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Syllabus ART 4859C-0M01: Visual Arts Management BA Capstone

School of Visual Arts and Design, College of Arts and Humanities

3 Credit Hours

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Info Instructor Information 

  • Instructor: Shannon Lindsey
  • Office Location: VAB 205A
  • Office Hours: Virtual via Zoom Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 (unless face-to-face requested in advance)
    • See zoom link in left side menu in webcourses
  • Phone: 407-823-0195
  • Digital Contact: shannon.lindsey@ucf.edu

Course Information

  • Term: Spring 2022
  • Course Number & Section: ART 4859C-0M01
  • Course Name: Visual Arts Management BA Capstone
  • Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
  • Face-to-Face Class Meeting Days: (face-to-face) Fridays
  • Face-to-Face Class Meeting Time: 10-11:50am
  • Face-to-Face Class Location: NSC O108
  • Course Modality: Mixed Mode (M) 

Enrollment Requirements 

Course Prerequisites: ART2201C, ART2203C, ART2300C, ART2301C and any 3000 level ART Studio Art Course.

Catalog Course Description

This capstone experience course is designed to provide professional development by emphasizing creative thinking, research, and writing to prepare students for post-graduation art-centered careers.

Think Student Learning Outcomes

This class offers the chance to have an ongoing interdisciplinary conversation with your peers about motivations for engaging in creative production and how to support the visual arts. We will participate in group discussions and sessions that explore a range of topics relating to contemporary artistic practice and professional development. This course is writing intensive, the writing assignments are strategic in the development of your professional documents.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  • You will develop critical writing skills, public speaking skills, research skills, and better articulate the goals behind your interest in visual art 
  • You will continue to develop and refine your informed studio practice and/or research endeavors
  • You will analyze the relationships between contemporary creative production and key connections to art history and art criticism.
  • Better understand best practices and professional standards
  • Create a 5-year plan to outline post-graduation professional goals
  • Submit to at least three professional opportunities dependent on your artistic practice, visual arts career goals, education.
  • Develop professional documents and practices to support your future goals

 

Resources Course Materials and Resources

Required Materials/Resources:

    • Getting Your Sh*t Together: The Ultimate Business Manual for Every Practicing Artist(2nd edition) by Karen Atkinson & GYST Ink
      • PDF electronic version is available HERE for $19
      • Physical book is available in the UCF bookstore
    • Zoom, Webcourses, additional devices and other technology considerations you will need for participation may include: webcam, headphones, adequate Internet bandwidth.
    • We will meet as a group in person on the selected days noted in the course calendar where we will discuss exhibition planning, writing assignments, readings and any other issues that may be relevant to the progress of the class. Students should have regular access to the internet and plan on logging into the course several times each week, and students should plan on at least five hours of homework time outside of class each week.

Webcourses

Regular communication, course documents, and grades will be shared through WebCourses throughout the semester. Webcourses is an online course management system (accessed through my.ucf.edu and then the “Online Course Tools” tab) which will be used as a medium for turning in assignments and a forum for communicating with your teammates. Under the “Discussion” section, you will have a designated forum section. My recommendation is to check Webcourses every 2-3 days for updates from your classmates or myself.

Assignment Course Activities

This is a mixed-mode course where we will meet face-to-face as a group as outlined in the schedule. In addition to face-to-face meetings, we will discuss the writing assignments, readings, professional development materials, and any other issues that may be relevant to the progress of the class. UCF expects that all members of our campus community who are able to do so get vaccinated, and we expect all members of our campus community to wear masks indoors, in line with the latest CDC guidelines. Masks are required in approved clinical or health care settings.

The semester is divided into three categories:

  • Phase I: Career Options for Creative Professionals: Discuss processes, intentions, and possible careers
  • Phase II: Professional Development: Review professional standards and best practice for a variety of professional positions and experiences. Prepare documents to support professional goals
  • Phase III: Professional Impact: Ethics and contemporary issues for artists – social, political, economic, censorship, content, etc., finances, and entrepreneurial endeavors.

The assignments are as follows:

  • Introductory Quiz – a brief quiz through Webcourses to share your expectations and hopes for the course. This feedback will inform course discussions and guidance for the semester. This will function as the Financial Aid required activity for the course and needs to be completed by the first week of class.

  • Reading Responses – Each assigned reading will have a brief quiz on Webcourses to be completed as listed in the course calendar. Reading Responses will not be accepted late and cannot be made up as they are conduits for the class discussions.

