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USEFUL WEBSITES
Gallery44
Gallery TPW
Stephen Bulger Gallery
Zonezero
Daylight.org
Rhizome.org
Freize
Ubu
Candian Art Database
GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL WRITING
1) I require a hard copy (print out) of your proposal. Do NOT email it to me.
2) Put your name, student number, course code, assignment name/number, date at the top.
3) DOUBLE SPACE! DOUBLE SPACE! DOUBLE SPACE! DOUBLE SPACE! in 10 or 12 point font that is legible (Times, Courier, Arial). You do not receive marks for a “creative “ looking proposal. If I have trouble reading your proposal it may be handed back with a zero.
4) Speelcheck!!!! Sppellchick!!!! Spellchek!!!! Did I say Spell check?
5) If you are using a quote from another source, be sure to include the full reference.
6) Give your project a title. If you are unsure, use the term working title: eg. The Birds and the Bees (working title)
7) Be concise. Proposals are a synopsis of what you want to do and why you want to do it. Therefore, proposals must be between 150 - 350 words --- that means no more and no less!
8) Write as though I am a reader who does not know your concept. In other words, do not assume I know what you want to do. You must successfully describe your project. Be sure your proposal addresses what, why, how and where (if applicable).
9) The first paragraph introduces what you will be doing (ie. “I want to create a photo-based installation
that examines the evolution of the term The Birds & the Bees.”) Describe why this is important to you.
10) Subsequent paragraphs should provide two main aspects: research and production goals. Provide details about your project, including any technical or spatial needs (ie. “The Birds and the Bees will consist of 3 audio loops of birdsongs and one 16” x 20” colour photograph of a beehive. The beehive will act as a central motif with 6 audio speakers surrounding it. The work will be installed in Speakers Corner at CityTV”). The research should describe any relevant descriptions of historical or contemporary practices related to the project.
11) Proposals that receive a “Resubmit” will have to be revised and/or the quality of writing substantially
improved before beginning production. Be sure to come and see me to discuss the changes.
12) Your revised proposal will become the basis for your Artist’s Statement to be handed in the day of your critique.
>>>>> the Word Count to here is: 375
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