SENIOR EXHIBITION & THESIS

SENIOR EXHIBITION & THESISFALL 2015FRIDAY 12-2 PMFPAC 31173 credit hours

FALL 2015

Prof. Jennifer White-Johnson

ph. 301.832.8021 I TEXT!

jwhitetorres@gmail.com

class website:

http://bowiedesignhub.tumblr.com

MY OFFICE HOURSTues/ Thurs 10-4 PM (BEGINNING OCT 2015)Friday 2-5 PM

ART 498

Prerequisites:Permission only. ART & VCDMA Majors Onlyand in Junior or Senior Standing.

This course prepares the student to exit the Art/VCDMA program with a variety of tools and skills needed to successfully work in their chosen field of Art and /or digital media arts.

The care, handling, preparation, identification,arranging, exhibiting, and associated problems and responsibilities of gallery work will be explored.

Students will develop effective strategies for marketing and promoting one’s work through a portfolio (slides, physical,online/website, and CD- ‐ROM/DVD, FLASHDRIVE).

The course includes a formal display of students’ artwork in the Gallery of Art. This course is a requirement forgraduation for the Studio Art and VCDMA programs.

IMPORTANT:Prior to enrolling in ART498, students must successfullypass a minimum of one portfolio review (ART 219).The senior portfolio must reflect a comprehensiverepresentation of program course work (and work outside of courses) at an advanced level. In addition, the student must submit an approved senior thesis proposal of their senior thesis exhibition concept.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

PUT UP AN AMAZING SHOW AND LEAVE YOUR MARK.

It is also expected that the student has completed a series of upper- level and advanced art or VCDMA courses (300- 400 level) prior to signing up for this course. See your advisor and/or program coordinator for details and consult the undergraduate catalog.

STUDENTLEARNINGOUTCOMES:

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Utilize and explain

the visual elements

and principles of

Design to create art

that aligns itself with

the chosen career

path and/or interests

of the student.

Create a variety

of marketing and

promotional

materials necessary

to develop a cohesive

brand/identity to

promote the student

exhibition.

Critique and

analyze through

discussions

and in writing,

the strengths

and weaknesses

of the works

of art, them

and overall

exhibition/screening.

Demonstrate

a working knowledge

andmastery of artists’

media and techniques

necessary to work

competitively in the students’

chosencareer path

and/or interest.

Apply exhibition

considerations

and best gallery

practices in regards

to the gallery space

and the viewer/public.

Develop marketing

strategies for

promoting themselves

as artists, designers,

filmmakers, fashion

designers, animators

and problem solvers.

Develop

and execute

a successful

gallery plan,

exhibition

and reception.

Create original

works of

art through

the process

of analytical

problem

solving.

Gain experience

in oral and written

communication

skills through

group and Individual

critiques of students’

promotional

materials and

artwork for the

senior exhibition.

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After completing this course students should be able to:

WE WILL BE READING A LOT, PRINT ARTICLES, AND WEB LINKS I SEND. BOOKS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GET NOW:1. ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career, New York: Free Press, 2009. BY Bhandari,Darcy and Jonathan Melber.

2. Exhibition Design BY Hughes, Philip.London: Lawrence King Publishing, 2010.

3. How to Create a Portfolio and Get Hired/ Second Edition:A Guide for Graphic Designers and Illustrators. BY Taylor, Fig.

REQUIRED ITEMS – Bring items to each class

> PROCESS BLOG & PORTFOLIO PAGE

(I love cargo collective, tumblr, behance, coroflot (vimeo for video)

> sketching, journalizing, note taking materials

> A folder or binder (for handouts).

> FLASH DRIVE & BACK-UP HARD DRIVE MINIMUM OF 8GB

(Recommended) An external Firewire drive such as the

Lacie 20 or 40 GB Firewire & USB-2 Pocket-Drive - 4.2K

or another portable Firewire and USB Drive

(you are responsible to backup to prevent data loss)

Access to laptop/computer with design software

Access to digital camera

Production materials (xacto, metal ruler, adhesives, etc.)

Any additional items will be listed on class blog project posts

GRADING POLICY: –

ATTENDANCE/SHOWING UP/EXHIBITION INSTALLATION AND DEINSTALLATION

20%

CLASS PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSIONS AND GROUP CRITIQUES

5%TYPED FINAL OR REVISED SENIOR THESIS PROPOSAL (THEME)

5%BLOG: HIGHLIGHTS PROCESS WORK & DOCUMENTATION, EVIDENCE OF RESEARCH, SKETCHES, INCLUDING PORTFOLIO: CAN BE LOCATED ON YOUR BLOG (THINK ABOUT CARGO COLLECTIVE)

10%EVENTS: TRIPS AND VISITS TO OTHER EXHIBITIONS OR SPECIAL ART FESTIVALS FOR INSPIRATION AND RESEARCH

5%

GALLERY PLAN, DIGITAL MOCK UPS (THESE CAN ALL GO ON YOUR BLOG)

5%

PROMO MATERIALS & SHOW MARKETING

5%FINAL BODY OF WORK FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL10-20 PIECES

10%FINAL EXHIBITION, INSTALLATION & HANGING OF SHOWDAY OF SHOW/PRESENTATION

30%ARTIST TALK & DEFENSE OF THEME/SHOWCASE

5%

**NOTE:Instructor withholds the right to substitute projects, alter/delete projects, or introduce alternative/special projects for the overall improvement of the learning experience. Students shall be given this information in advance and in writing.

