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Syllabus
Introduction
Image studio explores the creation, use, and presentation of images and the theoretical discourse specific to such practices within a studio context.
Particular considerations include: the context, use, and function of images (site, encounter, reception, access, images and power), understanding of representation (pictorial truth, reproduction and visual technologies), and new digital forms (technologies of production and distribution, transition from narrative to database) as a continuum with all other image production technologies. By working both in and out of traditional presentation contexts the studio engages a consideration of how art is “instituted”.
While the course addresses the image as a primary element in visual art, it approaches this material as related to other studio media and considerations. Also the focus on digital is within the context of other image making and presentation formats.
Course Objectives
1. Acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the creation and presentation of images.
2. Understand the considerations involved in the use of digital technologies in the creation of images within the context other studio practice and imaging methods.
3. To understand the visual, conceptual, historical, and theoretical considerations of images.
4. To understand the contextual issues of presentation broadly and in particular with images. How to work images.
5. Gain insight into existing and potential contexts of presentation for visual art and learn how to analyze, plan, and implement works in these contexts.
6. Understanding and developing methods of working with others in the production of cultural forms.
7. Understand the relationships between the practice of art and other enterprise.
8. To engage successfully in verbal and written critical discourse about studio works and ideas.
Course Topics
•the context, use, and function of images (site, encounter, reception, access, images and power)
•understanding of representation (pictorial truth, reproduction and visual technologies)
•new digital forms (technologies of production and distribution, transition from narrative to database)
Texts
Theory in Art Since 1985 edited by Zoya Kocur and Simon Leung
Practices of Looking by Marita Sturken and Lisa Cartwright
Course Requirements
The studio work in this course is focussed on the understanding of the image as a primary element in studio work. The course also addresses digital technology as it pertains to the creation and presentation of images in visual art contexts. Works involving digital technology should be a significant portion of works produced. This course is intended primarily for both art and design students.
Evaluation
Your course grade will be established by assessing your performance in 3 areas:
Studio production (of 10)
Discourse: Writing, Reading, Discussion (of 10)
Attendance and Group Contribution (of 10)
Each has a value of up to 10 points. These will be totaled and then
a percentage tabulated. You may request a midterm grade report that will be in the same format as the final grade report. You may also arrange for an assessment conversation with the professor at any point in the course. The full scope of your performance cannot be represented here and can be discussed in person with the professor.
It is expected that you will spend aproximately 6 hours a week on outside work for this course throughout the semester.
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