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FA/VISA 4090H 6.00 ADVANCED EXPLORATIONS
6 credit, Y course, Fall and Winter 2013/2014
Thursdays 1:30 pm- 5:30 pm.
CFA 130
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Course Director: Nina Levitt
Office: CFA 254
nlevitt@yorku.ca
Please use email to make appointments at least 48 hours in advance.
Office: CFA 246
Phone: 416 736-2100 ext 20019 (I do not have voicemail)
Website: http://www.ninalevitt.com
COMMUNICATION
Please make sure to check your York email account and the course website frequently for announcements regarding field trips, events and other course-related announcements. The best way to reach me is via email and will be answered in a timely manner.
PHOTO AREA STAFF:
Lindsay Page (digital), lpage@yorku.ca, (416) 736-2100 ext. 22949
Responsible for digital lab access room 132, facility supervision, large format digital printing.
Digital Lab website: http://forerunner.finearts.yorku.ca/~visalabs/photolab_printing.html
Kotama Bouabane: kotama@yorku.ca
(416) 736-5372
Responsible for all darkrooms, studio access, bookings, equipment checkout, facility, supervision and information.
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION
Offers a focused practicum for senior students to apply conceptual, technical and creative skills in the production of directed photo-based projects. Encourages the development of advanced skills in digital and/or film-based technologies, independent research and production. Prerequisites: Third- or fourth-year standing with six credits from the 305x or 306x series of courses with a grade of B or better.
EXPANDED DESCRIPTION
This senior level studio course centers on the development and production of four independent photographic projects. Through discussions, proposal writing, work-in-progress presentations, and class critiques, students will learn to refine their investigations. Competence beyond basic technologies is required in the focus area, and independent research and production is required.
Professional development will also be the focus of the course. Topics covered include artist statements, presentation techniques, gallery systems, grants, graduate school and critiques. We will also participate in four professional development sessions combined with 4090 courses in Painting and Sculpture during the year, with guests from the art community and scheduled informal group critiques.
TEACHING MODE
This is a four-hour per week studio course. Class time will include illustrated lectures, demonstrations, student presentations, one-on-one meetings with the Instructor, field trips, visiting artist talks and critiques. There will only be occasional class time devoted to production. Therefore you have to dedicate sufficient production time to your projects during the week and take advantage of after-hours and free time. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week outside of class time in the creation and production of course work. This time should include photographing, printing, reading, visiting galleries, writing and thinking. Familiarize yourself with lab hours. Manage your time economically and productively with a balance of research, inspiration, self-discipline and motivation.
READINGS
There is no required textbook for this course although a photography reference book is highly recommended. However readings may be either handed out in class or assigned from the library. Assigned readings MUST be completed before class.
Useful reference books:
Reframing Photography, Rebekah Modrak, Routledge, 2012.
Companion website: http://www.reframingphotography.com/
Photography, London/Upton/Kobre/Brill, 9th edition (2011), Prentice-Hall .
Companion website: http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_london_photo_9/
EVALUTION
Project 1: 15%
Project 2: 15%
Project 3: 20%
Project 4: 20%
Artist Presentation: 15%
Attendance: 10%
Participation: 5 %
GRADING
Demonstrating a commitment to your projects, conducting independent research, skill development, synthesis of class lectures and responding to feedback during work-in-progress are all essential to the success of your projects. Work-in-progress presentations will be graded and included in your final project grade.
ATTENDANCE (10%)
Consistent and punctual attendance is mandatory. Think of this as a “free” 10%. For the first class, you will start with 10/10. Each absence will result in a two point deduction down to zero after 5 absences. Coming late to class is very disruptive and rude. Please be on time or else don't come at all. Coming late to class may result in loss of 1 attendance point.
PARTICIPATION (5%)
is a combination of your physical presence, personal and creative growth and an active commitment to your work, willingness to help and support classmates, and your contributions to discussions during critiques.
A Medical note is required for any extended absence or late projects. The instructor reserves the right not to accept a late assignment unless there are extenuating circumstances that the student brings to the attention of the instructor prior to the assignment deadline. One letter grade will be deducted for each week the work is late to a maximum of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, the assignment will not be accepted and the grade given will be zero.
The grading scheme for the course conforms to the 9-point grading system used in undergraduate programs at York (e.g., A+ = 9, A = 8, B+ - 7, C+ = 5, etc.). Assignments and papers will bear either a letter grade designation or a corresponding number grade (e.g. A+ = 90 to 100, A = 80 to 90, B+ = 75 to 79, etc.) (For a full description of York grading system see the York University Undergraduate Calendar)
FA/VISA 4090H is a full year course. The LAST DATE TO DROP this course without academic penalty FEBRUARY 14, 2014. http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/dates/fw13.htm
Information about a refund for dropping this course can be found at http://sfs.yorku.ca/refunds
For information on important York dates see: http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/dates/fw13.htm
ACCESSABILITY
Students who feel that there are extenuating circumstances that may affect their ability to successfully complete the course requirements are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Course Director within the first two weeks. Students with physical, learning or psychiatric needs who require reasonable accommodations in teaching style or evaluation methods should discuss this with the Instructor so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
All students are subject to the policies and procedures regarding academic honesty as defined by the Senate of York University. Please read the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty found at: http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/policies/document.php?document=69
ETHICS REVIEW PROCESS
York students are subject to the York University Policy for the Ethics Review Process for Research Involving Human Participants. In particular, students proposing to undertake research involving human participants (e.g., interviewing the director of a company or government agency, having students complete a questionnaire, etc.) are required to submit an Application for Ethical Approval of Research Involving Human Participants at least one month before you plan to begin the research. If you are in doubt as to whether this requirement applies to you, contact your Course Director immediately
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