ARTS 310T(S) Appearance/Disappearance
Appearance and disappearance are conditions that intuitively and intellectually link a subject to its surrounding environment. We are made aware of things appearing (or disappearing) by the degrees and kinds of contrasts exhibited by the subject (ideas or objects) in relation to its ground (ephemeral or material). The particular array of relationships between subject and ground constructs diverse kinds of evidence. From medical research in the imaging processes of the internal body to the forensic cues offered by the "black box" in-flight recording; from the military use of camouflage to the video taped "appearances" of Osama bin Laden; from the inability of an eating disorder patient to recognize a self image to the masquerades we willingly wear-appearance and disappearance have governed the evidences of our actions, beliefs and identities.
This image-based studio examination of the subject will look at material that has been shaped by its link with our central theme. Each of five studio projects will successively build a cumulative view of how appearance and/or disappearance might shift a viewer's ability to render any point of view. While work in a variety of media will be encouraged, most of the studio exercises will be two-dimensional or low-relief in their final presentation.
Format: tutorial. Evaluation will be on the basis of the technical and conceptual strengths of the portfolio, the weekly paired-student format and full class studio discussions, and regular written analysis of work produced during this term. Lab fee.
Prerequisites: any one of the following: ArtS 230, 241, 242, 257, 263, or 264. Enrollment limit: 12 (expected: 12). Preference given to Art majors. (Note: Students only need to be available one hour during the stated time. Students who have time-conflicts with another course should contact the instructor.)
Hour: EPPING