This is an interdisciplinary critique-based course designed for advanced Art Studio majors. Our primary aim is to provide a structure for the development of each student's thesis work, research, and thinking as it evolves over the course of the semester. Through extensive in-class discussions and reviews, we devote a substantial portion of time to the presentation and discussion of student work. We devote time to the discussion of installation strategies, readings in contemporary criticism, visiting artist lectures and presentations, and, if possible, visits to contemporary exhibitions in the area. The course is also an interdisciplinary workshop, an opportunity to share your work with your fellow students, and to participate in a structured response to one another's work across different types of media. Participation in the class will include leading discussions of readings, attending visiting department lectures, sharing work in class, and responding to/giving feedback to classmates' work. The course is designed as a complement to the Art Studio Senior Thesis process and is an elective for Art Studio majors. |