Interdisciplinary Arts - Capstone

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For all art major seniors, this course focuses on the practical, philosophical, and personal aspects of being an artist or working in a field related to the arts. Useful knowledge such as archival matting/framing, packing, mailing, and documenting artwork will be covered. Students will write an artist statement, crucial when applying for graduate school or accompanying your portfolio in job searches, grant and exhibit proposals, or publishing your work on-line, etc. Emphasis on pre-preparation for the senior art exhibit (scheduled spring semester) including gallery layout design, art announcement design, exhibit posters, mailing lists, etc. - special attention to gathering a strong portfolio of individual work, especially a body of artwork connected by theme, technique, subject, or concept.