communication Assistant
- Cultural Event Coordinator
- Fundraising Specialist
- Interpreter/Translator
- Image Consultant
- Photo Journalist
- Marketing Coordinator
- Multimedia Specialist
- Political Research Assistant
- Production Assistant
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Publicist
- Sales and promotion Account Executive
School of Interactive Arts & Technology
Effective Summer 2024 (Summer term), under the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, FIC offers entry into the School the Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University. A degree in Interactive Arts and Technology prepares students to play a leading role in the conception of new media and the design of inventive technologies. A SIAT education combines the science of human experience, the analysis of media and culture, the creation of original and experimental works of art, and the implementation of new technologies. Students bring these resources to bear on the most vital and innovative sectors of the economy, building the technologies and experiences that increasingly shape our lives.
Students have the option of choosing either a Bachelors of Arts or a Bachelors of Science at SFU. Students are required to complete the required courses to transfer into the program.
Learn more about the School of Interactive Arts & Technology.
Career Opportunities:
FCAT Minors
FIC offers an interdisciplinary double minor program for entry into the Faculty of Communication, Art, and Technology (FCAT). Students have the option of choosing either both minors from FCAT or only one minor in FCAT and another minor from their program of choice. Students are required to complete the required courses to transfer into at least one of the following minors from FCAT:
- Communication
- Contemporary Arts
- Interactive Arts and Technology
- Print and Digital Publishing
Career Opportunities
- Advertising Account Manager
- Multimedia Specialist
- Production Assistant
- Political Research Assistant
- Graphic Designer
- Multimedia Developer
- Video Game Developer
- Photographer/Videographer
- Project Manager
- Film Critic
- Museum Curator
- Marketing
- Public Relations
| Program | Normal Duration | Total Program Fee |
|---|---|---|
| International Year One (UTP Stage II) | 3 terms | C$36,206 for 30 credits (Effective Spring 2025 to Summer 2025) |
* Program fees are based on 30 credits of study at C$1,148.92 per credit. Students taking more than 30 credits of study will need to pay additional fees. Not for credit transfer Academic Literacy Course is a requirement for International Year One (UTP Stage II) direct entry.
Program Requirements and Required Courses
The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology now offers different program pathway options. To transfer into any program in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, students must complete the requirements listed below, which include at least one ‘W’ and one ‘Q’ course. What are ‘W’ and ‘Q’ courses?
The minimum admission CGPA and GPA will vary depending on the program of entry.
All (direct) students are required to take (and pass) ILS101/ILSA101 – Integrated Learning Skills and ALC101/ALAC101 – Academic Literacy Course in their first term of study unless exempted. For ALC exempted requirements, please visit the English requirements page.*
Please note that the required courses in the transfer pathway to the Faculty of Communication, Art, and Technology have been updated for students beginning in Spring 2024. Please select the relevant drop-down below for your required courses.
Communication Major (Updated Spring 2025)
Program Requirements
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
An introduction to the role of mass communication (radio, television, telecommunications and the press) in Canadian society.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology –
Introduction to fundamental design principles for visual communication. Organized as a continual interplay of theory and practice, students will examine historical, philosophical, perceptual and semiotic approaches to understanding graphic design, and will explore principles of form, such as structure and composition, hierarchy, form, color, space, scale, typography, and legibility and readability through hands-on projects. Traditional time-based and interactive media forms will be compared and contrasted.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
An introductory course designed to facilitate a fundamental understanding of film technique, style and form in order to develop the skills with which to analyze films of all genres. Through lectures and screenings it will provide an overview of the social, aesthetic and technical development of motion pictures, introducing tools for the formal analysis of the elements of cinema: cinematography and lighting, art direction, performance, editing, sound and the screenplay. The formal and historical elements of documentary, avant-garde and dramatic films will be addressed. The course will involve the screening and discussion of several complete feature films and shorts, as well as excerpts from others.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live performance.
This is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. As the introductory course in IAT, this course teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design. Students learn the fundamentals of digital photography and vector image creation. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Visual communication for art and design in digital media. Students learn the fundamentals of digital raster and vector image creation. Design principles such as form, typography and colour theory as they apply to digital media will be taught. Students will have core projects in digital photography, magazine layout, and kinetic typography.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/Palaeo Indian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds.
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
This course provides a basic understanding of criminological concepts and theories and a solid foundation for future criminology courses. Emphasis will be placed on developing the relationship between criminological ideas, research, practice and policy in Canada. Lectures and readings will introduce students to a range of theoretical and substantive issues in criminology. Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in Criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment; criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession; position and subject matter of criminology; relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines; specificity of criminology; relationship between theory and practice; history and evolution of criminological thought; elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality; levels of explanations in criminology; practical applications of criminology, and the foundations of a modern criminal policy.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. Examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations, discretion and decision making; the criminal courts, including sentencing; the corrections system, including correctional institutions and community-based models; the youth justice system. Patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups and the criminal justice system.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares students for those law and law-related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. Also examines the process of law reform in Canada.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value; price and costs; factor analysis; productivity; labor organization; competition and monopoly; and the theory of the firm.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
The principal elements of theory concerning money and income; distribution; social accounts; public finance; international trade; comparative systems; and development and growth.
Faculty of Environment –
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization.
