Office Hours: M 1 – 5:30, T & TH 1 – 2:30 T-TH 10:00AM - 12:50PM
Phone: 965 3931 x 2559
Email: flathaur@kellogg.edu

Recommended For: Art majors, art education majors, architecture majors, graphic design majors, multi-media broadcasting majors and other majors who deal with image making. (Recommended for college or university transfer student for portfolio preparation)

Art 215 Course Description: This studio art course is to help the art student find personal voice in art through independent or group projects and research assignments. The course will be topically responsive to current issues and to the interests of students who will explore techniques relevant to individual assignments, different types of imagemaking processes, and their potential for meaning. Students will progress through further work in specific areas of studio arts.

Prerequisite: None except the artistic creativity, professionalism, and diligence to succeed. Art 216 Course Description: With basic understandings of visual literacy, this advanced studio art course will refine and establish personal voice in art through independent and/or group studio projects (such as time-based art, sound art, film/video art, multimedia art, and research assignments). Students will meet with the instructor as a group and individually. The course will be topically responsive to current issues and to the particular interests of individual students. Students will explore advanced techniques relevant to each personal assignment.

Prerequisite: Art 215 and the artistic creativity, professionalism, and diligence to succeed. Required text: Selected readings and books on reserve at the library.

Course Outcomes:
1. Students will evaluate the relationship between creative works and human experience including culture, society and technology.
2. Students will recognize fundamental characteristics of the creative process.
3. Students will exhibit coherent and logical presentation of an artistic idea reflective of discussions, assignments, readings, technology use, and media specific linear thinking.
4. Students will professionally respond, respectful of individual differences, with informed oral criticism to other student’s artistic imagery.
5. Students will write, speak and present professionally about art and ones own work.
6. Students will identify basic materials, techniques, compositional elements, or principles used in the production of creative works. Including, but not limited to:
Technical Skills such as:
• A working knowledge of the equipment & technology common to contemporary art media.
• Utilizing current technology in the production of good quality classroom related artwork.
• Media specific mathematics and linear thinking involved with selected contemporary technology.

Creative approach such as:
• Analyze, evaluate, draw conclusions and make decisions based on quantitative and qualitative data.
• Think with originality and articulate critically with oral and written communication in terms of artistic imagery including literal denotations as well as figurative connotations.
• Incorporate fundamental design skills and concepts including drawing, perspective, color and layout in the creation of multimedia based art.
• Practice with ingenuity contemporary artistic modes of communication for professional & self-expression.

Professionalism such as:
• Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of non-verbal communication behaviors.
• Practice professionally with effort to accomplish the goal of classroom assignments including commitment, individual growth, risk taking, courage, confidence, time management, report writing, oral communication with relevant dialect related to art, contemporary media, and utilization of contemporary trends in artistic presentation, such as professional matting/mounting, and archival finishing.
• Integrate knowledge if cultural, social and/or economic perspectives relating to citizenship in the global community.
• Express ideas verbally in a coherent, organized and effective way.
• Analyze the behaviors of a community, its leadership, and the individuals that influence individual and community wellness.

Aesthetics such as:
• Interpret the overall content and aesthetics of creative works.
• Familiarity with the visual structure of contemporary art (lighting, design, creativity).
• Personal working artistic medium sensibilities with chosen media.

Methods of Instruction: Lectures, demonstrations, reading assignments, fieldtrips, slide presentations, critique sessions, individual meetings, and oral presentations.

Methods of Evaluation: Exams, homework, reports, papers, oral reports, classroom, discussion, quizzes, selfassessment, and group critique sessions.

Evaluation Criteria:
100 99 98 97A+
96 95 94 93A
92 91 90A- (A = Superior)
89 88 87 B+
86 85 84 83 B
82 81 80 B- (B = Above Average)
79 78 77 C+
76 75 74 73 C
72 71 70 C- (C = Average)
69 68 67 D+
66 65 64 63 D
62 61 60 D- (D = Below Average)
59 – 0 F (F = Failure)
There is + and - for each grade. The highest final transcript grade at KCC is A.)
Students who receive a C or below on shooting assignments may resubmit for higher grade at designated times.

