Instructor: Marina Eckler
Course: VA1010
Times:
- Section 1 MW 9:25am -12:05pm
- Section 2 MW 1:40pm- 4:20pm
- Section 3 MW 4:45pm- 7:20p
Classroom: Columbine Hall Room # 280
Office:
Office Hours: by appointment
Contact: meckler@uccs.edu
Class Blog: va1010.blogspot.com
** Syllabus is subject to changes and updates.
A – creating extraordinary work technically and conceptually, the depth of your artistic investigation,a willingness to be self-critical, participating openly and willing discussions
B – doing competent work technically, wrestling with ideas, pushing boundaries, some participation
C – meeting the minimum requirements, little to no participation
D – not completing projects or readings, multiple absences
F – not working
Course: VA1010
Times:
- Section 1 MW 9:25am -12:05pm
- Section 2 MW 1:40pm- 4:20pm
- Section 3 MW 4:45pm- 7:20p
Classroom: Columbine Hall Room # 280
Office:
Office Hours: by appointment
Contact: meckler@uccs.edu
Class Blog: va1010.blogspot.com
** Syllabus is subject to changes and updates.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
VA 1010 is an introduction to two-dimensional forms. This class is coordinated with VA 1020 Beginning Studio 3D, VA 1040 Beginning Drawing, and VAPA 1100 Art in Time and Space to build the conceptual and technical foundation skills necessary for an expansive understanding of artistic practice in various cultural contexts.
VAPA INTERDSCIPLINARY OBJECTIVES
-Understand the concept of interdisciplinarity
-Explore a specific discipline/media to reinvigorate its relationship to a broad spectrum of contemporary media, practices and contexts
-Examine a variety of academic subjects as catalysts for understanding a broader approach to being a creative problem solver, thinker and maker
-Look at the work of and discuss artists whose work is inherently interdisciplinary
-Acquire a working vocabulary for discussing artwork and participating in critiques
-Learn the basic ʻgrammarʼ of visual language (including composition and color)
-Look at specific examples and discuss contemporary and historical artwork
-Ask questions about the relationships between the forms we see, the thoughts and feelings they inspire, and the context in which they are created
-Develop an idea/sketchbook practice
-Engage in risk taking and experimental approaches to problem solving
-Write proposals, project/artist statements, and exhibition critiques
-Improve the ability to think, write, and speak critically and analytically
-Interpret and dissect historical, critical, and theoretical texts
COURSE FORMAT
This course investigates two-dimensional visual communication. Through a series of studio assignments students will understand the frame as a point of view, explore compositional and color theories, investigate a variety of media, and learn to utilize new technical and conceptual skills.
VA 1010 is an introduction to two-dimensional forms. This class is coordinated with VA 1020 Beginning Studio 3D, VA 1040 Beginning Drawing, and VAPA 1100 Art in Time and Space to build the conceptual and technical foundation skills necessary for an expansive understanding of artistic practice in various cultural contexts.
VAPA INTERDSCIPLINARY OBJECTIVES
-Understand the concept of interdisciplinarity
-Explore a specific discipline/media to reinvigorate its relationship to a broad spectrum of contemporary media, practices and contexts
-Examine a variety of academic subjects as catalysts for understanding a broader approach to being a creative problem solver, thinker and maker
-Look at the work of and discuss artists whose work is inherently interdisciplinary
BEGINNING STUDIO 2D OBJECTIVES
-Develop a hands-on understanding and appreciation of the fundamental principles of two-dimensional visual communication-Acquire a working vocabulary for discussing artwork and participating in critiques
-Learn the basic ʻgrammarʼ of visual language (including composition and color)
-Look at specific examples and discuss contemporary and historical artwork
-Ask questions about the relationships between the forms we see, the thoughts and feelings they inspire, and the context in which they are created
-Develop an idea/sketchbook practice
-Engage in risk taking and experimental approaches to problem solving
-Write proposals, project/artist statements, and exhibition critiques
-Improve the ability to think, write, and speak critically and analytically
-Interpret and dissect historical, critical, and theoretical texts
COURSE FORMAT
This course investigates two-dimensional visual communication. Through a series of studio assignments students will understand the frame as a point of view, explore compositional and color theories, investigate a variety of media, and learn to utilize new technical and conceptual skills.
Each project/topic is accompanied by media demonstrations, lectures, and readings. Students are expected to use correct terminology, participate in discussions and critiques, take exams, and reflect on required readings. Through questioning and re-questioning, through making and remaking, students will be pushed to consider the connection between content and form, content and context, particularly as they are experienced in two-dimensional space.
READINGS
READINGS
REQUIRED TEXT:
Launching the Imagination, 3rd Edition (or 4th Edition) by Mary Stewart. We will cover Parts One and Two. You may want to hold on to this book because it is often required for Beginning Studio 3D, Beginning Drawing, etc. Copies are also available in the library and in my office.
GRADING CRITERIA
Creative work is evaluated by the following criteria: intent and realization of the concept, formal and conceptual research, execution of formal considerations, clarity in presentation, consideration on how the audience will view or interact with the work. Work is not graded on a comparative basis.
Assignments 50%
Creative work is evaluated by the following criteria: intent and realization of the concept, formal and conceptual research, execution of formal considerations, clarity in presentation, consideration on how the audience will view or interact with the work. Work is not graded on a comparative basis.