  • Webcourse Discussions - Each assigned discussion on Webcourses are to be completed as listed in the course calendar. Discussions will not be accepted late and cannot be made up as they are conduits for the face-to-face class discussions.

  • In-Class Discussions - Each assigned discussion will occur as listed in the course calendar. In-Class Discussions cannot be made up as they are specific to the face-to-face class.

  • Interview a Professional – Interview one professional who has a visual art career and hold an in-person, zoom, or phone conversation. You will generate at least 6 questions that focus on:
    • Education – what education / degrees did you earn?
    • Professional Development – how did you get to where you are now? What is your next professional goal and what steps will you take to get there?
    • Pros – what are advantages of your career?
    • Cons – what are common contemporary challenges with your career?

  • Professional Statement – Inspired by the Simon Sinek TedTalk "How Great Leaders Inspire Action”, choose one of the statements below (reference PowerPoint for guidelines). Save as a word doc or PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.
    • Artist Statement = Write a 1st person, full sentence paragraph statement that addresses: Why do you make art? How you make it? What you make? What is your goal for a viewer?
    • Research Statement = Write a 1st person, full sentence paragraph statement that addresses: What art historical movements/periods interest you? How do you actively research them? How do you want to showcase your research to the public? (exhibitions, articles, books, etc.) What do you think is undiscovered about your historical interests? What makes your voice unique?
    • Statement of Intent = Write a 1st person, full sentence paragraph statement that addresses: Why are you interested in the management aspects of visual art? What would you do if you opened your own art venue or business? How would your business be unique and significant?

  • Art Handling Workshop Quiz - a brief quiz through Webcourses to share your insight gained and experience in the Art Handling Workshop at the UCF Art Gallery. You must attend the Art Handling Workshop in order to complete the quiz.

  • Potential Career Research– select TWO possible visual art careers you are interested in and create a PowerPoint that demonstrates the following for EACH visual art career:
    • What do I like about this career?
    • What are downfalls of the career?
    • What opportunities will this career provide me?
    • What specializations/degrees are required for success in this career?
    • What skills will I need to succeed in these careers?
    • How can I gain experience locally and nationally/internationally?
      • Must include a works cited page (Chicago Style) and with hyperlinks to references.
      • Save as a word doc or PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.

  • Elevator (Handshake) Speech – develop a concise and direct introductory statement about who you are, what you do, and why you do what you do as a creative professional. Create a video of yourself giving your Elevator (Handshake) Speech to the camera. Carefully consider your background environment, professional attire, lighting, and sound (reference PowerPoint for guidelines). Upload the video file to webcourses.

  • Elevator (Handshake) Speech Presentation – Practice delivering your speech to people a few times before you deliver the speech to your peers in class. You will deliver your speech and take notes to provide feedback about your peer’s speeches.

  • Bio - write a brief 3-5 sentence 3rd person statement about your background, education, and professional experience (reference PowerPoint for guidelines). Save as a word doc or PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.

  • Resume – write an art resume that includes your education, professional experience, and awards and honors (reference PowerPoint for guidelines). Save as a word doc or PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.

  • Cover Letter – Choose a professional opportunity (real or imaginary) that you would want to pursue (gallery, job, grant, residency, grad school, etc. and create a cover letter for that opportunity (reference PowerPoint for guidelines). Save as a word doc or PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.

  • Professional Documentation – create one of the following to best represent your work in your desired specialization (reference PowerPoint for guidelines).
          • Digital Portfolio – Create a digital portfolio that includes a title page, your artist statement, and 10 images of individual artworks. Include artist name, title, medium, dimensions and year on each “slide”. Save as a Single PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.
          • Curatorial Portfolio – Create a curatorial portfolio that supports your idea for an exhibition that you would like to curate -or- you would like to see in a gallery or museum. The portfolio should include a title page, an exhibition statement (paragraph), and 10 images of individual artworks that you would curate into the exhibition. Be sure to include artist name, title, medium, dimensions, year and URL where you sourced the image to the image on each “slide”. Save as a Single PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.

  • Art Installation Workshop Quiz - a brief quiz through Webcourses to share your insight gained and experience in the Art Handling Workshop at the UCF Art Gallery. You must attend the Art Handling Workshop in order to complete the quiz.  