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. An examination of climate change, its interaction with water availability, and how humans cope with altered circumstances.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An interdisciplinary study of the social and cultural construction of gender, and how ideas about masculinity and feminity shape current issues, knowledge, popular culture, and social policy.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Introduces the nature and goals of Indigenous Studies as an academic discipline that emphasizes cultures and homelands of First Peoples. Students with credit for FNST 101 may not take this course for further credit.
An examination of fact and ideology in history and historic events involving contact between Indigenous and European peoples. The course will also address questions of research methodologies in studying Indigenous/European relations, such as the evaluation of oral history and written ethnohistoric sources. An additional focus will be on gender as it influences perspectives. Students with credit for FNST201 may not take this course for further credit (formerly FNST201).
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Introduces the interdisciplinary field of International Studies to all undergraduates and IS majors. Examines the major global challenges of our time, including poverty and inequality, environmental degradation, nationalism, civil war, and armed conflict. Explores the challenge of global governance and global citizenship.
Introduction to key concepts necessary for understanding the character and organization of work in contemporary society. The discussion of such issues as how our society decides who works, what the work will be, and under what conditions people work, will be situated in the context of current debates, trends, and issues.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Study of the structure of words, the change of meaning of words, the change in form of words. Examples from English, French and other languages. A general interest course open to all students.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Introduces the linguistic pathways by which selected contemporary English vocabulary has arisen. Word etymologies are derived through the application of analytical tools leading to a deeper understanding of language change and word meaning.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
This class is an introductory study of how language works and the complexities of human language. The course focuses on the central topics of modern linguistic science: Phonetics - the production, transmission, and perception of speech sounds, Phonology - the patterning of speech sounds, Morphology - word structure, Syntax - sentence structure, and Semantics - meaning.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An introduction to the evaluation of arguments as they are encountered in everyday life. The central aim will be to sharpen skills of reasoning and argumentation by understanding how arguments work and learning to distinguish those which actually prove what they set out to show from those which do not.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. The course will explore the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Theory and practice of international politics, diplomacy, hot war, cold war, alliances and the role of leaders. Students who have taken .
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
The development of laws and their application to the citizen and social groups. Special consideration will be given to civil liberties.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An examination of the American political system, including the presidency, the congress, the courts, the bureaucracy and the party system.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning, and motivation are considered.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered.
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. This course provides students with an overview of global environmental change and its causes from a social science perspective, historically and at the present time. Population growth, an increasing ecological footprint and changes in ideology, social organization, economy and technology with be critically reviewed. New ways of thinking in natural and social science will be considered in relation to specific issues such as land, soil and food; energy, raw materials and solid waste; air pollution and transportation; water, oceans and fisheries; climate change; forestry and biodiversity; urbanization, and alternative futures.
A minimum admission CGPA of 2.50, based on a minimum of 10 courses (at least 30 units and with a grade of C- or better in all pathway courses); and a minimum GPA of 2.50 on required FCAT pathway courses, will guarantee admittance to FCAT for successful transfer students from FIC.
Required Courses for a Communication Major
| CMNS110 | - | Introduction to Communication Studies |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CMNS120 | - | Creativity and Communication Across Media |
|---|
Writing
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. ENGL112 or ENGL113 or ENGL115 or WL101 or PSYC109 with a minimum C- grade. Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| CMNS130 | - | Communication and Social Change |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
| IAT102 | - | Graphic Design |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
Elective Courses
Students in the Communication program must also take 6 elective courses within the FIC roster of offerings to complete their course requirements. Below are some recommendations from the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. A Breadth-Social Science course is recommended as an elective for this program. Students are also recommended to choose 1 of IAT100 or IAT110, and 1 of CA135 or CA149
Recommended Electives by the Faculty:
| CA135 | - | Introduction to Cinema (Formerly FPA135) |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2015)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CA149 | - | Sound (Formerly FPA149) |
|---|
Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT100 | - | Digital Image Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT110 | - | Visual Communication Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2014)
3 units
Prerequisite
Primarily for non-SIAT majors; while SIAT majors may take the course, it does not count for credit for SIAT degree requirements.
B-SOC COURSES
| ARCH100 | - | Ancient Peoples and Places |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| ARCH131 | - | Human Origins |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| CMNS110 | - | Introduction to Communication Studies |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CRIM101 | - | Introduction to Criminology |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CRIM131 | - | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System – A Total System Approach |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CRIM135 | - | Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| ECON103 | - | Principles of Microeconomics |
|---|
Quantitative
Breadth-Social Sciences
4 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| ECON105 | - | Principles of Macroeconomics |
|---|
Quantitative
Breadth-Social Sciences
4 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| GEOG100 | - | Our World: Introducing Human Geography |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
There is a $85 Book fee associated with this course.
| GEOG104 | - | Climate Change, Water, and Society |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| GSWS101 | - | Gender Talk |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| INDG101 | - | Introduction to Indigenous Studies (formerly FNST101) |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Spring 2008)
Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Spring 2008)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| INDG201 | - | Indigenous Peoples’ Perspective on History |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Summer 2018)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IS101 | - | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
| LBST101 | - | Work and Worker’s Rights: Introducing Labour Studies |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| LING110 | - | The Wonder of Words |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Spring 2010)
3 units
Prerequisite
Students who have taken LING110 in Fall 2009 or prior will NOT receive B-Soc designation.
This course is no longer offered at FIC.
| LING111 | - | The Wonder of Words |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
Students with credit for LING110 may not take this course for further credit.
| LING220 | - | Introduction to Linguistics |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Spring 2010)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| PHIL105 | - | Critical Thinking (Formerly PHIL001) |
|---|
Quantitative
Breadth-Science (Effective Summer 2016)
Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Summer 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| POL100 | - | Introduction to Politics and Government |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
There is a $75 Book fee associated with this course.
| POL141 | - | International Relations (Formerly POL241) |
|---|
Breadth-Social Science (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
POL 241 may not take this course for further credit.
