| School of Art: Studio
Art Course Syllabus for FA 1020 / Math 1020 Mathematics in Art A01 3 credit hrs
May 4, 2015 - June 18, 2016
Instructors: Derek Brueckner, Art Part of Course (Art Instructor)
Dr. Michelle Davidson, Math Part of Course (Mathematics Professor) Office for Derek Brueckner: 395 Tache Hall
Email: Derek.Brueckner@umanitoba.ca (on weekdays email replies may take up to 24hrs and on weekends 48hrs) Art part of Course Website: http://derekbruecknermathinartcourse.blogspot.ca/
Office Hours for Derek Brueckner: Most Wednesdays & Fridays 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm * (after class at the front of the lecture room feel free to schedule a mutually agreeable meeting time with instructor)
Location and Lecture Times:
136 ART LAB Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 am - 11:40 am
Course Description
The course will be one half art and one half mathematics, team-taught by faculty from the School of Art and the Department of Mathematics. Specific theory, structuring systems, and mathematical methods and principles used in works of art from various historical periods and contexts will be explored in relation to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Topics include linear perspective; shapes, patterns, balance and symmetry; ratio, proportion, and harmony; and order, dynamics, and chaos. The FA 1020 course is also given in the Department of Mathematics as MATH 1020 (both courses are exactly the same courses team taught concurrently in the same classroom). This is a terminal course and may not be used as a prerequisite for other Mathematics courses. This course cannot be used as part of an Honours, Major, General or Minor program in the mathematical sciences.
Course Objectives/Outcomes
In the ART component of the Mathematics in Art course (FA 1020 & Math 1020 courses) students will examine and explore the appearance of mathematics and mathematical ideas within the visual arts (fine arts, design and visual culture). Art assignments for the course will require using art materials in combination with mathematical and visual art concepts discussed in the course, including editing with art materials, and formal art concepts in relation to art materiality, colour theory, space and composition. Using wet media and other art materials students will illustrate mathematical concepts with formal art concepts.
Instructional Methods
The art portion of this course primarily includes lectures, class discussions and presentation of art examples along with daily demonstrations (including video demos) with art materials and concepts.
Art Course Syllabus for FA 1020 / Math 1020 Mathematics in Art A01 3 credit hrs
May 4, 2015 - June 18, 2016
Instructors: Derek Brueckner, Art Part of Course (Art Instructor)
Dr. Michelle Davidson, Math Part of Course (Mathematics Professor) Office for Derek Brueckner: 395 Tache Hall
Email: Derek.Brueckner@umanitoba.ca (on weekdays email replies may take up to 24hrs and on weekends 48hrs) Art part of Course Website: http://derekbruecknermathinartcourse.blogspot.ca/
Office Hours for Derek Brueckner: Most Wednesdays & Fridays 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm * (after class at the front of the lecture room feel free to schedule a mutually agreeable meeting time with instructor)
Location and Lecture Times:
136 ART LAB Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 am - 11:40 am
Course Description
The course will be one half art and one half mathematics, team-taught by faculty from the School of Art and the Department of Mathematics. Specific theory, structuring systems, and mathematical methods and principles used in works of art from various historical periods and contexts will be explored in relation to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Topics include linear perspective; shapes, patterns, balance and symmetry; ratio, proportion, and harmony; and order, dynamics, and chaos. The FA 1020 course is also given in the Department of Mathematics as MATH 1020 (both courses are exactly the same courses team taught concurrently in the same classroom). This is a terminal course and may not be used as a prerequisite for other Mathematics courses. This course cannot be used as part of an Honours, Major, General or Minor program in the mathematical sciences.
Course Objectives/Outcomes
In the ART component of the Mathematics in Art course (FA 1020 & Math 1020 courses) students will examine and explore the appearance of mathematics and mathematical ideas within the visual arts (fine arts, design and visual culture). Art assignments for the course will require using art materials in combination with mathematical and visual art concepts discussed in the course, including editing with art materials, and formal art concepts in relation to art materiality, colour theory, space and composition. Using wet media and other art materials students will illustrate mathematical concepts with formal art concepts.
