Spring 2018 - CA 161 D200

Introductory Studio in Visual Art II (3)

Class Number: 12774

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 160.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A continuation of the work begun in CA (or FPA) 160, with emphasis on particular problems in the visual arts worked through a series of projects, culminating in the Campus Project, a site-specific public work designed, built and installed at the end of the term. Some research is required. A course materials fee is required. May be of particular interest to students in other departments. Students with credit for FPA 161 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Goals of course: As a class we will develop multiple methods and media to create works in site-specific locations. This may be on the Woodward’s campus or in another location in the DT core. There will be explorations in composition, sketches as drawing and model making, mixed media, 3D speculative spaces, sensing spaces, and lighting of works. Through a series of class exercises and dialogues, individuals will sketch, plan, organize and install two public artworks to be exhibited on the Woodward’s Campus or another place in the DT core.

Grading

  • Carceral Cultures project 20%
  • Newspaper Box project 25%
  • Perspective Drawing project 10%
  • Space Notation and Model Making 10%
  • Mock Proposals and budgets 5%
  • Carceral Cultures 5%
  • Newspaper box project 5%
  • Artist Presentations 10%
  • Class Participation 10%

NOTES:

Evaluation: It is important that you engage fully with the material in this course, with curiosity and commitment. Your work and your thinking should demonstrate that you have understood the issues and ideas from class projects, readings and presentations. Studio/class participation is important. You arrive on time, you work fully engaged in your assignment, you are a good peer; you listen and contribute to class discussions. You use studio tools respectfully. You come to class prepared and your assignments are completed on time. You will be asked to hand in documentation of your projects after each one is completed. This includes photographs and a short statement outlining those things that you learned from the project. Completed Projects must be on time, show thoughtfulness and effort, demonstrate an understanding of the assignments, and an increasing awareness of how public art works act within its spatial and social context. Critique Participation: You will be evaluated on your readiness (with sketchbook), your attentiveness in class and the notes you take during discussions, critiques, and research. Thoughtful verbal participation is valued.  Studio etiquette: you are required to clean up before you leave class. Put away any tools used or borrowed. Place garbage in specified bins.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

A LIST OF ARTIST TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

These are some items that most art students accumulate to get the job done!    Please get the basics! marked with a star*   · camera  (phone camera OK, but even a small point and shoot is even better) · solid utility knife with retractable snap-off blades* · scissors* · paint brushes (no smaller than 1”, cheapest ones you can find)* · glue gun and glue sticks · sketchbook (bring to each class)* · supply of pencils, plus eraser and sharpener* · sharpie* · roll of masking tape/ green painters tape* · Toolbox for above art supplies/ special carry bag* · small staple gun (not for crafts, but not as large as a heavy duty staple gun) and staples · Other supplies announced throughout course · latex or rubber gloves if you have allergies to paint, dust or soap.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS