- Spring 2022
Syllabus Description:
Spring 2022 | T/TH 2:30-520pm | ART 110
Instructor: Whitney Lynn | Interdisciplinary Visual Art
Contact: wlynn@uw.edu | Office Hours: by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will focus on time-based art, including video, performance, sound, and installation. It also welcomes hybrid, expanded, web-based and/or new media forms. Students may choose to work exclusively in one medium, or work across multiple forms.
Designed as an experimental laboratory/workshop opportunity, the course will be driven by the production of student work, and a high level of personal engagement and initiative is expected. In addition to critiques, the course will include in-class screenings of historical and contemporary works, readings, discussions, guest artist talks, and visits to galleries and museums.
Please note: due to the range of works that will be produced in this class, we will not devote class time to technical workshops. However, one-on-one tutorial help can be arranged as needed.
Interdisciplinary and experimental approaches are encouraged. A willingness to be open to new ideas is required.
COURSE LEARNING GOALS
- Produce time-based art and develop artistic voice/point of view
- Analyze and interpret artworks (your own and others). Develop a formal and critical vocabulary for discussing and critiquing works.
- Gain increased awareness of historical and contemporary approaches to time-based art
- Engage in an interdisciplinary/intermedia approach and understanding of the potential to communicate ideas through a variety of conceptual, technical and aesthetic strategies
COURSE MATERIALS
Technology: You will need to have access to a device that connects to the internet so that you can access email, Canvas, and Zoom. All course details and materials will be posted on our Canvas course site.
Students can borrow equipment (cameras, lights, laptops, speakers, microphones, etc) from:
- IVA/Photo/Media checkout (Room 010 in the basement)
- Student Technology Loan Program (STLP)
- School of Art Computer Center (SoACC--also in the basement).
Canvas: All assignments, readings and video links will be posted on Canvas. Follow the weekly Modules to keep up with course activities.
Personal work: Each person in the class will determine the materials and methods necessary to complete each assignment. It is entirely possible to create successful work without spending any money, or using specialized tools. However, if you determine that you need assistance producing your work using tools or equipment available through IVA or the School of Art, let me know, and I can help direct you to the right resource. Don't let lack of experience hinder your ideas -- dream big, and we can work together to figure out logistics.
Additional production/fabrication resources for your work:
- Woodshop
- The MILL Makerspace (located in McCarty Hall basement)
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UW Learning Technologies Workshops (includes Adobe software)
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Computer lab, print services, and equipment checkout are available through the SoACC
Additional computer labs on campus:
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Students can purchase discounted Adobe products (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, etc.) direct from Adobe
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DaVinci Resolve (free pro editing software)
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VIRTUAL Arcade (links to free software)
PERFORMANCE/INSTALLATION SPACES IN THE ART BUILDING
The Art Building has two dedicated installation spaces available:
- The Room (2nd floor)
- The Skinny (basement -- Nick in Photo/Media checkout can help you book)
To book an installation/perforamance space outside of Room 110:
- Instructors and students must receive administrative approval at least two weeks in advance to install work in the Art Building.
- Read these policies and complete the included application form.
- Email the completed form to Ruth Kazmerzak, Administrative Services Coordinator, or drop it with them in room 102. It will be reviewed/approved by Administrator Pam Lynne.
BUILDING ACCESS + KEY BOX CODES
- The Art Building is open from 8 AM to 6:20 PM on Monday through Friday.
- After Hours building access for students via Husky Card may be requested by completing a form available on the school website https://art.washington.edu/general-policies (Links to an external site.)
- Key Box Codes: The Administrative Services Coordinator will email the key box codes before the start of the quarter. The codes may only be shared with students enrolled in the assigned classrooms. Do NOT share the code with anyone else (including other students) to help ensure security.
LOCKERS
- Student can rent lockers for $12/quarter in Room 102 (Admin)
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Students can pay for lockers using husky card or credit/debit card but must visit ART 102 to rent their locker.
CLASS CULTURE
Our goal is to create a class community that promotes engaged learning through a collaborative environment that encourages a sense of trust, challenge and joy. Each person must feel safe to communicate, to experiment, and to be afforded the respect of undivided attention. Here are a few guidelines to help promote this environment:
Unless your phone/tablet/laptap is directly connected with the presentation of your work, keep it stored away during class.
