PI SYLLABUS TEMPLATE 2021

Name of Course: Contemporary Art Studio

Name of Professor: Jon Duff
Professor Contact: jonduff@piartcenter.net
Semester/Dates for Course: 10/27/2021 – 2/16/2021
Classroom:
Class Time: 17:30 – 22:00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course combines research, discussion and studio work to create a dynamic approach to
understanding and enacting a contemporary artistic practice. Students will consider topics such
as Identity, The Body, Time, Memory, Place and Language in the context of themselves and
contemporary art. Using such topics as a starting point, students will investigate other
contemporary artists, theory and other media to inform their own artistic projects.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This is a few sentences describing the overall objective(s) of the course and what will happen
for students in their educational experience in this course.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

S.L.O.s are listed objectives students will achieve during this course. Please be specific and
include all skills, competencies, and concepts students will learn.

COURSE CALENDAR:
Create a weekly list of dates and corresponding classes that will take place. Mention what will
be covered on any given day in the course.
For example:

1st half of 14 week course

Week 1, Oct 27 2021
In class: Welcome, syllabus overview, lecture on contemporary art,
Homework: Identity mind map, complete 2 readings, be ready to discuss,

Week 2, Nov 3 2021

In class: Review and discuss completed readings from last week, lecture on Identity discuss
project ideas and work day.
Homework: Develop and work on Identity artwork

Week 3, Nov 10 2021

In class: Lecture on the Body, Watch Mona Lisa Curse
Homework: Reading and idea development

Week 4, Nov 17, 2021

In class: Critique Identity artworks, discuss project ideas and work day.
Homework: complete body artwork

Week 5, Dec 1, 2021

In class: Critique completed Body artworks, Lecture on Time, Introduce Third project
Homework: Reading and idea development

Week 6, Dec 8, 2021

In class: Review and discuss completed readings from last week, discuss project ideas and
work day.
Homework: complete Time artwork

Week 7 Dec 15, 2021

In class: Critique completed artworks on Time. Watch: Art:21

2nd half of 14 week course

Week 8 Jan 5, 2022

In class: Lecture on Memory, Introduce Fourth project
Homework: Reading and idea development

Week 9, Jan 12, 2022

In class: Review and discuss completed readings from last week, discuss project ideas and
work day.
Homework: complete Memory artwork

Week 10, Jan 19, 2022

In class: Critique completed Memory artworks, Lecture on Place, Introduce Fifth project
Homework: Reading and idea development

Week 11 Jan 26, 2022

In class: Review and discuss completed readings from last week, discuss project ideas and
work day.
Homework: complete Place artwork

Week 12 Feb 2, 2022

In class: Critique completed artworks, Lecture on Language, Introduce Third project
Homework: Reading and idea development

Week 13 Feb 9, 2022

In class: Review and discuss completed readings from last week, discuss project ideas and
work day.
Homework: complete Language artwork

Week 14 Feb 16, 2022

In class: Critique completed artworks
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS:
All artworks must be completed by the time critique begins. All artworks will be critiqued as
finished works.

MATERIAL LIST :
Sketchbook, pens and pencils
Students will need different materials for each project. Their material needs will be
personalized based on the development of each project.

USEFUL LINKS:
https://art21.org/watch/library/
https://hyperallergic.com/
https://www.contemporaryartdaily.com/

GRADING:
Teachers will give their students a letter grade based on the quality of studio work created.
Each student will be evaluated and graded at the 7th week and on the 14th week (last class of
each semester).

PI GRADING SYSTEM

Grading Criteria:
1. Portfolio of Works from course (50%)
-Completion and Submission of work
-Improvement within course
-Materials and Craftsmanship developed
-Experimentation
2. Quality of work (30%)
-Critical Thinking/Concept/Imagination/Inventiveness
-Presentation
3. Attendance (20%)
-Engagement
-Work Ethic

Final grading should reflect this standard appraisal of a students work and performance:

GRADING SYSTEM
The competencies taught in each curriculum offered at PI Art Center will be evaluated using final portfolio art pieces
submitted.
Letter Grade Numerical Grade Description
A 4 Excellent
B 3 Above Average
C 2 Average
D 1.5 Below Average
F 0 Failure
P Passing

WD Withdraw
 INCW Incomplete Withdraw
INC Incomplete
MINIMUM SATISFACTORY GRADE
To complete requirements for a Certificate, students must have achieved an average passing grade of 1.5 have attended at
least 85% of total class hours, and have met all financial obligations to the school.

