*WEEK 1*
DAY 1 – Wed, Jan 15
IN CLASS:
– go over syllabus, reminder about syllabus contract online
– discuss supplies and equipment (for projects, reception, recipe book, video rigs, SD card for video, etc)
– view introductory presentation with images of artists’ work
– Discuss privilege (presentation) and article: “How to Talk to Someone about Privilege…”
– Screen Video 101
DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– syllabus contract
– video vocab quiz 1
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*WEEK 2*
DAY 2 – Mon, Jan 20
IN CLASS:
– watch Alison Knowles video
– Presentation on Components of an Artwork (Subject/Form/Content/Context)
– intro our first project: Packaging & Advertising, and do brainstorming
– view videos for DSLR and Audio Recorder skills tests, and practice in class
– create food schedule if people want it
DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– video vocab quiz 2
– Read Packaging & Advertising and take quiz
DAY 3 – Wed, Jan 22
IN CLASS:
– watch Lee Mingwei video
– vocab quiz
– skills test on DSLR and Audio Recorders
– Presentation on elements/principles of design carried over from 2/3D design
DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– at least 3 ideas for the Packaging and Advertising Project accompanied by 3 sketches (you will turn these in with your names on them)
– Read Taste & Connoisseurship and bring in a discussion question
REQUIRED EVENT: NMC 10, Video programme from the New Media Caucus, Opening: Jan 23 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm
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*WEEK 3*
DAY 4 – Mon, Jan 27 [Ellen Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– everyone present their ideas for the Packaging and Advertising Project
– discussion of Taste & Connoisseurship
– watch Mary Mattingly video
– Presentation on elements of 4D design
– view video on Adobe Premiere skills test and practice
DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– video vocab quiz 3
– Read Visual Aesthetics of Food and take quiz
DAY 5 – Wed, Jan 29 [Elaine Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– vocab quiz
– reminder about extra credit opportunity: The Colbert Bump
– watch Martha Rosler video
– Discuss principles of 4D design
– take skills test on Adobe Premiere
DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– video vocab quiz 4
– Read Convenience & Processed Food and bring discussion question
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*WEEK 4*
DAY 6 – Mon, Feb 3 [Foster Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– vocab quiz
– watch Sam Taylor-Wood video
– Discuss Convenience & Processed Food
– Prepare for our critique next time by discussing different ways to critique
– everyone shoot, edit and export a 5×5 video
DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION
– video vocab quiz 5
– Packaging & Advertising Project
DAY 7 – Wed, Feb 5 [Natasha Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– vocab quiz
– crit of Packaging & Advertising Project (everyone practice use of vocab)
– discuss the Rituals & Social Functions Project
– everyone split into groups to build rigs; sign up for a unique rig (no repeats)
– watch DSLR Accessories
DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– video vocab quiz 6
– Read Rituals and Social functions and complete quiz
– Complete the reflection for the Packaging & Advertising project on Blackboard
– Upload your documentation for the Packaging & Advertising project to our YouTube Channel
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*WEEK 5*
DAY 8 – Mon, Feb 10 [Mary Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– vocab quiz
– watch Ana Prvacki video
– building rigs
DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– bring 3 ideas and sketches for the Rituals and Social Functions Project
– Read Eroticism and bring discussion question
DAY 9 – Wed, Feb 12: NO CLASS MEETING – This is an out-of-class work day.
