Course Title: Open Studio 1
Course Number: STDO 1450 (section A01)
Credit Hours:
3hrs
Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Office: 337 Art
Lab
Office Hours: usually 45 minutes before class or book
for another mutually agreeable time.
Open Studio Course Website
Pertinent information from course will be posted on the course blog.
Updates will be made on a regular basis. It is advised that students check and
consult the blog on a regular basis. If students have questions regarding
course website information/assignments print out text and consult instructor
with text in question.
Course schedule:
Monday 2:30 pm - 5:20 pm
Hours of out-of-class
work: 6 hours per week minimum
Course Description
Expanding concepts and ideas
developed in Visual Language, students investigate the nature of contemporary
art and design. Prerequisite for further study in fine arts studio courses. May
not hold with STDO 1200 (054.120) or STDO 1220 (054.122). Prerequisite: STDO
1410.
This Open Studio course will also be about learning to think and make
art beyond historical notions and methods, which go beyond traditional
materials and processes. (Post-studio and/or Post-medium practices) Emphasis
will be placed on thinking and creating with various hybrid methods,
interdisciplinary methods and non-traditional art materials in relation to
layers of thematic content. Through exposure to a variety of contemporary ideas
and art processes people will learn to synthesize innovative formal and
thematic practices into personally directed projects.
Course Objectives/Outcomes
The objectives of this Open Studio course are:
· Studio practice will offer experience with interdisciplinary and hybrid
methods. This course will emphasize moving beyond heritage mediums and the singular
disciplines of drawing/painting (handmade 2D work), photography and printmaking
(etching, silkscreen, linocut, etc) (mechanical process made 2D work) and
ceramics/sculpture (3D)
· Through research of various: texts, art examples and art processes
people will progressively learn to expand a studio practice that emphasizes developed
concepts/themes synthesized with an experimental art material practice.
· Overall the studio work will strive for independent research, which uses
a hybrid of materials, ideas and interdisciplinary methods to resolve each
project at the highest formal and conceptual/thematic levels possible.
Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Instructional Methods
Methods of instruction will include the presenting of art examples (artists
and student work), hard copy and on line assignment texts and images, class
discussions, individual discussions with students while studio work is in
progress, one on one critiques, group critiques of completed work. See
syllabus/course schedule for dates of group critiques.
During each in class
work-day, each person’s art making processes of projects in progress will be an
important in class contribution to the course. These contributions will be an
important part of the learning experience for each person in the course. In
class informal discussions with each other will be important.
Art making processes
will entail thorough research of ideas and materials, an open mind, curiosity,
risk taking and desire/confidence to resolve problems. Process will also
involve a balance between craftsmanship and allowing for intuition, “mistakes”
and unexpected directions to take place.
Often new discoveries during research while
projects are in progress will cause the choices of concepts and materials to
evolve and expand. Through this
evolutionary process sometimes people will need to be open minded to take
unexpected directions from the original plans. Often unexpected directions can
be key to eventually clarifing subject matter and direction of
thematic/metaphorical content at a later point in the art making process.
Overall instructional methods are used to facilitate each student’s
independent research and art development in order to discover the power of
their unique vision with in the parameters/objectives of each assignment.
Recommended Readings
[A separate bibliography will be handed out later.]
Materials List
Due to this course
having a large variety of material options for individual projects no supply
list will be given. To start anticipating material needs it is suggested that
students start looking at examples of artists and assignments given on the
course website and in general researching artists.
Evaluation/Grading for Each Assignment
Each Assignment will be broken down in terms of:
Concepts/Layers of Themes 40%
Concepts/Layers of Themes 40%
Formal/Visual Language/Technical Skill 40%
Synthesis of the concepts with formal/visual language 20%
Each assignment will be weighted in course according to the number of
days spent working in class on each assignment and for number classes spent on
for group critique.
Evaluation and feedback of work in course will be provided to student
prior to the voluntary withdrawal deadline of March 19, 2014.
