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Timea Tihanyi
ART 131
Seattle Campus
Presentation of process through which artists discover and translate ideas, feelings, and concerns into images or objects. Use of a wide variety of methods and approaches, from traditional to technological, to promote visual expression. Discussion and critiques leading toward better understanding the creative process.
Class description
Course Objectives
Gain basic understanding of elements of visual composition and their relationship.
Move with your ideas freely within and among 2D, 3D, and 4D (time based media).
Gain basic familiarity with major modern and contemporary art movements and their representatives.
Attain a vocabulary of art appreciation and criticism.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
This is a studio course that requires you to invest at least 6-8 hours a week outside of class. There will be work time set aside in class, but the majority of experimentation and execution will be done outside of class. Class times will be spent on developing and discussing assignments, group projects and slide lectures.
Recommended preparation
No course requirements.
Experience with various art techniques, familiarity with Mac computers is helpful but not required.
Art supply list will be provided during the first class meeting.
Class assignments and grading
The assignments intend to explore the many facets of artistic process from the concept to the execution in a variety of formats and media. The class will provide you with many contemporary examples and tools to tackle these challenging assignments. Each project will have a few well-articulated limitations and goals (just like in real life). Outside of that you have complete freedom to be creative. Experiment and strive to fresh ideas! Have fun with the projects!
Final grade will be determined by the following:
Participation (critiques, in-class projects, class discussions) 20%
Professional manner 20% (turning in projects on time, individual effort, commitment, progress)
Quality of projects 60% (satisfying goals and limitations of the assignment, thought process, design, experimentation, craft)
