Maryland Institute College of Art

Spring 2010

Design Studio IV
Ellen Lupton / Jennifer Cole Phillips
Monday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
BR 408

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This course culminates the Thesis process. By now, each student has a clearly defined project and a process for moving forward. Prior to the installation of the Thesis exhibition, class meetings with Ellen Lupton will emphasize individual and group discussions of ongoing work. These meetings will serve to monitor and stimulate progress toward each student’s goals. All students are expected to take full responsibility for their work load, creative process, and intellectual output.

After the close of the Thesis exhibition, students will complete the online and written documentation of their thesis work in the form of a web site and critical essay. Students also will have an opportunity to work on their professional portfolios. This final third of the course will proceed under the direction of Jennifer Cole Phillips.

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Thesis students will present their work to our thesis critic, Andrea Deszo, on Monday, March 29.

Thesis students are invited to join Andrea for dinner at Brewer’s Art on Monday evening; cost of dinner will be supported by GD BFA program.

9:15 Aaron Walser
9:45 Justin Kropp

Break

10:30 Andrew Shea
11:00 Molly Hawthorne

Break/lunch in studio

12:30 Virginia Sasser
1:00 Jennifer White-Torres

2:00 Presentation by Andrea in Falvey Hall

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Following are landmarks in the semester. These landmarks are also posted on the GD MFA Google calendar.

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Saturday, January 23-Monday, January 25
Workshop with visiting artist Martin Venezky. Thesis students are encouraged (but not required) to participate.
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Saturday
Noon: informal lunch and discussion with Martin
1:00-6:00 workshop in studio
7:00-9:00 Dinner at Lupton/Miller House
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Sunday
Workshop: 10:00am-5:00pm
Optional dinner organized by Krissi Xenakis
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Monday
Workshop: 9:00am-3:00pm
Lecture by Martin at noon, Brown 320
Ellen will meet individually with Thesis students individually during the day.

Monday, February 1
Work due: Draft 1, Thesis Statement, 250-words, with visual documentation of thesis project, for David Barringer

Sunday, Febuary 8-Monday, February 9
Meetings and discussions with David Barringer
For details, see micadesign.org/2009/12/crt5618-01-thesis-writing-and-research/

Monday, February 22
Draft 2, Thesis Statement, 250-words, for David Barringer

Sunday, February 28-Monday, March 1
Meetings and discussions with David Barringer
For details, see micadesign.org/2009/12/crt5618-01-thesis-writing-and-research/

Monday, March 8-Tuesday, March 9
Workshop with Toormix/Barcelona (optional for Thesis students). Workshop will continue during Ellen’s Publishing class on Tuesday; attend if possible.

Monday, March 22-Thursday, March 25
Install Thesis exhibition.

Friday, March 26
Opening reception, Thesis exhibition

Monday, March 29
Reviews with Thesis Critic, 9:00-3:00pm

Optional dinner with Thesis Critic in evening

April 5-6
Deinstall Thesis exhibition.

Monday, April 12
Draft 1, 1,500-word Thesis Essay. Submit your essay to David via email as a Word doc. Begin web workshops with Justin Kropp as needed.

Sunday, April 18-Monday, April 19
Meetings and discussions with David Barringer
For details, see micadesign.org/2009/12/crt5618-01-thesis-writing-and-research/

Friday, April 30
Thesis web sites due for completion. Incorporate necessary revisions to Thesis Statement (250 words) and Thesis Essay (1,500 words) and publish them as part of your thesis web site.

Monday, May 3
Final reviews with Erin Jakowski and GD MFA faculty. All students must present a brief summary of their thesis, using their thesis web site as visual support.

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MICA HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION

Learning Resource Center

Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss specific needs. Please contact the Learning Resource Center at 410-225-2416, in Bunting 458, to establish eligibility and coordinate reasonable accommodations. For additional information please refer to: http://www.mica.edu/LRC

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Health and Safety Compliance

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It is the responsibility of faculty and students to understand health and safety policies relevant to their individual activities and to review MICA’s Emergency Action Plan, as well as to participate in training, drills, etc. It is also each faculty member’s responsibility to coordinate with the EHS Office to ensure that all risks associated with their class activities are identified and to assure that their respective classroom procedures mirror the EHS and Academic Department guidelines. Each of the Academic Department’s also publish EHS procedures and policies such as a dress code, the use of personal protective equipment, fire safety, training, and how to properly dispose of chemical waste. Each of these policies and procedures must be followed by all students and faculty. Most importantly, it is the responsibility of the faculty to review, test, and assess each student’s awareness of basic safety procedures, such as evacuation routes, use of chemicals, fire prevention, and all other guidelines posted by the Environmental Health and Safety Office, (e.g., smoking policy, independent studio policies, pet policy, disposing of hazardous and chemical waste, etc).

To become a member of the Faculty EHS Committee or for any questions relating to EHS, please contact Denelle Bowser, EHS Manager, at dbowser@mica.edu or by calling 410.462.7593. You can also visit the department online at www.mica.edu/ehs

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H1N1 Pandemic Information

What to do if I get sick?
If you are sick consider the following:
· Limit contact with other people as much as possible. DO NOT GO TO CLASS! Seek medical attention at Mount Royal Medial Assoc. (410) 225-8855 but please call ahead
· Students who are sick should self-isolate for at least 24 hours after any fever is gone.
· Make sure to get plenty of rest and drink clear fluids to keep from being dehydrated
· Avoid normal activities including work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings

Reporting Procedures
· Contact the Office of Student Affairs at 410-225-2422 who will assist with plans for self-isolation, arranging for meals, and any other necessary support
· Contact any faculty whose class you anticipate missing and inform them of your illness. Work with them to make arrangements for catching up on any missed work. If you have difficulty reaching your faculty or if your illness lingers to the point where you will miss two or more of any one class contact the Office of Student Affairs