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Art 440 Independent Study
Studio or Scholarly Focus
Spring 2008
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Instructors: Brian Baugh, Assistant Professor
of Art (457-2108)
Tyler Hennings, Lecturer in Art (457-2206)
Stacy Lotz, Associate Professor of Art (457-
2359)
Cheryl L. Meeker, Professor
of Art (457-2364)
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Course
Content and Objectives
Independent
Study is a course created by the student in collaboration with
one of the art department instructors. Departmental
expectations may or may not apply depending on the focus of the
independent study. For instance, students who are engaged in
studio focus and students who are engaged in scholarly focus
(for example an art history project, art education project, or
another scholarly project) may have different departmental
expectations in regards to attendance at critiques, studio
hours, field trips etc. These details must be worked out with
the teaching instructor and detailed in your contract.
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Contract
If you have not done so already, you should meet immediately
with your instructor to create a contract explaining your
reasons for taking this class, what goals you hope to accomplish
this semester including the quantity of finished works to be
graded, and how often you will be meeting with the instructor.
The contract must be signed by the end of
the first week of classes or else you will be dropped from the course.
Because the contract is especially important for students who
are working in a scholarly focus make certain all the details
are worked out ahead of time with the instructor. Meeting times
for the entire semester, length of project, expectations of the
instructor for the quality of work expected etc.
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Group
Critiques (for Studio Focus)
Attendance and participation are required at the group critiques
for students who are engaged in studio work. The dates for the
critiques are listed in the calendar.
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Set up: Students must have the work for the critique set up
in the appropriate space by no later than 12:00 noon on the day of the
critique. No exceptions.
Before each group critique you are required to write a summary
('ticket')
to give to your professor when you arrive for the critique.
Writing this summary will help you organize your thoughts so
that during the critique you will more easily be able to talk
about your work. In both the summary and critique, describe
your work, how you made the work, what ideas or emotions you are
hoping to communicate through it, and discuss what problems you
may be having. Be prepared to ask the group questions about
your work. Be prepared to ask questions about the work of
others. Please be advised that you will not be allowed to
participate if you do not have a written summary of efforts to
turn in at the beginning of the critique.
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Field
Trip and other required events (Studio and/or Scholarly
Focus)
Sometimes we will take a trip to a museum, gallery, exhibition
or other art viewing experience. These could be on campus or
elsewhere. On campus openings,
gallery talks, lectures are considered part of this area of the
course.
Once again, attendance is mandatory for
students engaged in the studio focus and may be required for
research students as well. Make sure you check with your
instructor on what is required. Dates/details are listed in
the calendar below others may follow as the semester progresses.
Attendance at Monmouth College events is mandatory for students
in 440 whether your contract is for the studio or the scholarly
focus.
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Final
Evaluative Essay (Studio Focus):
A final writing assignment is required for studio students.
Your final essay will be a reflective essay and it needs to be
at least 6-8 pages in length. You will
summarize your efforts this semester and describe how you
reached the goals outlined in your contract. You will also
need to mention historical and contemporary influences (at least
two) that you discover in your artwork. Mention how these
influences are expressed in your work. You will also need to describe in detail what you learned
from making the work you did in this class. The due date is
listed in the calendar and again late papers will receive a
significant drop in grade for the lateness or may not
be accepted at all at the discretion of the instructor.
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Evaluation
The teaching staff will meet as a group to determine the midterm
and final grades you will receive for the course. The final
grade will be determined with the following percentages:
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Studio Focus |
- Critique Grades: Students will be given a
grade after each critique.
- Finished Artwork
- Quality-(completion of work proposed in
contract/effort put forth to reach goals)
- Quantity - (success of finished pieces as
resolved artworks, evidence of improvement)
- Final Evaluative Essay
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- Attendance at Lectures - receptions and
individual critiques with instructors.
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- Active participation in studio hours and
individual studio and/or other responsibilities depending on
instructor)
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Scholarly or Research Focus |
- Contractual Research Project
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- Individual meetings with instructor, artist
openings and field trips (if required)
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