Don't take a photo/record anyone's work, unless you are given permission.
While our goal is to be attentive, please do not feel that you are a captive audience. If you ever feel uncomfortable, or do not want to participate in a performance, or even a discussion, you are not required to stay in the room.
For those of us that are shy or introverted, it can be challenging to insert ourselves into conversations, but full participation is critical for all of our learning. And, as a class community, we have a shared responsibility to promote equitable participation by ensuring that voices other than our own are heard.
While our goal is to come to a greater understanding of–not a consensus on–the issues brought up by course materials and/or individual artworks, there will be times when we disagree with one another, and these moments present powerful opportunities for learning. How we express disagreement is vitally important. It's important for us to keep in mind that the goal in our discussions is not to win arguments or convince others to think like we do, but rather to mobilize rigorous intellectual engagement in the service of deeper understanding.
Lastly, despite our best efforts, all of us may say things that we regret upon reflection--including me. These are opportunities for growth if we greet them with humility and compassion rather than defensiveness and condemnation. There is great benefit in admitting mistakes, and we can always return to conversations, if we feel that there are lingering issues to address. The more trust and respect we build as a class community, the easier it will be to have honest, open, and dynamic class sessions.
Attendance and Deadlines
It's a given that attendance and participation go hand in hand, but with that said, if you are sick, stay home.
In the case of illness or an emergency that necessitates an absence from class, email in advance, then check-in with me during office hours and/or contact a classmate, to be filled in on class activities.
If you have an emergency and must miss a critique date (which is the equivalent of an exam), you must provide documentation of completed work in order to receive credit. Email me an image of your work, and we can try to arrange a new critique time.
As an artist, deadlines are rarely negotiable. If you miss a grant application deadline, or fail to install your work on time, you will find difficulty gaining opportunity for an "extension." If you have an extreme life situation that prevents you from completing your work, of course talk with me, but the general expectation is that all assignments will be completed on time.
COURSEWORK AND GRADING
This course is worth 5 units of credit, which means you may be asked to complete up to 12 hours of work per week, including class time. You will need to budget time to complete weekly assignments and think about/work on your installation projects. Aim to spend time every day devoted to your work. You might find it helpful to make a time audit and draw out a time table (Links to an external site.).
All assignments and due dates are listed in Modules. Make note of the schedule so that you can plan your work for the quarter accordingly. Give yourself enough time to develop ideas and make any necessary revisions. For critique dates, factor in production/fabrication time, and obtain necessary site permissions as soon as possible.
Grading
For each assignment, you will be given a set of criteria or goals, and will receive one of two grades, Complete (Pass) or Incomplete (Fail). If you do not satisfactorily complete an assignment, you will be given an opportunity to revise/redo the work. Feedback will be provided through critiques and/or written comments. If at any point you desire additional feedback, do not hesitate to make an appointment to meet during office hours.
Grading System Rationale
This assessment model is designed to encourage experimentation and creative risk-taking, without the fear of punitive grading. The goal is to place the emphasis on learning, and to shift away from an obsession over points, or concern about subjective evaluation.
Please note: this approach requires that each person in the class takes charge of their own learn learning, and is devoted to processes of self-evaluation and metacognition, which is essentially the ability to reflect on your thinking with the aim of improving learning. With each class assignment, you must consider how to embrace the task at hand and shape the assignment into an activity that is personally meaningful. To be successful in this class, you can't just check off the box, or make/write/say what you think the professor wants to see/hear/read. In other words, don't make work for me--instead, make it for you.
By the end of the quarter, my (admittedly counterintuitive) teaching goal is for every person in this class to feel confident that they do not need to rely on a teacher to initiate learning or to monitor their progress. I want you to take ownership of your work and ideas, reflect on who you are as an artist, and tell the story of your own learning through the work you produce--not through the grade you earn. Remember that after you graduate you won't have anyone to give you assignments, so the earlier you STOP thinking like a student and START thinking like an artist, the better.
I will do my best to give you the tools, feedback, and support to succeed, and welcome suggestions for improvement. In return, I expect you to be dedicated to your work and to take an active role in your learning. This includes asking questions, arriving to all class meetings prepared, participating in discussions, taking notes, and seeking more information outside of class on topics we don’t have time to cover. If you build a strong foundation for learning now, you will carry it with you for the rest of your life as an artist.
