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 artistic practice in still and motion image making and explored olfactory artworks concerning 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. Concurrent with A T 5813 Creative Coding.
Course Materials
RESOURCES: Course Materials
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.
|
35 points |
| Discussion Board |
For each week in which there are readings, students should post the following:
|
40 points |
| Final Paper |
Each student should propose, outline, research, and write a project description 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 upcoming 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 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 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 during weekdays.
Late Policy
If a student is unable to attend class, they can write a 250-word response to a discussion question or a recording of the live session 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
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
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