SYLLABUS

COLLEGE OF MENOMINEE NATION Art 106 Syllabus Unlined or Graph Paper Sketchbook (any size for notes and sketches), artist’s pens, markers, or pencils. Sylvan Barnet, __A Short Guide to Writing about Art__, 8th ed., 2005 Thomas King, __Truth and Bright Water: A Novel__, 1999 __ Native American Art in the Twentieth Century __ edited by W. Jackson Rushing, III, 1999 __ I Stand in the Center of the Good __ edited by Lawrence Abbott, 1994 · Develop and use interpretive skills to analyze diverse art forms through an integration of the disciplines of art history, archaeology, anthropology, museology and history. · Examine major artistic traditions from multiple cultures in light of religious, cultural, social, economic and political contexts. · Develop research and writing skills, analyzing representative examples of indigenous art forms from diverse cultures of the world. · Explore the origin and history of representative artistic traditions, examining stylistic characteristics through visual analysis and determining how historical and cultural changes are reflected by style and technique. · Assess the impact of European contact and colonialism upon indigenous cultures and both the maintenance and change in artistic traditions after European contact. · Compare and contrast indigenous arts to other world art and architectural traditions, acknowledging contributions and cultural exchanges. · Evaluate ethical issues regarding the collecting and exhibiting of indigenous arts, the role of the international art market, the impact of tourism and the appropriation of indigenous arts by artists from outside of their respective traditions. · Evaluate various approaches to the study of gender in the production and use of indigenous arts. Class Attendance and Participation 60% 375 Sketchbook / Assignments 20% 125 Final Project __20% __ __125 __ 100% 625 90-100% 563-625 A   80-99% 500-562 B   70-79% 438-499 C   60-69% 375-437 D   0 -59% 0-374 F  §  Introduction to experiential education § Logging onto the class wiki § Class expectations Explore the world of art at the library, bookstore, Internet, or wherever you are most comfortable. Find 10 different artists and 10 different kinds of art from around the globe. These 20 different artists or art forms can come from throughout history, from cave paintings to present. I will expect a short summary of your specific thoughts about these artists and art forms, as well as links if you have them, to be uploaded to the class wiki. Make a notation of the specific resource and where you found it, the date and time that you are working, as well as some basic sketches of your impressions. (What makes this art or artist stand out to you? Is there a certain element or design that you identify with? What are the artists trying to convey in their art?) You will choose one artist or medium to present to the class on February 3rd. This will be a visual intensive presentation and examples are required. This project involves a lot of research! You will write five questions about the art/artist on the board for the class to discuss. The questions are not to be specific to your presentation such as a test question, but are meant to evoke thought and discussion about the work you present. § Sketchbook work Read this article for class: http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa070.shtml § Sketchbook work Explore the world of contemporary Native American Art in the library or the Internet. Choose one Native artist that is working today and explore what is it about their art that makes it Native. Upload assignment to the wiki with links to the artist. Include your own personal definition of what Native American Art is and what it means to be a Native American artist. Due on or before February 24th. E-mail me if you are having trouble finding artists. § Video and Slide lecture § We will discuss your definitions of Native Art. § Drawing Workshop § Video and Slide lecture § We will discuss your definitions of Native Art. § Drawing Workshop Come to class on March 16th prepared to tell a story. There are no requirements as to length of story. § Present your story § Listen to and sketch other peoples’ stories. Learn to connect your drawings to what has been said. § Full page drawing of your own story in your sketchbooks for March 30th class. § Video and slide lecture while you work Each of the following drawings are to be full-page illustrations. I will expect detail, time and thought in each of these drawings. The goal is to open your mind to other possibilities for drawing. These drawings will help you in your creative processes. § ** Setting the Stage Drawing- ** Draw everything in your story except the focus. Pretend that you are present at the scene of the story a half-hour before your story takes place, what do you see? § ** Basic Shapes Drawing- ** Draw your story using only 3 basic shapes (circle, triangle, square). § ** Negative Space- ** Draw your story again, but reverse the colors. Anything black will be white, etc. § ** Blind- ** Close your eyes and use the picture in your mind to draw. This will make you aware of your hand-mind coordination. § ** Sensations- ** (Anything but sight.) Think about your story and choose a sensation (touch, taste, hear, etc.) to draw. Out-of-the-box thinking. § ** Whole Page Restricted- ** Pay special attention to the borders of the paper and incorporate them into your drawing (no framed pages). § ** Whole Page Unrestricted- ** Pretend that the edges of your paper