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Art 404 Art in Public Places
Monday and Wednesday 4:00pm - 6:45pm CFA room
207
Co-Teachers:
-Professor Joseph DeLappe Office Hours MW 11am
– 12:45pm CFA 158 784-6624
delappe@unr.edu
-Erika Harrsch SOTA Visiting Artist in
Residence
Office Hours MW 11am – 1:00pm JTB 114
eharrsch@unr.edu
Art 404 R Art in Public Places
Lecture + Lab: (1 + 5); 3 Credits Exploration
of the production of works which incorporate placement in non-traditional sites
or interaction with non- traditional audiences. Maximum 6 credits. (Formerly
ART 462; implemented Fall 2003.) Prerequisite(s):
12 credits studio art.
Course Description:
The accepted conditions for the exhibition of
modern and contemporary art remains the "White Box" gallery or
museum. In this course, we will be considering alternative strategies for
the creation, display and dissemination of contemporary art that seeks to
engage the public in everyday contexts. Through a series of readings,
discussions, brainstorming sessions project experiments and critiques, students
will engage in an active learning environment towards developing critical
understanding and crucial on the ground experience engaging in public art in
the community. The course will explore a wide range of alternatives for
the contemporary artist that lie outside of the museum and gallery system. This
offering of Art 404 Art in Public Places will have a specific emphasis on
interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.
Course Content:
This course will broadly explore a variety of
possibilities for engaging the notion of “Art in Public Places".
This will include the exploration of the myriad of creative strategies employed
by contemporary artists to engage the public. Topics and projects will include
but not be limited to: "monumental public art", "street
art", "graffitti", "social media", "the internet
as a public space", "art and activism", "art as public
service", "community interaction", etc.
Lecture/Lab Component:
The course will meet for twice weekly. Class
time will be devoted to lectures, demonstrations, reading discussions, field
work, productions sessions and critiques. Students are required to work at
minimum an additional 6 hours per week of work outside of the scheduled class
times (studio production, reading assignments, etc.)
Course Requirements:
1) Attendance is mandatory at all scheduled
class meetings. More than three unexcused absences will affect your final
grade. Please arrive on time and prepared to participate in all course
activities.
2) Participation in all class critiques,
reading discussions and brainstorming sessions is expected and mandatory.
3) You will receive a written evaluation and
letter grade and feedback for each completed project assignment.
4) Required Outside Lectures/Exhibitions/Events:
Each student is required to attend two approved lectures and two
outside exhibition/performance/film-screenings, these are regularly announced
in class. We will provide you with a list of approved events both on
campus and off. You are required to write a one to two page critical summary of
each event and two questions to ask the speaker (extra credit will be given to
those who actually ask their question at the event!).
5) Required Film Screening Event:
“If You Build”
Nevada Museum of Art, Thursday, February 13th
6pm to 8pm
Readings:
-Reading assignments will be both online and
in the form of various Xeroxed articles.
Supplies:
These will be determined as the course
progresses. There is no lab fee for this course. As such all
project expenses will be met by the individual student. One should be
prepared to spend between $25-$75 on materials for this course.
Students will be graded according to how well their projects reflect an understanding and a willingness to experiment with the techniques, issues and practices covered in class.
•Grades for the critiques based on quality of work, collaborative engagement, evidence of time spent, attainment of project goals, articulation of processes, responses to others work, etc.
•Grades for projects based upon creativity, innovation, excellence, finished nature of project, original thought, conceptual properties, and execution.
•Grades for the class blog based on participation.
•In class participation grades based upon attendance, notes required for medical excuses.
•Grades on reviews based on clarity of description of event, concise (1-2 pg) critique and analysis, original thoughts and responses.
Grading Rubric
•70% Studio Projects (collaboration/participation/group projects) - 700 pts
•10% Attendance. - 100 pts (28 class meetings weeks x 4 pts per week)
•10% Class Blog – 100 pts
•10% Written lecture and exhibition reviews. - 100 pts ( 4 reviews x 25 pts ea)
total points: 1000
A = 1000-900
B = 899-800
C = 799-700
D = 699-600
F = 599-000
We will meet with each of you individually at the midterm to discuss your progress in the course.
The “+” and “-“ system will be used for grading. http://www.unr.edu/provost/curriculum-central/curricula-forms-and-guidelines/syllabus-guidelines/nshe-grading-policy
Outcomes:
•Students will have demonstrable skills involved in creative problem solving, critical thinking, group interaction and collaboration.
•Students will gain an advanced level of thinking of a Post-studio era where artists pursue their practice by engaging an idea, then developing a plan that involves collaboration, combination of media, technologies and techniques.
•Students will have a broad, experiential opportunity to develop their ability to create and be able to produce artworks employing traditional and nontraditional tools and media in nontraditional settings.
•Students will learn to participate in the practice of being contemporary artists as they invent and expand their capabilities working with collaborative and community based practices.
•Students will develop a proficiency in writing about their creative practice and others while learning best practices for basic website/blog development.
•Students will have evidence of their proficiency in their work. This will be through final critiques and through the public exhibition and engagement with individual and group, collaborative projects.
Policy on Academic Dishonesty:
"Cheating, plagiarism or otherwise obtaining grades under false pretenses" constitute academic dishonesty according to the code of this university. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and penalties can include canceling a student's enrollment without a grade, giving an F for the course or for the assignment. For more details, see the University General Catalog.
Policy on Disability:
If you have a disability and will be requiring assistance, please contact me or the Disability Resource Center (Thompson Building Suite 100) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations.
Academic Success Services: Your student fees cover usage of the Math Center (784-4433 or www.unr.edu/mathcenter/), Tutoring Center (784-6801 or www.unr.edu/tutoring/), and University Writing Center (784-6030 or http://www.unr.edu/writing_center/. These centers support your classroom learning; it is your responsibility to take advantage of their services. Keep in mind that seeking help outside of class is the sign of a responsible and successful student.
Statement on Audio and Video Recording:
“Surreptitious or covert video-taping of class or unauthorized audio recording of class is prohibited by law and by Board of Regents policy. This class may be videotaped or audio recorded only with the written permission of the instructor. In order to accommodate students with disabilities, some students may be given permission to record class lectures and discussions. Therefore, students should understand that their comments during class may be recorded.”
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