Mixed Media and Installation Art

Course description
In contemporary art, clear-cut boundaries between drawing, painting, printing, collage, assemblage and sculpture fell away. Unconventional materials have been introduced and have given a boost to infinite possibilities for creating an artistic image. The choice of media and techniques is dictated by the individual needs of the artist and his/her personal content.
During the course, students will explore the properties of a wide variety of materials and techniques. They will experiment with the possibilities of combining techniques creatively and they will research affinities between the different media and their imaginative world.

Course Learning Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Experiment skillfully with different media and materials, traditional and unconventional ones
2. Understand the connection between media choices and contents of the image.
3. Create a unified image with various media, combining techniques and materials.
4. Analyze and critique their own work and the artwork of artists who have used mixed media.
5. Produce a portfolio of 2 D and 3D mixed media artwork, based on personal ideas

Assessment tools
Participation and exhibition 10%
Journal Sketchbook / Color Notebook 20%
Portfolio 60%
Research Essay 10%