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*WEEK 6*
Day 11 – Mon, Feb 17 [Marissa Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– discuss Eroticism readings
– discuss Food Diary Assignment
– Watch Sonja Alhäuser video
– Present ideas for Rituals and Social Functions Projects and develop schedule
– Shoot footage to make demo reel in groups showing all the shots
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Race and take online quiz
– Create your Food Diary
DAY 12 – Wed, Feb 19 [Colby Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– watch Laura Letinsky video
– Share Food Diaries
– edit demo reel footage together using all the transitions
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– video vocab quiz 7
– Read Gender and bring discussion question
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*Week 7*
DAY 13 – Mon, Feb 24 [Brian Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– vocab quiz
– discuss gender readings
– watch Mary Ellen Carroll video
– groups have to present their demo reels at the end of class (everyone in the group must demonstrate their knowledge)
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– take the mid-course evaluation (these are completely anonymous and help me to improve the course based on your honest feedback)
– video vocab quiz 8
DAY 14 – Wed, Feb 26 [Zach Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– go over results of the mid-course evaluation
– vocab quiz
– watch Suzanne Lacy video
– 2 people perform their Ritual/Social Function Projects
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– video vocab quiz 9
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*Week 8*
DAY 15 – Mon, Mar 3 [Casey Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– vocab quiz
– watch Theaster Gates video
– 2 people perform their Ritual/Social Function Projects (Casey and Marissa)
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– video vocab quiz 10
– read intro and Ch1 of Omnivore’s Dilemma and bring in a discussion question
DAY 16 – Wed, Mar 5 [Rebecca Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– vocab quiz
– discuss Omnivore’s Dilemma
– watch Michael Rakowitz video
– watch Suzanne Lacy video
– discuss Rig Building Directions assignment
– 2 people perform their Ritual/Social Function Projects (Foster & Elaine)
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– video vocab quiz 11
– Submit the Rig Building Directions assignment and submit on Blackboard
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SPRING BREAK (Mar 8-16)
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*Week 9*
DAY 17 – Mon, Mar 17 [Tilly Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– vocab quiz
– watch Tom Marioni video
– introduce Artist Presentations for Impact Day presentations [REMINDER: our next class will start at the LIBRARY for a research training]
– 2 people perform their Ritual/Social Function Projects (Rebecca and Steph)
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– have at least 3 artists you would like to present on – we will be selecting artists (no repeats)
– video vocab quiz 12
DAY 18 – Wed, Mar 19 [Steph Snacks]
IN CLASS
– class starts at the Library – we have a research training at 3pm
– vocab quiz
– watch Marina Abramovic video
– everyone announce who they will be presenting on (no repeats)
– discuss next food diary
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– food diary
REQUIRED EVENT: The Colbert Bump, A fundraising auction for the Sleeth Gallery
Closing: Mar 20 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm
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*Week 10*
DAY 19 – Mon, Mar 24 [Mariah Snacks]
IN CLASS
– watch Mella Jaarsma video
– turn in food diary
– 2 people perform their Ritual/Social Function Projects (Tilly & Zach & Colby)
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– read Moderation & Gluttony articles and take quiz
DAY 20 – Wed, Mar 26 [Ellen Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– 2 people perform their Ritual/Social Function Projects (Mariah and Natasha)
– talk about our cooking demo next time
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– read Economics and bring a discussion question
– If you have not yet, you must submit your reflection for the Rituals & Social Functions project on Blackboard
– If you have not yet, you must upload your documentation to our YouTube channel
– bring an object you can pour your jello into (this could be an actual commercially sold jello mold, or it could be as simple as a cup); you might also bring something you want to suspend in the jello mold (think of our reading about jello molds in the 60s/70s); also bring $1 to pay for the jello that Rob will be providing for us
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*Week 11*
DAY 21 – Mon, Mar 31
IN CLASS:
– Cooking Demo at the 88 (3pm to 4pm, meet in the lobby) – bring an object you can pour your jello into (this could be an actual commercially sold jello mold, or it could be as simple as a cup); you might also bring something you want to suspend in the jello mold (think of our reading about jello molds in the 60s/70s); also bring $1 to pay for the jello that Rob will be providing for us
– discussion of Economics readings (when we get back to classroom)
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– read Ethics and take quiz online
