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ART 3230 Contemporary Art Syllabus – Spring 2008

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ART 3230 Contemporary ArtSpring 2008, Trahern 401TR 12:45 – 2:10Professor Barry JonesTrahern 422931.221.7330jonesb@apsu.edue-mail is my preferred method of communicationoffice hours: MW 1pm – 2pm, TR 9am – 10amCourse DescriptionHistorical precedents and methods of criticism will be used as criteria for study of images from the 1960’s to the present.PrerequisitesART 2010, 2020 or permission of the instructorObjectivesThis course aims to provide an in-depth study of contemporary art as it evolved (and continues to evolve) in Europe and America. The course aims to define the nature of contemporary art and gauge its development historically, stylistically, and culturally.Important NoteThis is an equal opportunity classroom in the presentation of ideas and issues raised by artists. Topics including politics, religion, censorship, pornography, homosexuality, AIDS and feminism may make you feel uncomfortable because of your unfamiliarity or because they are in conflict with your personal beliefs. Much like the goal of a good college education, the work of many contemporary artists is designed to challenges us, not to ask us to change or give up what we believe, but to examine our beliefs in a larger context. Therefore, the content and images of some works shown in this course may be very disturbing to some. Graphic violence, alternate life styles, and explicit sexuality are themes pursued by some contemporary artists. By remaining in the course you are obligating yourself to the thoughtful discussion and viewing of such works. Required TextbooksDavid Hopkins, After Modern Art 1945 – 2000Jim Powell, Postmodernism for BeginnersA good dictionary and access to an encyclopedia are essential.Additional MaterialsThese will be posted or linked on the class site (contemporaryart.artapsu.com). There will also be many handouts given in class. A binder is therefore highly suggested.AttendanceThe classroom experience is a vital part of college education. Interaction with instructors and other students is an important element in the learning process. Students are responsible for the material covered or assigned during any absence. Good attendance and punctuality are expected for this course and will strongly affect your grade. Only four (4) unexcused absences will be allowed. Every unexcused absence beyond this will lower your grade by a letter grade (10 pts). Excused absences include religious holidays, a veriﬁable death in the immediate family or doctor’s note. Students should come to class on time and stay for the entire scheduled class. Arriving late or leaving early three times will be counted as an absence. You are responsible for the material missed when you are tardy, and please do not disturb the class. GradingYour grade in the course will be determined by your performance on the daily quizzes, two exams, a paper and your participation in discussions (both in class and on-line).Quizzes = 20%Mid-term = 20%Discussion = 20%Paper = 20%Final Exam = 20%QuizzesA short quiz of one or two questions will be given at the start of every class. These will be based on the reading required for that day or will review the previous days material. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of each class. Students arriving late will not have the opportunity to take the quiz later. ExamsThere will be two exams during the semester. The midterm exam will cover the material presented from day one up to the test. You will be asked to identify quotes and images of artworks (by artist’s name, style and date) and also to discuss images and / or readings, lectures and discussions.The final exam will consist of two parts. The first is a take-home essay which will be assigned during the last full week of class and which is due at the beginning of the final exam time slot. The second half of the exam will follow the above outlined format of the midterm exam.Study guides will be posted on the course site several days prior to each exam.Exams are mandatory and make-ups will not be given without prior approval.PaperYou are required to write a critical paper of at least 1250 words in length (typed and double spaced), the topic of which will be presented later in the semester. Late papers will be penalized one letter grade for every class day the paper is late. Papers will be submitted electronically.DiscussionContemporary art – as all art – comes alive only through our thoughtful interaction with it. Discussions allow all of us to engage the work presented on a personal and not merely historical level. Discussion (both in class and on-line) will be presented in most classes. Participation is mandatory.Plagiarism Plagiarism, which is the use as one’s own of material originated by others, will not be tolerated. Frequent examples include: failure to document properly a paraphrase or quote; buying or selling a paper; and permitting someone else to create work which one submits as his/her own. Plagiarism, as well as any other form of cheating, will be result in a grade of “0″ on the paper, quiz, or studio problem. More than one instance of plagiarism will result in failure of the course. Disability Policy Any student who has a disability that may affect his/her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with me to discuss this matter, or you may contact Disability Services; Telephone 221-6230; voice 221-6278; voice tty. Policy on Minors Minors (any non-student under that age of 18) accompanying staff, faculty, students, or visitors on campus are not permitted in the classroom. Academic and Classroom Misconduct Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. Academic and classroom misconduct will not be tolerated. Students must read the “Code of Student Conduct” in the new Student Handbook for the understanding of what will be expected of them within the academic setting. The above schedule and procedures are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

