Everything on the schedule is subject to change.

*WEEK 1*

DAY 1 – Mon, Jan 7
IN CLASS:
– Go through Syllabus
– Intro to Performance Art
– Field trip discussion
– Presentation on “The Extended Body“
– Video tutorials [Video 101]
– Go through presentation on 4D Design

DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– Syllabus contract (it is a quiz on Angel)
– Read Oron Catts & Ionat Zurr, “The Extended Body” (pgs 74-75) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 2 – Wed, Jan 9
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– Presentation on “A Nomad among Builders“
– Video Tutorials [Glossary, Video Compression Basics]
– History of performance in Futurism/Dada
– Part 1 of Directions Performance

DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– Read Michael Auping, “A Nomad among Builders” (pgs 36-37) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

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*WEEK 2*

DAY 3 – Mon, Jan 14
IN CLASS:
– finalize the field trip
– Discussion of the reading
– Presentation on “Art in the Age of Technoscience“
– Video Tutorials [Aspect Ratios, DSLR Accessories, Keeping Cords]
– History of performance in Surrealism/Bauhaus
– Part 2 of the directions performance in class (1/2 the class performs)

DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– Read Ingeborg Reichle, “Art in the Age of Technoscience” (pgs 118-121) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 4 – Wed, Jan 16
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– Presentation on “Between Space and time“
– Video Tutorials [Lenses, Setting Up Your DSLR, Focal Length, Depth of Field]
– Part 2 of the directions performance in class (1/2 the class performs)

DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– Read David Harvey, “Between Space and time” (pgs 40-41) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Submit Part 3 of the Directions Performance on Angel (remember that all online assignments are always due 1 hour before start of class)

Faculty Exhibit – Jan 17, 4:30-6pm
@ Sleeth Gallery
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*WEEK 3*

DAY 5 – Mon, Jan 21
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– History of performance in 50s-60s
– Presentation on “In Conversation with Shane Danaher“
– Durational performance 1 (10 seconds) do in class (at a grocery store! think about the reading we did for today), and plan for doing the 10 min ones at next class

DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– be ready with your 10 minute performance

DAY 6 – Wed, Jan 23
IN CLASS:
– Durational performances (10 minutes)
– History of performance in 70s-80s

DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION
– Read Mary Mattingly, “In Conversation with Shane Danaher” (pgs 177-180) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– If you have a video-capturing device, please bring it for the 1-hour performances on Monday!
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*WEEK 4*

DAY 7 – Mon, Jan 28
IN CLASS
– Discussion of the reading
– Video Tutorials [Optical vs Digital Zoom, Focusing Tips, Shooting Video with DSLR]
– Durational performance (1 hour)
– Presentation on “Steps to an Ecology of Mind”

DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– Read Gregory Bateson, “Steps to an Ecology of Mind” (pgs 85-89) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 8 – Wed, Jan 30
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– History of performance in 90s-00s
– Durational performance (1 hour)
– Planning for reprise performances
– Presentation on  “On Ecocivility”

DUE NEXT CLASS SESSION:
– Read Helen & Newton Harrison, “On Ecocivility” (pgs 113-115) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

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*WEEK 5*

DAY 9 – Mon, Feb 4
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– Reprise performances
– Presentation on “In Conversation with Robert Rosenblum”
– Discuss Written Critique 1

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Alan Sonfist, “In Conversation with Robert Rosenblum” (pgs 154-156) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 10 – Wed, Feb 6
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– Reprise performances
– Presentation on “The Three Great Movements” and “Please Don’t Feed the Animals”

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– remember we will be going to the theatre for class next time
– Written critique 1

Cobi Moules – Feb 7, 4:30-6pm (You must attend this artist talk at 6pm)
@ Sleeth Gallery
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*WEEK 6*

Day 11 – Mon, Feb 11
IN CLASS:
– Meet at our regular classroom, collect lingering artist statements, then head to theatre
– Building rigging with Karim Badwan in the Theatre

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Arne Naess, “The Three Great Movements” (pgs 90-92) and Jesse Ashlock, “Please Don’t Feed the Animals” (pgs 185-189), and bring a discussion question about each reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 12 – Wed, Feb 13
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– discuss midterm course evaluation
– brainstorming for video self-portrait
– Video Tutorials [shooting considerations]
– Presentation on “In Conversation with Fareed Armaly and Ute Meta Bauer”

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Mel Chin, “In Conversation with Fareed Armaly and Ute Meta Bauer” (pgs 174-176) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Video Self-Portrait
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*Week 7*

DAY 13 – Mon, Feb 18
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– Critique of Video Self-Portraits
– Presentation on “The Animal That Therefore I Am“
– Introduce Skills Tests (for DSLR and audio recorder)
– Discuss field trip on Saturday

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Jacques Derrida, “The Animal That Therefore I Am” (pgs 148-151) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Please complete the midterm course evaluation

DAY 14 – Wed, Feb 20
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– brainstorming for experiment in nature video
– Presentation on “From Psycho-Body to Cybersystems: Images as Post-Human Entities“
– Video Tutorials [Rigging]
– Practice DSLR/audio recorder skills test with partners

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Stelarc, “From Psycho-Body to Cybersystems: Images as Post-Human Entities” (pgs 130-133) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Create a shot list, and have a copy to turn in at the start of class; you will shoot your nature experiment during class next time
– Video Self-portrait Re-dos
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*Week 8*

