The study and practice of professional techniques of the organization and maintenance of the art studio environment. Orientation and application of best practices for health and safety.

The study and practice of professional techniques of the organization and maintenance of the art studio environment. Orientation and application of best practices for health and safety.

The study and practice of professional techniques of the organization and maintenance of the art studio environment. Orientation and application of best practices for health and safety.

The study and practice of professional techniques of the organization and maintenance of the art studio environment. Orientation and application of best practices for health and safety.

The study and practice of professional techniques of the organization and maintenance of the art studio environment. Orientation and application of best practices for health and safety.

ART 302 is designed to assist Digital Media Design majors in developing goal setting, writing, communication, and presentation skills needed to maintain a successful career in the professional field. Students are introduced to portfolio and resume design approaches, various strategies for presenting work, and critical analysis based on the production of written case studies. This class exposes students to a variety of fields they may pursue after graduation. This course is the Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) for the BS in Digital Media Design Degree.

In this course students will realize a curatorial proposal developed in ART 504. The focus will be on implementation, marketing, didactics, and education programming. Students will gain practical experience in promotion, budgeting, time and resource management, and professional standards within the field of curatorial studies.

Independent study to formulate, prepare and present M.F.A. thesis project under the direction of thesis advisor. A formal learning contract between student and thesis advisor is required.

Independent study to formulate, prepare and present M.F.A. thesis project under the direction of thesis advisor. A formal learning contract between student and thesis advisor is required.

A supervised internship in the SAVS Bolivar Art Gallery. The aim is to give students hands-on experience handling art, installing exhibitions, writing wall text, completing condition reports and contracts, and doing social media outreach. Interns will work directly with artists and the grallery director, and the content of their work, developing written pieces for digital publication and promotion (website, social media, etc). Learning contract required. Practicum, 40 hours per credit hour.