There is a $90 Book fee associated with this course.
| POL151 | - | Justice and Law |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| POL232 | - | US Politics |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
POL100 with a minimum D grade
| PSYC100 | - | Introduction to Psychology I |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| PSYC102 | - | Introduction to Psychology II |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
PSYC100 is recommended but not required.
| REM100 | - | Global Change |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Success Advising Team.
Interactive Arts & Technology Major (Updated Spring 2025)
Program Requirements
This is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. As the introductory course in IAT, this course teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design. Students learn the fundamentals of digital photography and vector image creation. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology –
Introduction to fundamental design principles for visual communication. Organized as a continual interplay of theory and practice, students will examine historical, philosophical, perceptual and semiotic approaches to understanding graphic design, and will explore principles of form, such as structure and composition, hierarchy, form, color, space, scale, typography, and legibility and readability through hands-on projects. Traditional time-based and interactive media forms will be compared and contrasted.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills.
Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences -
Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Applied Sciences –
An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language and be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics include pseudocode; data types and control structures; fundamental algorithms; computability and complexity; computer architecture; and history of computing science. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool.
Faculty of Applied Sciences –
An introduction to computing science and computer programming, using a systems-oriented language, such as C or C++. This course introduces basic computing science concepts. Topics will include: elementary data types, control structures, functions, arrays and strings, fundamental algorithms, computer organization and memory management. Engineering Science students must score a minimum of 26 on the Math Check to enroll in this course.
Faculty of Science – This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics. The course will focus on establishing basic principles and motivate the relevance of those principles by providing examples of applications in computing science.
Faculty of Science –
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions; trigonometric functions; and inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of Differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, related rates, Newton's method. Antiderivatives and applications. Conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric curves. Engineering students must score a minimum of 26 out of 30 on the Math Check in order to enroll in this class.
Faculty of Science –
Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include limits, growth rate and the derivative; logarithmic exponential and trigonometric functions and their application to business, economics, optimization and approximation methods; functions of several variables.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
An introductory course designed to facilitate a fundamental understanding of film technique, style and form in order to develop the skills with which to analyze films of all genres. Through lectures and screenings it will provide an overview of the social, aesthetic and technical development of motion pictures, introducing tools for the formal analysis of the elements of cinema: cinematography and lighting, art direction, performance, editing, sound and the screenplay. The formal and historical elements of documentary, avant-garde and dramatic films will be addressed. The course will involve the screening and discussion of several complete feature films and shorts, as well as excerpts from others.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live performance.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
An introduction to the role of mass communication (radio, television, telecommunications and the press) in Canadian society.
A minimum admission CGPA of 2.60, based on a minimum of 10 courses (at least 30 units and with a grade of C- or better in all pathway courses); and a minimum GPA of 2.60 on required FCAT pathway courses, will guarantee admittance to FCAT for successful transfer students from FIC.
Required Courses for an Interactive Arts & Technology Major
| IAT100 | - | Digital Image Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT102 | - | Graphic Design |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
Choose one Writing course from the following list:
**CMNS120 W recommended**
| CMNS120 | - | Creativity and Communication Across Media |
|---|
Writing
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. ENGL112 or ENGL113 or ENGL115 or WL101 or PSYC109 with a minimum C- grade. Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| ENGL112 | - | Literature Now (Formerly ENGL101) |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| ENGL113 | - | Literature and Performance |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
| ENGL115 | - | Literature and Culture (Formerly ENGL105) |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
Students with credit for ENGL105 may not take this course for further credit.
| WL101 | - | Writing in World Literature |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. Students with credit for WL102 may not take this course for further credit.
Choose one of the following courses:
| CMPT120 | - | Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I |
|---|
Quantitative
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
MATH100 or higher with a minimum C- grade
CMPT115 with a minimum C grade (Computing Science Students)
Students with credit for CMPT125, CMPT130 or CMPT135 may not take this course for further credit.
| CMPT130 | - | Introduction to Computer Programming Ⅰ |
|---|
Quantitative
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
BC Math 12 (or equivalent) or MATH100 with a minimum B grade or ENF100 with a minimum B grade.
Students with credit for CMPT102, CMPT120, CMPT126, or CMPT128 may not take this course for further credit.
| MACM101 | - | Discrete Mathematics I |
|---|
Quantitative
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
BC Math 12 (or equivalent) or MATH100 with a minimum B grade. May not be taken in your first semester.
| MATH151 | - | Calculus I |
|---|
Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) or MATH100 with a minimum B grade or MTH101 & MTH103 with a minimum B grade, or ENF100 with a minimum B grade
Students with credit for MATH157 may not take MATH151 for further credit.
| MATH157 | - | Calculus I for the Social Sciences |
|---|
Quantitative
Breadth-Science (Before Summer 2017)
3 units
Prerequisite
Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) or MATH100 with a C minimum grade or MTH101 & MTH103 with a B minimum grade
Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
Available Writing Course Substitutions
ENGL105 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
ENGL101 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
These courses are no longer offered at FIC.
Elective Courses
Students are asked to complete 6 additional electives (additional transferrable courses) within the FIC roster of offerings, to a total of 10 courses.
