Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Yayoi Kusama, All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins, 2016
Course Goals:
To communicate competently and effectively in mock critiques
To use academic vocabulary orally and in writing, with a focus on
developing rich vocabulary related to the fields of art and design
To engage actively with and think critically about written and oral texts on
the theory and meaning of art and design
To analyze and review several art exhibitions by applying the materials
presented in class
To take risks with language and communication, initiate and lead
discussions, and freely and clearly express opinions and questions
To synthesize the class material by participating in a group curatorial
project
Major Assignments:
Four 1 page “mini critiques” of art or non-art objects of choice
A 1-2 page artist statement, with three drafts
Three visual responses to the class materials (mini art projects)
Three “mock critiques” of the visual responses, filmed with written self-
analysis/reflection/correction
A group curatorial project
o 5 objects chosen with a unifying theme, theory or story
o A 1 page curatorial statement
o One paragraph “tombstones” for each object
o Presentation of the work in a thoughtful, meaningful and visually-
pleasing way
o An informal “gallery walk” through the project
o A critique of your peers’ exhibits
Ongoing/Additional Assignments:
Readings, in and out of class
Annotation of reading materials and journal responses
Formal Discussion Leading
Documentaries, TED Talks and other listenings, with journal responses
Field Trip Reviews/Analyses
Mini Presentations of Objects from field trips, chosen with a unifying theme
or theory
Active class participation
Course Requirements:
Participate actively in class activities and discussions, both in the
classroom and online in the Facebook group
Ask questions when you do not understand – use both your instructor and
your peers as resources
Support and help each other
Come to class prepared
No phones out unless I specifically ask you to use them for an activity; no
texting or web surfing that is not related to the class
No late work
No plagiarism. Please see Pratt’s Academic Integrity Standards under
“Grades” on this page: https://www.pratt.edu/student-life/student-
services/office-of-the-registrar/guidelines/
Talk to me about any concerns or comments you have about the course
Check the class Facebook page regularly
ePortfolio:
You are required to create an ePortfolio documenting your progress in reading,
writing, listening and speaking this semester (work compiled from all CEP classes).
You will include your best work from all your CEP classes this semester. Save ALL
of your work. Each work sample also requires an in-depth summary of the
assignment and a thoughtful reflection on the work. The reflection will show your
ability to self-critique and identify strengths, progress and opportunities for
improvement.
Final Assessment and Grading Policy
There are three grading options for the CEP.
P = exempt
IP = must continue in the CEP/IEP program
F = fail
This grade indicates that you were frequently absent (please see lateness and
attendance policy below) or did not complete required course work on time.
January
Th 18 Getting to Know You
Speed Dating and Introduce a Classmate
Needs Analysis - Survey
Visual Self-Representation
M 22 Fashion Critique
Visual Self Representation Presentation and Photos
Syllabus and Course Goals
Fashion Object Mini Presentations
Watch: Project Runway
Respond: Journal Entry/Project Runway Critique (finish at home)
M 29 Freewriting Introduction
MoMA – Presentation and Review
February
Th 1 Freewriting Practice – Language of Description
Line Color Form
M5 Mini Critique #1 Due/Facebook “Gallery Walk” in class
Introduce the Artist Statement
Hockney Reading and/or Video
Th 8 Field Trip # 2 – Hockney at the Met
M 12 Hockney – Presentation and Review
Class Choice Field Trip Preparation Both Groups Proposal/Conference
Th 15 Class Choice Field Trip Preparation Group One – Student Selected
Materials and Discussion Leading
Artist Statement Draft One Due
M 19 Visual Response and Mock Critique #1
Th 22 Field Trip # 3 – Class Choice/Group One
M 26 Class Choice Trip – Presentation and Review
March
Th 1 Mini Critique #2 Due
M5 Class Choice Field Trip Preparation Group Two – Student Selected
Materials and Discussion Leading
Artist Statement Draft Two Due
Th 8 Field Trip # 4 – Class Choice/Group Two
M 12, Spring Break – No Class
W 14
M 19 Class Choice Trip – Presentation and Review
Th 22 Mini Critique #3 Due
M 26 Visual Response and Mock Critique #2
Th 29 Curatorial Project Proposal Due – plus 2 initial objects
April
M2 Curatorial Project Work Session – Curatorial Statement Draft One
Final Artist Statement Due
Th 5 Curatorial Project Work Session - Curatorial Statement Draft Two
M9 Curatorial Project Presentations
Th 12 Curatorial Project Reviews
Mini Critique #4 Due
M 16 Class at Brooklyn Botanical Garden (weather permitting) and creation
of final “visual response” for Mock Critique
Th 19 Final Mock Critique – Botanical Garden Project
M 23 Portfolio Polishing
Th 26 CEP PORTFOLIO REVIEW
M 30 CEP WRITING EXAM
F4 Final Conference