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“Cell Phones, Snapshots and the Social Network”

XCORE 330 sec 01

Spring 2014

Professor Stan Strembicki

Monday & Wednesday 8:30-11:30

Course Description:

A course designed around the cell phone camera as a means of art production using blogs, interactive web sites, social networking and mass distribution of digital images & videos. Students will explore the art making potential of the cell phone camera as the snapshot camera of the modern age. Students will be expected to post daily images/videos on blogs and other social media sites. Readings and discussion on such topics as the culture and esthetic of the snapshot, the vernacular image and the roll of social networks in image production though out the semester. Student are required to design and maintain at least two social networking sites and all students must supply their own cell phones with the ability to upload images to the internet.

Course Syllabus:

01/13/14        Class introduction; capture options; assignment #1 lecture Self Portrait

                        Reading: (reading #1 assigned)

01/16/14        Blogs and social networks; setting up a site, options etc./discussion of reading #1

01/20/14        No WU classes

01/22/14        crit assignment #1 (on line); Self Portrait

01/27/14        Image manipulation apps lecture; assignment #2 Memory and Image lecture

01/29/14        Lecture: Assignment #3 Environmental Portrait

02/03/14        Crit Assignment #2 Memory/Discussion of reading #1/assign reading #2

02/05/14        Lecture for assignment #4 Still Life

02/10/14        Crit for Assignment #3 Environmental portrait

02/12/14        Discussion of reading #2

02/17/14        Crit for assignment #4 Still Life/assign reading #3

02/19/14        Discussion of reading #3

02/24/14        Lecture for assignment #5 “We Are What We Eat”/assign reading #4

02/26/14        individual mid-semester meetings

03/03/14        No Stan-Mardi Gras                        

03/05/14        No Stan

03/10-12        No WU classes Spring Break

03/17/14        Discussion for reading #4

03/19/14        crit for assignment #5 We Are What We Eat/assign reading #5

03/24/14        Group review of Blog projects

03/26/14        Discussion of reading #5

03/31/14        Augmented Reality field trip

04/02/14        crit for assignment #6 Time Based/Assign reading #6

04/07/14        Discussion of reading #6

04/09/14        crit for assignment #7 Making new friends/photo story

04/14/14        TBA

04/16/14        crit for assignment #8 Citizen Journalist

04/21/14        discussion of reading #7

04/23/14        Report and presentation of assignment #9 Blog projects

04/23/14        Last day to submit assignments for grading

04/28/14        Work day with Stan

04/30/14        Final Project and Cd due

05/01/14        Final Exams begin

Assignments:

1. Self Portrait

2. Memory

3. Environmental portrait

4. Still life

5. We are what we eat

6. Time Based

7. Making new friends/ photo story

8. Citizen journalist

9. Blog project

Stan’s office number/voice mail:  935 8406

Stan’s cell 314 440 2894

Stan’s E mail address:  Strembicki@samfox.wustl.edu

Grading:

Work will be graded in two parts, 1) craft and technique, which refer to camera/phone handling skills, and print quality and 2) concept and creative solution to assignment problem.

Final grade comprised of the following guidelines:

                                                                        25% assignment s

25% attendance and class participation

                                                                        50% final portfolio

Grade values

A+, A, A-: Superior work and effort. This grade level is for those who demonstrate and maintain strong, creative concepts, intellectual curiosity, focused work ethic, and courage to push beyond safe limits. They produce work consistently, and create technically and conceptually excellent work that is innovative and resolved. They actively participate in critiques, and show a high level of independence and motivation facilitating the studio community and their education.

            B+, B, B-: Very good work and effort. This grade implies above average work,

participation/citizenship and demonstrates an effort beyond expectations to discovery in the process of developing a solid studio practice. The B student works hard but struggles with technique and process; or has good conceptual goals but does not put forth substantial skill/effort to communicate them effectively. The B range student may be doing minimal outside research to develop ideas but makes use of the faculty/peer suggestions and dialogue.

