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SA 498 towards SA499

SA498 towards SA 499  Winter Break work Creative work Considering your critiques received from your Committee members and me, and the work you have created to this point, I want you to continue to engage in your creative process.  On the first night back we will be showing this work to the group and talk about your ideas overall and specifics: specifics of theme, mediums, scale, installation, what your hoping your viewers will come away with from visiting your solo exhibition.  In other words, while reflecting on this past semester as a senior, look towards the new one, engage! Writing and Research Hand in your work next Thursday, December 14 th at 12:00 noon .  You need to supply me with the following: Thumb Drive containing the following: FINAL PPT (that includes all your creative work and information listed on PPT rubric) Final paper complete with cover page, table of contents, dedication, thesis statement, introduction, body of research (20 pages),
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FA 2017 Final Exam Block Schedule as set by Registrar

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Biography construction

It's all about YOU!  .... in the third person, of course! Bios should be short and concise, listing only relevant information.   They should not be more than 150 words. Avoid listing personal statistics, such as family and hobbies; instead angle the bio to the intended audience, whether for a personal website or a professional networking website. Remain professional in all the information you put out there!   This is often the first impression you will make to your potential reviewers, critics, collectors, employers and the like!  Begin the bio by introducing yourself , and always write in the third person.  For example, write "Jen Pepper is a visual artist" rather than "I am a visual artist."  State your area of academic and studio art concentration.   Do you have a double major?  A Minor?  State these.   State your expected year of graduation of your Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, May 2018  and list any areas of specialized exper
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Professional Contacts

Professional Contact & Faculty Thesis Committee Members  The Professional Contact is someone who works professionally in a field related to the student’s creative topic. He or she will help the student focus on their project proposal, studio/creative work and will critique their work twice during the FALL term and at least twice during the SPRING term.  The Professional Contact and Faculty Committee Members also assist the student in the ongoing development of the student’s Capstone Thesis paper.   The Faculty Advisor for Senior Project will assign professional contacts to each student.   The student must be available for scheduled meetings with them either here on campus or at their professional places of business or studio settings. CONTACTS: Nancy Keefe Rhodes nancykeeferhodes@gmail.com Skype: nancy.keefe.rhodes Writing, editing & curating ~ film, photo & visual arts Emily  Zaengle Executive Director emily@stonequarryhillartpark.org Stone Quarry Hi
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Creating a Website

i.  The Do's & Don'ts in Creating an Artist Website ii.  NYFA: Creating an Artist Website iii.  Squarespace.com iv.  JenPepper.com
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How to Write an Artist's / Project Statement

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An artist statement  is a general statement for professional review of what your work is about. It can be a project statement about a particular body of work.  It is not grandiose, and filled with empty expressions and clichés. Piece your thoughts together! Make lists of what you do and why you do them Describe your decision making process and or unusual process / media you might explore How do your concepts connect to the world at large? Keep it short and to the point Maximum word count 200 Use simple language Write in the first person Tips in assisting you in your writing Ask yourself: “What are you trying to say in the work?” “What influences my work?” “How do my methods of working (techniques, style, formal decisions) support the content of my work?” “What are specific examples of this in my work” “Does this statement conjure up any images?” Artist Statement samples BIO writing In the Spring term when your exhibition is on view, you will also prepar
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Calendar Check List

CALENDAR  CHECK LIST                      NAME DUE DATE ITEM INDIVIDUAL CONTACT CONTACT INFO LOCATION, DESCRIPTIONS, etc. COMPLETED ? > check off it has been completed & DATE < MAY 2017 Meet with incoming Seniors All Juniors, soon to be Seniors Discuss summer preparations YES, completed WEEK 1 AUG 31                 Introduction to the Seminar Marie Veschusio visit YES, completed   WEEK 1 Summer Preparations  - studio work Submit to PEPPER 3 works - minimum Seminar Survey of pertinent lit & visual works in the field #1 Bring in 3 recent creative works Seminar WEEK 2  SEP 7 College Library book / lit / essay requests & inter-library loan Lauren Michel    x7346 evenings Meet @ College Library  6:00 PM YES, completed WEEK 2  A & D Faculty Biennial Exhbition Opening Artists’ Lecture Series Gallery in Reisman Hall 4 - 5:30 PM
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