Spring 2013
Art 5360 Seminar in
Art Education : “Traditional Crafts: American Crafts Inside and Outside the
Studio”
Future
Akins-Tillett, Associate Professor of Art
Last day to drop a class without a penalty
February 1, 2013
Catalog Description
Topics very per
course from faculty research to publication processes, ecology, technology,
interpretation, and issues of power, privilege, and ideology. May be repeated
for credit.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing
and permission of instructor.
Overview of Class
This class will
study the history of studio craft through the materials of clay, glass, metal,
textile, and wood. As artists/educators we will reflect on this rich history,
examine how we apply or do not apply this traditional approach to our own
studio practice, and exchange ideas on the pedagogical concepts reached through
craft making.
As a class you will
respond weekly (posts are due by midnight on Monday) to a series of questions based
on our readings. In addition you will need to respond to a minimum of three of
the post from your classmates each week. I am interested in your honest and
thoughtful reactions to the readings and the writings of the other students. I
ask you to listen to each other with respect. If at anytime an issue develops
and you feel a need to contact me directly or privately do not hesitate to
write me at future.akins@ttu.edu.
Outcomes
1.
Students will examine contemporary traditional crafts through metal, wood,
clay, glass and textiles.
2.
Students will compare contemporary traditional craft theories to pedagogical
theories.
3.
Students will apply the gained knowledge to their own studio practice.
Assessments
1.Students
will be able to reflect, analyze and discuss contemporary traditional crafts
through written responses to the assigned readings.
2.Students
will write a 500-700 word essay based on the various pedagogical approaches as
it applies to their art practice.
3.
Students will use their own studio practice to create a work of art based on or
influenced by the readings and responses.
Attendance Policy
Your
attendance is necessary in order to make this class a successful learning
experience. If you know you will be unable to respond on the blog during the
set time it is your responsibility to notify me in advance and make
arrangements to make up work. Continued absences will have a direct impact on
your grade. You are expected to respond to the postings within the week in
order to have a continuous dialog. Responding late, in bulk messages, is unfair
and puts the other students at a disadvantage. Your grade will reflect this
practice.
Absence due to
officially approved trips.
The
Texas Tech University Catalog states that the person for a student missing
class due to a trip should notify the instructor of the department in advance
of the trip. The may not be penalized and is responsible for the material
missed.
Religious Holy Days
(O.P. 34.19)
“Religious
holy days” means a holy day observed by a religion whose place of worship are
exempt from property taxation under Tax Code 11.20. A student who intends to
observe a religious holy day should make that intention know in writing to the
instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the
observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or
complete an assignment scheduled for that within a reasonable time after the
absence. A student who is excused may not be penalized for the absence;
however, the instructor may respond appropriately if the student fails to
complete the assignment satisfactory.
Academic Integrity
(OP 34.12)
For
“students to present as their own any work which they have not honestly
performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as the most serious
offense and render the offenders liable to serious consequences, and possible
suspension”.
American with
Disabilities Act
Any
student who because of a disabling
condition may require some special arrangements in order to meet course
requirements, should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any
necessary accommodations. Students should present appropriate verification form
Student Disability Services to the instructor. Please note instructors are to
provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification
from Student Disability Services office at 335 West Hall or 806.742.2405 (
American with Disabilities Act, July 26,1990).
Health
and Safety Policy
Every
effort will be made to comply with the intent of state laws or acts
and
the University Health and Safety Program in an effort to maintain a
safe
academic and working environment. Information and awareness of
safety
factor will be included in course content.
Civility
in the Classroom
Students
are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment
that
is conductive to learning. In order to assure that all students have an
opportunity
to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by
the
instructor, students are prohibited from using cellular phones or
beepers,
making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, sleeping or
engaging
in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the
classroom
shall result in minimally a request to leave the class. Unless the
instructor
requires it, you may not surf the Internet or check your email
during
class time. If you are asked to leave the class it will be counted as an
absence
for that session.
Conflict
Resolution The
Student Resolution Center is available to assist students with any conflict or
problem that has to do with being a student at Texas Tech University. You may
visit the Student Resolution Center in the Student Union Building or call 742-4791
Books for the class
Makers:
A History of American Studio Craft
Janet
Koplos and Bruce Metcalf
2010
University
of North Carolina Press, Chaple Hill
Craft
in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects
Jo
Lauria and Steve Fenton
2007
Clarkson
Potter Publishers
Semester Mapping
All
posts are due by midnight on the assigned date. Responses to posts are due
before the next posting date. An example: if your post is due by Sunday March
24th, then all responses to that post are due by Sunday March 31st. Hopefully this will help create a continuous
dialog. I will send each of you a mid term report by March 20th.
For
each chapter of Makers, you are to
answer the following three questions: What surprised you?,
What
impressed you?
What
are you carrying away with you?
On
the surface these may seem simple questions but if you take a moment to
consider the implication of each question you will see how complex and
individual each response can be. Embrace the readings. This book is filled with
outstandingly beautiful images of art works. Take time to think about the
artwork and the corresponding essays. Allow yourself to be in the time period
documented. Consider how you would be as an artist during this time.
For
Craft in America there will be
separate questions based on the responses.
For
a final exam you are to create a work of art (your choice of medium) inspired
/influenced by the readings. In addition you will write a short essay (500-700)
words describing your process, reasoning, considerations for the work created.
January
27 Introductions
Share
a little about yourselves. Your undergrad degree, if you are a classroom
teacher (what grades), your art medium, your dream for/from this class.
Chapter 1 of Makers
February
3 Chapter 2 of Makers
10 Chapter 3 of Makers
17
Chapter 4 of Makers
24 Chapter 5 of Makers
March
3 Chapter 6 of Makers
10 Spring Break
17 Chapter 7 of Makers
Midterm reports sent to students
24 Chapter 8 of Makers
31
Chapter 9 of Makers
April
7 Chapter 10 of Makers
14
Introduction to Craft in America
21 Section I of Craft in America
28 Section II of Craft in America
May
5 Section III of Craft in America
11 Final date for personal art work and essay
Grade
Rubic
Postings 5 points each, 15 posts
(2 pts for your post, 1 for
each response) 75
Individual
Art work 15
Essay
over art work 10
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
below
60 F
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