Notification
of Grades for Art Assignments
Grades for all assignments will be posted on Desire2Learn: https://universityofmanitoba.desire2learn.com
Students must ensure they are registered with Desire 2 Learn in order to
access their art assignment grades.
Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Syllabus/Course schedule
Week
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Date
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Topic
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Resources
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Assignment
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1
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Jan
6
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Course Introduction and Dissemination of Course Syllabus
Dissemination of Information for Examples of Assignment 1:
Thematic /Multiple Hybrids/Contemporary Art Assignment AND brief discussion
of assignment 2: Thematic Wall to Thematic Floor Assignment
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2
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Jan 13
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Group Discussion/Presentation of:
Assignment 1: Examples of
Thematic /Multiple Hybrids/Contemporary Art Assignment
1) Example
of an image that combines work into a new genre or media. Also a 100 word
description
2) Is
similar to number 1 but also has thematic content in relation to contemporary
ideas. Also a 100 word description
1 & 2 will both be printed
along with text on an 8.5 x 11 paper each.
Present sources
Artist name (living artist)& title of work and email
to instructor immediately |
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3
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Jan 20
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Assignment 2. Thematic Wall to
Thematic Floor Assignment
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4
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Jan 27
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Assignment 2. Thematic Wall to
Thematic Floor Assignment
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5
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Feb 3
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Group Critique for Assignment 2. Thematic Wall to Thematic
Floor Assignment
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6
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Feb 10 Portfolio
Submission
Presentation of ALL PART A Course Work for Documentation
and Final Evaluation
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7
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Feb 24
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Assignment 3. Thematic Extension of Body Assignment
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8
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Mar 3
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Group Critique Assignment 3. Thematic Extension of Body
Assignment
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9
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Mar
10
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Assignment 4. Thematic Cybrid and/or New Genres Assignment
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10
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Mar
17
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Assignment 4. Thematic Cybrid
and/or New Genres Assignment
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11
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Mar
24
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Group Critique of Assignment 4. Thematic
Cybrid and/or New Genres Assignment
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12
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Mar
31
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Group Critique of Assignment 4. Thematic
Cybrid and/or New Genres Assignment
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13
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Apr
7
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Portfolio
Submission
Presentation of ALL PART B Course Work for Documentation
and Final Evaluation
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NOTE:
Any work not presented during documentation
and final evaluation will receive a zero.
Any assignment missing
or incomplete during group critiques
will receive one letter grade
deduction.
Missing group
critiques or documentation for the evaluation of work is like missing an
exam.
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Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
CRITS: GROUP CRITIQUES and INDIVIDUAL CRITIQUES
Group or
Individual Critiques will become a very important component in the student’s
learning process for this course. The group critique is loosely structured in a
way that allows the class as a group to discuss and build a consensus as to
what each artist or art student's work is conveying to the viewer (classroom
audience). Not attending a group
critique is equivalent to missing a test – grades will be deducted. The
individual critique will involve an intensive one on one consultation.
During a
group critique usually the audience will view and be required to speak first
about the presented work. The artist who is presenting work then responds to
remarks made by classmates and may also discuss ideas that were missed by their
classroom peers. Usually group critiques will last approximately 10 minutes per
student. Each critique will offer advice and constructive criticism regarding
such ideas as intent, level of formal and conceptual content, context and
overall professionalism. Critiques of work (Group and Individual) will offer as
many options as possible to strengthen the artist’s/art student's work. There
are many variables and possible solutions, a person will be required to
research, explore and investigate many options to discover the applicable
solution(s).
Due to the
instructor having more experience than the students within the visual arts at
times during group and individual critiques the instructor will strongly
challenge a student’s or a student group’s value systems, preconceived ideas
and interpretations of various course issues.
Ultimately
the purpose of group critiques and
individual critiques can be pared down into these following points: generating
ideas and new ways of thinking, creating a class culture that has a positive
and productive dialogue, and assisting the person to grow, expand and improve
their work. As well the group critiques and discussions are also about
developing a person’s attention span and their ability to focus on discussions.
