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  • SEM 451: Professional Practices

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    This one-semester course is designed to deliver professional development information to seniors through presentations and lectures pertinent to artists and designers. Topics from how to establish a studio/community to various ways of working with individuals and the public; to making a professional identity package and finances plus many more will be explored. In addition to lectures and tutorials, there may also be field trips connected to appropriate topics, as well as visiting artists and professionals such as a CPA and Maine Arts Commission. Class projects are designed to offer specific experiences and skills pertinent to the student's professional development. Sections will be split into Fine Art, Design, Illustration, and Craft to focus area-specific professional information and assignments. Major Studio Requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/ week. Prerequisites: Senior Status. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.
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  • SEM 452: Senior Synthesis

    6.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    This course is taken in the final semester of the senior year. It is an integral course with the studio practice. Students will be led through a guided research and writing process to identify and explore what their inspirations are for their studio work, how those interests are played out historically and what their relevance is to contemporary art and culture. Students will use their own work as a visual guideline for developing three papers that will lead into the written thesis. The class will culminate in a fully articulated written thesis that explains and details their thesis work. Students will present their ideas at various points throughout the semester and conversations will be held about the ideas underlying their work both in the classroom and in individualized studio visits. Major Studio Requirement; 3 credits/ 6 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Senior Status
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  • SS 314: Port/land/eous:Resurgam

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    Resurgam (I shall rise again) is the motto of the City of Portland, which has burned at least three times, been rebuilt, and revived economically several times as well. Porteous also has revived, from a closed department store to a lively art college. This course will dip into the history of Port/land/eous through readings and primary source research. We will examine why Portland rose as city, some of its cultural and economic influences. We will then focus in on the department store phenomenon of the late nineteenth century and examine the retail landscape of the city, concentrating on 522 Congress Street and Porteous, Mitchell & Braun. As artists and designers, we will then translate our research into a multidisciplinary studio and site project for the Porteous building and beyond. You will learn methods of idea creation, collaboration and design process. This course, or "lab" will be run asboth a liberal arts and studio course. Open to 2nd, 3rd + 4th year students. Prerequisites: English 101-102.
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  • SS 326: Native Americans Tell History

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    Beginning with creation myths and legends, we will examine Native American history and American history in general through the eyes and voices of Native Americans. We will read books and essays written by Native Americans as we explore what "America" means and whatthe American experience has been and is from this unique viewpoint. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/week. Prerequisite: EN 101-102 or equivalent.
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  • WF 101-225: Beginning & Intermediate Woodworking & Furniture Design

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    This is a beginning and intermediate level skill-building elective in joinery techniques and structural connection problem solving. Assignments and exercises focus on the practice and practical application of joinery techniques, in-depth hand and power tool use and the application of this information to a distinct body of work. Assignments develop an understanding of basic mechanical systems and proceed through advanced joint making processes with an ongoing reference to the historical context. Elective: 3 credits/ semester; 6 hours/week. No prerequisites for WF 101. WF 225 pre-requisite: WF 101 or permission from instructor.
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  • WF 237: Bending Wood

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    This course examines the conceptual and structural possibilities of bending wood as it applies to functional and sculptural approaches. Assignments and exercises focus on the practice and practical application of solid wood and plywood. Exercises will cover simple and compound bends, fixture mechanics, and clamp/ vacuum bag applications. Students will apply these newly acquired skills to make two projects. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week. Prerequisite: WF 101
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  • WF 238: Surfaces on Wood

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    This course investigates the idea and meaning of surfaces and the power of color and textures as it applies to functional, sculptural and 2D approaches in wood. Using traditional techniques in alternative ways, exercises and assignments focus on the practice and appropriate application of color and texture and pattern. With an emphasis on experimentation and sample making, students will create surface and pattern using hand and power tools and apply color with the almost limitless possibilities available. Along with the sample board exercises, students will use these newly acquired skills to make two projects. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week. Prerequisite: WF 101
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  • WF 321-421: Woodworking & Furniture Major Studio

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    WF 321- This course explores the making of furniture & furniture related objects. Through technical demonstrations, conceptual discussions and material explorations, students will gather the skills needed to begin constructing their ideas with wood as their primary medium. Drawings and models will be used to generate and refine projects. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week. WF 421- Within this course, it is expected that each student begin to develop a significant body of work and the ability to articulate that work in preparation for their thesis and final semester. Multiple advanced techniques are covered and students are required to organize, exhibit and document their work within an all-department exhibition at the end of this course. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week.
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  • WF 322-422: Woodworking & Furniture Major Studio

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    WF 322- The completion of Jr. Studio is dedicated toward learning intermediate to advanced techniques as well as the development of a strong understanding of wood as a building material. Individual and group projects will allow for exploration in concept, utility and technique. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week. WF 422- Students are given quick warmup assignments throughout the year while concurrently developing their work in close communication with faculty. This course is predominantly dedicated toward the development of the students' body of work that will accompany their written thesis. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week.
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  • WF 351: Wood & Furniture Junior Seminar-Introduction to the Discipline

    3.00 Credits
    Maine College of Art

    Through direct reading, research and investigation, students engage critical issues and ethical concerns in contemporary practice. Starting with a working outline and bibliography, students investigate issues in contemporary woodworking and furniture design, and learn to articulate their own position within this discipline. A historical overview of the Studio Furniture movement is offered and individual artist research and presentations are required. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week.
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