Events

Fall Preview Day

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Sunday, November 17
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM University College

We hope you can join us for Fall Preview Day on November 17, 2024. Explore campus, meet with professors, staff, and students and engage in hands-on activities, tours and demos throughout the day. Learn if Arts & Humanities is right for you!

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PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

Arts & Humanities and Ivey Business Combined Degree

The combined program is a five-year program leading to an HBA and a BA Honors in one of the Honors Specialization modules offered in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities: Art History and Criticism, Classical Studies, Comparative Literature and Culture, Creative Writing and English Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Film Studies, French Language and Literature, French Linguistics and Literature, French Language and Linguistics, German Language and Literature, Philosophy, Spanish Language and Literature, Studio Arts, Visual Arts, Women's Studies. 

Learn more in this info session and hear from current students enrolled in the Combined Degree program!

TIME: 10:45 - 11:15 AM

LOCATION: UC 3220

Arts & Humanities Internship Program

The Arts and Humanities Internship Program (AHIP) provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to develop the skills they're learning in their program, build a professional network, and explore career interests – all while gaining practical experience related to their field of interest or degree and earning academic credit.

Learn about the program requirements and some of the exciting placements our students have recently participated in through this opportunity.

TIME: 11:45 - 12:15 PM

LOCATION: UC 3220

PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS

Faculty Overview Session

Hear from Acting Dean Ileana Paul, Associate Dean (Academic) Jan Plug, and Students' Council President Margaret Gleed about all of the opportunities available to A&H students and how to get involved in student life beyond the classroom! 

TIME: 9:30 - 10:00 AM

LOCATION: UC 2105

Department Displays & Meet our Students' Council

Meet with reps from all of our programs at display booths and chat with our Students' Council throughout the day in University College.

TIME 9 AM - 2:30 PM

LOCATION: UC foyer - second level of University College

Creative Arts & Production (CAP)

Learn about the Major in Creative Arts & Production (CAP) and how it integrates theory and practice in the study of creativity and how it encompasses creative collaboration, professional practice in the creative industries. We will also highlight the program's substantial opportunities for creative projects, industry placements, and internships. Come learn how students can pursue this program as part of degree in Arts, & Humanities, Music, or Media Studies.

TIME: 2-2:30 PM

LOCATION: UC 2105

Classical Studies

Exploring lost worlds: an overview of Classical Studies and the programmes at Western that will take you from Homer's Trojan War to the atomic bomb.  Classics is a discipline that studies the past so that we can understand our present and prepare for our future.

TIME: 2:00 -2:30 PM

LOCATION: UC 3220

Why Study English At Western?

In this session, we will highlight the strengths of English's program, provide modular information, and touch on career paths leading out from English. 

TIME: 2:00-2:30 PM

LOCATION: UC 2110

Film Studies

From studying Hollywood blockbusters to making your independent film, come learn about the exciting opportunities in Film Studies at Western! 

TIME: 12:30-1 PM

LOCATION: UC 3220

French Studies

This presentation of the Department of French Studies will focus on our modules, our courses, and the Faculty who enthusiastically teach those courses. As one of the eight departments of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, French Studies is not only the best place to improve your knowledge of French Language and your capacity to speak French, it is also the perfect environment to study world literature written in French, both classical and contemporary, and to study French through a linguistic approach, focusing on morphology, phonetics or syntax. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced speaker, we have courses for you and can help you reach your goals. This presentation will also answer questions about the Placement Test and its effect on course selection, our Exchange opportunities, and our direct entry pathway to the Faculty of Education. À bientôt!

TIME: 1:15-1:45 PM

LOCATION: UC 2110

Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies

Learn about the dynamic department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and hear about some of our exciting first-year classes. Learn about career outcomes and program modules, including majors in women’s studies, sexuality studies, and Black studies.

TIME: 11:15-11:45 AM

LOCATION: UC 2110

Linguistics

Join Linguistics for an interactive presentation which will introduce you to some things you already know about human language without knowing that they know them. In this session, we will also connect common questions with some of Linguistics' course offerings of the interdisciplinary Linguistics Minor, Major and Honors Specialization modules.