Grading opportunities: Semester grade is achieved via 4000* points earned. Students will be evaluated through listed*

grading opportunities: *subject to change
Assignments Points
Assignment: Portfolio Project 1600
includes: 5 portfolio critique sessions (1000 pts) 4 response papers (400 pts) 2 individual meetings (200 pts)
Assignment: Door Art Project 400
Assignment: Scavenger Art Project 400
Assignment: DVD Promotional Package Project 400
Assignment: Contemporary Artist/Movement Report 400
Class Participation 400

Community Awareness (Art Exhibitions/Field Trips/Volunteering) 400

The main focus of this class is on developing creative individuals, giving you confidence in yourself and your abilities while trying not to force you into some kind of mold; on the contrary, this course is meant to help you to escape these molds. Art Seminar is not a required class for everyone, learning in this class is fun but you must be committed for time and patience. This course is not an easy elective, it will stress the ability to create exceptional works of art, to reason well and carefully, to comprehend complex issues and problems, to collect and use evidence, to problem-solve, and to do whatever the most accomplished practitioners and artists in the field might do outside of this class. The decision to take this class is the decision to attend every class session. Equally, each session includes my commitment to make every class worth attending. I will do everything possible to help you learn and develop your abilities, but you must decide if you want to engage in this experience. If you do decide to join this enterprise, you have responsibilities to everyone else in this community of learners and there are some things you must resolve to do to make it worthwhile for yourself and this community. You will need to schedule a minimum of 4~6 outside class hours per week for making art, working in digital lab, reading text and artist books, helping others, and fieldtrips. If you are excited to spend time on the creation of art you will have a wonderful time. Making excuses for time, $$, or any personal problems is just that; making excuses and will solve nothing. Everyone will have personal problems and difficult times; those who take these challenges as an opportunity to rise higher will receive the fruits of self-respect and accomplishment. Ultimately, what you bring to this class is yourself and your desire to participate and learn, and what you do in here depends finally upon that. The choice is yours, nobody is forcing you to take this class or get an education. I want to help you, not control you, while giving you the confidence to do well.

Portfolio required: The final project must demonstrate all the skills you have learned in this class. We will finish the semester with a final group critique and closing reception party.

Attendance: Subtract 10% from semester grade percentage for each absence beyond 3. If you accumulate more than four (4) absences you may be dropped from the course. If you reach four absences in the semester a warning for excessive absences will be directed to Student Support Services. If you reach six (6) absences, I will request that the administration remove you from the course. To avoid being dropped, you must contact me within two days of accumulating your 6th absence. It is the student’s responsibility to catch up on material missed due to absence and/or tardiness (students who miss more than 10 minutes of class by arriving late or departing early are considered absent).
Absences may only be excused with appropriate documentation only (physician’s note, etc).
The Photo/Mac Lab Registry Sign-in Book must be signed each time you work in the lab. Lab attendance & class participation will be tracked via this signature.

Extra Credit: A variety of extra credit possibilities will be made available throughout the semester, ranging from contemporary fine art article report writings, written exhibition reviews, fieldtrips, and additional print considerations. These opportunities are above and beyond the required Community Awareness points. Extra credit is due at midterm and finals only.

Grading Standards: Students are expected to complete all assignments on time and to a level of quality expected of a successful KCC student. Work turned in up to one week past due date is marked down one letter grade; work turned in past this one week period will be considered an “F”.

Incomplete: A grade of incomplete may be granted to students who have suffered serious illness during the academic term, resulting in failure to complete all assignments by the end of the semester. Appropriate physician documentation is required with petition for incomplete; see college attendance rules and regulations.

Conferences: Time will be allotted for students to schedule at least one conference during the semester. Students are encouraged to use office hours or any available time outside class for additional help or guidance.

Equipment requirements: A variety of materials & equipment are required based on individual medium choice for portfolio assignment and other class assignments.

2007 Spring College Schedule: see detailed schedule distributed separately
Field Trip Visit: http://www.spenational.org
The Society for Photographic Education will host their regional conference, A River Runs Through Us: Engaged Documentary Practice, in Flint, Michigan at the University of Michigan, Flint. The conference is scheduled for November 8-11. Hotel reservations at rates from $65 - $81 per room, per night can be made at the Holiday Inn Express (1-888-465-4329) or Wingate Inn (1-800-228-1000). Featured speakers include: Rebecca Solnit, Edward Burtynsky and John Ganis. Plan now: register for conference, hotel, and make transportation arrangements with others in the class. As well, we will try to visit at least one commercial studio/museum/gallery during the semester. Class Conduct and Participation: Class participation is required. We will follow the established KCC policies regarding conduct, sexual harassment, and nonsexist language, for further info please see the KCC course catalog. Students are expected to create an atmosphere of respect. No name calling, interrupting, foul language, or horseplay is allowed. Come on time and prepared with an open attitude that is professional and shows that you are ready to learn. Mac Server Appropriate Use: Copyright infringement and inappropriately storing copyrighted materials (i.e. illegally downloaded music, video or software from programs such as iTunes) on the College’s Mac server is strictly forbidden. Furthermore, no storage of downloaded files for personal use will be permitted. [Note the college’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) currently includes the following language: ”Users storing materials copyrighted by others on College computer systems or displaying the materials through College web pages must comply with copyright laws and guidelines. Abusers are subject to sanctions as outlined in the Violations section.”].

