Lisa Scheer Mon/Wed.
6-8:30 Spring
2007, 4 credits
Course Description
This is the second course in a two‑course sequence
that is the culminating experience in the art major for students with a studio
art concentration. In this second semester students will create a body of work
for public exhibition in the Boyden Gallery. A written artist statement and a public lecture will
accompany this exhibition. In these forums the student will address the goals
and the art historical, theoretical context for the project.
Course Requirements
-Create a substantial body of artwork for exhibition
or alternate exhibition venue. Students are responsible for initiating, developing and
creating a coherent body of artwork, which will result in an exhibition, or
other approved public presentation. Students are expected to set ambitious and
attainable goals for artwork, to be able to work independently and consistently
in an area of focus. Students not keeping regular studio hours will be given
warnings, and continued failure to maintain regular studio work hours may
result in failing the class.
-Participate in Discussions,
Critiques, and Other Class Activities
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Attend
scheduled class activities: including seminar meetings, work sessions, weekly individual
meetings with faculty mentor, all exhibition hanging days, and openings and presentations.
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Mid‑semester
critique: Each
student will present works completed for review. During this critique each student will be expected to
discuss their art works and ideas, and respond to questions and comments from
seminar members and faculty. Art department faculty and outside advisors will
be invited to participate. Students may invite guests.
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Attend
all visiting artistsÕ lectures: (unless scheduling conflicts exist and you tell me about
it).
-Submit art works to the Annual Student Exhibition
-Organize and mount an exhibition of art works. Exhibitions will be in the Boyden
Gallery, or in an alternate exhibition venue approved by the faculty mentor.
Students must have all works ready to hang by the Saturday night before hanging
on the designated Sunday. All
students must assist hanging all
shows.
-Write an artist statement and abstract
Each student is required to write an artist statement.
The artist statement is to be in two parts -- an abstract (1 page) which
summarizes the critical issues central to your work and an essay (6-8+ pages)
which fully addresses the workÕs critical issues as they relate to an art
historical and art critical context.
-Give an oral presentation
Each student will give a 20 minute oral presentation
about their work with slides that document the studentÕs own artistic
development along with image of historic and contemporary art that illustrates
relevant ideas, issues, and contexts.
-Create photographic and web page documentation of
artwork
Students must hand in 20 labeled color slides in a
plastic sheet (must include at least two gallery installation shots). Students
are responsible for shooting and developing slides. Students will be required
to submit a web page that includes their artist statement, abstract, and
annotated bibliography and scanned images of art works.
Course Structure
Studio Work Sessions: All students must be working in
Montgomery Hall or the Library Darkrooms during class time as specified.
Group Seminar Sessions: Monday sessions will run from 6-9
pm and most Wednesday sessions 6-8 pm
Additional Studio Time: Students are required to spend an
additional ten to twenty hours a week creating art (not including research and writing time,
which might amount to as much as 2-4 hours per week). Students will develop a
work plan and schedule at the beginning of the semester. Students will be held accountable
to this self- generated schedule and report on its timely accomplishment during
individual meetings with the faculty mentor. The schedule for this semester is intense. Do not
plan a Spring Break vacation you will need the time for work.
70% Substantial body of artwork
created and skillfully presented in a public exhibition
20% Written statement and public lecture
10% Seminar participation and
attendance including visiting artist lectures.
Following a mid‑semester critique, and in
consultation with the SMPI faculty mentor and other faculty advisors, the
primary SMPII faculty mentor will evaluate grade a student's work and
progress. The same process will
determine a final grade.
Attendance Policy Students are allowed two absences
according to the College Attendance Policy. Students are responsible for all
material covered during seminar meetings, even in the event of an absence. Some
seminars cannot be missed under any circumstances and will, therefore,
seriously affect the final grade.