do not exist and draw off of the page. § ** Detail- ** Choose one section of the above drawings and zoom in (or blow it up). Pay extra-special attention to the detail. § ** Wrong Hand- ** Draw your story with your opposite hand. § ** Upside Down- ** Draw your story upside down. Utilize at least 3 of the styles above to create a final drawing of your story to be presented at the end of class on March 24th. § Video and slide lecture while you work § Final Drawing due at end of class Research and design a simple one color graphic illustration dealing with a topic of your choice. Apply what you have learned in your “Telling a Story” drawings. We will meet in the Mac lab on April 7th to work on your designs. § Presentation of individual designs § Creating a one color image using Adobe Creative Suite § Video and slide lecture while you work § Video and slide lecture while you work § Silk screen process on textiles Class will decide upon theme for print series. Each student will be responsible for creating 20-30 prints (enough for each person in class). § Video and slide lecture while you work § Video and slide lecture while you work § Video and slide lecture while you work All students are encouraged to provide the instructor with suggestions or other forms of constructive feedback regarding the class. Student can do this informally by speaking with the instructor, either in class or by appointment, and if the instructor is unavailable, to then arrange an appointment with the Dean of Instruction. This can also be done formally by completing the evaluation form distributed at the end of the course. If a student has a concern, issue, or question, the student must take responsibility to approach the instructor in a timely manner. Closures resulting from severe weather conditions, natural disasters, or mechanical failure will be announced by the President or her designee. Campus closing will be announced on WTCH-AM 960, WTCH, WIXX as well as Fox11 and Channel 2 TV stations. When in doubt, call 715-799-5600 for a recorded message. Notifications of class cancellations will be posted on campus. If no announcement/posting is made, student should remain for 10 minutes after class is scheduled to begin. Academic alerts can be submitted at any time during the semester to the Dean of Student Services. The forms are given to the student’s advisor for follow-up. Follow-up comments are returned to the instructor.
 * Course Name: **  Fundamentals of Design
 * Course # & Section: ART 106 **
 * Number of Credits: ** 3
 * Semester and year: **  Spring 2010
 * Class Time: ** 6:00pm-8:50pm
 * Class Days: ** Wednesday
 * Room Number: ** Keshena Campus
 * Course Pre-reqs: none **
 * Instructor: ** Benjamin R. Grignon, M.A. **Phone: **920.562.9728
 * Email: ** waqnahwew@gmail.com
 * Office Location: ** Menominee High School Library **Office Hours: **7:30am-3:30pm
 * Catalog Course Description: ** This course will provide a fundamental pursuit for design in the visual arts. In class, the hands-on assignments will include the elements of design-line, form, shape, color, value, texture, space, and seven principles of design (balance, movement, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, pattern, unity).
 * No Required Texts. **
 * Required Supplies: **
 * Recommended Texts: **
 * Course website: ** http://fundamentalsartspring2010.wikispaces.com/
 * General Education Objective: ** Students will become immersed and articulate within design fundamentals of various art forms. Students will be able to identify different design concepts and apply them to all functions of their life.
 * Program Outcome: ** Students will develop the skills, knowledge and appropriate vocabulary needed to comfortably state their interpretation of various art forms. They will have a working knowledge of art works, as well as the means to express opinions and personal judgments about art in everyday life in both written and verbal form. Students will have experimented with a variety of art media in terms of the elements and principles listed on the course description. They will have evaluated the success of various pieces in their portfolio and other students’ portfolios. (General Education Outcomes, Analytical level Level 5)
 * Course Learning Outcomes: **
 * Assessment Activities & Methods: ** The grading for this class is based heavily upon attendance and participation. Your sketchbooks will indicate both your progress throughout the class as well as record assignments given by the instructor. The final project will be discussed in class and determined by the entire class and instructor.
 * Grading Policy: **   **__Percent__ __Points__  **
 * Grading Scale: __Percent__ __Points__ __Grade__ **
 * Extra Credit: ** There will be extra credit opportunities throughout the semester. Please see instructor if you would like to pursue any extra credit.
 * Attendance Policy: ** This class is about visual culture, and much of what you will need to know to pass the class is presented in class and through the lectures. Therefore, attendance is required. This is a condensed class (full week in one night). Each class is worth 25 points with full participation. If you miss a class, you are able to recover 20 points by writing a two-page paper due at the next class meeting (5 extra points for sketches to total 25). All papers must be uploaded to the wiki before the start of the next class. Any sketches must be noted and dated in your sketchbooks and shown to me during break when you return.
