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ART 197 / / PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR VISUAL ARTISTS SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE / / FALL 2014 INSTRUCTOR Shane Anderson shanus.an...
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ART 197 / / PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR VISUAL ARTISTS SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE / / FALL 2014 INSTRUCTOR Shane Anderson [email protected] Office Hours: by appointment Course site | Calendar: www.shane-anderson.com/teach SWC Photo Resource: dept.swccd.edu/photography dept.swccd.edu/~photography/Resource.html MEETING TIME & LOCATION This class meets in Room 573 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:50pm. Every class session will meet there first unless otherwise specified. Software (available in 570 building) 1. Adobe Creative Suite CS6 including Acrobat, Bridge, and Photoshop. 2. Microsoft Office for Mac (for homework) CAMPUS COMPUTER LABS WITH PHOTOSHOP/LIGHTROOM Photography & Digital Enrolled Lab Sections in 570 building: T 12:00pm - 3:30pm, W 8:00am - 11:20am, TH 3:00pm - 6:20pm, F 12:00pm - 3:50pm Library: M-TH 8:00am - 7:00pm, F 8:00am - 2:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm 420 Building (PC) Open Lab: M-TH 8:00am - 8:00pm, F 8:00am - 4:00pm COURSE DESCRIPTION Art 197 is a class designed to help students create a portfolio of their own artwork that can be used for aiding in applying to transfer schools, applying for grants and competitions, job applications,

and marketing themselves towards professional venues for showing their work. Allows third-semester art majors to develop both a traditional and digital portfolio of their work. Includes contemporary issues in art research on career opportunities, galleries, art schools, methods of documentation, and resume writing. Includes visits to local museums and art galleries. [D; CSU] Course Structure Students are required to keep handouts, assignment sheets, completed assignments, and related research in a notebook form. Take notes during lectures and demonstrations. Quizzes cover reading assignments. Students apply assignments to their own artwork. You will also be required to visit websites and do research. Course Objectives & Student Learning Outcomes Measurable Course Objectives and Minimum Standards, as Determined by Standards set by the instructor, at 70% Proficiency for a Grade of “C”: 1. Student will identify and demonstrate basic digital single lens reflex camera operation, including exposure controls and camera handing. 2. Student will discuss and demonstrate how to document artwork, color correction for documentation purposes, and file management in the computer. 3. Student will identify and evaluate lighting for both flat and 3-dimensional artwork using copy stands, free-standing lights, and natural light. 4. Student will analyze and apply digital optimization techniques for color slides for digital portfolio preparation. 5. Student will identify and apply the types of image compression required for CD-ROM an Web presentation. 6. Student will identify and prepare a PDF portfolio, portfolio website, and CD-ROM portfolio of 15 to 20 samples of their artwork. 7. Student will contact and converse with local gallery and museum directors to understand the requirements of portfolio presentation and the relationship between the artist and their institutions.

8. Student will analyze and evaluate resumes, application letters and statements of artistic intention by various artists and he/she will develop his/her own resume and artist statement. 9. Student will write descriptive analysis of artwork viewed on field trips and of reading about contemporary art issues. 10. Student will produce and prepare a lecture/demonstration which synthesizes their traditional and digital portfolios.

4. Write a Cover Letter. 5. Create promotional materials for your artwork or business. 6. Create an Artist Book (portfolio) to market yourself. 7. Create a website portfolio of your work. 8. Create and give an Artist Presentation. 9. Develop a mailing list and contacts. 10. Industry & Professional Artist Related Field Trips.

Institutional Student Learning Outcome Communication Skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Present their ideas in a clear and organized way to others.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS Disability Support Services (DDS) of Southwestern College recommends that students with disabilities discuss academic accommodation with their professors during the first two weeks of class. An alternate format of this syllabus and class handouts are available upon request. Call (619) 482-6512 or email [email protected].

Student Learning Outcome Art students develop the ability to communicate their artistic ideas and accomplishments in an artist statement, resume, and cover letter. Method(s) of Assessment: Portfolio Project Written exercise Present their ideas in a clear and organized way to others. Student Learning Outcome: Art students develop the ability to communicate their ideas involved in their artwork to a group of people in the form of an artist presentation using audio and visual technology. Method(s) of Assessment: Oral presentation Written exercise Performance Course Objectives & Student Learning Outcomes 1. Photograph 2D and 3D artwork. 2. Write an Artist’s Statement. 3. Write an Artist’s Resume and Job Resume.

