IMER-151: FYI Studio 2

In the second semester of FYI Seminar 2, students will focus on the organization and dissemination of their portfolios. Using Creative Cloud, students will learn how to import, edit, layout and export their FYI coursework in various formats. Along with producing digital files, students will learn archiving techniques and best practices for presenting their work. In addition, the course will cover basic web structure, resolution, color correction and output as skills essential to the production and distribution of portfolios that show their work as broadly as possible and to its best potential. Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Navigate communities and resources to support their understanding of their own work and the work of others. 2. Engage in discussion and critique that reflects a variety of critical interpretations (ie. Eurocentric and non-Eurocentric art, design and craft practices; feminism, social responsibility, etc.) 3. Practice generative research and writing as an integral part of their studio production 4. Effectively use a variety of software programs in the successful production of studio work 5. Narrow their preference of major through experience in preparation for choosing a degree program