  • Web Presence – create one of the following (reference PowerPoint for guidelines). You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.
      • Website - create a clean, easy to navigate website that showcases your concise body of developed artwork (at least 10 artwork images), and includes your Bio, Resume, Artist Statement, and email address (do not include phone or address)
      • Social Media – create a public, professional Instagram page (not your personal page) that showcases your professional visual art activities. Should include your Bio, Resume, Professional Statement, email address and at least 10 posts. If you share images of artwork be sure to include the artist’s name and tag them if possible. 

  • Professional Applications / Submissions – throughout the semester, you are required to submit to AT LEAST 3 professional opportunities. These can include job applications, exhibition submissions, residency applications, grant applications, graduate school, etc. – anything dependent on your artwork/research/art degree (only 1 can be affiliated with UCF). Save the application confirmation (screenshot) and upload to WebCourses by the deadline – these will not be accepted late). If you want feedback on your application materials before submitting to the opportunity - email a single PDF file of all required documents to instructor at least one week before the application deadline.

  • Current and Potential Issues – select two possible specializations you are interested in and write a 1-2 page paper for EACH specialization on the following:
    • What are the current concerns / issues / arguments in the field?
    • What are normal obstacles and challenges?
    • What are common advantages?
    • How does this field have an impact on the world?
    • What do you like and dislike about it?
      • Reference PowerPoint for guidelines. Must include a works cited page (Chicago Style) and with hyperlinks to references. Save as a PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.

  • Entrepreneurial Endeavor – Develop a plan for an entrepreneurial endeavor of your choice this can include non-profit art center, for-profit gallery, curate a traveling exhibition, organize your own solo exhibition, etc.
    • Requirements - What education and experience is required or generally expected to pursue this endeavor?
      • How do you gain experience before pursuing this endeavor?
    • Pros / Cons -What are common challenges with this endeavor?
      • What are common advantages of this endeavor?
    • Development - How you continue to gain experience or expertise after starting this endeavor?
    • Collaboration - How would you create collaborative opportunities with another artist, business, community member, or institution?
    • Expenses - How do you cover costs? Do you require a staff? Physical versus online location? What is your overhead?
    • Income - How can you develop revenue to cover costs?
      • Create a PowerPoint presentation that includes a title page and 5 images or graphs/charts (if you include individual artworks you must list the artist name, title, medium, dimensions and year on each “slide” that support your research. Must include a works cited page (Chicago Style) and with hyperlinks to references. Save as a PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.

  • Five Year Plan – Create a five year plan with at least 3 professional goals and the steps you will take to obtain those goals. (be prepared to share with class) Create a PowerPoint presentation that includes a title page and 5 images or graphs/charts (if you include individual artworks you must list the artist name, title, medium, dimensions and year on each “slide” that support your research. Must include a works cited page (Chicago Style) and with hyperlinks to references. Save as a PDF and upload to webcourses. You will need to revise and resubmit after receiving feedback for a better grade.

  • Five Year Plan Presentation - You will deliver your plan to your peers by: A. showing the PowerPoint on your tablet/laptop -OR- B. share a printed version of your PowerPoint. You will have 10 mins to present your plan and you are welcome to read from notes or speak casually about the details of your Five Year Plan during your presentation. (please prepare and practice the presentation so you can complete it in 5 mins). After your presentation, your group will have 10 mins to ask questions, make suggestions, or even make connections to help you achieve your goals. You are also welcome to ask questions to your group during this time. You will also take notes to provide feedback about your peer’s speeches.

  • End of Semester Quiz – a brief quiz through Webcourses to share your experiences and outcomes from the course. This feedback will inform future course discussions and objectives for the course.

  • All assignments are due to webcourses on the due date on the course calendar – late submissions will be subject to grade deductions. Your final grade in the class will be calculated based on the percentage of points you earned over the semester in light of the total points available. I will not change final grades after they are given and no assignments will be considered if turned in/uploaded after the start of the final exam date/time. Graded tests and materials in this course will be returned individually only by request. You can access your scores at any time using the Grades section of Webcourses@UCF

Make-up Exam and Extra Credit Policy

Due to the nature of the course, discussions and presentations cannot be “made-up”. Assignments are due at the due date to allow time for online comments and in-class discussions and are not accepted late. Extra credit is not an option for this course, but many assignments above are options for revising and resubmitting for a better grade.


