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Explore the dynamic relationships among media, intent, and strategy in their painting/drawing
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Develop a personal voice and an understanding of their placement in contemporary painting/drawing
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Identify key strategies and concepts that form the basis of their process in the development of their work
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Give a public gallery talk
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Learn relevant information concerning taxes, finance, insurance, grant writing, art handling, graduate school, creating a start-up company, navigating the commercial art world, and how to set up a studio
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Write a mock grant/arts proposal application
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Create and publish a portfolio or website
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Create a body of original work that demonstrates their voice and vision
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Further the ability to articulate ideas/concerns and increase their critical awareness of their work and others
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Utilize the sketchbook as a tool for collecting source materials, research, and exploration Demonstrate willingness to take risks Create original work that demonstrates their voice and vision
Intermediate to Advanced » Experience a variety of conventional and unconventional painting/drawing media »
Explore scale-based painting/drawing and work in relation to installation, video, or performance
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Become familiar with advanced construction of supports, canvases, and panels relevant to chosen media
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Create self-driven work in a multi-disciplinary and conceptually diverse atmosphere
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Gain knowledge and experience in how alternative media and presentation can be utilized in the painting/drawing process and develop an awareness of new strategies for building and resolving a complete work
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Work individually and collaboratively to gain essential experiences in the development of their work through collaborative teaching among a range of disciplines
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Demonstrate learning at the Art Academy by completing a thesis paper and producing work that is the basis for a visual thesis exhibition, which provides a capstone experience
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Describe, analyze and interpret relevant historical and contemporary criticism and readings
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Gain an increased understanding of the work of important contemporary artists utilizing painting/ drawing methods and materials, processes and practices.
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