ACADEMIC CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM Academic dishonesty of any type by a student provides grounds for disciplinary action by the instructor or college. In written work, no material may be copied from another without proper quotation marks, footnotes, or appropriate documentation. Plagiarism and cheating constitute violations of academic honesty whether perpetrated actively or passively. All violation and suspected violations of academic honesty will result in action taken against the parties involved and will be documented in writing with the Dean of the School of Arts and Communication. Sanctions may include no credit on the assignment in question, course failure, or formal charges of student misconduct. Formal charges can result in academic probation, suspension, or expulsion. ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER REFERRAL To further your success, reinforce concepts, and achieve the stated learning objectives for this course, I refer you to the Academic Success Center learning assistance services. Upon request for tutorial services, you will be automatically enrolled in NC3: Supervised Tutoring, a free noncredit that does not appear on your transcripts. Services are located in the ASC (420), the Writing

Center (420 D), the Reading Center (420), Math Center (426), the library LRC Interdisciplinary Tutoring lab, MESA specialized oncampus School, tutoring Labs, the Higher Education Center, and the San Ysidro Education Center. Online learning materials and Online Writing Lab (OWL) are available at www.swccd.edu/~asc.

strations. These points cannot be made up. See Grading Policies for more details. Tardiness is defined as being late for class or departing before the instructor has formally dismissed the class. Absences due to illness, family emergencies, jury duty, and religious holidays will be excused unless excessive only if it is feasible for the student to make up the lost time. If you are going to miss Disability Support Services Accomodation Statement class, arrangements need to be made prior to class time. It is the Southwestern College recommends that students with disabilities student’s responsibility to notify the instructor promptly of the exor specific learning needs contact their professors during the first pected dates of predictable excused absences. If you miss class, it two weeks of class to discuss academic accommodations. If a stu- is your responsibility to get notes and handouts from your peers. dent believes they may have a disability and would like more information, they are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services GRADING (DSS) at (619) 482-6512 (voice), (619) 207-4480 (video phone), or Grading will be based on attendance, participation, assignments, email at [email protected]. Alternate and the final portfolio. The following factors will influence the final forms of this syllabus and other course materials are available grade: upon request. Participation 10% Quizes 10% If you require any additional help from me, or the facility to acReading Responses 10% commodate a disability, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will Excellence and punctuality of assignments 70% make every effort to insure that you are able to get the work done. Portfolio (50%) We can be incredibly flexible and creative when it comes to finding 1. Website ways to help students make art. 2. Electronic Portfolio 3. Slide List – images in electronic portfolio ATTENDANCE 4. Cover Letter Students are expected to attend every class meeting, to arrive 5. Resume on time, and stay throughout the class period. Students may be 6. Artist Statement dropped from class for excessive tardiness for failure to attend 7. Printed Portfolio class the first day or during the entire first week of the class, or if the total number of absences exceeds twice the number of hours Out of Class Assignments (20% the class meets per week. 3 unexcused absences is considered 1. Artist Lecture Write-up excessive. On your 4th unexcused absence, you may be dropped 2. Artist Interview from the class. 3 tardies will count as an unexcused absence. 3. Art Related Event Write-up Students are responsible for officially withdrawing from classes 4. Field Trip Write-ups they are no longer attending. Late assignments will receive one full reduced letter grade. When you miss a class, you also miss class participation. There are points for participation during activities, lectures, and demon-

