Art 4373

Art 4373 Advanced 3D Studies/Intermedia

 

M-W 2-4:50, Spring 2019

Instructor: Darryl Lauster  

Office: 104 Studio Arts Center,

Office Hours: make appointment

Email Address: dlauster@uta.edu,

Website: https://websites.uta.edu/dlauster/

 

Description of Course Content: This seminar/lab class will focus on the intensive and independent exploration of Intermedia research and artistic production as well as the occasional readings and discussions of contemporary art theory and criticism.  Projects involving installations, performance, video, sound, and new media will be highly encouraged.

Intermedia = inter, or between + media, or material, literally between material

Student Learning Outcomes: 

  1. The student will be able to identify and utilize a range of 21st century professional artistic strategies.
  2. The student will demonstrate the ability to conceive, design and fabricate Intermedia projects from prescribed conceptual guidelines to aesthetically finished status.
  3. The student will be able to analyze, critique and discuss the design attributes of artistic projects.
  4. The student will be able to communicate an advanced understanding of contemporary theory and criticism
  5. The student will demonstrate the ability to work independently and think critically.

Requirements: 

  1. Regular attendance and the completion of self-assigned artistic project(s). Assignments that are turned in late will be lowered one letter grade for each class day the assignment is late.
  2. Critique participation and classroom cleaning
  3. Participation in seminar (readings and discussion)

Note:  Seminars and critiques are days that I consider attendance absolutely mandatory.

Description of Projects: Projects in this class will be independently conceived, pursued and completed.  (Collaborative projects welcome).  All projects are to incorporate the media (form) most suited to one’s idea (concept).

Students have the option of proposing one 16-week project, two 8-week projects or four 4-week projects.  The project proposed must be equal in complexity to the time necessary for its completion.

Seminars:  Pre-determined class meetings will be devoted to seminar based discussion during this semester.  Each seminar will focus discussion on an assigned online reading.

Assignments will published on my website:  https://websites.uta.edu/dlauster/

Grading Criteria for projects/progress:

  1. Risk, scope and complexity of projects: 20 %
  2. Synthesis of form/content (resolution): 20%
  3. Classroom practice/self motivation: 40%
  4. Critique participation: 20%

 

Grading Policy:  This class is process-based, not project-based.  I will provide progress reports based on my assessments using the above grading criteria at week 8 and week 12 of the semester.  I will also grade your two individual critiques, which will specifically assess your presented work as a collective unit.  I believe this accomplishes several things.  First, it provides greater freedom to tackle explorative and/or conceptual projects.  Second, it removes the erroneous equation of a single work of art to a percentile.   If any student requires more grading input they are welcome to make an appointment to discuss concerns during my office hours.

Grading Code:

100-90 – A = Excellent.  Projects/progress meet highest possible standard.

89-80 –  B = Good. Projects/progress meet most criteria, but room for improvement.

79-70 –  C = Average. Project/progress meet criteria moderately, but leave significant room for improvement.

69-60 –  D = Weak.  Sub-standard.  Not meeting any above criteria.

       F = No quantifiable effort is evidenced.

Attendance Policy:  Attendance to all seminars, lab days and critiques is required. Absences are only excused for participation in University-sanctioned events, significant and verifiable issues, or the observance of religious holidays. In the case of extended illness or injury, the doctor’s notes will give justification for a possible grade of “Incomplete.” More than four unexcused absences will lower your final grade 10%.

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Class Calendar:                                              

 

  • Mon, 01/14 Introduction                                    Wed, 01/16 seminar
  • Mon, 01/21 MLK day                                         Wed, 01/23 seminar
  • Mon, 01/28 work day                                          Wed, 01/30 work day
  • Mon, 02/04 work day                                          Wed, 02/06 work day
  • Mon, 02/11 seminar                                           Wed, 02/13 work day
  • Mon, 02/18 work day                                          Wed, 02/20 work day
  • Mon, 02/25 work day,                                           Wed, 02/27 Chantelle, Ben
  • Mon, 03/04 Phillip, Elizabeth, Stacey               Wed, 03/06 Maria, Denise, Perla
  •                                                                                                               8-week Grade reports
  • Mon, 03/11 Spring Break                                   Wed, 03/13 Spring Break
  • Mon, 03/18 seminar                                          Wed, 03/20 work day
  • Mon, 03/25 work day                                          Wed, 03/27 work day
  • Mon, 04/01 work day                                           Wed, 04/03 work day
  • Mon, 04/08 work day                                          Wed, 04/10 seminar
  •                                                                                                            12-week grade reports
  • Mon, 04/15 work day                                           Wed, 04/17 work day
  • Mon, 04/22 work day                                          Wed, 04/24 work day
  • Mon, 04/29  Ben, Phillip, Stacey                       Wed, 05/01 Maria, Denise, Perla, Liz

 

Required Materials:  All students are responsible for procuring the materials they require for their specific projects.  ***This includes technology.  The SSME (student supply materials exchange) is available as a material resource and depository.