Travel is the only context in which some people ever look around. If we spent half the energy looking at our own neighborhoods, we'd probably learn twice as much.
— Lucy R. Lippard (On the Beaten Track: Tourism, Art, and Place)
“We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.” ~Alfred E. Newman
The book is an extension of the eye…Clothing, an extension of the skin…Electric circuitry, an extension of the central nervous system.
Media, by altering the environment, evoke in us unique ratios of sense perceptions. The extension of any one sense alters the way we think and act—the way we perceive the world. When these ratios change, men change.— Marshall McLuhan
This three credit hour class is a special topics class that explores new forms of new media production. The class changes on a yearly basis to reflect emergent forms in new media. Students will work individually and/or in groups to facilitate experimental new works, often working in interdisciplinary teams. They will also discuss and demonstrate their own ongoing research and creative projects. Emphasis will be on the creative and expressive use of emergent media content in contemporary art. This semster's topics are, locative art, food technology, and wearable technology.
Locative media is an emerging art form where artists understand public space by mapping it using technologies such as GPS, GIS, and other digital forms. In this section of the class we will make work that is informed by mapping technologies. Performance art from the 60's and 70's, the Situationists, and contemporary artists using wayfinding technologies will provide a historical context for our work. The class will focus on our relationships and the resulting delineations of how we organize our physical environments.
What we eat, how what we eat is packaged, our experience of what we eat and the systems of food production are intertwined with technology. Many contemporary artists are examining food as part of the content of their work. We will explore the intersection between food, technology, and art practice. As a class we will learn about local food systems, the chemistry of smell and taste, and relation between nutrition and bodies and after veiwing these topics through the lens of contemporary art experiment with food as a point of departure for art making and inspiration.
Finally we will explore wearable technologies as an art form and integration of body adornment as both a strategy for apprehending the political and cultural landscape. We will learn about current developments in fashion, industry as well as conceptual art. Additionally we envision potentials for personal expression using this medium. In the studio we will experiment with sensors and how to incorporate them into our artistic practice.
This is a course that emphasizes the integration of aesthetic and technical issues related to new/digital media. Students will be evaluated in these areas and are expected to acquire proficiency to create and produce projects that reflect the content of the technologies and concepts covered in class.
Students will demonstrate understanding of the following principles and techniques through studio and research assignments:
Note: Many of these topics are interconnected so the temporal deliniations are somewhat artificial.
This class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30-11:30 in FAC306 Lab. Depending on the materials we are working with, we also may meet in FAC302.
instructor: Katerie Gladdys
office: FAC301
office hours: Mondays 12-2:45 or by appointment
email: kgladdys@ufl.edu
I will provide .pdfs of the readings to be downloaded from the class website.
audacity or some other audio editing program, google earth, sketch up, maybe arduino (All or free or will be provided. and what you need to make art
not required, but good to have: digital camera, camcorder, computer (If you have a a laptop, please bring to class.)
This class is very experiential and experimental in nature. We will do a lot of in class activities for which you will get credit. Many of these activites can not be "made up" outside of class. You will miss out on a great deal if you do not come. There is a correlation in studio classes between attendance and final grades. You have a better chance of doing well if you come to class. Only three (3) unexcused absences will be allowed. Every unexcused absence beyond this will lower your grade by a letter grade. A total of seven absences, excused or unexcused, will result in a grade of “E” for the class. Excused absences include religious holidays, a verifiable death in the immediate family or with a doctor’s note.
Participation by all members is critical to the success of this class. Excellent participation is a given and includes contributing to ongoing discussions and critiques, suggests alternative ways of approaching projects, along with a thoughtful process and strong work ethic. Participation is evaluated with respect to both quality and quantity.
This class requires a certain amount of mobility. Please let me know beforehand on an individual basis if you are not physically able to do or complete an assignment. Caveat: I nor the University of Florida is responsible for risky behavior that you choose to do in the name of exploration. If we do a group activity that requires me to have you sign a release form that is one thing, but what you do to personally complete an assignment is yourrisk and responsibility.
I will take attendance at the beginning of each class. If you are not present at that time, you will be marked as absent unless you see me at the end of class letting me know that you came so I can correct my attendance sheet. You are expected to stay for the entire class period. I generally check to see who is around after the break. If you leave, your attendance will be recorded as late. Three late marks count as an unexcused absence. If you know that you will be late or absent, please let me know in advance by contacting me at kgladdys@ufl.edu. Both lateness and absence will also have an effect on your participation grade. late assignments If you are having difficulties for any reason in understanding the material and completing the work for this class, you need to make an appointment to meet and talk with me. Do not wait until the last minute (right before an assignment is due) or until you are totally lost to contact me. Any assignments not completed by the end of the course will result in course failure. No work resubmission will be accepted.
The three major projects for this class need to be completed on time. If you turn a project after the deadline, 10% will be deducted for each day the project is late. Assignments that are 10 points or less may not be made up unless you have an excused absence or have contacted me in advance. If you arrive late and miss the better part of an in class assignment, you are welcome to do the assignment on your own time, but I will not give credit for it. It is not fair to the students who were on time.