C+, C, C-: Average work and effort. This grade indicates good attendance, completion of ideas, and some extra work. Adequate time spent in studio. The C student struggles with resolving projects in a coherent manner, or may struggle with the development of a consistent and rigorous studio practice. Their participation and initiative in critique settings and seminar is minimal, and they often fail to initiate peer/faculty feedback.

D+, D, D-: Unsatisfactory work. Often, these grades are earned through poor attendance, late work or not following directions.

F: Failing work.

Attendance policy:

Students are expected to attend all classes, in case of medical excuse, students are responsible for supplying documentation to faculty.  Excessive absence  (five unexcused) will result in lowering of grade, one letter and seven unexcused, failure of class entirely.  Students should plan on arriving to class on time; excessive tardiness will result in a lowering of the final grade.

WUSTL Policy on Academic Integrity

Effective learning, teaching, and research all depend upon the ability of members of the academic community to trust one another and to trust the integrity of work that is submitted for academic credit
or conducted in the wider arena of scholarly research. Such an atmosphere of mutual trust fosters the free exchange of ideas and enables all members of the community to achieve their highest potential.

In all academic work, the ideas and contributions of others must be appropriately acknowledged, and work that is presented as original must be, in fact, original. Faculty, students, and administrative staff all share the responsibility of ensuring the honesty and fairness of the intellectual environment at Washington University.

All Washington University in St. Louis undergraduates are governed by the Undergraduate Academic Integrity policy: http://www.wustl.edu/policies/undergraduate-academic-integrity.html.

The course instructor and the TAs are available to help students understand the Academic Integrity Policy <http://www.wustl.edu/policies/undergraduate-academic-integrity.html> and how to avoid plagiarism and its serious consequences by learning to cite sources correctly and leaving plenty of time to complete assignments. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance with any concerns.

School of Art Safety Policy

Identification of toxic materials stored in the studio rooms:
--For any materials (not just toxic) not stored in their original container, but in a secondary container, these materials should be properly labeled indicating name of material, date, and warning info regarding toxicity.

--Toxic materials kept in original containers do not need additional labeling since original container is required to include warning and toxicity information.

--In the case of small and readily identifiable materials, proper labeling may apply to the storage container and not to individual materials contained therein. For instance, same materials stored in a large container, such as pastel sticks, do not need to be labeled individually. Only the container used for storing the pastels needs identification label with toxicity warning.

Storage of flammable and toxic materials in the studio rooms:


--All spray cans (spray adhesives, paints, fixatives) and other flammable materials should be stored in the yellow cabinets designated for such materials.

Disposal of art materials on the second floor of Bixby:


--Designated disposal containers should be provided either on the second floor in studio rooms where specific materials are in use. These containers should be identified for specific materials to be disposed.

--Safety supervisors for respective areas should contact Ken Marks directly if designated disposal containers are needed.
--Disposal container for aerosol cans is currently located in the hallway of the second floor.

Safety Supervisors for Bixby/Walker studios and rooms:

College of Art            Ken Marks

Facilities Supervisor  Leland Orvis

Important Contact Information

Emergency Numbers (on campus)

Ambulance/Fire/Police--314-935-5555


Emergency Health Service--314-935-5555


Crime, Fire, natural disaster, injury, or illness: 314-935-5555

Environmental safety: 314-935-4650

Accessibility Services

The Disability Resource Center guides, counsels, and assists students with disabilities. Disability Resource Center: 314-935-4062

Safety and Security

The University reminds the community that walking escorts are available on the Danforth Campus from 8p.m. to 2 a.m. by calling 935-5555. The University also offers the Campus2Home shuttle from 7 p.m. to4 a.m., which provides a safe ride home from the Danforth Campus for those living in designated areas off campus. For more information on Campus2Home, call (314) 935-5601 or visit: http://parking.wustl.edu/campus2home.htm

Precautions:

- Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or jog alone after dark.

- Always choose a well-lit path and avoid dark or vacant areas.

- Carry a whistle to summon help.

- Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed, run in a different

  direction; go to the other side of the street and yell or whistle for help; or head quickly to a lighted

  area, a group of people, or business.

- If you are confronted by a thief, give them what they want and don’t chase them as they leave.

- Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to the police.

- Be extra cautious if someone approaches your car and asks for information.