Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An open critical studio course. Students are required to have a program of work prepared at the beginning of the term. This program will constitute the basis of the student's work in the course, and will be the subject of continuing critical discussion. This discussion will be integrated with theoretical studies in the parallel seminar course, CA 366. Those students who have satisfactorily completed the lower division requirements for the major may apply for entry into the third year studio/seminar stream. Admission is by portfolio assessment and course achievement review in the spring term before third year. A course materials fee is required. Students with credit for FPA 360 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a studio course in which students are expected to develop individual works based on self-directed research and experience, with the goal of understanding their own practice in relation to contemporary art production and discourses. Students are encouraged to identify an area of practice to be developed, along with experimentation and innovation in relevant media and materials. There will be one short project at the beginning and three more sustained projects completed over the semester, with work prepared and presented in follow up critique sessions over the course of the fall. Students are also required to present work in the all-studio critiques scheduled for mid semester (date t.b.a.)   

Students should be prepared for each class by having their materials gathered and theoretical research at hand or completed for each day they come into the studio to work. The Instructor will attempt to meet with each student in depth once a week, but will also be available in general for any more urgent questions, as well as available for office hours (t.b.a.). A mid-term oral evaluation will take place. Attendance during class times is compulsory, and active participation in class and critiques is essential.

Grading

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

A 53$ Course Materials Fee is required. This covers basic materials in the shop and some digital printing. Beyond this, students are responsible for the costs of their projects.