Time Schedule:
John T Young
ART 334
Seattle Campus
Topics vary, centering on issues of public art and professional practices.
Class description
SPRING: PUBLIC ART TOURS Ever wonder what the Hammering Man or the Broken Obelisk meant? Visit over 100 public artworks throughout the Seattle metro area and learn the inside story of their meanings, how they were selected and constructed. Often we will be joined in person by the artists that created the works.
AUTUMN: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES Professional and business practices to succeed as a visual artist. Portfolio and resume preparation for admission to graduate schools, grants, commissions, exhibitions, etc. Studio/seminar.
WINTER: ART 334 A. The History of Public Art Design Studio. A seminar style survey of the melding of Public Art, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture through the ages, starting with Stonehenge, the Pyramids, the Gothic Cathedrals, etc. and ending with contemporary earthworks, public art, and 21st C. Performance Art. Collaboratively taught by Profs. David Streatfield (Landscape Architecture) and John Young (Art).
ART 334 B. Collaboration in the Arts. Ever wonder how artists, architects, and engineers can successfully collaborate on large public artworks integrated with buildings or the landscape? Or how visual artists collaborate with choreographers or poets? Learn how to most efficiently work with artists and designers from other disciplines. Taught by visiting lecturer Beliz Brother, nationally renowned award-winning public artist and collaborator.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
SPRING: field trips and visiting artists. Every class day we are in the field looking at and discussing public art in and around Seattle. Transportation will be provided. Class times will be guaranteed and strictly adhered to: starts promptly at 11:30 am and back to campus by 2:20 pm.
Recommended preparation
AUTUMN: An interest to succeed
WINTER: All interested in public art, space, design, and expression.
SPRING: No prerequisites. Good walking health required. Camera needed. Lab Fee.
Class assignments and grading
AUTUMN: Portfolio, resume, and model-making assignments. A manual 35mm single lens reflex camera is needed.
WINTER: Reading, projects.
SPRING: Journals will be written for evaluation, creating a handsome documentation of our public art “expeditions.” Two 3 hr field trips per week. Lab fees cover van rentals and honoraria for the guest artists. Spend the Spring afternoons outdoors learning about the art in our city.
SPRING: Journal and participation
WINTER: Completion of projects and enthusiastic participation