EXTRA CREDIT Independent Research - (1 time) If you see an art exhibit or show off campus and outside of class requirements, list the location, title of show, photographers included, and the titles or descriptions of at least 3 different photographs in the show. Then write a 1-page essay about the work your saw. Be sure to address content, as well as formulate well-expressed opinions about the work. (“This was great, or this sucks” are not valid comments). You will earn 5 points with the completion of this extra credit. Lectures & Professional Practices If you attend a lecture related to photography outside of class requirements, list the location, presenter, and a 1-page summary of what happened at the event. Talk to the instructor prior to the event for approval. Competitions & Shows If you enter a show or competition on or off campus, obtain proof of entering the event. Talk to the instructor prior to the event for approval. — Other extra credit opportunities may manifest during the semester. LAB SAFETY AND CLASS ETIQUETTE No food or drinks in the lab. Disruptive behavior to the class will not be tolerated, can reduce final grade, and if continued is grounds for dismissal from the class. Keep Cell Phones turned off during class! Ringing phone are considered disruptive behavior. Treat the equipment with respect and clean up after yourself. Photography and computer equipment is expensive and not easily replaced.Clean up after yourselves! Treat the equipment with respect. Photography equipment is expensive and not easily replaced.

LAB CLASS POLICIES Students must be enrolled in one of the lab sections in order to use the 570 facilities during scheduled lab times. For complete list of Lab Class Policies, please go to: dept.swccd.edu/photography/Lab.html Checkout Equipment Policy Statement Students must use the on-line checkout equipment form to request equipment in advance of their desired checkout date. For a complete list of Checkout Equipment Policies and to access the on-line form, please go to: dept.swccd.edu/photography/Checkout_Policy_Requests.html Students are responsible for all equipment checked out, and must pay for broken or lost equipment. COURSE MATERIALS •Digital SLR camera (you can checkout one from the department for on campus use only!) •Photographic 18% gray card (optional) •3 ring binder or Notebook for Class Notes •Hard-drive or USB memory stick (8 GB or more recommended) •Printed Portfolio – There may be several options available. - For example: Blurb Book Portfolio or equivalent (cost will be between $20-40 depending on choices) You may want to construct your own portfolio instead. •5+ 8 1/2”x11” plastic holder sheets •Printing Money (Around $15-25 for the semester) More supplies may be announced. TEXTBOOKS Required: The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist by Margaret R. Lazzari (2nd edition)

FIELD TRIPS AND OUT OF CLASS REQUIREMENTS Field trips are mandatory. Students are responsible for their own transportation unless stated otherwise. Contact the instructor if you have conflicts prior to the field trip. An alternative assignment is possible with advanced notice. You will have to attend artists lectures and art related events during the semester off campus and outside of regular class hours. If you have a legitimate reason for not attending a field trip off campus, you must contact the instructor to arrange an alternative project to take the place of the grade related to the field trip. Failure to make this alternative arrangement will result in no points earned on any grade related to the field trip. CLASS CALENDAR SEE THE COURSE CALENDAR ON THE COURSE SITE FOR ANY DATE CHANGES: www.shane-anderson.com/teach This calendar is subject to alteration, additions, and omissions at the teacher’s discretion, including due dates for assignments. IMPORTANT DATES August 31 Last day to withdraw without a “W” grade November 8 Last day to withdraw and receive “W” grade November 27 No Class Thanksgiving Holiday December 18, 2014 3:15-5:15pm Final AUGUST 19 Review of syllabus / Materials needed for class / Enrollment / Resources AUGUST 21 Bring in a list of goals & art works

AUGUST 26 Lecture: Documenting Artwork (handout) Lecture: Documenting Artwork Demo: Using the Copystand to record 2D Artwork (16”x20” or smaller) Reading: Chapter 1&2 in text and answer questions (due 9/2) AUGUST 28 Lecture: Documenting Artwork + handout Using a controlled lighting setup to record 2D and 3D artwork. Camera Basics and Digital Files Photographing 2D & 3D Artwork outdoors in Bright sunlight Introduce SWC Server + Dropbox — be sure to get your individual login and password LAB: Documenting Artwork DUE BY THE END OF CLASS: 2 files of a artwork documented SEPTEMBER 2 Discuss Ch. 1 & 2. Demo: Comparing and Picking Photographs for Documentation purposes using Adobe Bridge Reading: Chapter 5 in text and answer questions (due 9/9) SEPTEMBER 4 DUE: Reading Response Ch. 1 & 2 Demo: Basic Digital Workflow For Documenting Artwork using Adobe Bridge, Camera RAW, and Photoshop Reading: The Artist Statement LAB - documenting artworks Film: John Baldessari + Margo Chase SEPTEMBER 9 LAB – documenting artworks Lecture: The Artist Statement DUE – Reading Response Chapter 5 Homework: Rough draft of Artist Statement due 9/11