SCHOOL OF ART + ART HISTORY + DESIGN 2021-22 POLICIES
> CLICK HERE TO REVIEW SCHOOL POLICIES
(includes information such as the building policies, grading and absence guidelines, and contact info for offices such as SafeCampus and Disability Services)
SoA+AH+D Advising: Current UW students can schedule Zoom or In Person Advising appointments (schedule online here (Links to an external site.)), or stop by Art Rm 104 for drop-in advising, available Monday - Thursday, 9am - 3pm. Students can also email Advising at uaskart@uw.edu.
Covid Health + Safety Information:
o Covid-19 Prevention Plan (Links to an external site.) for the School of Art + Art History + Design
o UW Novel Coronavirus Information (Links to an external site.)
o View the COVID-19 Public Health Requirements and Guidance Flowchart (Links to an external site.) for information on when to report COVID-19 illness and close contact exposure, when to get tested for COVID-19, and when to stay home.
o UW Vaccination Policy (Links to an external site.)
o UW Covid-19 Face Covering Policy (Links to an external site.)
ADDITIONAL NOTE ABOUT MASKING POLICIES FOR SPRING 2022
Following changes to state and local health policies, masks will become optional inside most University facilities starting the first day of spring quarter. However, the UW continues to welcome and encourage mask wearing during spring quarter.
It is important that we treat each others’ preferences with respect and care. In the first couple of weeks of class, we will formulate community commitments for how we will interact with one another. One of the issues we will explicitly discuss is honoring our respective preferences for COVID-19 health and safety beyond the bare requirements, so that we each feel comfortable and prepared to learn in class.
STUDENT HEALTH + WELLNESS RESOURCES
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UW Counseling Center offers multiple options for students seeking help coping with stress and mental health concerns.
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The Counseling Center is open M - F, 9am - 4pm, 206-543-1240, https://www.washington.edu/counseling/ (Links to an external site.)
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SafeCampus is dedicated to supporting anyone at the UW dealing with potentially difficult or dangerous situations including, but not limited to: resolving conflict, addressing concerning & prohibited behaviors, suicide / self harm, relationship violence
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Contact SafeCampus with any issues of concern 24/7 at 206-685-SAFE, http://www.washington.edu/safecampus (Links to an external site.)
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Urgent Help Options for medical & mental health are available to students through UW and several off-campus organizations: https://wellbeing.uw.edu/mental-health/urgent-help/
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Call 911 in emergency situations. Reminder that emergency services that are dispatched also include medical professionals that can assess the situation and recommend resources and services.
ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
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UW Emergency Aid (Can be used for variety of needs)
OPPORTUNITY LISTINGS
UW Academic Advising Office Calls for Work
Office of Arts & Culture (Seattle) (Links to an external site.)
4Culture: Grants + Artist Calls
The Big Artist Opportunities List (Artist Residencies)
Creative Capital Opportunities
Mass Cultural Council Support for Artists
Hyperallergic Monthly Opportunities (click "tag" on bottom for updates each month)
Free Admission to the Seattle Art Museum is below. Every quarter the museum issues a new Promo Code. For spring quarter 2022, it is UWARTOBP22. Direction for use are below.
All faculty, staff and students who want free admission to the Seattle Art Museums will need to begin by establishing and using an account with SAM. Here are the instructions.
1.Go to the main page of the the museum https://www.seattleartmuseum.org
2.Hit LOG IN on the top right of the page. Then go to REGISTER. This opens a page where you can register for a new account.
3.Once you have this account you will be able use this login to get one ticket.
4.After you log in you will be taken to the ticketing page. At the top right of the screen you enter the Promo code UWARTOBP22
5.Select the date and enter General Admission or Special Exhibition (includes general admission)
- Select time (if needed) and 1 ticket from the appropriate list ( Adult, Senior, Student)
7.Add to your cart.
- You will receive two emails. The first will be a receipt that confirms your order. Your ticket will be in a pdf attached to the second email.
- Print out the ticket or have it on your phone ready to be scanned at entrance to the galleries. (If you are unable to print the ticket or have it on your mobile phone you will need to bring the order number to the ticketing desk where they can check you in.)