Course Syllabus
Contact Information
About Your Instructor
My name is Cathleen Faubert, and I’m very enthusiastic to be working with you on this seminar course. I received a Bachelor of Art in Art & Art History from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Fine Arts from Tufts University/School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. During my time teaching at the University of Oklahoma, I’ve helped design and teach the curriculum for the in-person Art, Technology & Culture Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts programs. I’ve also expanded my own artistic practice in still and motion image making and explored olfactory artworks in relation to place & ecology. I look forward to working with you to enrich and refine your evolving ideas, aesthetics, and artistic goals for this program.
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
Textbooks
If you would like to purchase the below items through the OU Bookstore, please visit the SoonerBooks link for this course.
Materials to be purchased
- Marita Sturken, Lisa Cartwright, Practices of Looking: An Introduction to Visual Culture (Oxford University Press, 2018, Third Edition)
- Rebecca Solnit, River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West (Penguin, 2004)
Available online through the OU Library System
- James J. Hodge, Sensations of History: Animation and New Media Art (University of Minnesota Press, 2019)
- Arthur Kroker, Marilouise Kroker, Critical Digital Studies, A Reader (University of Toronto Press, 2013, Second Edition)
- Marisa Elena Duarte, Network Sovereignty: Building the Internet Across Indian Country (University of Washington Press, 2017).
Other Required Materials
- Ludwig Yeetgenstein, Nameless Feeling, Real Life.
- Marx, Leo. Technology: The Emergence of a Hazardous Concept. Technology and Culture.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Participation |
Regular contributions to class discussions, workshops, and the final presentation are crucial components of the course. The quality and quantity of comments made in class, the helpfulness of peer feedback, and the overall quality of the final presentation will be assessed to determine each student’s score in this area.
|
45 points |
| Discussion Board |
For each week in which there are readings, students should post the following:
|
30 points |
| Final Paper |
Each student should propose, outline, research, and write a comparison essay on a topic of their choosing that connects to course material. This paper will be produced outside of class, but regular workshops will provide students with occasions for feedback on it as it develops. Ultimately, the final paper will be assessed as a grade to determine each student’s score in this area. The following elements are worth 5 points each:
|
25 points |
| Total | 100 points |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Course Discussions
The heart of the course is an ongoing discussion about readings in art and technology. By discussing this material, students gain mastery of the course material by identifying core concerns and improving literacy. Your discussion posts will be submitted before Live Session meetings. This allows for our Discussion boards to overlap with and reinforce our Live Session conversations.
Discussion Posts: Responses to the Weekly Reading
Each week, you will write at least 300 words responding to the required reading. Written responses to reading help you identify specific topics of interest and improve content retention. Sharing responses on an open discussion board invites opportunities for discussion. Post your response in the week’s dedicated Discussion for everyone to read.
Live Sessions
Discussion Posts are to be completed before the week’s Live Session discussion. The Live Session offers the chance to connect, have in-depth verbal conversations about the material, share perspectives, and pose questions. Live Sessions will be focused on a forum discussion of the reading, rather than a lecture about the material.
Workshops
This is a series of Live Sessions dedicated to guiding students toward a robust and well-crafted Final Paper and Presentation. By working closely with one another, students develop their own projects, which enable them to link course material to their specific, individuated areas of interest.
Final Paper
Undertaking a self-directed research project enables students to develop their critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. The final project for this class is a comparison essay. Students will pick an artwork & concept we read about in class based on their own art-making interests and ideas. You will Analyze this artwork & concept in relation to an artwork & idea of your own. By Analyze, I mean draw connections among ideas, techniques, and overall goals. Examine and differentiate how your work relates to your chosen artist/artwork & concept. Minimum of 1000 words and the essay should include images to support the writing.
Final Presentation
By sharing the results of their own creative research in conjunction with that of other artists, students demonstrate their understanding of course material.
Course Policies
Communication
The instructor can be reached by email to set up an appointment as needed. Emails received will be responded to within 48 hours.
Late Policy
If a student is unable to attend class, they can watch a recording of the discussion and write a 500-word response to the discussion that introduces their thoughts on the topics discussed. This policy should not be used habitually but in the event of a genuine need excused by the instructor. This policy cannot be used during workshop weeks or the final presentation, as these cannot be made up. Discussion board posts and final papers must be submitted on time. Late submissions are subject to reduced grade points.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Land Acknowledgement
Long before the University of Oklahoma was established, the land on which the University now resides was the traditional home of the “Hasinais” Caddo Nation and “Kirikirʔi:s” Wichita & Affiliated Tribes.
We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
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Student Support Services
OU offers a variety of services to support students. For more information, please refer to the Student Support Module in your Orientation course.
Online Library
Access digital materials and other resources at OU Libraries.
Copyright Statement and Privacy Information
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, the privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
Academic honesty is incredibly important in this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report academic misconduct.
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they can enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events. Please review OU's Accessibility Policy.
If you are experiencing a disability or a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no-contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. To learn more or to report an incident, please contact the Institutional Equity Office (M-F, from 8-5, at 405-325-3546) or OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013).
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth-Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in the innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional information about severe weather preparedness is available through the Department of Campus Safety's Emergency Management Division.
OU-Norman Campus: Tornado Refuge Protocol
Severe Weather Preparedness Video
Armed Subject/Campus Intruder
If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
OU's Emergency Preparedness site
Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits.
- Assist those who may need help.
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area.
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone who may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
Course Summary:
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