*In accordance with BPSS teachers will also need to document student attendance each
week and sign the attendance sheet at the end of the semester. A note about attendance and
works completed: The admissions office will concurrently keep attendance of the student
regarding SEVIS and I-20 status. P.I. allows for students to improve their attendance
performance by getting lab hours and accepts Portfolio works as complete and on time at
every 7 week grading period.

ORBUND:
Orbund: https://server18.orbund.com

PI Art Center uses the Orbund system to manage classes and student information.
● All instructors use Orbund for Attendance, Grading, and Assignment posts. During
remote education delivery the Live stream will also be posted on Orbund.
ThroughOrbund, the instructor should update things like materials, field trips, important
artist information, homework, and exciting ongoing exhibitions.
● All students must upload assignments as defined by the teacher and at least one
image of their artwork progress every 7 weeks. (They may upload digital files for the
classes using computers) For the art history classes, students should complete a short
quiz or a short essay.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommendation letters are written for students whom the teacher feels have produced high
quality work, and who have developed their skill and potential (the teacher decides which
students are deserving of a recommendation letter). It is suggested that all recommendation
letters be e-mailed to the Art Education Department faculty; letters will be printed and signed
before or after the class, and will be mailed by P.I. to the specific institutions or persons.

CLASSROOM DAMAGES:
● Accidental Damages:
It is the responsibility of all students to protect their projects from accidental damage caused
while in classrooms. P.I. takes no responsibility for accidental damages of projects. Accidental
damage includes any defect from class participation, moving projects, relocating projects, and
storing projects within the classroom spaces.
● Long Term Installations:
Students are not allowed to leave projects remaining in classroom spaces used by other classes
unless given permission by all Teachers using the space in agreement with Academic Office.
● Project Value:
The value of projects at P.I. are defined as educational value. Commissioned work will not be
accepted as credit for class projects. P.I. Art Center accepts no responsibility for loss of
commission and projected value of commissioned works of art.
● Facility Damage:
Students are not allowed to damage facilities under any circumstances beyond normal
wear and tear. No projects are allowed to permanently alter the facility. No materials can be
disposed of in ways that damage our sinks or plumbing.
● Facility Damage Fee:
In the event of classroom damages we will use CCTV to identify the students and classes
that caused damages. We will require repair costs to be covered by the student.

PLAGIARISM:
Projects that are directly appropriated without a transformation of content will not be acceptable
for class credit. Students using someone else’s project as their own will be considered
academically dishonest resulting in a failing grade. We encourage teachers to engage in a
dialogue about the history of appropriation and how ideas evolve within the arts. Students who
cheat may risk INC.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

P.I Art Center is committed to maintaining an environment that encourages and fosters respect
for individual values. P.I Art Center is committed to enforcing the Non-Discrimination and Anti-
Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures at all levels in order to create an environment
free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation and/or sexual assault. PI Art Center prohibits
discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual assault. The employer expects
management level personnel to serve as models of appropriate conduct for other employees,
and will hold them to a higher standard of accountability. Management personnel must not only
refrain from actions that violate this policy, but also refrain from any activity that would give the
appearance of impropriety. This policy applies to all employees.

FOOD AND DRINK POLICY:

● Students are not permitted to eat and drink in classrooms during classes using
hazardous materials.
● Students are not permitted to eat and drink in classrooms using computers belonging to
P.I. Art Center.
● Students are not allowed to have alcohol or smoking products while at P.I. Art Center.
● Students are allowed to have water, coffee and tea in classes. Designated eating areas
are located in the central lobby area.