Instructional Methods
The art portion of this course primarily includes lectures, class discussions and presentation of art examples along with daily demonstrations (including video demos) with art materials and concepts.
Math and Art Textbook, Lecture Notes and course Website/Blog
Materials List
Estimate costs of materials & supplies: $60 - $125
Materials list/supply list will be disseminated as separate document.
Materials List
Estimate costs of materials & supplies: $60 - $125
Materials list/supply list will be disseminated as separate document.
Grading/Evaluation:
Art Assignment 1 – Preliminary to Final Project 15% of course Art Assignment 2 – Final Project 25% of course
(set by Derek Brueckner) (set by Derek Brueckner)
Mid –Term and Final Exam 60% of course (set by Dr. Michelle Davidson)
Further assignments details will be discussed in class. Deadline dates are included on assignment
sheets, in on line information and in schedule of this syllabus and late submissions will be penalized or
receive a ZERO GRADE. (See page 4 in Assignment Deadlines section of this syllabus for further information regarding late submissions)
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Tentative Schedule of Mathematics in Art Topics Summer 2016
Tentative Schedule of Mathematics in Art Topics Summer 2016
Day
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Dates
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Topics
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Art
Assignments
Deadlines
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1
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Wed
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May 4
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Introduction to: Course, Textbook, Art Materials,
Art Process & Euclidean Constructions
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2
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Fri
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May 6
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Euclidean Constructions & Golden Ratio
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3
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Wed
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May 11
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Golden Ratio
Group discussions of classmates assignments in progress |
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4
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Fri
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May 13
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Symmetries
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5
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Wed
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May 18
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Symmetries
Review of Art Assignment 1 |
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6
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Fri
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May 20
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Fractals Review for Midterm Math Test
Art Assignment 1 (15% of course) Due: May 20 |
Art
Assignment 1
DUE: MAY 20
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7
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Wed
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May 25
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Midterm
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8
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Fri
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May 27
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NO Classes
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9
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Wed
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June 1
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Fractals & Perspective
Art Assignment 2 Presentation |
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10
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Fri
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June 3
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Platonic Solids
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11
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Wed
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June 8
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Conics
Group discussions of classmates assignments in progress |
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12
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Fri
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June 10
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Hyperbolic Geometry
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13
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Wed
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June 15
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Hyperbolic Geometry & Topology
Review of Art Assignment 2 - Final Project |
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14
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Fri
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June 17
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Topology Review for Final Math Test
Art Assignment 1 (15% of course) Due: June 17 |
Art
Assignment 2
DUE: JUNE 17
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Art Assignment 1 (15%) + Art Assignment 2 (25%) = 40% of course
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Mid-Term + Final Exam = 60%
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For art assignments students are expected normally to spend 2 hours out of class for every 1 hour of classroom contact.
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Evaluations and Grading
Projects/assignment evaluations are based on the following grading rubric:
Letter Grade Matrix
All School of Art students are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. If the student’s term or degree GPA falls below 2.5 the student will receive a warning letter from the student advisor indicating they have one year to improve or they will be placed on Academic Probation. Students in the BFA Honours Degree Programs must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
Grading Rubric
A+/A: Reserved for Exceptional performances and normally achieved by a minority of students. These grades indicate a student who is self-initiating, exceeds expectation and has an insightful grasp of the subject matter.
Evaluations and Grading
Projects/assignment evaluations are based on the following grading rubric:
Letter Grade Matrix
All School of Art students are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. If the student’s term or degree GPA falls below 2.5 the student will receive a warning letter from the student advisor indicating they have one year to improve or they will be placed on Academic Probation. Students in the BFA Honours Degree Programs must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
Grading Rubric
A+/A: Reserved for Exceptional performances and normally achieved by a minority of students. These grades indicate a student who is self-initiating, exceeds expectation and has an insightful grasp of the subject matter.