Work submitted after deadlines will lose points at the Instructor’s discretion.

A = Excellent, exceptional90 to 100% – deadlines met, instructions followed, well-designed, portfolio-quality, creative artwork; optimal class participation; optimal presentation, very few grammatical or typographic errors, optimal file management; correctly cited references.

B = Adequate80 to 89.9% – on time submissions, instructions followed, unclear design structure, artistically average projects, acceptable presentation, good class participation, minimal grammatical or typographic errors, correct file management

C = Average70 to 79.9% – projects submitted on time but may lack elements, presentation needs improvement; inadequate class participation, poor file management, inadequate proofreading;

D = Substandard60 to 69.9% – poor class participation, late and/or poorly prepared/presented projects, poor citations.

F = FAIL 0-59.9 Unacceptable projects, plagiarism, missed deadlines; excessive absences (see Art Department’s Attendance Policy).

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Week 1 SEPT 4–Discussionof coursegoals andobjectives.

Review of syllabus.

Complete Student Surveys.Submit proposal to instructorfor review by the next class meeting.

Week 4 SEPT 25–Continue presentationand review of proposed artwork.Group critique. Refine elementsof promotional materials.

Bring in 3 to 4 finished/framed/mounted artworks.Turn in CD/flash-drive of 10 proposed artworks for the exhibition(create digital slide-show for faculty review).

Week 7 OCT 16–BRANDING/IDENTITYEditing and Refining of promomaterials, (make time for printingand shipping if order on specialized paper online or locally)

PRINT WORKSHOP IN 2103

More artwork review and refinementMIDTERM REVIEW

Week 2 SEPT 11–Review final or revisedsenior thesis proposals and artwork.Discuss development ofpromotional materials.

Begin BLOG & PORTFOLIOcompiling 10-20proposed works for the exhibition.

Week 5 OCT 2 –More work collected, I will compile all slide-shows to place on flash drive for faculty to review.

Discussion: Creating an Artists Packet: Artist Statement - 250 wordsArtist Bio 125 words(SAMPLES WILL BE VIEWED)

Week 8 OCT 23–Promotional materials reviewed.Exhibition design andprogress of proposedartwork for exhibition will bereviewed.

BODY OF WORK FOR THEEXHIBITION REVIEW ON BLOG/PORTFOLIO SITE (10-20 IMAGES) MIDTERM REVIEW

Weeks 11-16 NOV 13- DEC 3–The Senior Exhibitions installed in three phases. –

Week 3 SEPT 18–Present sketches/mock up of proposed show layout via slide-showGallery walk.

Written Exhibition and Gallery Proposal Design DUEHow will your art work be displayed? Installation description ideas and concepts due.

Discussion: Creating an Artists Packet.

Week 6 OCT 9–Discussion: Blog/Portfolio Review

Discussion: Creating an Artists Packet: Artist Statment,draft dueArtist Bio, draft due

Review & Turn in print copiesof promotional materials for feedback.

PRINT WORKSHOP IN 2103

Week 9 & 10 OCT 30 & NOV 6 –PREVIEW OF FINAL BODY OF WORKGroup and individual Critiquesand reviews of work and Abstract/Thesis

Final review of promotional materials.After approval of instructor, beginprinting promotional materials for theexhibitions.

PRINT WORKSHOP IN 2103

COURSE OUTLINE AND WEEKLY BREAKDOWNPROJECT TIMELINE & DELIVERABLES (Subject to change):

Weeks 11-16 NOV 13- DEC 3

FINAL EXHIBITION. Entire body of work is totally presentable,ready for public display and public opening

SENIOR EXHIBITION DATES:–

ARTISTS DELIVER WORKS TO GALLERY AND INSTALL EXHIBIT AND LABELS

SENIOR SHOW I: THURS. NOV 5TH AND FRI. NOV. 6 2015

SENIOR SHOW II: MON. NOV. 23RD AND WED. NOV 24TH, 2015

SENIOR SHOW III:

EXHIBITION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC:

SENIOR SHOW I: MON. NOV. 9 2015

SENIOR SHOW II: MON. NOV. 30, 2015

SENIOR SHOW III:

RECEPTION FOR EXHIBITION:

