art 670 Graduate Seminar Outline
Week 1 (8/29)
Introductions
class expectations/policies
discussion
begin first assignment (presentation)
Week 2 (9/5)
Prepare a presentation (aim for 15 minutes) that contains the following for Friday, September 5th.
- examples of previous work from last two years
- examples of work by other artists/designers you have affinity for
- discuss where you envision your work going next
- what specific things you would like group to know/help
distribute first reading hand-outs
Week 3 (9/12)
bring at least five questions about the readings to class for discussion (typed)
View videos
student driven discussion: the kitsch
distribute readings and, also, read this interview with Kevin Bewersdorf for next week
Week 4 (9/19)
this session was cancelled due to facility problems
bring at least five questions about the readings to class for discussion
studio visits/critiques of work
begin revising artist statement
begin exploring position paper possibilities
set up blogs
distribute applications for Funded Student Projects
distribute readings
Week 5 (9/26)
bring at least five questions about the readings to class for discussion
begin revising artist statements
begin to set up blogs
distribute applications for Funded Student Projects
for next week: refine artist statement, bring five questions about readings and begin creating a plan for position paper:
Pick an art topic that you feel compelled to explore -- kitsch for example. From there, you'll choose a position to take on that topic (i.e., kitsch is necessary, or not necessary, or there's no such thing as kitsch). Then convince us of this. Persuade us to take your opinion. Not just through your own opinions, but through academic research and well-thought and insightful conclusions. For next Friday have an idea as to what you want to explore and what position you plan to take, and how you intend to make your point. Where will you find your supporting data and materials? Will you use journals, books, videos, interviews, specific art works? How will you contrast and compare the issues. Nothing is required to be written yet, but be prepared to at least answer these questions. I will help you find the resources you need to explore your hypotheses next Friday.
Week 6 (10/3)
studio visits/critiques of work
review blogs
discussion: getting help (strategies for approaching grants, competitions)
distribute applications for Funded Student Projects
discuss position paper ideas
possibly visit library reserve (*review hard copy materials and policy)
distribute reading handouts
for Week 7: Bring in Outline for Position Paper + Annotated Bibliography
Select several quotes from sources as proof of ongoing research
Week 7 (10/10)
present and discuss ongoing research
discuss readings
Week 8 (10/17)
present and discuss ongoing research
context discussions
discuss readings
Week 9 (10/24)
discussion of reading
research progress report
position papers will be due on Friday December 12th.
Week 10 (10/31)
re-review reading 'Challange and Collapse: The Nemesis of Creativity' and discuss its ramifications.
Critique Smith Hall project progress.
discuss research
art research guide (library)
distribute readings
Week 11 (11/7)
First draft of paper due
discuss reading - 'Cultures for Sale'
discuss grant or competition possibilities.
critique Smith Hall Projects in progress
discussion: money for artists - where to find it, how to get it (awards, grants, competitions)
for next week - find a grant for which you would like to apply or a competition you would like to enter. Find out all the specifics - deadlines, submissions requirements, qualifications, etc.
Week 12 (11/14)
review grant findings
Film: Strange Culture
discussion
Week 13 (11/21)
discuss readings
Smith Hall Projects installation and/or exhibition
Week 14 (11/28)
no class
Week 15 (Friday, 12/5)
preparing Smith Hall exhibition
Week 16 (Thursday, 12/11)
position papers due by 5pm