No more emailing papers/assignments!

From now on I will ONLY accept hard copies of your papers/assignments. Sometimes email malfunctions, sometimes I can't open the document, and I don't prefer to write notes on your papers electronically. Print them out BEFORE class and turn them in on time or you won't receive credit.

Photos from Bound and Unwound: Paintings by Jon Stonely

These are photos from the reception for “Bound and Unwound” -a show of recent paintings by Jonathan Stonely. Not only did this show feature Jon's new and exciting work, but also the most amazing cupcakes I have ever had!
February 11th - March 9th at Subtle Rebellion, 3007 Emmorton Rd. Abingdon, MD 21009

Midterm Grading Criteria

To be as transparent as possible, here's everything that will be reflected by your midterm grade:

Gallery Review, Mindy Hirt's show: 20 points
Reading #1 (posted on blog by 7 am day of the discussion): 20 points
Reading #2 (posted on blog by 7 am day of the discussion): 20 points
Gallery Review, Lee Oliver's show: 20 points
1st Blog posting (3 Baltimore artist picks): 5 points
Artist project- 1st email sent out: 5 points
Sketchbook check #1: 25 points
Rough draft of artist statement: 20 points

Total: 135 points
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While all of the above is numerical, keep in mind I'm also looking at:
-Did you come to Mindy's opening reception?
-Did you come to Lee's opening reception?
-Did you come to Andy Holtin's artist talk?
-Your attendance to class up to this point, including tardiness
-How much work have you completed/are you working on right now?

Everyone's pacing is different, but you should all be working on several pieces halfway into the semester. Learn to balance "fast" work with "slow" work--basically working on several pieces at a time. There are less than 8 weeks left of the semester, and to only complete 1 or 2 pieces throughout the entire Spring means that you're not going to get a high grade in Advanced Studio.

Also see the grading criteria listed in our syllabus:
A: Student produces excellent work and understands all concepts; student is advancing technically and aesthetically, and is developing an attitude of professionalism; student expresses interest and motivation in developing ideas and completing assignments. Student goes beyond the minimum requirements of a given assignment.
B: Student produces good work and understands most of the concepts; student is beginning to advance technically and aesthetically, and is developing an attitude of professionalism; student expresses interest and motivation in developing ideas and completing assignments.
C: Student produces competent work and understands some of the concepts; student displays average development.
D: Student produces poor work and fails to understand concepts; does not advance technically or aesthetically and is not developing an attitude of professionalism; student is unmotivated.
F: Student has no concern for concepts and fails to complete assignments; student is excessively absent.

If anyone has any questions about their midterm grade, which I will submit next week, you can see me during my office hours.

This post's for Kasey: Powers of Ten

Kasey, based on the recent direction of your work, you should DEFINITELY watch this short film by Charles and Ray Eames:
"Powers of Ten" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0
We own a DVD collection of all their short films if you want to see more, but I think most are on YouTube.

This post's for Stephanie: Scanwiches

http://scanwiches.com/

Word of the Day/Week: PUNCTUM

What is punctum? Why are we going to talk about punctum?

Hint: reading Roland Barthes, Camera Lucida, will help you find the answer. I may be substituting our fourth reading for a few short essays from this book.

PS. Photographers, like On Photography by Susan Sontag, this is a MUST READ! It's also relevant to everyone else, so get a copy off of half.com

Sketchbooks due 3/9

Here's what I'm looking for when I grade your sketchbooks:

-Have you researched artists that have been suggested for you to look up? Are you researching artists at all? (printed out images, notes, etc)
-Are you taking notes about feedback given to you in critiques?
-Are you doing thumbnails sketches and drawings for future projects?
-Are you planning for future projects? (tests, experiments)
-Are you taking notes on any other research you're doing? (about materials, articles, essays, books, etc)
-Are you using your sketchbook as a tool to record your interests/thoughts related to your studio practice?

Your sketchbooks are due no later than Wednesday 3/9, and I will start accepting them for grading immediately. If you want your sketchbook back before Spring Break, see me during my office hours (11:15-12:15) on Thursday 3/10, otherwise you won't get your sketchbook back until the Monday we return from SB (3/21).

Andy Holtin Lecture TOMORROW!

Our first visiting artist of the semester, Andy Holtin, is giving a lecture TOMORROW, Wednesday 3/2 at 7:30 pm in Peterson! Remember that your attendance is mandatory for our visiting artists' talks. So spare an hour of your day and come hear Andy talk about his work and development as a sculptor.