ART 495

Assistant Professor: Stephen Robison, Department of Art

Office: Randal 148

Office Hours: Mon & Wed and By Appointment

Meeting Place: Randall 124

Time: Monday 12:00-1:00

Email: robisons@cwu.edu

Class Blog: http://art495cwu.blogspot.com/

Course Description:

Preparation of a professional portfolio and presentation of a body of work suitable for exhibition.  This is the description in the catalog. However you will be focusing on professional development tools such as a website or blog, an artist statement, a resume, documenting your work and applying to shows. Other course content will contain issues relevant to gallery representation, marketing, and presentation.

Requirements:

You are required to post your three best pieces in your portfolio, your resume and your artist statement in the art495 blog.

You will also be required to create your own blog or website that will contain your portfolio, resume and artist statement.

You will be required to enter one juried show.

You will need to comment on a peer’s  artist statement.

Printed hard copies of your website will need to be turned in to receive credit for the class. This is a pass or fail class, so the grade is simple. Do the four requirements and pass the class.