Activity Submissions

Course activities and assignments will be turned in through Webcourses. Any uploaded written materials must be submitted in the appropriate format. Specific guidelines for formatting files and submitting written materials will be provided with the writing assignments. These will be posted in the assignment in Webcourses. You will be assigned specific readings that will inform your professional practice and professional development. It is vital that the readings are completed before we meet as a group to have an in-depth discussion. Readings are assigned as listed in the course schedule. Some written assignments will be graded as a first draft and require rewriting and editing to earn the full possible points. 

 

Assigned Readings

You will be assigned specific readings that will inform your professional practice and professional development. It is vital that the readings are completed before we meet as a group to have an in-depth discussion. Readings are assigned as listed in the course schedule.


Group Work Attendance, Participation and Conduct

It is essential that you are present and prompt for face-to-face classes and are prepared to work with all of the required tools and materials. Your attendance will affect your final grade as it impacts the quality of your assignments and many assignments are not possible without your attendance. You are expected to actively and passionately take part in the course in the following ways:

  • Attend face-to-face class meetings on time
  • Thoughtfully and intentionally develop assignments
  • Meet all deadlines for assignments and course activities
  • Actively participate in group discussions and lectures
  • Be actively curious about your professional practice and your classmate’s professional practice
  • Care about yourself and your work, your classmates and their work, this class, and your profession.

 

Assessment Assessment and Grading Procedures

All assignments are due to webcourses by the posted the due date and time – late submissions will be subject to grade deductions. Your final grade in the class will be calculated based on the percentage of points you earned over the semester in light of the total points available. I will not change final grades after they are given and no assignments will be considered if turned in/uploaded after the start of the final exam date/time. Graded tests and materials in this course will be returned individually only by request. You can access your scores at any time using the Grades section of Webcourses@UCF. At no point is it appropriate for you to approach me about your grades or grievances during class time. Please make an individual appointment or visit me during office hours via zoom.

Assignment

 Points

Introductory Quiz

10 points

Reading Responses

130 points (10 points each)

Webcourse Discussions

60 points (15 points each)

In-Class Discussions   

75 points (15 points each)

Interview a Professional           

50 points

Professional Statement 

25 points

Art Handling Workshop Quiz

20 points

Potential Career Research 

50 points

Elevator (Handshake) Speech 

25 points

Elevator (Handshake) Speech Presentation

25 points

Bio

25 points

Resume

50 points

Cover Letter     

50 points

Professional Documentation    

50 points

Art Installation Workshop Quiz

20 points

Web Presence 

50 points

Professional Applications / Submissions 

75 points (25 points each)

Current and Potential Issues 

75 points

Entrepreneurial Endeavor  

75 points

Five Year Plan  

25 points

Five Year Plan Presentation

25 points

End of Semester Quiz  

10 points

Total

1000 points

 

The University uses an alphabetic system to identify student grades and other actions regarding student progress or class attendance. Beginning Fall 2001, a plus/minus grading system became effective, with a grade point equivalent per semester hour as follows:

Points

Percentage

LetterGrade

950 - 1000

95% - 100%

A

900 - 949

90% - 94%

A-

870 – 899

87% - 89%

B+

830 – 869

83% - 86%

B

800 - 829

80% - 82%

B-

760 – 799

76% - 79%

C+

700 – 759

70% - 75%

C

670 - 699

67% - 69%

D+

640 - 669

64% - 66%

D

600 – 639

60% - 63%

D-

0 – 599

0% - 59%

F

 

Grades of "Incomplete"

Consult the latest Undergraduate or Graduate catalog for regulations and procedures regarding grading such as Incomplete grades, grade changes, and grade forgiveness.

A grade of “I” (Incomplete) may be assigned by the instructor when a student is unable to complete a course due to extenuating circumstances, and when all requirements can be completed in a short time following the end of the term. It is expected that the student will have completed a majority of the course. When an instructor assigns an “I” grade for a course, the student is notified through email about the grade. The student is responsible to arrange with the instructor for the completion of the requirements of the course. Effective with Incomplete grades assigned in the Fall semester 1997 and thereafter, a student cannot graduate from the University with an “I” on the transcript. The Incomplete must be changed within one year of the last day of the term attempted or prior to graduation from the University, whichever comes first. Unresolved Incomplete grades automatically will be changed to “F” by the Registrar’s Office. Unresolved “I” grades in courses graded with “S” or “U” will be converted to “U.”

