WEEK 1 ~ 8/26 & 8/28

Tuesday:
  • Introductions & Syllabus
  • Create and Share with  your Portfolio Folder (YourName_Portfolio2014) in Google Docs
  • Introduction to ASSIGNMENT#1: Artist Statement/Design Statement & Bio
Homework:
Draft your Artist Statement.
Begin with three paragraphs that outline the following:
1. WHAT you do.
2. HOW you do it.
3. WHY you do it.
Pay close attention to the the "about me" sections in these great examples.
Draft your Design Statement.
Narrow your thoughts down to one-two paragraphs describing your design practice. Discuss what influences you, what type of design work you do, and list your range of skills.
  • Visual Artists & Graphic Designers:
Draft your Bio. It should be one short paragraph that informs the reader where you are from, where you were educated, where you live now, and what you do here.

Thursday:   Joy Holland @ TAG 5-7PM--Meet in Classroom at 6:30.
  • Introduction to Researching Graduate Schools & Fellowships **START RESEARCHING NOW**
  • Introduction to UWF Student Funding: Office of Undergraduate Research
  • Create a Folder inside of your Portfolio Folder named Research Grant and compile a draft of the application materials.
  • DUE: ASSIGNMENT#1: Artist Statement/Design Statement & Bio Due for Weekend Workshop --Upload both to Google Docs Folder.
Weekend Homework:  
  • Visit your classmates' Artist Statements and offer suggestions to strengthen them. Please visit each statement by Tuesday @5:30PM.
  • DUE NEXT TUESDAY.
  • Draft Undergraduate Research Grant Application. Drafts DUE NEXT TUESDAY.
  • Begin to organize images of your artwork/design work. You will need 20 excellent quality still images with which to create your portfolio and website.
  • Begin to research Graduate Programs in your field.