Note that
the work presented during group critiques will not be given a final evaluation
(grade) until the work is videotaped at the end of each quarter. However it is still extremely important and
compulsory to have the work completed for group critiques. If the work is deemed too incomplete the work
will not receive a group critique and the student’s grade will be penalized.
Students are strongly encouraged to continue to utilize comments from the group
critiques and individual critiques with the instructor. Following any critique,
students will always be required to rework and quite often significantly modify
assignments outside of class until it is time to videotape work for final
evaluation. (See course syllabus for videotaping/documentation dates)
During the
group critique students will be evaluated on your class participation, this
evaluation will be part of your overall class participation grade. This class
participation includes complete attention to all discussions during crits,
general professional and respectful behavior, actively viewing work at a very
close range and offering comments. Due to the nature of most assignments, group
crits will be emphasized more for the latter part of the course.
Please keep
in mind the instructor’s criticisms during individual and group critiques is
always intended to assist the artist/student in improving their work. The
ability to apply these criticisms is also firmly connected to a student’s
evaluation (grade) in the course.
Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Grading/Evaluation Criteria used for Course Credit
Grading Rubric
A+/A: Reserved for Exceptional performances and normally
achieved by a minority of students. These grades indicate a student who is
self-initiating, exceeds expectation and has an insightful grasp of the subject
matter.
A+ 93-100 Exceptional
Works in this range:
- challenge the current
boundaries of the field
- show evidence of a high
level of contextual awareness (themes and concepts)
- show full command of
chosen materials / technology and formal language
- present a remarkable
example of progress and development
A 88-92.9 Excellent
achievement
Works in this range:
- show awareness of the
current boundaries of the field
- show thorough contextual
awareness (themes and concepts)
- show confident use of
chosen materials/ technology with formal language
- present an excellent to
outstanding example of progress and development
B+/B: indicate a Very Good performance. Normally
achieved by the largest number of students. These grades indicate a good grasp
of the subject matter or excellent grasp in one area balanced with satisfactory
grasp in the other area.
B+ 80-87.9 Very
Good achievement
B 75-79.9 Good
achievement
Works in this range:
- are consistently within
the current boundaries of the field
- reveal commendable
awareness of context for evaluation
(themes and concepts)
(themes and concepts)
- show a reasonable
ability with chosen materials / technology
with formal language
with formal language
- present a good to very
good example of progress and development
C+/C: indicates Satisfactory, or minimally
satisfactory performance. These grades indicate a satisfactory performance
and knowledge of the subject matter.
C+ 68-74.9 Satisfactory
C 60-67.9 Adequate
Works in this range:
- readily accept known
boundaries of the field
- reveal partial
contextual awareness (themes and concepts)
- show limited ability
with material / technology with formal language
- are intermittent in its
progress during the term
D: indicates Marginal performance. A student receiving this grade demonstrated a superficial
grasp of the subject matter.
D 50-59.9 Marginal
Pass
Works in this range:
- provide very limited
understanding of limits of the field
- have unsubstantial
contextual awareness (themes and concepts)
- have low level of
competence with materials / technology with formal
language
language
- very limited development
of work within the term
Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Grading/Evaluation Criteria used for Course Credit (continued)
Letter Grade System
All School
of Art students are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. If the student’s
GPA falls below 2.5 the student will receive a warning letter from the student
advisor indicating they have one year to improve or they will be placed on
Academic Probation. Students in the BFA Honours Degree Programs must maintain a
GPA of 3.0.
Letter Grade Grade
Point Value Percentage
A+ 4.5 93-100% Exceptional
A 4.0 88-92.9%
Excellent
Excellent
B+ 3.5 80-87.9%
Very Good
Very Good
B 3.0 75-79.9%
Good
Good
C+ 2.5 68-74.9% Satisfactory
C 2.0 60-67.9% Adequate
D 1.0 50-59.9% Marginal
F 0 Below 50%
Failure
Failure
E-mail
Beginning September 2013, official University communications will only
be sent to a student’s U of M account. The full policy is available at
umanitoba.ca/governance.
