Syllabus for Art 3930H/ADLAB (Advance Design Lab)
Contact Information:
Instructor: Professor Robert Reedy Email: rreedy1@gmail.com Office: VAB 105B Office Hours: Mon and Wed 8-10:30 am
Course Objectives: ADLabH seeks to expand your understanding of design theory as it relates to the three dimensional world. The main objective of this course is the development of critical thinking skills as they apply to visual design and aesthetic issues. Students will: Using the Hive learning philosophy will spend the semester planning, developing and branding a two day event that will feature Visual Art Performance experiences showcased during a two day mini performance festival at the UCF Shakespeare Theatre.
Journal: Your workbook will contain all of your vocabulary assignments, sketches, lecture notes, and presentation information for each of the assignment phases. Failure to bring or complete your workbook will result in an “F” added to your average grade. Your workbook is ALWAYS due at the same time the assignment or phase is due. Preliminary sketches as well as a completed artist’s statement are due for each assignment. Each assignment will be given two grades on a post-it. This will serve as a receipt for your grade. Do not lose them! The top grade (√ or F) is for your workbook and the bottom is for your project grade. (For example a √/B
means that you are getting credit for your workbook and receiving a B for your project.)
Critique: Individual and/or group critiques should be expected following the completion of each assignment. Critique is the preferred method by which art students develop art speak (the vocabulary specific to the art world) in order to discuss ideas, perceptions, and constructs of 3-D design evident in your works. An
artist’s statement is expected at critique so you should have plenty to say about
your own experience with your piece. Everyone will have a chance to ask questions and provide insights concerning the works presented. Feedback from critiques provides the student with valuable information, which increases learning potential and aids in improving artwork.
Attendance and Conduct: It is essential that you are present and prompt for class and are prepared to work with all of the required tools and materials. Failure to do so will result in the lowering of your final grade. Two absences will lower your final grade by one letter. Two tardies equals one absence. Tardy is defined as anything after Professor Reedy enters the room or calls roll. While regular attendance is not taken, roll will be called at random. Lectures, demonstrations, and slide presentations will not be repeated. It is your responsibility to ask another student for the missed information. Swarm Days are NOT vacation days always come to class with work to do!
In order for us to have a productive and positive semester, it is expected that you exhibit nothing less than a professional and courteous attitude. This includes respecting one another, cleaning up after yourself, and demonstrating responsible teamwork. At no point is it appropriate for you to approach me about your grades or grievances during class time. See me during my office hours.
Grading: All phases of this assignment will be graded using a point system and then averaged (A=5 pts, B=4 pts, and so forth). ALL late work will receive a failing grade and will not be accepted. Late projects can be done for your portfolio but cannot be done to replace a grade. Due dates will appear on your phase sheets
Extra Credit: Students may earn extra credit following ways:
.)All Projects photographed and documented on a CD = plus 5 pts.
.)Write an opinion paper on an exhibit or fine art event.
If your average is .5 or better your grade will be raised to the next letter (example: 2.5 + paper = 3 = C)
Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises.
-Leonytne Price