Class overview

In this class, you are responsible for meeting the goals and deadlines we agree on. Since you will each be working on your own projects at your own pace, we will have 2 class critiques- one at the halfway point- July 10, and one on the last day of class- August 7. In addition to these group critiques, I will meet with you individually to discuss projects according to your timelines. Class meets Wednesdays from 10am-3pm.

The objective of this class is to give you an opportunity to review, process, and synthesize the technical skills that you have learned in other classes. This is the time to begin developing your personal artistic style and to start combining skills in order to create the work you want to make. There are no requirements for what that work should be, or skills that it should highlight- it is up to you. I do ask that you be able to talk about the reasons or concepts behind the pieces that you are making. This can be practical (i.e.- I want to practice bezels) to theoretical. I encourage you to start thinking about what purpose making each piece serves for you- get the most out of everything!

During the course of the class, we will be doing several class-wide exercises. Each week there will be either a design exercise or a research exercise that build on the previous week. None of these is designed to take up a lot of time, just quick exercises to get your brain going and thinking creatively.

Design Exercise Homework:  DUE beginning of class next week

Take a camera with you this week and take photos focused on the following.

5 images of line/linear elements.

5 images of texture.

5 images of color.

Bring in all the images next week. You can either print them out or show them digitally. I will have my laptop available if you want to use a thumbdrive or CD.

Research homework: DUE no later than June 3.

Your top 3 influences.

I will be giving you 3 names back. You will pick 2 and research them, preparing a short (3-5min) presentation on each. Presentation dates are later in the semester, so you have plenty of time!

Important notes:

No classes on June 19^th or July 3.

Last day of class is August 7.