Course Outline for Art 9A
Art Interdisciplinary Colloquium I

Effective: Fall 2017
SLO Rev: 09/29/2016
Catalog Description:

ART 9A - Art Interdisciplinary Colloquium I

1.00 Units

This is an interdisciplinary course, exploring the processes, ideas and diverse media of visual arts. The course addresses the thematic concepts that are central to the nature of art making today. Visual problem solving and teamwork will be emphasized throughout the course, in addition to an in-depth exploration of various materials and the nature of professional art practices.
Prerequisite: Portfolio Review by Instructor
1002.00 - Art
Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 1.00 54.00 0.00 54.00
Total 1.00 54.00 0.00 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. design a professional presentation;
  2. photograph their artwork;
  3. promote an event and publish artwork;
  4. integrate research into content based reasoning during the development of creative works;
  5. analyze personal, contemporary, and historical works of art, as well as, the artwork created by peers for both aesthetic and conceptual quality.
Course Content:
1. The creation of an exhibition, public work of art, or site speciifc installation
2. Learning photographic documentation to industry standards
3. Researching the artwork of professionals in the field
4. Writing an artist statement
5. Group cirtique using design vocabulary
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Group Activities
  2. Field Experience
  3. Field Trips
  4. Hands-on Activities
  5. Portfolio Development
  6. Oral and Written Analysis
  7. Written assignments
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Create an exhibition, public work of art, or site specific installation.
  2. Write a personal bio artist statement.
  3. Photograph artwork for publication.
  1. Attendance
  2. Class Participation
  3. Group Projects
  4. Critique
  5. Field Trips
  6. Final Examination or Project
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Discuss and compare basic design principles, concepts, media, and formats in the various fine arts disciplines.
  2. The ability to conceive, design, and create works in one or more specific fine arts fields.
  3. Develop a working knowledge of various aesthetic issues, processes, and media and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of works of art.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Daniel Grant (2015). The Business of Being an Artist Allworth Press.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Students explore all aspects of planning and executing an art project/exhibit. Students will work in a team on a large project for public view, on and off campus.
Prerequisite: Portfolio Review by Instructor