Recommended Electives by the Faculty:
| CA135 | - | Introduction to Cinema (Formerly FPA135) |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2015)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CA149 | - | Sound (Formerly FPA149) |
|---|
Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CMNS110 | - | Introduction to Communication Studies |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CMNS130 | - | Communication and Social Change |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
FCAT Double Minors (Updated 2025)
General FCAT Pathway Requirements
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills.
Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences -
Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
This is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. As the introductory course in IAT, this course teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design. Students learn the fundamentals of digital photography and vector image creation. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology –
Introduction to fundamental design principles for visual communication. Organized as a continual interplay of theory and practice, students will examine historical, philosophical, perceptual and semiotic approaches to understanding graphic design, and will explore principles of form, such as structure and composition, hierarchy, form, color, space, scale, typography, and legibility and readability through hands-on projects. Traditional time-based and interactive media forms will be compared and contrasted.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Visual communication for art and design in digital media. Students learn the fundamentals of digital raster and vector image creation. Design principles such as form, typography and colour theory as they apply to digital media will be taught. Students will have core projects in digital photography, magazine layout, and kinetic typography.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
An introduction to the role of mass communication (radio, television, telecommunications and the press) in Canadian society.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
An introductory course designed to facilitate a fundamental understanding of film technique, style and form in order to develop the skills with which to analyze films of all genres. Through lectures and screenings it will provide an overview of the social, aesthetic and technical development of motion pictures, introducing tools for the formal analysis of the elements of cinema: cinematography and lighting, art direction, performance, editing, sound and the screenplay. The formal and historical elements of documentary, avant-garde and dramatic films will be addressed. The course will involve the screening and discussion of several complete feature films and shorts, as well as excerpts from others.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live performance.
A minimum admission CGPA of 2.50, based on a minimum of 10 courses (at least 30 units and with a grade of C- or better in all pathway courses); and a minimum GPA of 2.50 on required FCAT pathway courses, will guarantee admittance to FCAT for successful transfer students from FIC.
Required Courses for General FCAT Pathway
Choose one course from the following list
| CMNS120 | - | Creativity and Communication Across Media |
|---|
Writing
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. ENGL112 or ENGL113 or ENGL115 or WL101 or PSYC109 with a minimum C- grade. Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| ENGL112 | - | Literature Now (Formerly ENGL101) |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| ENGL113 | - | Literature and Performance |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
| ENGL115 | - | Literature and Culture (Formerly ENGL105) |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
Students with credit for ENGL105 may not take this course for further credit.
| WL101 | - | Writing in World Literature |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. Students with credit for WL102 may not take this course for further credit.
**CMNS120 W recommended**
Courses on these lists not selected as part of the requirement can be taken as electives:
Choose one course from the following list
| IAT100 | - | Digital Image Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT102 | - | Graphic Design |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT110 | - | Visual Communication Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2014)
3 units
Prerequisite
Primarily for non-SIAT majors; while SIAT majors may take the course, it does not count for credit for SIAT degree requirements.
Choose one course from the following list
| CMNS110 | - | Introduction to Communication Studies |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CMNS130 | - | Communication and Social Change |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Choose one course from the following list
| CA135 | - | Introduction to Cinema (Formerly FPA135) |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2015)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CA149 | - | Sound (Formerly FPA149) |
|---|
Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
Available Writing Course Substitutions
WL102 will be counted as W designation if student took it between Fall 2016 to Summer 2017.
ENGL105 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
ENGL101 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
These courses are no longer offered at FIC.
Elective Courses
Students are asked to complete 6 additional electives (additional transferrable courses) within the FIC roster of offerings, to a total of 10 courses. Please note that the number of electives needed for each minor differs so check your minor requirements in order to decide the number of electives for your stream.
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.
Communication Minor Requirements
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
An introduction to the role of mass communication (radio, television, telecommunications and the press) in Canadian society.
This is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. As the introductory course in IAT, this course teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design. Students learn the fundamentals of digital photography and vector image creation. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Visual communication for art and design in digital media. Students learn the fundamentals of digital raster and vector image creation. Design principles such as form, typography and colour theory as they apply to digital media will be taught. Students will have core projects in digital photography, magazine layout, and kinetic typography.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
An introductory course designed to facilitate a fundamental understanding of film technique, style and form in order to develop the skills with which to analyze films of all genres. Through lectures and screenings it will provide an overview of the social, aesthetic and technical development of motion pictures, introducing tools for the formal analysis of the elements of cinema: cinematography and lighting, art direction, performance, editing, sound and the screenplay. The formal and historical elements of documentary, avant-garde and dramatic films will be addressed. The course will involve the screening and discussion of several complete feature films and shorts, as well as excerpts from others.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live performance.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology –
Introduction to fundamental design principles for visual communication. Organized as a continual interplay of theory and practice, students will examine historical, philosophical, perceptual and semiotic approaches to understanding graphic design, and will explore principles of form, such as structure and composition, hierarchy, form, color, space, scale, typography, and legibility and readability through hands-on projects. Traditional time-based and interactive media forms will be compared and contrasted.
A minimum admission CGPA of 2.50, based on a minimum of 10 courses (at least 30 units and with a grade of C- or better in all pathway courses); and a minimum GPA of 2.50 on required FCAT pathway courses, will guarantee admittance to FCAT for successful transfer students from FIC.