 * Class Participation: ** This class is graded heavily on attendance and participation. All students are required to both attend class and participate in discussions and critiques (mostly through the wiki). Remember that this is **60%** of your grade!
 * Late work: ** Late work may be accepted based upon communication and agreement with instructor. Penalties apply for all late work.
 * Class Cancellation by Instructor: ** Notification of class cancellations will be posted on campus. If no announcement/posting is made, students should remain for 10 minutes after class is scheduled to begin.
 * Classroom Conduct: ** Please silence your cell phones during class. Be respectful and save your text messaging for breaks and after class.
 * Course Schedule/Semester Calendar: **
 * Week 1 – January 27, 2010 **
 * Class Introductions / Overview of the Course **
 * Assignment: Research art and artists. Presentation due February 3rd. **
 * Week 2 – February 3, 2010 **
 * What is Art? We will explore the many definitions of art. **
 * Assignment 1 Presentations **
 * Week 3 – February 10, 2010 **
 * What is Art? We will explore the many definitions of art. **
 * Assignment 1 Presentations Continued **
 * Assignment: Contemporary Native Artists **
 * Week 4 – February 17, 2010 **
 * A History of Native American Art **
 * Week 5 – February 24, 2010 **
 * A History of Native American Art Part II **
 * Week 6 – March 3, 2010 **
 * Native American Artist Presentations **
 * Assignment: Telling a Story **
 * Week 7 – March 10, 2010 **
 * Drawing and Illustration **
 * Week 8 – March 17, 2010 **
 * Drawing and Illustration Studio **
 * Assignment: Final Drawing **
 * Week 9 – March 24, 2010 **
 * Drawing and Illustration Studio **
 * Assignment: Silk Screen / Graphic Arts **
 * Week 10 – March 31, 2010 **
 * No Class. **
 * Week 11 – April 7, 2010 (Meet in the Mac Lab 2nd Floor) **
 * Silk Screen Studio **
 * Week 12 – April 14, 2010 **
 * Silk Screen Studio **
 * Final Project: Print Folio **
 * Week 13 – April 21, 2010 **
 * Silk Screen Studio **
 * Week 14 – April 28, 2010 **
 * Silk Screen Studio **
 * Week 15 – May 5, 2010 **
 * Silk Screen Studio **
 * Week 16 – May 12, 2010 **
 * Final Project Presentations and pot-luck **
 * Assessment of Student Learning: ** Students entering the College of Menominee Nation in the fall 2004 are required to successfully complete EDU295 as a requirement for graduation. All continuing students are strongly encouraged to participate in the student portfolio process. Samples of the artifacts of the general education objectives and program objectives should be saved in order to give the student selection options for the student general education portfolio.
 * ADA Statement: ** Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the Disability Counselor in the Office of Disability Services, Room 101. Adaptation of curriculum instruction, or assessments may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.
 * Class Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather or Building Closure: **
 * Academic Conduct: ** Academic honesty is an absolute for the fulfillment of College of Menominee Nation mission and guiding principles. Our students are proud of the work they do here and are committed to doing the best for their communities. Their grades, certificates, and degrees are their record of that work. These are used by prospective employers to make hiring decisions, by transfer colleges and universities to make admissions decisions, by funding organizations to determine eligibility for scholarships and other financial aid, and, most importantly, by family and other community members to express their pride in our students accomplishments. Therefore, College of Menominee Nation will not tolerate any form of academic dishonesty. See the Student Handbook for more information on “Academic Misconduct.”
 * Academic Alerts: ** The academic alert form is used as a student retention tool at the College of Menominee Nation. Instructors fill out forms to identify students at risk of not completing a course or identify problems. This type of early intervention increases the opportunity for student success.
 * Computer Labs ** : Students using the computer lab must adhere to the College of Menominee Nation policy. Orientation for the computer lab is given during the first few weeks of each semester to help students get familiar with the lab equipment. These sessions are held regularly at posted times. All students are strongly recommended to attend. See the Student Handbook for more information on “Computer Lab Policy.”
 * Incomplete Policy: ** Requests for a grade of “incomplete” must be initiated by the student to the instructor. Students may only request is at least 75% of course requirements have been met.
 * The above information and/or calendar in this course are subject to change. If change is required, the change will be in writing and provided to each student. **