Assignments 50%
Sketchbook 15%
Artist Presentation - 10%
Exhibition Review 10%
Exhibition Review 10%
Participation- 10% (readings, discussion, critiques, group project, self-motivation, bringing in work on time)
Presentations from text - 5%
Presentations from text - 5%
A – creating extraordinary work technically and conceptually, the depth of your artistic investigation,a willingness to be self-critical, participating openly and willing discussions
B – doing competent work technically, wrestling with ideas, pushing boundaries, some participation
C – meeting the minimum requirements, little to no participation
D – not completing projects or readings, multiple absences
F – not working
PORTFOLIO
Twice during the semester your work will be due all at once. You will turn it in all at the same time in a portfolio and you will also turn in your sketch book at that time. Your work will be graded during this time. Your portfolio itself will be evaluated by the same criteria as your assignments: presentation is important. Details will be announced during class.
CRITIQUES
Critiques are an important element for evaluation in this class. You are required to be at every critique and to have your work ready (done and ready to hang) at the beginning of a critique day. Even though your work is not graded until the portfolio is due, if your work is not ready for critique you will lose 10% of the grade on that project. Each student will participate by listening, sharing ideas, opinions, and giving feedback using the learned vocabulary.
SKETCHBOOK
Your sketchbook will serve as a companion to the text and lectures. You are encouraged to take notes in your sketchbook and use the sketchbook as a place to make sketches to illustrate skills and concepts discussed in class throughout the semester. You will be also do observational drawing in your sketchbook. Your sketchbook will be collected twice during the semester and graded according to evidence of commitment and progress.
ATTENDANCE
You are expected to attend every class. After 3 absences your grade will begin dropping by a third of a letter grade. In other words, if you were getting an A but you missed four classes, you'll have an A-. If you had an A- and you missed 5 classes, you'll have a B+, etc. After 5 absences, no matter what your grade, I will ask you to drop the course or you will receive a failing grade.
ETIQUETTE & EXPECTATIONS
- No cell phones in class, no texting, do it outside of our class please
- Arrive on time and be ready to work when class starts
- Clean up after yourself, don’t leave a mess
- 2-4 hours outside-of-class homework weekly
- If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check with other students, not me, to see what you missed
- See the class blog for assignments, syllabus, and course schedule
- If you have a question, check your syllabus and the website first, then email me. I will respond as soon as possible, but it can be difficult for me to check email on the weekend starting Friday at 5pm.
- On Critique days you need to be to class on time and ready to hang your work immediately.
Twice during the semester your work will be due all at once. You will turn it in all at the same time in a portfolio and you will also turn in your sketch book at that time. Your work will be graded during this time. Your portfolio itself will be evaluated by the same criteria as your assignments: presentation is important. Details will be announced during class.
CRITIQUES
Critiques are an important element for evaluation in this class. You are required to be at every critique and to have your work ready (done and ready to hang) at the beginning of a critique day. Even though your work is not graded until the portfolio is due, if your work is not ready for critique you will lose 10% of the grade on that project. Each student will participate by listening, sharing ideas, opinions, and giving feedback using the learned vocabulary.
SKETCHBOOK
Your sketchbook will serve as a companion to the text and lectures. You are encouraged to take notes in your sketchbook and use the sketchbook as a place to make sketches to illustrate skills and concepts discussed in class throughout the semester. You will be also do observational drawing in your sketchbook. Your sketchbook will be collected twice during the semester and graded according to evidence of commitment and progress.
ATTENDANCE
You are expected to attend every class. After 3 absences your grade will begin dropping by a third of a letter grade. In other words, if you were getting an A but you missed four classes, you'll have an A-. If you had an A- and you missed 5 classes, you'll have a B+, etc. After 5 absences, no matter what your grade, I will ask you to drop the course or you will receive a failing grade.
ETIQUETTE & EXPECTATIONS
- No cell phones in class, no texting, do it outside of our class please
- Arrive on time and be ready to work when class starts
- Clean up after yourself, don’t leave a mess
- 2-4 hours outside-of-class homework weekly
- If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to check with other students, not me, to see what you missed
- See the class blog for assignments, syllabus, and course schedule
- If you have a question, check your syllabus and the website first, then email me. I will respond as soon as possible, but it can be difficult for me to check email on the weekend starting Friday at 5pm.
- On Critique days you need to be to class on time and ready to hang your work immediately.
Students with Disabilities are to provide a letter of accommodation within the first two weeks of class. Please contact the Disability Services Office, Main Hall 105, 255-3354, dservice@uccs.edu for more information
Military students with the potential of being called to service/training during the semester, please let me know no later than the second week of class to review the attendance policy. Please see the Military Students website for more information: www.uccs.edu/~military
Student Conduct Code - students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities including standards on classroom conduct, plagiarism, etcetera. Please visit the Office of the Dean of Students website www.uccs.edu/~dos/studentconduct/index.html
Guns on Campus - As of recent, it is now legal to carry a concealed weapon on campus. Everyone should be aware of that. I am required by law to report anyone to the police if I see a gun or part of a gun. If your gun is not concealed properly I will have you removed from class.
***Please note the arts are about diverse cultures, interesting theories and belief systems, complex social and political situations, gender identity, the body, overt actions, and traditional and experimental praxis. In certain context these works and discussions may be disturbing, thus is the nature of art scholarship and practice.
Military students with the potential of being called to service/training during the semester, please let me know no later than the second week of class to review the attendance policy. Please see the Military Students website for more information: www.uccs.edu/~military
Student Conduct Code - students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities including standards on classroom conduct, plagiarism, etcetera. Please visit the Office of the Dean of Students website www.uccs.edu/~dos/studentconduct/index.html
Guns on Campus - As of recent, it is now legal to carry a concealed weapon on campus. Everyone should be aware of that. I am required by law to report anyone to the police if I see a gun or part of a gun. If your gun is not concealed properly I will have you removed from class.
***Please note the arts are about diverse cultures, interesting theories and belief systems, complex social and political situations, gender identity, the body, overt actions, and traditional and experimental praxis. In certain context these works and discussions may be disturbing, thus is the nature of art scholarship and practice.
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