Required Courses for a Communication Minor
| CMNS110 | - | Introduction to Communication Studies |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CMNS120 | - | Creativity and Communication Across Media |
|---|
Writing
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. ENGL112 or ENGL113 or ENGL115 or WL101 or PSYC109 with a minimum C- grade. Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| CMNS130 | - | Communication and Social Change |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Elective Courses
Students are asked to complete 7 additional electives (additional transferrable courses) within the FIC roster of offerings, to a total of 10 courses. Please note that the number of electives needed for each minor differs so check your minor requirements in order to decide the number of electives for your stream. Below are the recommended electives from the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology.
Recommended Electives:
Choose one course from the following list
| IAT100 | - | Digital Image Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT110 | - | Visual Communication Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2014)
3 units
Prerequisite
Primarily for non-SIAT majors; while SIAT majors may take the course, it does not count for credit for SIAT degree requirements.
Other Recommended Electives:
| CA135 | - | Introduction to Cinema (Formerly FPA135) |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2015)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CA149 | - | Sound (Formerly FPA149) |
|---|
Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT102 | - | Graphic Design |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.
Interactive Arts & Technology Minor Requirements
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology –
Introduction to fundamental design principles for visual communication. Organized as a continual interplay of theory and practice, students will examine historical, philosophical, perceptual and semiotic approaches to understanding graphic design, and will explore principles of form, such as structure and composition, hierarchy, form, color, space, scale, typography, and legibility and readability through hands-on projects. Traditional time-based and interactive media forms will be compared and contrasted.
This is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. As the introductory course in IAT, this course teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design. Students learn the fundamentals of digital photography and vector image creation. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Visual communication for art and design in digital media. Students learn the fundamentals of digital raster and vector image creation. Design principles such as form, typography and colour theory as they apply to digital media will be taught. Students will have core projects in digital photography, magazine layout, and kinetic typography.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills.
Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences -
Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Contingent upon University admission, students must meet a minimum admission CGPA of 2.60 based on a minimum of 10 courses (at least 30 units and with a grade of C- or better in all pathway courses); and a minimum GPA of 2.60 on required FCAT pathway courses, in order to declare an Interactive Arts and Technology Minor.
Required Courses for an Interactive Arts and Technology Minor
| IAT102 | - | Graphic Design |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
Choose one course from the following list
| IAT100 | - | Digital Image Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT110 | - | Visual Communication Design |
|---|
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2014)
3 units
Prerequisite
Primarily for non-SIAT majors; while SIAT majors may take the course, it does not count for credit for SIAT degree requirements.
Choose one course from the following list:
**CMNS120 W recommended**
| CMNS120 | - | Creativity and Communication Across Media |
|---|
Writing
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. ENGL112 or ENGL113 or ENGL115 or WL101 or PSYC109 with a minimum C- grade. Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| ENGL112 | - | Literature Now (Formerly ENGL101) |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| ENGL113 | - | Literature and Performance |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
| ENGL115 | - | Literature and Culture (Formerly ENGL105) |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
Students with credit for ENGL105 may not take this course for further credit.
| WL101 | - | Writing in World Literature |
|---|
Writing
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. Students with credit for WL102 may not take this course for further credit.
Available Writing Course Substitutions
WL102 will be counted as W designation if student took it between Fall 2016 to Summer 2017.
ENGL105 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
ENGL101 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
These courses are no longer offered at FIC.
Elective Courses
Students are asked to complete 7 additional electives (additional transferrable courses) within the FIC roster of offerings, including one Q course, to a total of 10 courses. Please note that the number of electives needed for each minor differs so check your minor requirements in order to decide the number of electives for your stream.
Recommended elective courses: No prerequisite required No prerequisite required No prerequisite required This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication. MATH100 or higher with a minimum C- grade BC Math 12 (or equivalent) or MATH100 with a minimum B grade or ENF100 with a minimum B grade. BC Math 12 (or equivalent) or MATH100 with a minimum B grade. May not be taken in your first semester. Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) or MATH100 with a minimum B grade or MTH101 & MTH103 with a minimum B grade, or ENF100 with a minimum B grade Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) or MATH100 with a C minimum grade or MTH101 & MTH103 with a B minimum grade
*CMPT120 or CMPT130 is recommended for students interested in an IAT Major
CA135
-
Introduction to Cinema (Formerly FPA135)
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
An introductory course designed to facilitate a fundamental understanding of film technique, style and form in order to develop the skills with which to analyze films of all genres. Through lectures and screenings it will provide an overview of the social, aesthetic and technical development of motion pictures, introducing tools for the formal analysis of the elements of cinema: cinematography and lighting, art direction, performance, editing, sound and the screenplay. The formal and historical elements of documentary, avant-garde and dramatic films will be addressed. The course will involve the screening and discussion of several complete feature films and shorts, as well as excerpts from others.Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2015)
3 units
Prerequisite
CA149
-
Sound (Formerly FPA149)
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live performance.Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
CMNS110
-
Introduction to Communication Studies
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
CMNS130
-
Communication and Social Change
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
An introduction to the role of mass communication (radio, television, telecommunications and the press) in Canadian society.3 units
Prerequisite
CMPT120
-
Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I
Faculty of Applied Sciences –
An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language and be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics include pseudocode; data types and control structures; fundamental algorithms; computability and complexity; computer architecture; and history of computing science. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool.Quantitative
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
CMPT115 with a minimum C grade (Computing Science Students)
Students with credit for CMPT125, CMPT130 or CMPT135 may not take this course for further credit.