Financial Aid Requirement

All instructors/faculty are required to document students’ academic activity at the beginning of each course. In order to document that you began this course, please complete the following academic activity by the end of the first week of classes or as soon as possible after adding the course. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the disbursement of your financial aid. Complete the “Introductory Quiz”  by the end of the first week of classes.

 

Controversial Content

Since we will be studying art throughout history, there may be times when some of this art may have nudity in it. If you feel uncomfortable with this, please let me know and we can make accommodations.

Important Dates to Remember:

All dates and assignments are tentative, and can be changed at the discretion of the professor, however Add/Drop, Mid-Term and Final Exam times and places are mandatory.

Drop/Swap Deadline:                                January 14

Add Deadline:                                             January 14

MLK Day – no class                                   January 17

Spring Break (no class):                              March 6 - 13

Withdrawal Deadline:                                March 25

Grade Forgiveness Deadline:                    April 25

Classes End:                                                April 25

Study Day:                                                  April 26

Final Exam Period:                                     April 27 – May 3

Commencement:                                       May 5 - 7

 

Do This Course Schedule 

(tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the instructor)

Week/Dates

Mode

Topic

Assignments

Due Dates (EST time)

Week 1
Online (prior to F2F class)

Course Introduction

Introductory Quiz

1/14 at 11:59pm

 

 *Thur 1/13 

Flying Horse Editions Exhibition
Opening Reception at UCF Art Gallery 5-7pm

 

 

 

 F2F class 1/14

Course Introduction: Syllabus, course schedule, details, and dates
  • Reading Response 1
  • Webcourse Discussion 1

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  • Interview a Professional

1/20 at 11:59pm

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2/10 at 11:59pm

Week 2 

Online (prior to F2F class)

Career Options for Creative Professionals
  • Reading Response 1
  • Webcourse Discussion 1

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  • Interview a Professional

1/20 at 11:59pm

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2/10 at 11:59pm

F2F class 1/21

Lecture / Discussion: Career Options for Creative Professionals
  • Reading Response 2
  • In-Class Discussion 1 (prep)

1/27 at 11:59pm

Week 3

Online (prior to F2F class)

Career Options for Creative Professionals
  • Reading Response 2
  • In-Class Discussion 1 (prep)

1/27 at 11:59pm

F2F class 1/28

Lecture / Discussion: Career Options and Professional Statements

In-Class Discussion 1
  • Professional Statement
  • Reading Response 3

2/3 at 11:59pm

Week 4

 

Online (prior to F2F class)

Career Options for Creative Professionals
  • Professional Statement
  • Reading Response 3

 

2/3 at 11:59pm

 

F2F class 2/4

Meet at UCF Art Gallery
(VAB 140):
Art Handling Workshop
  • Art Handling Workshop Quiz
  • Reading Response 4
  • Webcourse Discussion 2

2/10 at 11:59pm

Week 5

 

Online (prior to F2F class)

Career Options for Creative Professionals
  • Art Handling Workshop Quiz
  • Reading Response 4
  • Webcourse Discussion 2

2/10 at 11:59pm

 

F2F class 2/11

Lecture / Discussion: Hybrid Practices
  • Potential Career Research Presentation

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  • Reading Response 5
  • In-Class Discussion 2 (prep)

2/24 at 11:59pm

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2/17 at 11:59pm

Week 6


Online (prior to F2F class)


Professional Development
  • Potential Career Research Presentation

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  • Reading Response 5
  • In-Class Discussion 2 (prep)

2/24 at 11:59pm

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2/17 at 11:59pm

 

*Thur 2/17

MFA Exhibition
Opening Reception at UCF Art Gallery 6-8pm

 

 

 

F2F class 2/18

Lecture / Discussion: Elevator Speech and Bio

In-Class Discussion 2
  • Elevator Speech
  • Bio
  • Reading Response 6

 

2/24 at 11:59pm

Week 7


Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Development 

 

  • Elevator Speech
  • Bio
  • Reading Response 6

 

2/24 at 11:59pm

 

F2F class 2/25

Lecture / Discussion: Resumes, CVs, Cover Letters
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Reading Response 7

3/3 at 11:59pm

Week 8

Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Development 
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Reading Response 7

3/3 at 11:59pm

 

 

F2F class 3/4

Lecture / Discussion: Professional Documentation

Elevator Speech Presentations
  • Professional Documentation
  • Webcourse Discussion 3
  • Reading Response 8

3/17 at 11:59pm

Week 9

 