A+ 93-100
A 88-92.9
A 88-92.9
Exceptional
Works in this range:
- challenge the current boundaries of the field
- show evidence of a high level of contextual awareness
- show full command of chosen materials or technology
- present a remarkable example of progress and development
Excellent achievement
Works in this range:
- show awareness of the current boundaries of the field
- show thorough contextual awareness
- show confident use of chosen materials or technology
- present an excellent to outstanding example of progress and development
Works in this range:
- challenge the current boundaries of the field
- show evidence of a high level of contextual awareness
- show full command of chosen materials or technology
- present a remarkable example of progress and development
Excellent achievement
Works in this range:
- show awareness of the current boundaries of the field
- show thorough contextual awareness
- show confident use of chosen materials or technology
- present an excellent to outstanding example of progress and development
B+/B: indicate a Very Good performance. Normally achieved by the largest number of students. These grades indicate a good grasp of the subject matter or excellent grasp in one area balanced with satisfactory grasp in the other area.
B+ 80-87.9 B 75-79.9
Very Good achievement
Good achievement
Works in this range:
- are consistently within the current boundaries of the field
- reveal commendable awareness of context for evaluation
- show a reasonable ability with chosen materials or technology
- present a good to very good example of progress and development
Good achievement
Works in this range:
- are consistently within the current boundaries of the field
- reveal commendable awareness of context for evaluation
- show a reasonable ability with chosen materials or technology
- present a good to very good example of progress and development
C+/C: indicates Satisfactory, or minimally satisfactory performance. These grades indicate a satisfactory performance and knowledge of the subject matter.
C+ 68-74.9 C 60-67.9
Satisfactory
Adequate
Works in this range:
- readily accept known boundaries of the field
- reveal partial contextual awareness
- show limited ability with material and technology - are intermittent in its progress during the term
Adequate
Works in this range:
- readily accept known boundaries of the field
- reveal partial contextual awareness
- show limited ability with material and technology - are intermittent in its progress during the term
D: indicates Marginal performance. A student receiving this grade demonstrated a superficial grasp of the subject matter.
D 50-59.9
Marginal Pass
Works in this range:
- provide very limited understanding of limits of the field
- have unsubstantial contextual awareness
- have low level of competence with materials and technology
Works in this range:
- provide very limited understanding of limits of the field
- have unsubstantial contextual awareness
- have low level of competence with materials and technology
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- very limited development of work within the term
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Evaluations and Grading (continued)
Evaluations and Grading (continued)
Letter Grade Grade Point Value Percentage
A+ 4.5 93-100% Exceptional
A 4.0 88-92.9% Excellent
B+ 3.5 80-87.9% Very Good
B 3.0 75-79.9% Good
C+ 2.5 68-74.9% Satisfactory
C 2.0 60-67.9% Adequate
D 1.0 50-59.9% Marginal
F 0 Below 50% Failure
Assignment Deadlines:
All assignments are due at the beginning of class, once the instructor has left the classroom the assignment is considered late. Assignments submitted late after class on the day of assignment deadline will be deducted one letter grade. (For example an assignment that is one day late that is evaluated at a B+ letter grade will receive a B letter grade) No assignments will be accepted beyond 2:00 pm on any given deadline date. Any assignment submitted beyond 2:00 pm of any assignment deadline date will receive a ZERO Grade.
Please note that the School of Art will not accept assignments at the office. Arrangements have to be made with the instructor in advance of assignment deadlines to submit late assignments.
For an exception to the late deduction or a zero grade a Doctor’s note with signature must be submitted clearly indicating specific dates effected by illness, which should obviously include and encompass any pertinent assignment deadline. If the Doctor’s note does not specify and encompass the pertinent dates the assignment will not be eligible for an extension without repercussions of a zero grade or deductions.
If there are any questions or comments regarding the above grading criteria feel free to talk to the instructor during class, or after class, or schedule a meeting outside of class.
Return of Student Work
The retention period for unclaimed student work is as follows:
Deadline to pick up Art Assignments for Math in Art: Day of Final Exam. Students are requested to pick up all assignments immediately after the final exam.
Unclaimed studio projects and art assignments after the deadline will become property of the School of Art and will be disposed of at its discretion.
University communications will only be sent to a student’s U of M account. The full policy is available at umanitoba.ca/governance.
