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Indigenous Art Studies - INST 1260

This three-credit course introduces students to Indigenous art and cultural objects from pre-contact through contemporary artistic practice. Employing post-modern, feminist, and post-colonial scholarship, students will discover how contemporary art historical study is reframing our previous understanding of Indigenous arts and cultural practices. This course acquaints students with the practice of critical looking and introduces scholarly strategies for interpreting the material aesthetics and cultural history of Indigenous artworks. Students will use their writing skills to develop argumentative analyses of artworks and incorporate an expanded academic vocabulary in their assignments.

Note: Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma, Indigenous Studies and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

DWNCA-ICC
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11270 A01 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $770.50 $1,265.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $75 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $770.50 $2,267.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $75 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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