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Senior Thesis Project
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VCAD 451-01 Home Page
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SENIOR THESIS PROJECT
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Tues./Thurs. 9:30 - 10:50 AM, Harris Hall, Room 219B
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revised 16 December 2007
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GRADING:
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A .....93-100%
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A- ....90-92%
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B+ ...87-89%
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B .....83-86%
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B- ....80-82%
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C+ ...77-79%
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C .....73-76%
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C- ....70-72%
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D+ ...67-69%
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D .....63-66%
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D- ....60-62%
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F ......59%...
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CONTACT INFO:
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Thomas Larose, Ph.D.
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tlarose@vsu.edu
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Office phone: 524-5188
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Office: 216A Harris Hall
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Hours: TR 2:00 - 4:00, or by appointment
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SYLLABUS:
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Description:
As the capstone course of the Art & Design curricula, Senior Thesis Project prepares the artist for the challenges of presenting their artwork as professionals. Students will learn about art business, from gallery and museum exhibitions, to professional representation, contracts, and pricing. Lectures, demonstrations, and discussions will culminate in the students exhibiting a cohesive group show of their artwork.
Objectives: Through this course, the student should learn to:
A. Produce a cohesive body (at least six (6) pieces) of artwork.
B. Write a professional quality Artist's Statement for their body of artwork.
C. Exhibit their body of artwork according to professional standards as part of a group show in the Meredith Art Gallery from April 16 - May 4.
D. Collaborate with the other students in the course in all aspects of the production, promotion, and exhibition of the group show.
E. Become familiar with the business aspects of being an artist.
Attendance:
The lectures and/or demonstrations of this course are the primary source of instruction the students will receive. Therefore, effective note taking, concentration, and regular attendance are a must to achieve a satisfactory grade. However, while regular attendance is considered necessary, it is not mandatory. Students will not directly receive reductions in their grades for class absences; their scores on the collaborative aspects of the grading criteria, however, will reflect their lack of attendance. Class begins promptly at 11:00 AM. Students who are tardy will lose valuable instruction that will not be repeated. If no students are present at the start of class, I will assume that the students do not need instruction in that scheduled area and forgo the lecture and any other instructions on that topic.
Grading:
Cohesive body of artwork: 40%.
Exhibition production: 60%.
Individual and group exhibition grading criteria will cover, at minimum, the following: research, concept, design, visual organization (uniformity), communication (artistic, written, and verbal), and craftsmanship.
No late work will be accepted.
No extra credit will be given.
Conduct:
Cheating in this class will not be tolerated. The copying of artwork and/or ideas is an infringement on copyright and will result in failure of the class. Any behavior in the classroom that disturbs the other students and/or disrupts the instructor will not be tolerated. Continued disruptive and/or abusive behavior can result in removal from the classroom, expulsion from the course, or criminal charges. Likewise, sexual harassment will not be tolerated in this classroom.
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REQUIRED TEXT:
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Cay Lang, Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist (San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2006).
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SCHEDULE:
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January 15 & 17
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Introduction; Organization: pp. xiv - xx
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January 22 & 24
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A World of Possibilities: the Art World explained: Chapter 1, pp. 1-22
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January 29 & 31
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Creating Your Artist's Packet: Chapter 2, pp. 23-59
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February 5 & 7
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Choosing Your Own Life: Chapter 3, pp. 60-69
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February 12 & 14
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Planning a Strategy: Chapter 4, pp. 70-88
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February 19 & 21
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When Things Begin to Happen: Chapter 5, pp. 89-105
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Feb. 26 & 28
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Creating Your Command Post: Chapter 6, pp. 106-126
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March 4 & 6
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Staging an Art Exhibit: Chapter 7, pp. 127-147 |
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March 18 & 20
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Making Connections: Chapter 8, pp. 148-163
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March 25 & 27
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Going Online: Chapter 10, 164-188
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April 1 & 3
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Going Public: Chapter 11, pp. 189-200
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April 4
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Last Day to Withdraw
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April 8 & 10
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Installation Preparation - Installation after Friday, April 11
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April 14 & 15
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Exhibition Opens - Opening Reception
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April 17
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Critiques
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April 22 & 24
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Critiques
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May 2
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Exhibition closes on Friday, May 2 - take down exhibit.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
INFORMATION:
Student Affairs: Services for Students with Disabilities
Campus location: Room 412 Memorial Hall, 1 Hayden St.
Petersburg, VA 23806
Voice/TDD: (804) 524-5061
Academic Adjustments and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 require Virginia Commonwealth University to provide academic adjustments or accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Students seeking academic adjustments or accommodations must self-identify with the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities on the appropriate campus. After meeting with the Coordinator, students are encouraged to meet with their instructors to discuss their needs, and If applicable, any lab safety concerns related to their disabilities.
Please note that students who have self-identified through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities should provide their instructors with an official memo from the Coordinator detailing needed academic adjustments or accommodations. Students who have not self-identified with the appropriate Coordinator should do so.
It is the responsibility of each department chairperson to provide testing sites for students who require isolated areas to complete examinations. If a quiet space is not available, faculty may contact the appropriate Coordinator for assistance. Students who require exam modifications using auxiliary services or aids such as readers, proctors or scribes should make arrangements for those modifications through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. A minimum notice of 72 hours prior to the exam, by either the instructor or the student, is requested.
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Services for Students with Disabilities
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This site is developed and maintained by Thomas Larose, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Music, Art and Design, Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia, USA. Last updated on 16 December, 2007. All photographs © Thomas Larose unless otherwise noted. Send comments to tlarose@vsu.edu . Author takes full responsibility for all content. This is a course web site, part of the official Virginia State University site.
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