F2F class 3/9

SPRING BREAK
NO FACE-to-FACE CLASS
  • Professional Documentation
  • Webcourse Discussion 3
  • Reading Response 8
 3/17 at 11:59pm

Week 10

 

Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Development
  • Professional Documentation
  • Webcourse Discussion 3
  • Reading Response 8

3/17 at 11:59pm

 

F2F class 3/18

Meet at UCF Art Gallery (VAB 140): Art Installation and Tool Workshop 

 
  • Art Installation and Tool Workshop Quiz
  • Reading Response 9
  • In-Class Discussion 3 (prep)

 

3/24 at 11:59pm

Week 11

 

Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Development 
  • Art Installation and Tool Workshop Quiz
  • Reading Response 9
  • In-Class Discussion 3 (prep)

3/24 at 11:59pm

 

Thur 3/24

BFA Exhibition I
Opening Reception at
UCF Art Gallery from
5-7pm

 

 

 

F2F class 3/25

Lecture / Discussion: Web Presence

In-Class Discussion 3
  • Web Presence

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  • Professional Applications / Submissions

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  • Reading Response 10

4/7 at 11:59pm

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4/28 at 11:59pm

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3/31 at 11:59pm

Week 12

 

Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Impact
  • Web Presence

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  • Professional Applications / Submissions

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  • Reading Response 10

4/7 at 11:59pm

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4/28 at 11:59pm

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3/31 at 11:59pm

 

F2F class 4/1

Discussion / Lecture: Ethics and Issues

 
  • Current and Potential Issues
  • Reading Response 11
  • Webcourse Discussion 4

4/7 at 11:59pm

Week 13

 

Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Impact
  • Current and Potential Issues
  • Reading Response 11
  • Webcourse Discussion 4

4/7 at 11:59pm

 

F2F class 4/8

Discussion / Lecture: Finances
  • Reading Response 12
  • In-Class Discussion 4 (prep)

4/14 at 11:59pm

Week 14

 

Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Impact
  • Reading Response 12
  • In-Class Discussion 4 (prep)

4/14 at 11:59pm

 

F2F class 4/15

 

Discussion / Lecture: Entrepreneurs

In-Class Discussion 4
  • Entrepreneurial Endeavor

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  • Reading Response 13
  • In-Class Discussion 5 (prep)

4/28 at 11:59pm

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4/21 at 11:59pm

Week 15

Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Impact
  • Entrepreneurial Endeavor

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  • Reading Response 13
  • In-Class Discussion 5 (prep)

4/28 at 11:59pm

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4/21 at 11:59pm

 

*Thur 4/21

BFA Exhibition II
(Experimental Animation)
Opening Reception
at UCF Art Gallery
5-7pm

 

 

 

 

F2F class 4/22

Discussion / Lecture: Goal Setting

In-Class Discussion 5
  • Five Year Plan
  • End of Semester Quiz

 

4/28 at 11:59pm

Week 16

Online (prior to F2F class)

Professional Impact
  • Five Year Plan
  • End of Semester Quiz 

4/28 at 11:59pm

 

 

F2F "final exam class" on 4/29

Five Year Plan Presentations

 

 

 

Info Email Policy

In this class our official mode of communication is through email located inside Webcourses. All communication between student and instructor and between student and student should be respectful and professional. It is the student’s responsibility to check the “coursemail” tool frequently. You may also wish to create a Knight’s Email account at www.knightsemail.ucf.edu for separate official communication from the university.

In-Class Recording Policy

Students may, without prior notice, record video or audio of a class lecture for a class in which the student is enrolled for their own personal educational use.  A class lecture is defined as a formal or methodical oral presentation as part of a university course intended to present information or teach students about a particular subject. Recording classroom activities other than class lectures, including but not limited to lab sessions, student presentations (whether individually or part of a group), class discussion (except when incidental to and incorporated within a class lecture), clinical presentations such as patient history, academic exercises involving student participation, test or examination administrations, field trips, and private conversations is prohibited. Recordings may not be used as a substitute for class participation and class attendance, and may not be published or shared without the written consent of the faculty member. Failure to adhere to these requirements may constitute a violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct as described in the Golden Rule.