DAY 15 – Mon, Feb 25
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– presentation on Video Art – 1960s
– shooting Nature experiments today (this is one of the days you can miss if you did the rig building workshop in the theatre shop on Feb 21)
– Video Tutorials [Lighting]

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Vilem Flusser “Curie’s Children” (pgs 61-62) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Rigging quiz in Angel (as with all online assignments, it is due 1 hour before the start of class)
– must complete the skills test before spring break
– if you haven’t yet, make sure to turn in your field trip assignment

DAY 16 – Wed, Feb 27
IN CLASS:
– collect field trip assignment
– Discussion of the reading
– shooting Nature experiments today (this is one of the days you can miss if you did the rig building workshop in the theatre shop on Feb 21)
– Presentation on “In Conversation with Tim Chamerlain“
– Video Tutorials [Editing]

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Brandon Ballengee, “In Conversation with Tim Chamerlain” (pgs 180-185) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Nature experiment video

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SPRING BREAK – Mar 4 & 6
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*Week 9*

DAY 17 – Mon, Mar 11
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– critique of Nature Experiment videos
– Video Art of the 1970’s presentation
– Presentation on “Remote Possibilities: Land Art’s Changing Terrain”

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Claire Bishop […] Andrea Zittel, “Remote Possibilities: Land Art’s Changing Terrain” (pgs 107-113) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 18 – Wed, Mar 13
IN CLASS
– Discussion of the reading
– Presentation on “Walking as Artistic Practice”
– Brainstorming for Walking Video
– Presentation on “Flow City”
– Video Art of the 1980’s presentation

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Mierle Laderman Ukeles, “Flow City” (pgs 42-43) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Create a shot list, and have a copy to turn in at the start of class; you will shoot your walking video in class

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*Week 10*

DAY 19 – Mon, Mar 18
IN CLASS
– Collect Shot lists
– Discussion of the reading
– shoot walking videos (this is one of the days you can miss if you did the rig building workshop in the theatre shop on Feb 21)
– presentation on Video Art of the 1990’s
– watch Matthew Barney’s “The Order” with the director’s commentary
– Presentation on “Looking at, and Overlooking, Women Working in Land Art in the 1970s”

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Suzann Boettger, “Looking at, and Overlooking, Women Working in Land Art in the 1970s” (pgs 31-34) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 20 – Wed, Mar 20
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– shoot walking videos (this is one of the days you can miss if you did the rig building workshop in the theatre shop on Feb 21)
– Video Art in the 2000’s
– Presentation on “In Conversation”

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman, “In Conversation” (pgs 157-159) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Walking videos should be ready for critique
– bring a DOLLAR for Amber (she’ll be printing posters)
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*Week 11*

DAY 21 – Mon, Mar 25
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– collect DOLLARS for Amber to print posters
– Intro to Installation Art presentation
– ***GOING TO LIBRARY for 4:30 art reception***
– Critique of walking videos
– Presentation on “A Brief History of Art Involving DNA”

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read George Gessert, “A Brief History of Art Involving DNA” (pgs 63-67) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 22 – Wed, Mar 27
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– Presentation on Installation as Dream Scene
– Brainstorming for performative installation for our exhibition (go see the space)
– Presentation on “Notes on Art as/and Land Reclamation”

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Robert Morris, “Notes on Art as/and Land Reclamation” (pgs 170-173) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
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*Week 12*

DAY 23 – Mon, Apr 1 — NO CLASS (Easter Break)

DAY 24 – Wed, Apr 3 — NO CLASS

THURSDAY: Student Art Reception (painting)
@ Student Art League Gallery
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*Week 13*

DAY 25 – Mon, Apr 8
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– Presentation on Installation as Heightened Perception
– Preparing for the performative installations

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Read Andrew Ross, “In Conversation with Mark Dion” (pgs 159-162) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)

DAY 26 – Wed, Apr 10
IN CLASS:
– Discussion of the reading
– Presentation on Installation Art as Mimetic Engulfment
– Preparing for the performative installations

DUE NEXT CLASS:
– Must have work ready for installation

Drawing Exhibit – Apr 11, 4:30-6pm
@ Student Art League Gallery (basement of the Chapel)
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*Week 14*

DAY 27 – Mon, Apr 15
NO CLASS MEETING – use this time to prepare all your materials for installation (I will still be available if you have questions or need help)

DAY 28 – Wed, Apr 17
IN CLASS:
– INSTALLING THE EXHIBITION

Intermedia Exhibit – Apr 18, 4:30-6pm
@ Student Art League Gallery (basement of the Chapel)
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*Week 15*

DAY 29 – Mon, Apr 22
IN CLASS:
– critique the exhibition and the work
– Presentation on “In Conversation with Stefano Boeri and Hans Ulrich Obrist”
– DE-INSTALL THE EXHIBITION

DUE NEXT CLASS
– Read Tomas Saraceno, “In Conversation with Stefano Boeri and Hans Ulrich Obrist” (pgs 116-118) and bring a discussion question about the reading to class (written or typed and with your name on it)
– Written Critique on Installation

DAY 30 – Wed, Apr 24
IN CLASS
– discussion of the reading
– discuss the documentation disk

Graduating Senior Exhibit 2 – May 3, 1:30-3pm
@ Sleeth Gallery

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FINAL:
You have until Tues, April 30 at 5pm to turn in your documentation disk (put it in the mailbox on the outside of my office door.