CMPT130
-
Introduction to Computer Programming Ⅰ
Faculty of Applied Sciences –
An introduction to computing science and computer programming, using a systems-oriented language, such as C or C++. This course introduces basic computing science concepts. Topics will include: elementary data types, control structures, functions, arrays and strings, fundamental algorithms, computer organization and memory management. Engineering Science students must score a minimum of 26 on the Math Check to enroll in this course.Quantitative
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
Students with credit for CMPT102, CMPT120, CMPT126, or CMPT128 may not take this course for further credit.
MACM101
-
Discrete Mathematics I
Faculty of Science – This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics. The course will focus on establishing basic principles and motivate the relevance of those principles by providing examples of applications in computing science.Quantitative
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
MATH151
-
Calculus I
Faculty of Science –
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions; trigonometric functions; and inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of Differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, related rates, Newton's method. Antiderivatives and applications. Conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric curves. Engineering students must score a minimum of 26 out of 30 on the Math Check in order to enroll in this class.Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
Students with credit for MATH157 may not take MATH151 for further credit.
MATH157
-
Calculus I for the Social Sciences
Faculty of Science –
Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include limits, growth rate and the derivative; logarithmic exponential and trigonometric functions and their application to business, economics, optimization and approximation methods; functions of several variables.Quantitative
Breadth-Science (Before Summer 2017)
3 units
Prerequisite
Students with credit for MATH151 may not take MATH157 for further credit.
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.
Print and Digital Publishing Minor Requirements
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
An introduction to the role of mass communication (radio, television, telecommunications and the press) in Canadian society.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology –
Introduction to fundamental design principles for visual communication. Organized as a continual interplay of theory and practice, students will examine historical, philosophical, perceptual and semiotic approaches to understanding graphic design, and will explore principles of form, such as structure and composition, hierarchy, form, color, space, scale, typography, and legibility and readability through hands-on projects. Traditional time-based and interactive media forms will be compared and contrasted.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
An introductory course designed to facilitate a fundamental understanding of film technique, style and form in order to develop the skills with which to analyze films of all genres. Through lectures and screenings it will provide an overview of the social, aesthetic and technical development of motion pictures, introducing tools for the formal analysis of the elements of cinema: cinematography and lighting, art direction, performance, editing, sound and the screenplay. The formal and historical elements of documentary, avant-garde and dramatic films will be addressed. The course will involve the screening and discussion of several complete feature films and shorts, as well as excerpts from others.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live performance.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value; price and costs; factor analysis; productivity; labor organization; competition and monopoly; and the theory of the firm.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
The principal elements of theory concerning money and income; distribution; social accounts; public finance; international trade; comparative systems; and development and growth.
This is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. As the introductory course in IAT, this course teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design. Students learn the fundamentals of digital photography and vector image creation. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Visual communication for art and design in digital media. Students learn the fundamentals of digital raster and vector image creation. Design principles such as form, typography and colour theory as they apply to digital media will be taught. Students will have core projects in digital photography, magazine layout, and kinetic typography.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Introduces the linguistic pathways by which selected contemporary English vocabulary has arisen. Word etymologies are derived through the application of analytical tools leading to a deeper understanding of language change and word meaning.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
A broad survey of human cultural development from the late Palaeolithic/Palaeo Indian periods (ca 40,000 BP) to the rise of civilization and empires, in both the Old and New Worlds.
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. A non-technical survey of the primate background of humans, fossil primates, and fossil humans, and the associated evidence of cultural development. An introduction to physical anthropology.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
This course provides a basic understanding of criminological concepts and theories and a solid foundation for future criminology courses. Emphasis will be placed on developing the relationship between criminological ideas, research, practice and policy in Canada. Lectures and readings will introduce students to a range of theoretical and substantive issues in criminology. Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in Criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment; criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession; position and subject matter of criminology; relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines; specificity of criminology; relationship between theory and practice; history and evolution of criminological thought; elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality; levels of explanations in criminology; practical applications of criminology, and the foundations of a modern criminal policy.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. Examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations, discretion and decision making; the criminal courts, including sentencing; the corrections system, including correctional institutions and community-based models; the youth justice system. Patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups and the criminal justice system.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares students for those law and law-related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. Also examines the process of law reform in Canada.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value; price and costs; factor analysis; productivity; labor organization; competition and monopoly; and the theory of the firm.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
The principal elements of theory concerning money and income; distribution; social accounts; public finance; international trade; comparative systems; and development and growth.
Faculty of Environment –
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization.
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. An examination of climate change, its interaction with water availability, and how humans cope with altered circumstances.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An interdisciplinary study of the social and cultural construction of gender, and how ideas about masculinity and feminity shape current issues, knowledge, popular culture, and social policy.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Introduces the nature and goals of Indigenous Studies as an academic discipline that emphasizes cultures and homelands of First Peoples. Students with credit for FNST 101 may not take this course for further credit.
An examination of fact and ideology in history and historic events involving contact between Indigenous and European peoples. The course will also address questions of research methodologies in studying Indigenous/European relations, such as the evaluation of oral history and written ethnohistoric sources. An additional focus will be on gender as it influences perspectives. Students with credit for FNST201 may not take this course for further credit (formerly FNST201).
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Introduces the interdisciplinary field of International Studies to all undergraduates and IS majors. Examines the major global challenges of our time, including poverty and inequality, environmental degradation, nationalism, civil war, and armed conflict. Explores the challenge of global governance and global citizenship.