Make-Up Assignments for Authorized University Events or Co-curricular Activities

Per university policy, you are allowed to submit make-up work (or an equivalent, alternate assignment) for authorized university-sponsored activities, religious observances, or legal obligations (such as jury duty). If this participation conflicts with your course assignments, I will offer a reasonable opportunity for you to complete missed assignments and/or exams. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed assignment and its grading scale. In the case of an authorized university activity, it is your responsibility to show me a signed copy of the Program Verification Form for which you will be absent, prior to the class in which the absence occurs. In any of these cases, please contact me ahead of time to notify me of upcoming needs.

 

Info COVID-19 Policies 

University-Wide Face Covering Policy for Common Spaces and Face-to-Face Classe
To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside all common spaces including classrooms (https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/PolicyEmergencyCOVIDReturnPolicy.pdf). Students who choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. If they refuse to leave the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may be considered disruptive (please see the Golden Rule for student behavior expectations). Faculty have the right to cancel class if the safety and well-being of class members are in jeopardy. Students will be responsible for the material that would have been covered in class as provided by the instructor.

Notifications in Case of Changes to Course Modality
Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes to the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification
Students who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place. 

Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or is sick with COVID-19 symptoms. CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located here: (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html)

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness reason to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their instructor(s) before missing class.

In Case of Faculty Illness
If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be changes to this course, including having a backup instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any alterations to this course.

Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental Statement
Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact sas@ucf.edu to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.

Technology Access – Depending upon modality, this course might need to shift to remote or fully online instruction based on medical guidance. This course also could be fully online and thus This could require access to additional technology. If students do not have proper access to technology, including a computer and reliable Wi-Fi, please let the instructor know as soon as possible. Information about technology lending can be found at https://it.ucf.edu/techcommons/ and https://library.ucf.edu/libtech.

Resources:

https://www.ucf.edu/coronavirus/

Info University Services and Resources

Academic Services and Resources

A list of available academic support and learning services is available at UCF Student Services. Click on "Academic Support and Learning Services" on the right-hand side to filter.  

Non-Academic Services and Resources

A list of non-academic support and services is also available at UCF Student Services. Click on "Support" on the right-hand side to filter.  

If you are a UCF Online student, please consult the UCF Online Student Guidelines for more information about your access to non-academic services.

Policy Statements

UCF Cares

During your UCF career, you may experience challenges including struggles with academics, finances, or your personal well-being. UCF has a multitude of resources available to all students. Please visit UCFCares.com if you are seeking resources and support, or if you are worried about a friend or classmate. Free services and information are included for a variety of student concerns, including but not limited to alcohol use, bias incidents, mental health concerns, and financial challenges. You can also e-mail ucfcares@ucf.edu with questions or for additional assistance. You can reach a UCF Cares staff member between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 407-823-5607. If you are in immediate distress, please call Counseling and Psychological Services to speak directly with a counselor 24/7 at 407-823-2811, or please call 911.

University Writing Center

The University Writing Center (UWC) offers writing support to students from first-year to graduate in every discipline. Tutors provide help at every stage of the writing process, including understanding assignments, researching, drafting, revising, incorporating sources, and learning to proofread and edit. The UWC’s purpose is not merely to fix or edit papers, but to teach writing strategies that can be applied to any writing situation. Consultations are available for individuals and small groups. You may schedule a 45-minute appointment by clicking the Success Resources tab on Webcourses, calling the UWC at 407-823-2197, or through the UWC website. University Writing Center - Trevor Colbourn Hall 109, Satellite Locations: Main Library, Rosen Library, Online, 407-823-2197 http://uwc.cah.ucf.edu/

Email Policy

In this class our official mode of communication is through email located inside Webcourses. All communication between student and instructor and between student and student should be respectful and professional. It is the student’s responsibility to check the “course mail” tool frequently. You may also wish to create a Knight’s Email account at www.knightsemail.ucf.edu for separate official communication from the university.

In-Class Recording Policy

Students may, without prior notice, record video or audio of a class lecture for a class in which the student is enrolled for their own personal educational use.  A class lecture is defined as a formal or methodical oral presentation as part of a university course intended to present information or teach students about a particular subject. Recording classroom activities other than class lectures, including but not limited to lab sessions, student presentations (whether individually or part of a group), class discussion (except when incidental to and incorporated within a class lecture), clinical presentations such as patient history, academic exercises involving student participation, test or examination administrations, field trips, and private conversations is prohibited. Recordings may not be used as a substitute for class participation and class attendance, and may not be published or shared without the written consent of the faculty member. Failure to adhere to these requirements may constitute a violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct as described in the Golden Rule.

 

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