TIME: 11:15-11:45 AM

LOCATION: UC 2105

Languages & Cultures

Learn about the dynamic Department of Languages and Cultures where you can study German, Italian, and Spanish language and culture. We also offer Digital Humanities and Intercultural Communications and language courses in Arabic and Persian. Explore our study abroad and experiential learning opportunities.

TIME: 12:30 PM- 1 PM

LOCATION: UC 2105

Philosophy

What is philosophy? Why study it? How does studying philosophy launch a career? What courses can I take? And who are our current students? The information session will feature current undergraduate students in philosophy who will share their experiences and answer questions.

TIME: 10:15-10:45 AM

LOCATION: UC 2110

School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH)

Join SASAH Director Dr. Aara Suksi and SASAH Students to find out more about this advanced, interdisciplinary, and experiential program. We’ll cover SASAH Internships, Study abroad opportunities, and the value of learning in small classes with a cohort of curious, creative, and collaborative students with diverse intellectual interests.

TIME: 1:15 - 1:45 PM

LOCATION: UC 3220

Theatre Studies

Are you a theatre nerd or a performance stan? Curious about Theatre Studies at Western? Join us for a session that will introduce you to what we teach, how we teach it, and where you can take what you learn… all while we stand up, move around, and have some good fun! 

Time: 12:30 - 1 PM

Location: UC 2110

Visual Arts

Learn more about the 3 subject areas in the Department of Visual Arts: Art History, Studio Art and Museum and Curatorial Studies. Direct Entry Bachelor of Fine Arts program will also be discussed. You will see an informative video about Visual Arts' purpose-built building, the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, as well as the ArtLab Gallery, one of the best university art department galleries in the country. As well, there will be an opportunity to have your questions answered.

TIME: 1:15 - 1:45 PM

LOCATION: UC 2105

Writing Studies

Employers regularly name communication skills as a key quality in new graduates. But just what are communication skills, and how do we improve them? This session will explore the particular importance of written communication and show why these skills really do matter for almost everyone. Learn what Writing Studies has to offer: our people, our courses, and our modules can help in your quest to communicate more clearly, strategically, and effectively.

TIME: 10:15-10:45 AM

LOCATION: UC 2105

WORKSHOPS

Visual Arts: 3D Printing Demo

In this demo, students will learn how to create a virtual object and follow a workflow from modelling to final 3D output. In addition to 3D Printing, students will be introduced to workshops also available in the Lab, such as Photo Printing, Color Management and Soft-Proofing, and Vinyl-Cutting.

Time: 9:30 AM - 1 PM

Location: Visual Arts Centre

Visual Arts: Printmaking Demo

While visiting the printmaking studio in the Visual Arts Department you will see Printmaking Technician Jessica Woodward printing on our Washington letter press. You will have the opportunity to try it out yourself and keep the print you make.

Time: 9:30 AM - 1 PM

Location: Visual Arts Centre

Visual Arts: Sculpture Studio

The visual arts workshop technician, Andrew Silk will be available during the open house to answer questions about the workshop facilities and training, while demonstrating techniques in hand and power carving in basswood.

Time: 9:30 AM - 1 PM

Location: Visual Arts Centre

Creative Writing Workshop

Calling all aspiring writers and curious parents! In this creative workshop, you will explore writing through the five senses, a key skill cultivated in many Writing Studies courses. We will guide you in creating your own poem or prose description capturing a memory, scene, person, pet, or hobby. Bring your questions and imaginations.

Time: 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: UC 1220

TOURS

Visual Arts: Guided Tours

Visual Arts student tour guides will lead you around our purpose built John Labatt Visual Arts Centre designed by the architect Raymond Moriyama, in 1993. You will see the independent studio spaces created specifically for our 4th year Bachelor of Fine Art students as well as touring through our other facilities, visiting our Art History and Museum & Curatorial Studies seminar rooms, Drawing, Painting and Foundational studios on the second floor, as well as Printmaking, Sculpture, our Digital Creativity Lab and Cohen Media Exploration Lab on the main floor. You will finishing the tour at our excellent gallery space, the ArtLab.

Time: 10:00-10:45 AM & 12:00 -12:45 AM

Location: Visual Arts Centre

Visual Arts Displays and Self-Guided Tours

Explore the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre yourself and view student artwork and displays throughout the day.

Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Centre