SENIOR SHOW I & SENIOR SHOW II: THURS, DEC 3 5:30-8:00 PM

SENIOR SHOW III:

ALL WORK IS TO BE DE-INSTALLED FROM THE GALLERY ON:

SENIOR SHOW I FRIDAY NOV. 20 BY 5 PM

SENIOR SHOW II FRIDAY, DEC 11 BY 5 PM

SENIOR SHOW III:

promo materials and identitytip: keep it all cohesive in style– promo postcard shouldcontain the following elements:

1. Student name/exhibition name

2. Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Bowie State University, College of Arts and Sciences,Visual Communication &Digital Media Arts (VCDMA) program *(include new Bowie Univ. logo, following all official brand and style guides)*

3. Exhibition dates, times and location of show and reception Gallery Hours & phone number, Gallery director name (for poster only)

4.. Student/artist contact information(phone /e-mail address, website, social media links, hashtags)

5.. Images of 2 to 3 works

6. Return address and space for addressee name(postcard only)

For special mini booklets, folded exhibition cards, and large posters remember to stay within the basic layout design guidelines:

- Visual hierarchy,

- use of grid,

- rule of thirds,

- successful use ofcolor, image& typography

- Simple and clean design;

-legible and aesthetically pleasing layout

-cohesive design style that fits the over all identity of your show.

CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Please read the “Academic Code of Conduct,” which is published

in the Student Handbook or Directory of Classes. If you are suspected of cheating,

you must submit your sources and/or make up the assignment in my office.

If you are caught cheating, you will receive a “0” for the assignment.

To support a community committed to academic achievement and scholarship,

the University advances the principle of honest representation in the work

that is produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process.

AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

Bowie State University is committed to providing an educational environment that

is accessible to all students. If you need a special accommodation required by the

American Disabilities Act, please document and discuss your disability with your

instructor(s) during the FIRST WEEK of classes.

Any student with a documented disability (including learning disabilities) that

the student feels may affect classroom performance should discuss the matter

privately with the instructor at the beginning of the semester so that reasonable

accommodations can be made.

It is also recommended that the student make contact with:

Dr. Michael S. Hughes, coordinator, Disability Support Services,

Center for Business and Graduate Studies,

Room 1328.

Phone: 301-860-4067;

Fax: 301-860-4086 and mhughes@bowiestate.edu

Jeff Gittens, Technical Assistant, Disability Support Services and Academic

Advisement Center Center for Business and Graduate Studies, Room 1320.

Phone: 301-860-4085;

and vgittens@bowiestate.edu

ADA Resource Centers (Computer Labs), Center for Learning and Technology,

Room 104 and Center for Business and Graduate Studies, Room 1330.

Disability Support Webpage:

http://www.bowiestate.edu/academics-research/support-services/disability-

support-services/

Bowie State University Office of the Registrar

Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016

FALL SEMESTER 2015 August 31 First Day of Classes (Regular and 1st Eight Week Session) August 31- September 4 Late Registration September 1 Graduate Comprehensive Examination Orientation September 4 Last Day to Add/Drop, or Register for Class September 7 Labor Day September 16 President’s State of the University Fall Convocation September 17,18,19 English Proficiency Examination 1st Eight Week Session September 25 Last Day to Withdraw 1st Eight Week Courses October 9 Last Day to Remove Spring 2015 Grades of “I”(Incomplete) Undergraduates Students October 10 Graduate Comprehensive Examination October 15, 16 English Proficiency Examination 1st Eight Week Session October 16 Last Day to Apply for December 2015 Graduation October 19 – 23 Mid -Term Evaluation for Undergraduates October 23 End of 1st Eight Week Classes (Grades Due Within 72 Hours) October 27 Mid Term Grades for Undergraduate Due by 5 p.m. October 26 Second Eight Week Classes Begin October 30 Last Day to Add Drop for 2nd Eight Week Session November 5,6,7 English Proficiency Examination 2nd Eight Weeks November 6 Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit Last Day to Drop With Grade of “W” November 9-13 Advisement Week (Undergraduates) November 16 Winter/Spring 2016 Registration Opens November 20 Last Day to Withdraw or Audit 2nd Eight Week Course November 26 - 27 Thanksgiving Recess November 30 Classes Resume Dec 7 – 11 Final Exams for December Graduation Candidates December 11 Last Day of Classes December 12 Reading Day December 14 Grades for ALL December Graduation Candidates due by Noon December 14 - 21 Fall 2015 Final Examinations for Non Graduating Students December 17 2nd Eight Week Classes End December 14 - 17 Graduation Clearance December 17 Commencement Rehearsal December 17 Last Day to Change Fall 2014 Graduate Incomplete grades December 18 December 2015 Graduation December 23 Final Grades for Non-Graduating Students Due by 5:00 p.m. December 23 End of Semester All dates are subject to change