Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Day 6

Getting together an idea for your Senior Project !

Senior Proposal

Questions to cosider:

1. What medium do you want to work in?

2. What material(s) do you want to work with?

3. What is you subject matter?

4. What role will the formal elements play?

(line, shape, form, tone, texture, pattern, color & composition)

5. Are you trying to make something that is aesthetically beautiful or sublime?

6. What role will gesture play in your piece?

7. What role will lighting play?

8. What role does size play in your piece?

9. What role does location play?

10. How do you want to display the work?

Each of these is connected to a greater cultural & historical context.

How to successfully apply for the Fund for Excellence

- come up with an idea

- figure out what materials & supplies you need

- research the cost of the materials & supplies

- fill out the forms (check for errors)

- hand it in on time

Setting up CV's for different needs

You will be asked for a CV (resume) in a variety of circumstances over the years to come. Your CV should be adjusted for each unique circumstance. The idea is to give the reader the information they need as easily and as fast as possible. You also want to show that you know about what you are applying for. ( This will also come up when writing a Letter of Intent.)

Example for Education based CVs (Grad school, Applying to as a Professor):

Education

2004 Master of Fine Arts – Visual Design

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Professional Experience

2011- Associate Professor of Art, Digital Art & Design

present Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY

Exhibitions / Performances / Screenings :::::::::::::::::

2012 Hartwick Faculty Show (Group)

Forman Art Gallery, Oneonta, NY

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Projects

Project 1 - "Grad School Application"

Go through the process of applying for one of the Graduate School's you identified in assignment 2. You will need a portfolio, resume, artist statement and ______? (Fill in the blank). This is due on the last day of class

Project 2 - "Opposite You"

For this project you will create a piece of art in your designated medium. To create the piece come up with subject matter, an aesthetic concept, and a process that seams natural to how you work. Then, while creating the piece do the opposite. For example if you work is usually rendered realistic, make it abstract. If you like to work with bold colors, work in grey scale. If you work big, make it small. If you like it textured, make it smooth. Try to create the opposite of your style of art. What would your inverse self create?

Assignments

Assignment 1

- make a list of all the questions you want this class to answer.

Assignment 2

- find 3 grad schools your interested in applying to

Assignment 3

- Create a CV for a specific purpose (MFA, Job, Grant)

Assignment 4

- Come up with 10 ideas for your Senior Thesis Show

Assignment 5

- Ask 5 people to be your letters or recommendation and get their contact information (email, address, phone, title). Create a Holiday Card for them and send it to them during the Holidays. Do this every year from now on.

Assignment 6

- Apply for the Student Juried Art Show

Assignment 7

- Apply for the Semenenko- Clark Fund for Excellence in Art & Art History

Assignment 8

- Write your Senior Art Thesis Proposal. Work with your thesis advisor to do this.

Assignment 9

- Create a portfolio of 10 of your best art pieces. Work with the professor in your area of concentration to learn the best practices for each art medium.