Art 140-01 – Design 1
CRN: 10354
Fall, 2008 Mon/Wed 8:00am – 10:50am STAC Room 134
Instructor
Lee Walton
Office: 2nd Floor Rm. 220
Email: lee@leewalton.com
Course Description
This studio course is a laboratory for exploring various methods of making, seeing and manifesting ideas through visual language. Students will be introduced to new concepts, perspectives and material and will be challenged to think critically and creatively to solve problems, work collaboratively and experience a range of art-making methods.
Learning Objectives
0.Problem solving – working in groups and individually to find solutions to complex problems and ideas through a working studio practice. Developing strategies of experimentation and asking questions.
0.Exploring the visual language- recognizing line, shape, composition, etc… and learning to apply them in the studio and become aware of their use in our culture.
0.Collaboration – working with fellow students, strangers in public space or others to create work, ask questions and solve problems.
0.Individual working methods – exploring the studio process and understanding your unique process of creating and working. What makes you tick? How do you overcome obstacles? What are your strengths?
0.Using various material – hands-on experiences involving the use of various materials and forms.
0.Formulating ideas – Asking questions, observing, playing, creating, conceptualizing, wondering…
0.Enhanced observational skills – Learning to see. Recognizing intentions, patterns, negative space, etc.
0.Awareness and participation of visual culture – Focusing on aspects of culture that rely on visual representations. This can include film, television, video games, comics, advertising, etc… Understanding and becoming aware of the influence and importance these modes of representation have in shaping and defining our culture.
0.Visual art terminology – Defining terms and using them in practical situations to orally articulate thoughts and interpretations of the visual language.
0.Ability to think critically and conceptually – Embracing the challenge of thinking and exploring ideas through discussion, studio experiments, group activity and play.
Teaching Strategies
Students will be constantly engaged with new ideas, perspectives, and studio methods through the introduction of artists, writers, musicians and thinkers that have influenced the way we experience and understand the world. These introductions will take various forms- from readings, group discussions, field trips, critiques, guests, etc… All of the ideas introduced in this course will support the hands-on studio aspect and vice-versa.
Student Responsibilities
Students should be prepared for class. This will require having the necessary tools, proper attire to get dirty and work with various materials.
All required assignments must be completed for each class.
A willingness to try new things is expected.
A respect for fellow classmates and the studio environment is mandatory.
Evaluation and Grading
Studio Practice = 50% of grade
You will be graded on each studio assignment. Studio work will be evaluated on the following:
0.Craft and Execution
0.Intention and Idea
0.Willingness to take chances and explore new methods
Participation in class and individual blog = 50% of grade
You will be graded heavily on participation. This will involve participation in class discussions and activities. It will also involve your engagement with the various readings and ideas introduced throughout the course and your willingness to think critically about them and apply them to your studio work.
Academic Honor Code
Refer to the UNCG Undergraduate Bulletin and sign the Academic Integrity Policy which applies to all work submitted for this course.
Attendance Policy
Perfect attendance is expected. Coming to class unprepared and unable to work will be counted as an absence.
0.One unexcused absence will not help your grade.
0.Two unexcused absences will lower your grade a whole letter.
0.Three unexcused absences will lower your grade 2 whole letters.
0.Four unexcused absences will constitute a non-passing grade.
Note: You will have the option to make up an absence with an extra project assigned by the instructor, however, you are only allowed to make up one absence.
Excusing Absences
In the case that you will be missing class or did miss class, an email must be sent to the instructor at lee@leewalton.com explaining the reason for not attending class. No verbal excuses will be accepted.
Tardiness
Two (2) recorded tardies will be counted as one absence.
Mid-semester Evaluations
Although a grade may not be given, each student will meet individually with the instructor and discuss the course and student progress at Mid-semester.
Supplies
To be announced.
Reading Assignments and Other Outside Class Assignments
Reading assignments and other outside class assignments will be a regular part of this course. Work outside of class time is expected.
Topics Explored (Assignments and dates to be announced)
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