ART 410v Internet Art Syllabus – Spring 2008

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Course DescriptionART 410V Special Topics explores the history, theory, and practice of internet art — defined as “art meant to be experienced on-line.” We will examine and produce works in the genres of network conceptualism, hypermedia comics, non-linear narrative, and generative software. Readings, research, and artmaking projects will address issues of identity, location, collaboration, hacktivism, immersion, storytelling, insider/outsider art, design aesthetics, media synthesis, and new media design. Barry R. JonesTrahern 422931.221.7330jonesb@apsu.edue-mail is my preferred method of communication group discussion e-mail address: apsu-internet-art@googlegroups.com course website: apsunetart.wordpress.com Students will couple web development skills with other media production experience to create art for and residing on the internet. The emphasis will be on making interesting, relevant, and engrossing artwork given the constraints and strengths of the online medium. Technical software skills will be addressed as they relate to this creative process. The projects and assignments required in this class are time-intensive and require an average of 9 hours per week on the computer, either in a campus lab or on your own computer that contains the software used in the class. In this course you will: Understand the inherent strengths and weaknesses of the web as a communications medium Develop artistic methods that take creative advantage of the internet’s peculiarities Understand internet art in the context of 20th/21st century art and “new media” art Produce original artworks in a variety of conceptual genres Identify methods for establishing sustained narration using minimalistic multimedia elements Create “unfinished environments” that invite user exploration and participation Identify ways in which online art can contribute to positive social change Synthesize a wide range of media production skills in the service of artmaking Layout and design images and text for the screen Develop a non-linear narrative methodology Course RequirementsAll students must have an Austin Peay State University student e-mail account and check it often. It will be an important part of our communication during the semester. All studio problems will be posted on the class website: apsunetart.wordpress.com . Check this site often, as you will not receive printed copies of your studio problems. The problem speciﬁcs, as well as examples and links will be posted on the site. I believe that attaining skills with software can easily be done with manuals and on-line tu- torials. There is a required software manual for this course and we will systematically go over every exercise in it together. I will also show you how to ﬁnd answers to your technical questions on the internet. The software that we use this semester will dramatically change in the near future, so it is important that you learn to teach yourself how to use it. Before I will answer any of your technical questions, you will be required to show me three places that you looked to ﬁnd the answer. The difﬁcult part of this course will not be learning the software, but developing interesting ideas and communicating them effectively. I would pre- fer to focus our time together on that task. We will have a progress critique for each studio problem so that everyone will have a chance to give and receive feed back. The only “ﬁnal” critique will take place at the end of the semester. Your grade for each problem will not be determined at the progress critiques, but you cannot possibly do well without the class’s feedback, so attendance is mandatory. Your ﬁnal projects will be due one week after the progress critique for grading. Unexcused absences from critiques will result in your project grade being lowered one full grade (10 pts). This is a visual art course; often we will need to communicate to each visually through sketches and diagrams. Your sketchbook is also a useful place to keep you class notes. You are required to actively participate in all group discussions and critiques. Attendance The classroom experience is a vital part of college education. Interaction with instructors and other students is an important element in the learning process. Students are respon- sible for the material covered or assigned during any absence. Good attendance and punctuality are expected for this course and will strongly affect your grade. Only four (4) unexcused absences will be allowed. Every unexcused absence beyond this will lower your grade by a letter grade (10 pts). Excused absences include religious holidays, a veriﬁable death in the immediate family or doctor’s note. Students should come to class on time and stay for the entire scheduled class. Arriving late or leaving early three times will be counted as an absence. You are responsible for the ma- terial missed when you are tardy, and please do not disturb the class. Suggested TextsMcCloud, Scott: Understanding Comics Meadows, Mark: Pause & Effect: The Art of Interactive NarrativeGreen, Rachel: Internet ArtBlais, Joline and Ippolito, Jon: At the Edge of Art Tribe, Mark: New Media ArtManovic, Lev: The Language of New MediaMurray, Janet: Hamlet on the HolodeckWardrip-Fruin, Noah and Montfort, Nick: The New Media ReaderPacker, Randall and Jordan, Ken: Multimedia: From Wagner to Virtual RealitySpiller, Neil: Cyber Reader: Critical Writing for the Digital Era Evaluation Each project is graded on a 100-point scale. Each project will be awarded one grade. You may re-work one studio problem for a new grade. 90 – 100 = A 80 – 89 = B 70 – 79 = C 60 – 69 = D 59 and below = F Late Work All student work must be turned in on time. An unexcused absence from a critique will result in your project grade being reduced one full letter grade (10 pts). Late work will be reduced one full letter grade (10 pts) for every class late. It is your responsibility to turn your work in on time, and to catch up when you are absent from class. Plagiarism Plagiarism, which is the use as one’s own of material originated by others, will not be toler- ated. Frequent examples include: failure to document properly a paraphrase or quote; buying or selling a paper; and permitting someone else to create work which one submits as his/her own. Plagiarism, as well as any other form of cheating, will be result in a grade of ”0″ on the paper, quiz, or studio problem. More than one instance of plagiarism will result in failure of the course. Materials List • 1 GB Flash Drive • mini-dv tapes • CD-R media with plastic cases • Sketchbook Disability Policy Any student who has a disability that may affect his/her academic performance is encour- aged to make an appointment with me to discuss this matter, or you may contact Disability Services; Telephone 221-6230; voice 221-6278; voice tty. Policy on Minors Minors (any non-student under that age of 18) accompanying staff, faculty, students, or visi- tors on campus are not permitted in the classroom. Academic and Classroom Misconduct Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. Academic and class- room misconduct will not be tolerated. Students must read the “Code of Student Conduct” in the new Student Handbook for the understanding of what will be expected of them within the academic setting. The above schedule and procedures are subject to change in the event of extenuating cir- cumstances.