Introduction to key concepts necessary for understanding the character and organization of work in contemporary society. The discussion of such issues as how our society decides who works, what the work will be, and under what conditions people work, will be situated in the context of current debates, trends, and issues.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Study of the structure of words, the change of meaning of words, the change in form of words. Examples from English, French and other languages. A general interest course open to all students.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Introduces the linguistic pathways by which selected contemporary English vocabulary has arisen. Word etymologies are derived through the application of analytical tools leading to a deeper understanding of language change and word meaning.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
This class is an introductory study of how language works and the complexities of human language. The course focuses on the central topics of modern linguistic science: Phonetics - the production, transmission, and perception of speech sounds, Phonology - the patterning of speech sounds, Morphology - word structure, Syntax - sentence structure, and Semantics - meaning.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An introduction to the evaluation of arguments as they are encountered in everyday life. The central aim will be to sharpen skills of reasoning and argumentation by understanding how arguments work and learning to distinguish those which actually prove what they set out to show from those which do not.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. The course will explore the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Theory and practice of international politics, diplomacy, hot war, cold war, alliances and the role of leaders. Students who have taken .
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
The development of laws and their application to the citizen and social groups. Special consideration will be given to civil liberties.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An examination of the American political system, including the presidency, the congress, the courts, the bureaucracy and the party system.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning, and motivation are considered.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered.
Faculty of Environment –
To be offered in the future at FIC. This course provides students with an overview of global environmental change and its causes from a social science perspective, historically and at the present time. Population growth, an increasing ecological footprint and changes in ideology, social organization, economy and technology with be critically reviewed. New ways of thinking in natural and social science will be considered in relation to specific issues such as land, soil and food; energy, raw materials and solid waste; air pollution and transportation; water, oceans and fisheries; climate change; forestry and biodiversity; urbanization, and alternative futures.
A minimum admission CGPA of 2.50, based on a minimum of 10 courses (at least 30 units and with a grade of C- or better in all pathway courses); and a minimum GPA of 2.50 on required FCAT pathway courses, will guarantee admittance to FCAT for successful transfer students from FIC.
Required Courses for a Print and Digital Publishing Minor
| CMNS110 | - | Introduction to Communication Studies |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CMNS130 | - | Communication and Social Change |
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3 units
Prerequisite
This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
| IAT102 | - | Graphic Design |
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3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
Choose 1 Writing courses from the following list: Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. ENGL112 or ENGL113 or ENGL115 or WL101 or PSYC109 with a minimum C- grade. Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit. Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. Students with credit for WL102 may not take this course for further credit.
**CMNS120 W recommended**
CMNS120
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Creativity and Communication Across Media
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.Writing
3 units
Prerequisite
ENGL112
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Literature Now (Formerly ENGL101)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills.Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
ENGL113
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Literature and Performance
Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills.Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
ENGL115
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Literature and Culture (Formerly ENGL105)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media. Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Students with credit for ENGL105 may not take this course for further credit.
WL101
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Writing in World Literature
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences -
Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Writing
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
Available Writing Course Substitutions
WL102 will be counted as W designation if student took it between Fall 2016 to Summer 2017.
ENGL105 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
ENGL101 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
These courses are no longer offered at FIC.
Elective Courses
Students are asked to complete 6 additional electives (additional transferrable courses) within the FIC roster of offerings, to a total of 10 courses. Please note that the number of electives needed for each minor differs so check your minor requirements in order to decide the number of electives for your stream. A Breadth-Social Science course is recommended as an elective for this program.
Recommended elective courses:
| CA135 | - | Introduction to Cinema (Formerly FPA135) |
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Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2015)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CA149 | - | Sound (Formerly FPA149) |
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Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| ECON103 | - | Principles of Microeconomics |
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Quantitative
Breadth-Social Sciences
4 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| ECON105 | - | Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Quantitative
Breadth-Social Sciences
4 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT100 | - | Digital Image Design |
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Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT110 | - | Visual Communication Design |
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Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2014)
3 units
Prerequisite
Primarily for non-SIAT majors; while SIAT majors may take the course, it does not count for credit for SIAT degree requirements.
| LING111 | - | The Wonder of Words |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
Students with credit for LING110 may not take this course for further credit.
B-SOC COURSES
| ARCH100 | - | Ancient Peoples and Places |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| ARCH131 | - | Human Origins |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| CMNS110 | - | Introduction to Communication Studies |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CRIM101 | - | Introduction to Criminology |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CRIM131 | - | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System – A Total System Approach |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CRIM135 | - | Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| ECON103 | - | Principles of Microeconomics |
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Quantitative
Breadth-Social Sciences
4 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| ECON105 | - | Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Quantitative
Breadth-Social Sciences
4 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| GEOG100 | - | Our World: Introducing Human Geography |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
There is a $85 Book fee associated with this course.
| GEOG104 | - | Climate Change, Water, and Society |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
Breadth-Science
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| GSWS101 | - | Gender Talk |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| INDG101 | - | Introduction to Indigenous Studies (formerly FNST101) |
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Breadth-Humanities (Effective Spring 2008)
Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Spring 2008)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| INDG201 | - | Indigenous Peoples’ Perspective on History |
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Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Summer 2018)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IS101 | - | Global Challenges of the 21st Century: An Introduction to International Studies |
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Breadth-Humanities
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
| LBST101 | - | Work and Worker’s Rights: Introducing Labour Studies |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| LING110 | - | The Wonder of Words |
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Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Spring 2010)
3 units
Prerequisite
Students who have taken LING110 in Fall 2009 or prior will NOT receive B-Soc designation.