– bring a stencil cut out of posterboard for our Tuile Cookie demo next time, and bring an object to drape the cookie over (like a small metal bowl, or a cup, or an ice cube tray, etc)
DAY 22 – Wed, Apr 2
IN CLASS:
– Cooking Demo at the 88 (3pm to 4pm, meet in the lobby) – Tuile Cookies (and we’ll check out our cooled jello molds)
– introduce Moderation/Gluttony Project
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– must have presentation ready for Impact Day
REQUIRED EVENT: Inaugural Artist-in-Residence Exhibition, Recent works by 2013 WVWC Artist-in-Residence, Tonja Torgerson; Opening: Apr 3 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm, Artist talk to follow @ 6:00pm
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*Week 12*
DAY 23 – Mon, Apr 7 [Elaine Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– Practicing Presentations for Impact Day (remember to bring your printed Works Cited to the presentation)
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– remember to bring your printed Works Cited to the presentation on Apr 8
– bring your 3 ideas & sketches for Moderation/Gluttony project
Tue, Apr 8 – IMPACT DAY You are required to attend the Food & Art class’ presentations: 1pm in the back of the library near the wall mural
DAY 24 – Wed, Apr 9 [Foster Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– presentations on Moderation/Gluttony ideas
– watch Truck Farm
– go over artist resumes
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– bring printed draft of artist resume to class
Fri, Apr 11 – REQUIRED EVENT: Portfolio Reviews – 11:45-1:30 at Hyma Auditorium
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*Week 13*
DAY 25 – Mon, Apr 14 [Marissa Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– tell everyone which committee they are on for the exhibition, and explain responsibilities
– collect printed drafts of artist resumes
– watch King Corn (everyone must write a discussion question immediately following the movie)
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– the promotions committee must have the press release, poster and facebook event done
DAY 26 – Wed, Apr 16 [Colby & Mariah Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– Watching Food Inc in class (everyone must write a discussion question immediately following the movie)
– demo on what must go on the documentation disk/drive (finished videos, AND raw/working files)
– assigning groups to make a 5×5 in response to the 3 films we watched
– hand back resumes with necessary corrections
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– bring corrected printed resume to class for the exhibition binder
– be ready to shoot/edit your 5×5 (some of you will have to check out a camera)
REQUIRED EVENT: Drawing Student Exhibit
Reception: Thurs, Apr 17, 4:30-5:30pm at the Student Art League Gallery (in the basement of the chapel)
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*Week 14*
DAY 27 – Mon, Apr 21 [Brian & Steph Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– make sure everyone knows what food/drink to bring to the reception on Thursday
– shooting/editing/screening 5×5 in response to the 3 films we watched
– student committee will collect all artist resumes
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Moderation/Gluttony Projects must be ready for installation; ALSO bring printed artist statements for installation
DAY 28 – Wed, Apr 23 [Zach & Tilly Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– installing Food Art Exhibit at the Student Art League Gallery
– reminder to bring computers to class next time to take the course eval
DUE NEXT CLASS:
– be ready for critique and de-installation
– bring computer to class to take the course eval
– bring your stickers from exhibition receptions to class for points
– if you have any re-dos, I will check them during class on Monday
REQUIRED EVENT: Art Walk (goes to receptions at Sleeth/Corner Gallery/Student Art League Gallery): Thurs, Apr 24, 4:30-5:30pm
REQUIRED EVENT: Visiting Artist Katie Grauer
Talk and painting crits: Fri, Apr 25, at noon in room 107
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*Week 15*
DAY 29 – Mon, Apr 28 [Casey, Natasha & Rebecca Snacks]
IN CLASS:
– critique of the Moderation/Gluttony Projects and the exhibition
– taking the course eval
– check all stickers for exhibition receptions
– de-installing the Food Art Exhibition
– if there are any re-dos, I will take them during our class session
DAY 30 – Wed, Apr 30 – No Class Meeting (work on documentation disks, self-analysis for Moderation/Gluttony Project on Blackboard, and uploading Moderation/Gluttony documentation to our YouTube channel)
Note: We will not meet at our scheduled final exam time because all you have left is turning in your Documentation Disk, completing the Moderation/Gluttony self-analysis/reflection assignment, and uploading the Moderation/Gluttony documentation to our YouTube channel. These are due by 5pm on Saturday, May 3. If you cannot find me to physically give me your documentation disk/thumb-drive, then place it in my door mailbox, and email me telling me to look for it (otherwise I will likely miss it, and you will get a zero).
NOTE: Do not put these assignments off to the last minute – there will be no extensions for any sort of ‘technical difficulties’.