It is mandatory that all students maintain and regularly monitor a University of Manitoba email account. Critical information from the registrar, instructors, and the School of Art will be relayed to you through the Web mail, Jump, and Aurora electronic notification systems.
To get your free U of M account visit: http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/accounts/claimid.html. For more information, visit: http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/.
Students without personal computers can use computers in Information Services and Technology labs in a variety of locations on campus including the Dafoe Library. More information is available in your orientation package or by calling IST at 474-8600. It is your sole responsibility to continually monitor your class site(s) for information such as class announcements and email correspondence.
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Statement on Student Participation in the Presentation or Discussion of Art
At the School of Art, numerous required and elective courses contain content that includes working from the nude model and some language, imagery, or dialogue that may offend students. In particular, the School of Art provides comprehensive art training that requires use of the nude model in some courses. In viewing and discussing works of art, the School of Art encourages the broadest possible tolerance consistent with Canadian law.
Class Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses. Letters of warning may be issued for unexcused absences of three classes in one term reminding the student of academic consequences of not attending classes. Students who do not attend or submit assignments but do not withdraw will receive a final grade of F.
Material and Process Restrictions
Flammables, poisons, potentially bio-hazardous materials, aerosol sprays, and high-temperature processes are strictly prohibited in the School of Art classrooms, adjoining hallways, and the vicinity of the ARTlab. The instructor must be consulted before any materials or processes not on the class materials list are used. If there is any doubt as to the safety of work to be undertaken, work must be halted until the instructor has been consulted.
Plagiarism and Cheating Policy
To plagiarize is to take ideas or words of another person and pass them off as one’s own. In short, it is stealing something intangible rather than an object. Obviously, it is not necessary to state the source of well-known or easily verifiable facts, but students are expected to acknowledge the sources of ideas and expressions they use in their written work, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. This applies to diagrams, statistical tables and the like, as well as to written material, and materials or information from Internet sources. To provide adequate and correct documentation is not only an indication of academic honesty but is also a courtesy that enables the reader to consult these sources with ease. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism. It will also be considered plagiarism and/or cheating if a student submits a term paper written in whole or in part by someone other than him/herself, or copies an answer or answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment. Plagiarism or any other form of cheating in examinations, or term tests (i.e. crib notes) is subject to serious academic penalty (i.e. suspension or expulsion from the faculty or university). A student found guilty of contributing to cheating in examinations or term assignments is also subject to serious academic penalty.
Similarly, to copy parts, or to reproduce everything from an artist’s individual artwork and pass them off as one’s own is also considered a form of plagiarism. When completing assignments or presenting work done in self-directed studio art projects, students should avoid this practice, since it is expected that you will originate the ‘look’ or ‘style’ of the work from your own responses to the subject or ideas in question. To do otherwise, through the knowing use of printed or internet reproductions of published artist’s work, would be academically dishonest, except in cases where making a direct copy was a requirement of the assignment by an instructor, or that an idea required such a response. In those cases it is clear as to the intent to copy and is a public aspect of the meaning of the work.
Policies Related to Student Discipline
Policy on Respectful Work and Learning Environment
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/community/566.html
Inappropriate and Disruptive Student Behaviour
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/279.html
Accessibility Policy for Student with Disabilities
http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/students/281.html
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Appeals
Students wishing to appeal a grade given for term work are expected to discuss matters relating to the grading of that work with their instructor first, as an attempt to resolve the issue without the need to submit a formal appeal.
For further information on grade appeals, please go to the Appeals Policies, Procedures and Regulations on the School of Art website at: umanitoba.ca/schools/art/media/UG_Policies_GradeAppeals2012.pdf
More information related to appeals can be found at: umanitoba.ca/registrar/grades/691.html
Academic Accommodation
Please approach your instructor as soon as possible should you need some form of academic accommodation. Students with disabilities should also contact Accessibility Services, located at 155 University Centre (Phone: 204 474-6213; TTY: 204 474-9790; Fax: 204 261-7732; E-mail: student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca)
Important Dates Calendar – Last Day to Withdraw (VW) from Course
June 9 Last day to VW from Math in Art course
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