Studio Research I
Course: Art 398
Thursday 4:00 - 5:30 pm
VAB B08 (and VAB B07)
Prof. Jin Jung and Prof. Doris Caçoilo
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will introduce students to the fundamental strategies of studio research, project planning, studio practice, and exhibition. Students will cultivate their own creative identities by investigating art historical, cultural, political, and sociological issues and resources.
Through a variety of experiences: lectures, class readings, visiting artists, gallery visits, class presentations, and critiques, students will develop an understanding of how their practice sits within the systems and structures in which art is created, collected, exhibited, and implemented.
A key component of the course is a FOUR-PART RESEARCH PROJECT. Students will research and propose a project. Practice refers to what you make and how. Research refers to how you inform your practice through study and your critical approach to the continued development of the work. The project can be in progress, completed and/or exhibited as part of the process but this is not required. The proposal is the final presentation.
Students are encouraged to actively participate in dialogues with peers, sharing insights and perspectives on the art we study and create.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Understand works of art and design as they relate to material and visual culture.
Engage in critical assessment of artwork.
Understand art as a social practice within the local, regional and global community.
Pursue an independent line of studio inquiry and research.
Integrate knowledge of art criticism and theory with a personal visual art practice.
Maintain a significant level of engagement with their field of professional practice.
COURSE FORMAT:
This course will include lectures, discussions, peer-to-peer engagement, and presentations. Active participation in class discussions and peer interactions is essential. Detailed descriptions of weekly readings, assignments, and class discussion topics will be posted online.
COURSE EVALUATION:
60% 4-part semester project (midterm and final presentations)
20% weekly written responses
20% attendance/participation (Contributions to class discussion + attendance)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Class Participation & Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and will account for 20% of the final grade, based on contributions to class discussions, peer engagement, and attendance. (each absence will result in a penalty of -20% of attendance credit)
Weekly Reading and Video Response Assignments: Weekly assignments will be shared and linked on the class blog each week and due BEFORE class. All readings and videos are mandatory unless otherwise specified. For each assignment, you must select two quotes or passages per reading and write a brief reaction to each quote. Students are expected to be prepared for class and participate in class discussions. Reading Response Assignments will account for 20% of the final grade.
Four-Part Research Project: 60% of the final grade will be based on one mid-semester presentation (parts 1 & 2) and one final presentation (parts 1-4).
Part 1 Influence Research various art movements and artists, as well as curated exhibitions and find inspiration and connection to your own practice. In researching other artists’ work, practice, and exhibition, clear standards, messaging, and technical strategies will emerge to help inform project proposals, studio practice, and exhibition ideas. Find five artists that you feel inspire your own studio practice at the moment. How do these connect to and shape your existing portfolio/body of work. Create a short presentation about these artists and how they connect or influence your own work. Be sure to take note of material, medium, process, messaging, formal and functional connections, techniques, context and content, exhibition strategies, and implementation of the inspiring artists' work. Consider how your existing portfolio may be influenced or connected to these artists.
Part 2 Identifying the message/mission What is the meaning, idea, and message of your work? What is an issue or problem you see in the world? How can you communicate this visually? What is a problem that your work plans to solve or a story it can tell? Using the class readings and building on Part 1 of the project, create a short presentation to the class about the message or mission of your work. What is important to convey? How do you want your audience to feel? How do you imagine the work will be received? What does the work accomplish? Focus on an issue that you want to resolve/address with your work.
MIDTERM: SLIDE PRESENTATION OF PARTS 1-2
Part 3 Research and art historical context Building on Part 1 and 2, dive deep into the issue(s) that you have chosen to concentrate on for your work. Looking back to your influences, other artists, the historical connections, contemporary context, and other art examples create a picture of how this issue has been addressed, framed, and tackled by other artists. Consider how this research can shape your own plan for a project.
Part 4 Proposal/Exhibition Create a plan for your project. Drawing from your research thus far, propose a plan for your project. Be specific in the methods, materials, techniques, timelines, budget, scale, audience, and exhibition. Sketch out as many details as possible. This is an important exercise as many projects must first be proposed for commissions, awards, or client approval. If you are already working towards your BFA Thesis exhibition, this will be a presentation of your completed project. Consider how this work fits into your larger body of work, your portfolio. You must present these proposals/exhibition to the class in a final presentation to the class and guest artists.
Weekly Topics & Assignments:
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