Course Syllabus
Course: ART 1200
Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
Department: Visual Art
Title: Art Talks
Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029
Catalog Description: This course is designed to expose students to a broad range of contemporary artistic disciplines, techniques, philosophies, and personalities through presentations by working professionals in the arts. All Visual Arts majors should enroll in this course for a minimum of four semesters to meet the AFA degree requirements at Snow College. This course is repeatable for credit. A lab fee is required.
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 0
Repeatable: Yes.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Justification: Attending school in rural central Utah does not afford students many opportunities to interact with contemporary artists as they would in a metropolitan setting. Art Talks will provide a weekly meeting for art majors to learn from and meet with diverse professionals working in the arts. In order for students to succeed as emerging artists, it is essential that they engage in the dialog of contemporary art. Art talks are an integral part of notable art programs throughout the country and are offered in the state of Utah at most higher education institutions. Lectures will be open to the public.
Student Learning Outcomes:
MATERIAL PROFICIENCY—Students will be exposed to a broad range of material processes introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions. Class discussions will be held periodically throughout the semester to provide feedback and insight. Each student will be required to maintain a sketchbook or notes which will be used to write a comprehensive written assessment that addresses each of the Snow College Visual Arts Student Learning Outcomes at the end of the semester.
CONCEPTUAL PRINCIPLES—Students will be exposed to a broad range of conceptual principles introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions. Students will be evaluated via Participation and Culminating written assessment.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT—Students will be exposed to a broad range of historical influences introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions. Students will be evaluated via Participation and Culminating written assessment.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS—Students will be exposed to a broad range of critical thought introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions. Students will be evaluated via Participation and Culminating written assessment
CREATIVE PROCESS—Students will be exposed to a broad range of creative processes introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions. Students will be evaluated via Participation and Culminating written assessment.
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Content:
This course will include presentations and discussions on professional strategies and careers in the arts, methods and materials used in diverse forms of art production, current issues and concepts in contemporary art, exhibition and gallery strategies, and networking opportunities. Art Talks coordinators will endeavor to secure lecturers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Key Performance Indicators:
Each student will be evaluated upon attendance and participation, and a final written assessment.
Attendance and Participation 80 to 90%
Written assessment 10 to 20%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
No text is required for this course.
A lab fee is required for this course.
Pedagogy Statement:
This course will include presentations, slide lectures, class discussions, and written assessments as they apply to the contemporary art field. This course cultivates a respectful and supportive learning community through the introduction to a variety of professionals working in the arts and the exchange of ideas.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 104
Optimum Class Size: 75