This course is no longer offered at FIC.
| LING111 | - | The Wonder of Words |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
Students with credit for LING110 may not take this course for further credit.
| LING220 | - | Introduction to Linguistics |
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Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Spring 2010)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| PHIL105 | - | Critical Thinking (Formerly PHIL001) |
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Quantitative
Breadth-Science (Effective Summer 2016)
Breadth-Social Sciences (Effective Summer 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| POL100 | - | Introduction to Politics and Government |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
There is a $75 Book fee associated with this course.
| POL141 | - | International Relations (Formerly POL241) |
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Breadth-Social Science (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
POL 241 may not take this course for further credit.
There is a $90 Book fee associated with this course.
| POL151 | - | Justice and Law |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
| POL232 | - | US Politics |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
POL100 with a minimum D grade
| PSYC100 | - | Introduction to Psychology I |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| PSYC102 | - | Introduction to Psychology II |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
PSYC100 is recommended but not required.
| REM100 | - | Global Change |
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Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No Prerequisite Required
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.
Contemporary Arts Minor Requirements
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
An introductory course designed to facilitate a fundamental understanding of film technique, style and form in order to develop the skills with which to analyze films of all genres. Through lectures and screenings it will provide an overview of the social, aesthetic and technical development of motion pictures, introducing tools for the formal analysis of the elements of cinema: cinematography and lighting, art direction, performance, editing, sound and the screenplay. The formal and historical elements of documentary, avant-garde and dramatic films will be addressed. The course will involve the screening and discussion of several complete feature films and shorts, as well as excerpts from others.
Faculty of Communications, Arts and Technology –
Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live performance.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills.
Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences –
An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences -
Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
AThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to a range of theories that seek to explain why we communicate as we do. The first part of the course establishes a general overview of communication theory, from both theoretical and historical points of view. We will examine the relationship between communication and social consciousness, identity development, and communication as a symbolic and performative act. The second part of the course will focus on specific fields within the area of communication, including: the study of popular culture, media analysis, advertising, journalism, and the political economy of communication.. This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology –
An introduction to the role of mass communication (radio, television, telecommunications and the press) in Canadian society.
This is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of art and design in digital media. As the introductory course in IAT, this course teaches the core fundamental principles in 2D visual design, sequential and animation design. Students learn the fundamentals of digital photography and vector image creation. The theory is contextualized in contemporary new media design practice and is broadly applicable across disciplines. Breadth-Humanities.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology –
Introduction to fundamental design principles for visual communication. Organized as a continual interplay of theory and practice, students will examine historical, philosophical, perceptual and semiotic approaches to understanding graphic design, and will explore principles of form, such as structure and composition, hierarchy, form, color, space, scale, typography, and legibility and readability through hands-on projects. Traditional time-based and interactive media forms will be compared and contrasted.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology -
Visual communication for art and design in digital media. Students learn the fundamentals of digital raster and vector image creation. Design principles such as form, typography and colour theory as they apply to digital media will be taught. Students will have core projects in digital photography, magazine layout, and kinetic typography.
A minimum admission CGPA of 2.50, based on a minimum of 10 courses (at least 30 units and with a grade of C- or better in all pathway courses); and a minimum GPA of 2.50 on required FCAT pathway courses, will guarantee admittance to FCAT for successful transfer students from FIC.
Required Courses for a Contemporary Arts Minor
| CA135 | - | Introduction to Cinema (Formerly FPA135) |
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Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2015)
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CA149 | - | Sound (Formerly FPA149) |
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Quantitative
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
Choose 1 course from the following list:
**CMNS120 W recommended**
| CMNS120 | - | Creativity and Communication Across Media |
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Writing
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. ENGL112 or ENGL113 or ENGL115 or WL101 or PSYC109 with a minimum C- grade. Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| ENGL112 | - | Literature Now (Formerly ENGL101) |
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Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
Students with credit for ENGL101 may not take this course for further credit.
| ENGL113 | - | Literature and Performance |
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Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
| ENGL115 | - | Literature and Culture (Formerly ENGL105) |
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Writing
Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2016)
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes
Students with credit for ENGL105 may not take this course for further credit.
| WL101 | - | Writing in World Literature |
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Writing
Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
Open to students who have passed 3 International Year One Classes. Students with credit for WL102 may not take this course for further credit.
Available Writing Course Substitutions
WL102 will be counted as W designation if student took it between Fall 2016 to Summer 2017.
ENGL105 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
ENGL101 will be counted as W designation if student took it before Fall 2016.
These courses are no longer offered at FIC.
Elective Courses
Students are asked to complete 7 additional elective (additional transferrable courses) within the FIC roster of offerings, to a total of 10 courses. Please note that the number of electives needed for each minor differs so check your minor requirements in order to decide the number of electives for your stream.
Recommended elective courses:
| CMNS110 | - | Introduction to Communication Studies |
|---|
Breadth-Social Sciences
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| CMNS130 | - | Communication and Social Change |
|---|
3 units
Prerequisite
This course is required for a major, honors or minor in communication.
| IAT100 | - | Digital Image Design |
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Breadth-Humanities
3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT102 | - | Graphic Design |
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3 units
Prerequisite
No prerequisite required
| IAT110 | - | Visual Communication Design |
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Breadth-Humanities (Effective Fall 2014)
3 units
Prerequisite
Primarily for non-SIAT majors; while SIAT majors may take the course, it does not count for credit for SIAT degree requirements.
*Courses and programs are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the student success advising team.