SEPTEMBER 11 Demo: Basic Digital Workflow For Documenting Artwork using Adobe Bridge, Camera RAW, and Photoshop Specific problems for correcting digital photographic images Introduce Outside of Class Projects including: Artist Lecture Write-up Artist Interview Art Related Activity DUE: Rough draft of Artist Statement SEPTEMBER 16

QUIZ #1 DUE: 3 digital images of artwork – A minimum of one shot inside in studio or with copy stand and one shot outdoors Lecture: The Resumé Homework: Rough Draft of Resume due 2/20 at start of class Reading: Chapter 6 in text and answer questions due 9/23 SEPTEMBER 18 Due: The Resumé — rough draft and questions from Chapter 6 Film: Exit Through the Gift Shop SEPTEMBER 23 Lecture: The Cover Letter pdf Introduce: Cover Letter Assignment Homework: Rough Draft of Cover Letter DUE: Chapter 6 SEPTEMBER 25 LAB – work on Cover Letter Film: Cutie and the Boxer SEPTEMBER 30 Film: Waste Land Introduce: Media Information Sheet Due: Cover Letter – rough draft Introduce: Biography - lecture slides with samples

OCTOBER 2

DUE: Biography Discussion: Ideas for the December Exhibition Discussion: Field Trip destinations OCTOBER 7 DUE: Media Information Sheet LAB OCTOBER 9 Quiz #2 DUE: You must let me know who you have arranged to interview for the Artist Interview assignment Introduce: Artist Presentation – due start of class on 10/21 Reading: Chapter 3&4 in text and answer questions due 10/16 OCTOBER 14 Demo: Preparing files for Powerpoint / Scanning Preparing Your Presentation Lecture Slides LAB: Artist Presentations DUE: Chapter 3&4 LAB

OCTOBER 16

OCTOBER 21 DUE: Reading Response Chapter 7+8 Artist Presentations OCTOBER 23 Artists Presentations cont. Lecture: Business Cards Lecture: Selecting your Audience Homework: Business Card .psd and print due 11/4 Lab: Business Cards

OCTOBER 28

Discussion: Alternative Spaces OCTOBER 30 Possible Field Trip – Art Produce | Bread + Salt | SD Space4art NOVEMBER 4 Due: Business Card .psd and print Present Business Cards Lecture: Artist’s Website Handout: Website Research NOVEMBER 6

DUE: Website Research Demo: WordPress basics and designing your site Lab: Website Reading: Learn WordPress NOVEMBER 11 Discussion: Art Galleries Film: The Cool School: The Story of the Ferus Art Gallery NOVEMBER 13

Field Trip If you are unable to make it on the Field Trip you have three options for an alternative assignment. Field Trip

NOVEMBER 18

NOVEMBER 20 INSTALL EXHIBITION IN GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION

NOVEMBER 25

NOVEMBER 27 ** NO CLASS | THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY **

DECEMBER 2

Demo: WordPress Lab: Working on your site Due at the beginning of class: 1. Artist Lecture Write-up #1 2. Artist Interview 3. Art Related Event Write-up

DECEMBER 4 Due: Decision on site pages (projects, about, contact, bio, etc) and decision on site theme (WordPress, Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, HTML, Flash, etc) Lab: Finish Artist Websites: due 12/11. The site must be working properly online in order to be considered complete. LAB

DECEMBER 9 DECEMBER 11

Due: Artist Websites Website Presentations Lecture: Differences between a printed portfolio and an e-portfolio. Lab: Work on designing printed portfolios Last Chance to turn in any late work, any redone assignments and any extra credit. DECEMBER 18 FINAL EXAM 3:15 - 5:15pm Due: PORTFOLIO 1. Website 2. Electronic Portfolio 3. Slide List – images in electronic portfolio 4. Cover Letter 5. Resume 6. Artist Statement 7. Printed Portfolio

You will be required to sign a document stating that you understand the information presented on this syllabus and will abide by the policies on this document and the policies on the the program website in regard to lockers, printing, checkout equipment, and studio use. You must sign this form prior to working in the lab, checking-out equipment, or using the studio.

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