It is mandatory that all
students maintain and regularly monitor a University of Manitoba email account.
Critical information from the registrar, instructors, and the School of Art
will be relayed to you through the Web mail, Jump, and Aurora electronic
notification systems.
To get your free U of M
account visit: http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/accounts/claimid.html.
For more information, visit:
http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/.
Students without personal
computers can use computers in Information Services and Technology labs in a
variety of locations on campus including the Dafoe Library. More information is
available in your orientation package or by calling IST at 474-8600. It is your sole responsibility
to continually monitor your class site(s) for information such as class
announcements and email correspondence.
Return of Student Work
The retention period for unclaimed
student work is as follows:
Studio Projects for the Winter Term:
April 13
Unclaimed
academic papers or studio projects will, after the deadline, become property of
the School of Art and will be disposed of at its discretion.
Statement on Student Participation in the Presentation or
Discussion of Art
At the School of Art, numerous required
and elective courses contain content that includes working from the nude model
and some language, imagery, or dialogue that may offend students. In particular,
the School of Art provides comprehensive art training that requires use of the
nude model in some courses. In viewing and discussing works of art, the School
of Art encourages the broadest possible tolerance consistent with Canadian law.
Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Class Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is expected of all students
in all courses. Letters of warning may be issued for unexcused absences of
three classes in one term reminding the student of academic consequences of not
attending classes. Students who do not attend or submit assignments but do not
withdraw will receive a final grade of F.
Material and
Process Restrictions
Flammables, poisons,
potentially bio-hazardous materials, aerosol sprays, and high-temperature
processes are strictly prohibited in the School of Art classrooms, adjoining
hallways, and the vicinity of the ARTlab. The instructor must be consulted
before any materials or processes not on the class materials list are used. If
there is any doubt as to the safety of work to be undertaken, work must be
halted until the instructor has been consulted.
Plagiarism and Cheating Policy
To
plagiarize is to take ideas or words of another person and pass them off as
one’s own. In short, it is stealing something intangible rather than an object.
Obviously, it is not necessary to state the source of well known or easily
verifiable facts, but students are expected to acknowledge the sources of ideas
and expressions they use in their written work, whether quoted directly or
paraphrased. This applies to diagrams, statistical tables and the like, as well
as to written material, and materials or information from Internet sources. To
provide adequate and correct documentation is not only an indication of academic
honesty but is also a courtesy which enables the reader to consult these
sources with ease. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism. It will also be
considered plagiarism and/or cheating if a student submits a term paper written
in whole or in part by someone other than him/herself, or copies an answer or
answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment.
Plagiarism or any other form of cheating in examinations, or term tests (i.e.
crib notes) is subject to serious academic penalty (i.e. suspension or
expulsion from the faculty or university). A student found guilty of
contributing to cheating in examinations or term assignments is also subject to
serious academic penalty.
Similarly,
to copy parts, or to reproduce everything from an artist’s individual artwork
and pass them off as one’s own is also considered a form of plagiarism. When
completing assignments or presenting work done in self-directed studio art
projects, students should avoid this practice, since it is expected that you
will originate the ‘look’ or ‘style’ of the work from your own responses to the
subject or ideas in question. To do otherwise, through the knowing use of
printed or internet reproductions of published artist’s work, would be
academically dishonest, except in cases where making a direct copy was a
requirement of the assignment by an instructor, or that an idea required such a
response. In those cases it is clear as to the intent to copy and is a pubic
aspect of the meaning of the work.
