FPA    361
Studio in Visual Art IV       
Tuesday 9:30 - 12:20        
Thursday 12:30 - 3:20
Alexander Studio
 
Judy Radul
jaradul@sfu.ca

WEEK 1
Jan 9. Intro to class
-discuss studio environment and methods of working
-discuss student exhibition (at main campus gallery)


Jan. 11 JR to meet with 1-5

-project proposals (down load Canada Council vis arts grant, creation production grant, emerging artists, http://www.canadacouncil.ca,  no support documentation need be handed in)

WEEK 2
Jan. 16JR to meet with 6-10
Jan. 18 in class work session

WEEK 3
Jan. 23 in class work session
Jan. 25 Gallery Visit TBA

WEEK 4
Jan. 30 project proposals in grant form due, in class work session
Feb. 1 in class work session

WEEK 5
Feb.6 Crits, Students 1-5
Feb. 8 Crits, Students 6-10

WEEK 6
Feb. 13 in class work session
Feb. 15 gallery visit TBA

WEEK 7
Feb. 20 JR meet with 1-5
Feb. 22 JR meet with 6-10

WEEK 8
Feb. 27 methods of working document due
Mar. 1 in class work session

WEEK 9
Mar. 6 Crits students 2,4,6,8,10
Mar. 8 Crits students 1,2,3, 4, 5

WEEK 10
Mar. 13 in class work session
Mar. 15 in class work session
 
 
WEEK 11
Mar. 20 In class work session
Mar. 22 In class work session

WEEK 12
Mar. 27 Crits, Students 6-10
Mar. 29 Crits, Students 1-5
 
WEEK 13
April 3 Research Teams Reports Due
April 5 Final Day, Clean up, summary, etc.
 

                                                    

Marks are based on:
a) Projects
-a demonstration of understanding regarding the formal, conceptual, issues and connotations of the projects which the student proposes.
-the originality and vitality of the work/ideas/commitment
-the coherence of the art work, does it make sense (even on terms which it itself suggests) pose interesting questions, take the viewer and context into consideration, etc.
-has the student ≥followed through≤ in relation to the materials and the conceptual development of the work
- is there an appropriate level of material or other ≥finish≤ to the work, i.e. professional presentation (in keeping with the nature of the work)
-is there a good level of self-challenge in relation to previous work,
-has understanding of the artwork in  relation to contemporary art practice and art history been demonstrated
            -Comprehension and timely completion of class projects
            -preparedness and good use of meetings with instructor
b) downloading the correct form and writing a well articulated grant/project proposal, to be discussed in class
c) an inquiry into the ways in which you work, this is not necessarily a "sketch book" but a self-observation which should be approached creatively. The work is evaluated on how insightfully you ask what your received models for "ways" of working (i.e. like a student, like a researcher, like a experimental scientist, like a labourer, etc.) Other, alternate ways of working may also be proposed, explored.
d) A presentation of drawings, models, sketches, mock-ups or other format appropriate to your work. The ability to succinctly articulate (with words and materials) a project which is under development.
e) an informed, engaged, considered participation in studio critiaque
f) a demonstration of good work habits, good use of studio time and consideration of the classroom environment
 
 
Attendance and punctuality are very important.  If you must miss class please speak to me about your absence. If you do miss a class it is your responsibility to find out what you have missed.  Several missed classes, or late attendance, even for a "good reason"  are likely to result in a lower grade. If you must miss classes for medical reasons (supported by a doctor's note) make up/catch up work should be discussed with me.
 
Students are expected to come to the studio prepared to work. Students will not be excused to go out shooting video or other off site activities.