School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Graphic Design
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Art
Course Number
273
Course Title
Studio Art Capstone
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Instructor permission
Catalog Course Description
A capstone class for graduating Studio Art majors to be taken during their final semester that includes portfolio and Exit Exhibition preparation and implementation.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
This is a capstone class for all Studio Art majors. The class will emphasize putting together a portfolio of one’s work, writing an artist statement, as well as preparation and hanging of their portion of the Art and Design Students’ Graduating Exit Exhibition.
Core Course Topics
- Preparing one’s portfolio
- Select work that should be included in a professional portfolio.
- Photographing artwork
- Photograph art work for inclusion in a professional portfolio.
- Exit Exhibition preparation
- Evaluate one’s art work for inclusion in Exit Exhibition.
- Mat cutting
- Measure and cut mats for any two dimensional pieces that require mats.
- Public relations
- Design a PR card and/or flier for Exit Exhibition.
- Artist statement
- Write an artist statement about one’s own work.
- Exit Exhibition
- Organize and hang Exit Exhibition.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Class Participation
- Portfolio Organization
- Exit Exhibition
- Any additional Assessment of Academic Achievement will be identified and implemented by the class instructor and included in the course syllabus.
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
Must be taken during final semester prior to graduation.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Winter 2022
Review Semester
Winter 2022