Homework + Supplies for Sat. 10.5

Homework
1. Purchase supplies
2. Complete steps 1 - 3 of your Accordion Zine Chronology project (below)
3. Email Jessica the link to your personal portfolio blog: CannonJ@newschool.edu

Supplies to Bring
1. Camera
2. Sketchbook
3. Something to Sketch w/
4. Scrap Paper
5. Tape
6. Scissors
7. Xacto Knife
8. Cutting Mat (if you have one)
9. Comfortable shoes for walking + a $10 MetroCard just in case

Portfolio Development Assignment #1: Accordion Zine Chronology

Welcome to Portfolio Development!

Parsons Pre-College Academy:

Portfolio Development, Senior Level- PCAC 0801 A1

CRN-2640

Semester: FALL 2013

Date/Time/Location:  September 28 - Dec 14, 2012

Saturday 10:00 am- 12:50pm

2 West 13^th, Room 1203

Instructor:  Jessica Cannon

cannonj@newschool.edu    917.209.3267

*Class Blog: portfoliodevelopment2013.blogspot.com

Course Description
This course will develop the portfolio as an evolving tool for learning and reflection. Through a series of projects around the themes of self and memory you will acquire and improve formal techniques while emphasizing your personal voice. Each project is built from a general framework that can lead to many outcomes depending on your interests and point of view. Parallel to the project-based work will be an ongoing discussion of effective ways to document and present your work within the framework of a portfolio.

Catalog Course Description 

Build and organize your portfolio for college admissions through rigorous assignments and critiques. Learn how to reproduce your work in digital media, an application requirement at many art schools. Prerequisite: Senior Drawing, Painting or the equivalent.

Supplies

·       Sketchbook – your choice, at least 6” x 9” or larger

• Drawing paper pad- 14 X 17 in.
• Assorted paper of your choice (**project-specific wait until assigned to purchase)

• Pigma Micron Pens, Black (from very fine .005, .01, .02, for reference see: sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-archival
• Sumi-ink or India ink
• Assorted paint brushes – inexpensive ones, various sizes and brush types
• Pencils (assorted graphite)
• Eraser (white plastic)
• 2 Illustration Boards: 15” x 20”, White, Cold Press, Single Thick
• Cutting Mat, 12” x 18” *optional but extremely helpful
• Plastic Jar or Cup (Can be recycled from plastic bottles, take out containers)
• Color media of your choice: acrylic, watercolor, gouache, markers, colored pencil, etc.
• 1 Roll Artists Tape, 1/2" thick
• Scissors, 8”, a good sharp pair with sharp tips
• X-Acto Knife No 1 with at least 3 cutting blades
• 1 18” cork back metal ruler for cutting
• Large glue stick
• Digital Camera (at least 8 mp) *optional but useful
• Flash Drive (at least 2GB) or CDs / DVDs
• Assorted images for inspiration / archive
• Any other materials you enjoy working with

Places to purchase supplies:
-Dick Blick (1-5 Bond St., btw Broadway and Lafayette), www.dickblick.com

-Utrecht (111 4th Ave and 12th street OR 237 W. 23rd street)

-New York Central (62 3rd Ave and 11th St.) www.nycentralart.com

-Pearl Paint (308 Canal at Broadway) www.pearlpaint.com

-A.I.Friedman (44 W. 18th St. btw. 5th and 6th) www.aifriedman.com

-Sam Flax (12 W. 20th btw 5th and 6th) www.samflax.com

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

1. Develop a detailed concept through the media of your choice  

2. Work in class and independently to generate ideas and then follow through on executing those ideas

3. Improve fluency in formal art and design language

4. Respond to and formulate criticism for historical, contemporary, and peer work.

5. Understand how to document you work digitally and present it a thoughtful and considered way.

Learning Activities

1. Self-Generated Assignments  – Working with your instructor you will develop a concept or theme to explore through several projects.

2. Formal Challenges –Students will explore the relationship of art principals in problem-solving exercises. 

3. Homework  – Students will have weekly homework to expand on expand on class work and further develop projects.

4. Group Critiques- Students will engage in constructive critiques, observing and talking about each other’s work, hearing and using constructive criticism.

5. Final Project and Presentation  – Students will take part in a final exhibition showcasing their work. They will learn digital documentation skills, presentation skills, and how to shape a thoughtful conversation about their work.