Policies Related to Student
Discipline
Policy on Respectful Work and Learning Environment
Inappropriate and Disruptive Student Behaviour
Accessibility Policy for Student with Disabilities
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/281.html
Academic Accommodation
Please approach your
instructor as soon as possible should you need some form of academic
accommodation. Students with disabilities should also contact Disability Services,
located at 155 University Centre (Phone: 204 474-6213; TTY: 204 474-9790; Fax:
204 261-7732; E-mail: disability_services@umanitoba.ca)
Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Appeals
Students wishing to appeal a grade given for term work are expected to
discuss matters relating to the grading of that work with their instructor
first, as an attempt to resolve the issue without the need to submit a formal
appeal.
For further information on grade appeals, please go to the Appeals
Policies, Procedures and Regulations on the School of Art website at: umanitoba.ca/schools/art/media/UG_Policies_GradeAppeals2012.pdf
More information related to appeals
can be found at: umanitoba.ca/student/records/grades/691.html
Student Services
Offers services that
may be helpful to you as you fulfil the requirements for this course. Through the LAC, you may meet with a study
skills specialist to discuss concerns such as time management, reading and
note-taking strategies, as well as test-taking strategies. You may also meet
one-on-one with a writing tutor who can give you feedback at any stage of the
writing process, whether you are just beginning to work on a written assignment
or already have a draft. Writing tutors can also give you feedback if you
submit a draft of your paper online. Please note that the online tutors require
48 business hours (i.e. Monday to Friday) to return your paper with comments.
(201 Tier Building)
Work on both the Fort Garry
and Bannatyne Campuses. Tutors on the Fort Garry campus work in the Elizabeth
Dafoe Library and the Learning Assistance Centre (201 Tier Building). Tutors on
the Bannatyne campus work in the Basic Science Building (245 “T” wing). Check
scheduled hours of availability on-line through the Learning Assistance Centre
site (www.umanitoba.ca/student/u1/lac), or call 480-1481 (Fort Garry Campus) or
272-3190 (Bannatyne Campus).
A unique learning and social networking site at the University of
Manitoba. Students can access a variety of Learning Assistance Centre resources
on-line at www.umanitoba.ca/virtuallearningcommons. Of special interest are
several links to excellent, brief, on-line tutorials on integrity in academic
work (i.e. What is plagiarism? How do you paraphrase? What are appropriate
citations formats?) and an Assignment Manager program that automatically
creates a timetable for the completion of each step in the writing process.
Student Accessibility Services
(SAS) provides support and advocacy for students with disabilities of all
kinds: hearing, learning, injury-related, mental health, medical, physical or
visual. Students with temporary disabilities such as sprains and breaks are
also eligible to use our services. SAS acts as a liaison between students and
the faculty and staff of the University of Manitoba as well as support agencies
within the province of Manitoba. Please phone: 474-6213 (voice) or 474-9690
(TTY) for service.
Student Counselling and Career
Centre (SCC) offers individual, couple or family counselling in individual and
groups formats. Please phone: 474-8592 or visit SCCC (474 University Centre).
Of the many libraries available to you on campus, the
Architecture & Fine Arts Library will be your main research hub (206 John
A. Russell Building). The Architecture/Fine Arts Library houses the largest
collection of information on art, design, and planning in the province of
Manitoba. For Reference/Research Assistance contact Liv Valmestad, Art
Librarian at (204) 474-8447, liv_valmestad@umanitoba.ca.
Open Studio 1 Instructor: Derek Brueckner
Has workshops and programs in
advanced academic and health-sciences English. (520 University Centre)
Important
Dates Calendar
WINTER
2014
|
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January 2
|
University opens
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January 6
|
First day of classes in winter term
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January 7
|
Last day to pay winter term fees
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January 17
|
Last day to add winter term courses
Last day to drop winter term courses for full
refund
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February 17
|
Monday Louis Riel Day – University closed
|
February 18-22
|
Midterm break – no classes scheduled
School of Art Open House
|
March 19
|
Last day to VW from fall/winter (spanned)
courses and winter term courses (no refund)
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April 9
|
Last day of winter term classes
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April 11 – 25
|
Examination Period
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April 19
|
BFA Grad Exhibition 2013
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May
2
|
Winter term grades due
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