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COURSE INFORMATION AND SYLLABI
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CREATIVITY:VISUAL ART WORKSHOP Fall 2011 Call Number: 14145 Tues. 7:00- 9:45
PROFESSOR CONTACT INFORMATION
GREG
 
METZ
 
972.883.2774
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COURSE PRE-REQUISITES, CO-REQUISITES, AND/OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS
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TUDENTS SHOULD HAVE SOME VISUAL ARTS STUDIO BACKGROUND
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE STUDENTS OF DIVERSE ARTISTIC INTERESTS IN THE CREATIVE PRACTICES OF CRITICAL THINKING, RELATIONAL AESTHETICS AND STUDIO ACTIVITIES. THROUGH RELATED READINGS AND RESOURCES, COMMUNAL DISCOURSE AND APPLICATION OF PROJECT OBJECTIVES. STUDENTS WILL DESIGNATE A PATH OF RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTATION AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR CRITICAL REVIEW BY THEIR PEERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROJECT DESIGN STRATEGIES AND TACTICS, ARTISTIC STATEMENT CONSTRUCTION, CRITICAL ANALYSIS, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MATERIALS INVESTIGATION AND PROCESS. STUDENTS WILL CONSIDER THEMSELVES AS A CORPORATE COLLABORATIVE ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL/INDEPENDENT FACILITY ESTABLISHING AN IDENTITY FROM WHICH TO PERORM THEIR RESPECTIVE PRODUCTIONS/ACTIONS.
IT IS THIS COURSE’S
INTENT TO EXPAND THE POTENTIAL POSSIBILTIES AND INTERESTS OF ITS PARTICIPANT
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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES
 
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TUDENTS WILL FOCUS ON THE PRODUCTION OF STUDIO WORK IN VARIOUS MEDIUMS AND DIRECTIVE AS SUGGESTED BY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
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TUDENTS WILL INCORPORATE INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERESTS AND SOURCES TO ADVANCE OR INFORM THE STYLISTIC AND CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR WORK 
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TUDENTS WILL ENGAGE IN LIVELY DISCUSSION ON CONTEMPORARY TOPICS PRESENTED THAT INVOLVE INSIGHT AND ANALYSIS RELEVANT TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE CREATIVE  APPLICATION
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TUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN IN
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DEPTH PEER CRITIQUES ON INDIVIDUAL WORK AND CONCEPTUAL MOORINGS
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TUDENTS WILL CONSULT INDIVIDUALLY WITH
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ROFESSOR ON ADVANCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF WORK AND IN PERFORMING AN INTELLECTUALLY DERIVED WORKING ARTIST STATEMENT
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
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EE READING AND RESOURCE LISTING
s handout
 
SUGGESTED COURSE MATERIALS
Students will be responsible for providing their own materials as called for
 
 
Assignments & Academic Calendar
*Aug 30 Class introduction
Discussion/ what are we doing here? Goals and Objectives / how this class works Presentation: how do we assess design. Books: readings, resources, artists statements Assignment: 5-10 min presentation of your work for next week of your work/flash drive ready. A general idea of who are and what you have done. Also like to have you present 3 sources, works, resources of influence that you think incorporate good design
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 or intriguing challenging design perhaps for further discussion. These can  be internet connected or flash drive. Total time will be 15 to 20 min. The Good the Bad and the Ugly Bad/ Wayne Theibaud discuss. Review of some of the works from the Venice Biennale. Announce studio space, link to graduate nights at museum, http://www.utdallas.edu/ah/programs/graduate/mfa-atec.html Artist statements: 500 words, 300 words 100 words. Interns ???
*Sept 6 Students introduction: 15-20 minute viewings of your work or ideas/projects.
Assignment: read and research links and articles introduced Aug 30 . prepare examples of their Good Bad and Ugly versions of cultural aesthetics. Handout MetaHaven
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„The Uncorporate identity‟
Artist Statement handout Vocabulary Handout
Sept. 13
 The
Good, Bad and Ugly
 discussion on design
Sept. 20
 
Studio Day
 
(meeting by appointment) sign up on elearning by date and time *Sept. 27 Studio Day: Meeting by scheduled appointment Oct. 4
 
Studio Day: Meeting by scheduled appointment Oct. 11
 
Group A feedback critique : Critiques 30 min. Oct. 18 Group B feedback critiqu
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Critiques 30 min. Oct. 25
 
Studio day (Meeting by appointment) Nov. 1
 
Studio day (Meeting by appointment) Nov. 8 Studio day (Meeting by appointment) Nov 15 Studio Day (Meeting by appointment) Nov. 22 Studio Day (Meeting by appointment)
 
 Nov 29.
 
DEAD WEEK NO MEETINGS Dec. 06 Final Critique Group B start at 6pm (food and drink) Dec 13 Final Critique Group A start at 6pm (food and drink)
**** Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Changes will be noted and posted by email or Elearning. Also sign up times will be posted on E learning. You must meet with me at least four times in the course of the semester during the designated studio appointment days prior to the final critique presentation.
GRADING POLICY:
The grades in this class will be determined by the following criteria: Presentations/critiques: Students will be evaluated through in class critiques as to professional seriousness and commitment to the concerned subject. This includes preparation, content depth and vitality of resources related to content. There are 2 critiques and 2 presentaions in the course of the semester. Participation: It is important that you be at all lectures and class seminars and that you are engaged in the dialogue with the rest of the class. You will be deducted for absences that are not medically prohibited*. Missing a cumulative total of critique, lecture or demo class days will result in an unsatisfactory evaluation. You will be expected to make 4 individual appointments through out the semester with me. 10% Notebook: your notebook is the critical link to the process you are involved with and its evolution. It is important that you take class notes and record your research and source material to assist in the evaluation of your progress.
COURSE & INSTRUCTOR POLICIES
I would like to take this opportunity to fill you in on some general course expectations and  policies regarding
attendance, grades, classroom etiquette, assignments, materials and attitude
. Questions and/or difficulties in this course most often arise in these areas. It is your right to be informed of my beliefs and strategies on these issues. Please do not hesitate to discuss with me any questions, concerns or problems you may have
about this course during the semester. If you don‟t feel comfortable approaching me in class,
then feel free to contact me at the above number or during my posted office hours.
Please remember that it is the University policy that faculty are only required to respond to emails sent from a university account. So you may use your own personal off campus email but I am not required to respond. ATTENDANCE: See participation in grade evaluations.
Because this class involves independent studio time, you are not required to meet each class  period. However, it is important that you stay in touch with me on a regular basis by signing up to meet with me during those studio times. Once every 2 weeks is advised.

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