Students enrolled in ANIM or Multimedia ART courses will be assigned a Mac User account that enables them to utilize Mac computers within Ohm-203, Ohm-205, the Library, or Davidson-102 buildings for coursework specific use only. Students log into a Mac using their K ID and Universal Password. If a student has never created a Universal Password at KCC, they should immediately log in to the KCC Portal on the designated computer using their birth date as the password (IE- 060281). They should create their Universal Password when prompted. If a student is having trouble logging in, they should proceed to Customer Service (within the library) to have their password reset. Once it is reset, they should immediately log in to the KCC Portal on the designated computer and create their Universal Password when prompted.

Safety: It is expected that students will read and become familiar with the established KCC Photo Facilities Lab Policies and all relevant Material Data Safety Sheets

Classroom building and evacuation information: It is important that the student familiarize oneself with fire extinguisher locations and the most appropriate route to emergency exits in the classroom building. Emergency exits and procedures are indicated on the charts posted in classrooms, hallways, etc. Should a drill or emergency occur that would require evacuation, the class is to meet in the Miller Physical Plant on the west side of Davidson building. Attendance will be taken in an effort to account for all students.

Kellogg Community College Academic Integrity Statement: The Kellogg Community College policy on Academic Integrity is spelled out in the Student Handbook. If it is suspected that you are cheating, fabricating, facilitating academic dishonesty, or plagiarizing, there may be serious consequences. The incident will be documented and may be reported to the academic chair and/or program director for possible disciplinary actions up to and including course, program, or college expulsion.
Students are expected to be honest in their dealings with faculty, staff, and students. Any work that is not the current product of the student’s own efforts is considered dishonest and plagiarism and will not be tolerated. The same work may not be submitted in more than one class. Students may be expelled for academic dishonesty.

Kellogg Community College Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 Statement: Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
CELL PHONES AND PAGERS must be on mute during class. If you must take or return an emergency call, please go out in the hall to do so.
CHILDREN CANNOT attend class or hang out unsupervised during lab hours. Childcare services may be available in the evening at the Battle Creek campus through Kid’s Campus, call (616) 969-6270 for more information.
DRINKS AND SNACKS, not complete meals, may be brought into the classroom. Please show respect for your classmates when it is necessary to eat during class time.
NO FOOD ALLOWED WITHIN THE LAB AREA.

Instructor Syllabus Rights Statement: Information contained in this syllabus was to the best knowledge of the instructor considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract with Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in the course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

OTHER SCHOOL INFORMATION:
The Learning Place: The Learning Place is a no charge program that provides students with opportunities to develop the skills they need to be successful in college. They can help students develop skills in reading, writing, science, mathematics, computer basics, study skills, and many other subject areas. Located in the Ohm Information Technology Center, Upper Level, Rooms 206 & 207. Stop by The Learning Place, or call (269) 965-3931, ext. 2296, for more information.
Tuition Refund maybe granted up until a specific time. (See Student Handbook)
Course withdrawal, administrative withdrawal, and change to\from audit status are allowed before 7/8th of the course duration. (see Student Handbook). More detailed information available from Customer Service.
Students registered for this class have access to the web/Internet, and an e-mail account is available. See the KCC Academic Catalog 2006.2007 (page 16) for procedures.
The Library is available for all the students taking this class. The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is a participant in the On-line Library Computer Center and Interlibrary Loan Programs to obtain information that the college does not own. Students also can use the materials in other Michigan libraries by participating in the Michigan Card Library Access Program available at the LRC. Student ID cards can be obtained at Customer Service to be used at many school facilities.

Dean's List: Full time students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in each session will be recognized as 3.50 - 3.89 High Honors, 3.9 - 4.00 Highest Honors. For information on KCC's Academic Excellence Award, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Federal Programs, State of Michigan Programs, Honors Program and College Employment Program please see the Academic Catalog 2006.2007.