Week	Date	Topic	Assignment
Week 1	9/28/13	Introduction to Course + Portfolio Accordion Zine Chronology	In Class: Set up blogs Begin drafting a chronology in the sketchbook HW: Gather images and write copy for AZC
Week 2	10/5/13	Accordion Zine Chronology	In Class: Review images and ideas for content. Field Trip: Printed Matter – Gather inspiration for form that AZC will take HW: Post 3 images of your process so far to your blog (due 10/12). Create 3 quick studies that explore possible forms that your AZC might take.
Week 3	10/12/13	Portfolio Event at MAD Museum 10am – 4pm***	In Class: Participate in discussions and workshops geared at improving your admissions portfolio HW: Work on content for AZC. Come to class on 10/19 with AZC 50% completed.
Week 4	10/19/13	Accordion Zine Chronology	In Class: Work to complete AZCs HW: Complete AZCs. Draft 5-7 sentence project statement that describes your piece.
Week 5	10/26/13	Review / Memory Accessory	In Class: Review finished pieces. Choose a memory that you’d like to explore further through design. Begin work on an inspiration board related to the memory. HW: Complete inspiration board and concept sketches that explore possible forms for the Memory Accessory
Week 6	11/2/13	Memory Accessory	In Class: Visit NY Central to view / purchase paper for final MA. Complete 3 materials studies exploring the possibilities and limitations of paper. Develop editorial concept ahead of MA photoshoot on 11/9. HW: Complete Memory Accessory. Draft 5-7 sentence project statement that describes your piece.
Week 7	11/9/13	Memory Accessory	In Class: Review Memory Accessories MA Photoshoots Homework: Figure or still life drawing of Memory Accessory
Week 8	11/16/13	Film Poster	In Class: Review MA Photoshoots + drawings Choose another memory that you’d like to explore further through design. Begin work on concepts for a film poster that communicates the essence of that memory through text and image. HW: Develop graphic and type treatments in your sketchbook.
Week 9	11/23/13	Film Poster	In Class: Review graphic and type treatments. Work in computer lab to translate concept into a poster design. HW: Finish film poster. Draft a 5-7 sentence project statement that describes your piece. Finish any incomplete work.
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Week 10	12/7/13	Formatting Work / Catch-up	In Class: Work in computer lab to format your portfolio. HW: Bring in all work for final exhibition and completed portfolio on CD or flash drive.
Week 11	12/14/13	Portfolio Presentation / Open Studio	In Class: Install final show. Present finished portfolios for feedback. Final Exhibition + Party.

FACULTY BIO:

Jessica Cannon is an artist and faculty member at Parsons The New School for Design. Selected exhibitions include: The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The James Hotel, and the US State Department’s Arts for Embassies Program. Jessica received a B.A. in Psychology and English from Tufts University and an M.F.A. in Fine Arts from Parsons The New School for Design. Her work can be viewed online at: http://www.jescannon.com.

GRADING FOR CERTIFICATE STUDENTS

Certificate Evaluation

The following evaluations apply to certificate students registered for the noncredit option.

AP = Approved

NA = Not Approved

POLICIES

● RESPONSIBILITY

Students are responsible for all assignments, even if they are absent.  Late assignments, failure to complete the homework assigned for class, and lack of preparedness for in-class discussions and presentations will jeopardize your successful completion of this course. 

● PARTICIPATION

Class participation is an essential part of class and includes: keeping up with assignments, contributing meaningfully to class discussions, active participation in group work, and coming to class regularly and on time. 

● ATTENDANCE

Regular, on-time class attendance is required.  Students with repeated absences and/or lateness for any reason risk a substantial negative impact to their grade, including failure. Excessive or repeated instances of lateness may be counted as absences. Students who have three or more absences may fail the course at the discretion of the instructor.

● PLAGIARISM

This is NSU’s Statement on Academic Integrity: Plagiarism and cheating of any kind in the course of academic work will not be tolerated.  Academic honesty includes accurate use of quotations, as well as appropriate and explicit citation of sources in instances of paraphrasing and describing ideas, or reporting on research findings or any aspect of the work of others (including that of instructors and other students).  These standards of academic honesty and citation of sources apply to all forms of academic work (examinations, essays, theses, computer work, art and design work, oral presentations, and other projects).  […]

● STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES

In keeping with the University’s policy of providing equal access for students with disabilities, any student with a disability who needs academic accommodations is welcome to meet with me privately.  All conversations will be kept confidential.  Students requesting any accommodations will also need to meet with Tava Kestenbaum in the office of Student Disability Services, who will conduct an intake, and if appropriate, provide an academic accommodation notification letter to you to bring to me.  At that point I will review the letter with you and discuss these accommodations in relation to this course.  Ms. Kestenbaum’s office is located in the Graduate Faculty building at 65 Fifth Avenue – Room #410.  Her direct line is (212) 229-5626.  You may also access more information through the University’s web site.