If you are having difficulties for any reason in understanding the material and completing the work for this class, you need to make an appointment to meet and talk with me. Do not wait until the last minute (right before an assignment is due) or until you are totally lost to contact me. Additionally if you miss class, it is your responsibiility to come to me and ask about the work that you missed within one class period of your return to class.
When the class is held in the lab so there is no food and drink.
The purpose of grading is to clearly and accurately pinpoint the strengths
and weaknesses of your progress. You will receive grades on all assignments
and receive a progress report and meet with me individually at midterm. This
report will evaluate progress, note strengths and areas for improvement. Your
overall grade will be based on your understanding of the information and ideas
discussed, and your formal, technical, and conceptual progress as demonstrated
in projects and exercises, and professionalism during the course.
Students will be evaluated through exercises, participation, research, presentations,
and technical proficiency with the various software applications, their aesthetic
application, and problem solving.
The final grade is a cumulative grade based on how well you accomplished course objectives and requirements.
Your final grade will be determined as follows:
A 100–94: superior work, all
criteria have been surpassed in a distinguished manner
A- 93–90: superior work, all
criteria have been surpassed
B+ 87-89: very
good work, all criteria have been surpassed
B 83-86: above average
work
B- 80-82: slightly above average
work
C+ 77-79: adequate, average work
C 73-76, adequate work
C- 70-72, less than adequate work
D+ 67-69: barely meeting criteria
D 63-66 barely meeting criteria
D- 60-62 barely meeting criteria
E 59–0:
failure to meet criteria
Work that is late will be graded one letter grade down
for each day after the deadline of the assignment.
Please Note: A grade of C- will not count toward major requirements.
UF grading policy website
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html
Respect I want this class to be fun and meaningful with everybody feeling comfortable to contribute to the dialogue. This is how we learn. Effective learning/teaching is a creative and co-constructed experience with give and take between teacher and student and between student and student. Key to facilitating an environment for learning is respect. Disruptive and disrepective behavior make for stressful atmosphere which is not conducive to learning.
Please observe the following class policies.
This resource covers most policies and procedures important to students - http://www.dso.ufl.edu/stg/
I will make every attempt to accommodate students with disabilities. At the same time, anyone requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide you with the necessary documentation, which you must then provide to me when requesting accommodation.
Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean
of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation
to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when
requesting accommodation.
Disability Office -– http://www.dso.ufl.edu/OSD/
Includes personal, academic, crisis and career services.
University Counseling & Wellness Center
3190 Radio Road
P.O. Box 112662, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-4100
Phone: 352-392-1575
Web: http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/
Dial 911 for medical emergencies.
Dial 392-1161 for urgent after-hours medical questions.
Dial 392-1171 for after-hours mental health assistance.
http://www.health.ufl.edu/shcc/
http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/healthandsafety
Each student must complete a H&S STUDENT WAIVER FORM (available next to the copier in the SAAH office) and on-line (see address above). Waivers must be turned into the SAAH Director of Operations before the end of the 2nd week of classes.
Area Rules
University Police Department - http://police.ufl.edu/
Dial 911 for emergencies
Dial 392-1111 otherwise.
The two days prior to the start of examinations in the fall and spring semesters, generally a Thursday and Friday, are designated reading days. No classes or exams are held on these days. Instead, students are encouraged to use these days for study and review.
Students who participate in official athletic or scholastic, extracurricular activities are permitted twelve (12) scholastic day absences per semester without penalty. In any case, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain satisfactory academic performance and attendance.
Students, upon prior notification of their instructions, shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to observe a religious holy day of their faith. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activities covered in their absence. A student who believes that he/she has been unreasonably denied an education benefit due to religious beliefs or practices may seek redress through the student grievance procedure.
An academic honesty offense is defined as the act of lying, cheating or stealing academic information so that one gains academic advantage. As a University of Florida student, one is expected to neither commit nor assist another in committing an academic honesty violation. Additionally, it is the student’s duty to report observed academic honesty violations. These can include: cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, or fabrication.
http://www.dso.ufl.edu/judicial/academichonestystudent.html
All faculty, staff, and students of the University of Florida are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate.
http://www.circa.ufl.edu/computers/
http://www.cio.ufl.edu/aupolicy.htm
Faculty, students, Administrative and Professional staff members, and other employees [hereinafter referred to as “member(s)” of the University], who intentionally act to impair, interfere with, or obstruct the mission, purposes, order, operations, processes, and functions of the University shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action by University authorities for misconduct, as set forth in the applicable rules of the Board of Regents and the University and state law governing such actions. A detailed list of disruptive conduct may be found at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/Rules/1008.htm
Be advised that you can and will be dismissed from class if you engage in disruptive behavior.
http://www.reg.ufl.edu/dates-critical.html