Instructor: Ryan Flathau Fall 2007
TTH 2:30 – 5:20 09/06 – 12/ 20
(content, dates, & times subject to change)

Week 1 September
C01 Thursday 06 Lecture: Introduction/orientation/supplies ANNOUNCE SPE - students go!

Week 2
C02 Tuesday 11 Student presentations: bring your artwork to class for CRITIQUE!
Assignment: Door Art project DUE: Sept 20th
C03 Thursday 13 Contemporary Art Video – Documentary?

Week 3
C04 Tuesday 18 Supervised Lab Day - Door Art project
C05 Thursday 20 danielle lussier presentation
Critique: Door Art project
Assignment: Scavenger Art DUE: Oct 9th

Week 4
C06 Tuesday 25 Lecture: Contemporary Presentation Modes (DVD ETC)
Assignment: DVD VIDEO DUE: NOV 1st
C07 Thursday 27 Portfolio Critique (Group 1)
Assignment: Group 2 write response papers DUE: Next class
Type -written page to each group 1 member and EMAILED to me!

Week 5 October
C08 Tuesday 02 Field Trip: KIA show
C09 Thursday 04 Portfolio Critique (Group 2)
Assignment: Group 1 write response papers DUE: Next class
Type -written page to each group 1 member and EMAILED to me!

Week 6
C10 Tuesday 09 Critique: Scavenger Art Project
C11 Thursday 11 Meet at Ecletic gallery at 2:15 for lecture by Casey BRING PROJECTOR MEET AT 2:00
Open Lab Day – Contemporary Artist Report/DVD project
I will be in Davidson Digital Darkroom to help students with DVD Last May the Battle Creek Downtown partnership hosted the "Spring into the Arts" art walk in Downtown Battle Creek. It was a huge success with over 900 people attending. "Fall into the Arts" is scheduled to occur Friday, October 12, 2007, from 5pm to 9pm. Bring 2 or 3 matted & framed photographs downtown to Fifth/Third Bank for exhibiting. Community Awareness points! Don’t miss out!!!

Week 7
C12 Tuesday 16 Contemporary Artist/Movement Report DUE (Group 2)
C13 Thursday 18 Portfolio Critique (Group 1)
Assignment: Group 2 write response papers DUE: Next class
Type -written page to each group 1 member and EMAILED to me!

Week 8
C14 Tuesday 23 Contemporary Artist/Movement Report DUE (Group 1)
C15 Thursday 25 Portfolio Critique (Group 2)
Assignment: Group 1 write response papers DUE: Next class
Type -written page to each group 1 member and EMAILED to me!

Week 9
C16 Tuesday 30 Open Lab Day – DVD project Fieldtrip to WMU gallery
I will be in Davidson Digital Darkroom to help students with DVD November
C17 Thursday 01 Critique: DVD MOVIE project

Week 10
C18 Tuesday 06 Portfolio Critique (Group 1)
Assignment: Group 2 write response papers DUE: Next class
Type -written page to each group 1 member and EMAILED to me!
C19 Thursday 08 No class! We’re headed to SPE

Week 11
C20 Tuesday 13 Open Lab Day & Individual meetings – group 1
C21 Thursday 15 Portfolio Critique (Group 2)
Assignment: Group 1 write response papers DUE: Next class
Type -written page to each group 1 member and EMAILED to me!

Week 12
C22 Tuesday 20 Open Lab Day & Individual meetings – group 2
Thursday 22 No CLASS Thanksgiving Holiday

Week 13
C23 Tuesday 27 Open Lab Day – Work on portfolio project
C24 Thursday 29 Portfolio Critique (Group 1)
Assignment: Group 2 write response papers DUE: Next class
Type -written page to each group 1 member and EMAILED to me!

Week 14 December December
C25 Tuesday 04 Portfolio Critique (Group 2)
Assignment: Group 1 write response papers DUE: Next class
Type -written page to each group 1 member and EMAILED to me!
C26 Thursday 06 Open Lab Day & Individual meetings – group 1

Week 15
C27 Tuesday 11 Open Lab Day & Individual meetings – group 2
C28 Thursday 13 Open Lab Day

Week 16
C29 Tuesday 18 Final Portfolio Critique (both groups) and closing reception
C30 Thursday 20 Individual meetings & hand back of portfolio