Weekly Announcements January 31 - February 6
Student Advising
Advising Appointments will continue taking place through winter quarter for all BFA students. Appointments with Major Advisor, Sara Frantz, can be made via Bookings.
Additionally, our Dept. Chair’s office hours are Mondays: 11am -12pm and Thursdays: 12 -1pm. Make an office hours appointment with Sara via Bookings. Drop-In appointments are also welcome. Email artdesign@calpoly.edu if you have any questions.
The CLA also offers virtual, drop-in advising appointments daily: CLA Advising
Upcoming Events
In the Garage, I Feel Safe. No One Cares About My Ways | James Edmondson
Show runs from January 31st - February 28th
The Cal Poly University Art Gallery is proud to present the work of James Edmondson in his show, "In the Garage, I Feel Safe. No One Cares About My Ways,” from Friday, January 31 through February 28, 2025.
James Edmondson is a type designer based in Oakland, California. In 2015, he started OH no Type Co., an independent font foundry that creates bespoke and retail typefaces. With a background in lettering, and a deep appreciation for lively typefaces that are uniquely beautiful, and fun to read, Edmondson’s goal has always been to create quality work that highlights underappreciated genres. He respects history without reinventing the wheel—organic over geometric, lively over perfect, and good spacing above all else.
Department News
Spring Quarter ART Upper Division Electives
ART 334 / 434 - Illustration I/II
Instructor: Nick Bockelman
Time: M | W 8 - 11am
Prerequisite: ART 182
Illustration I & II (taught in Spring and Fall) explores the practices and techniques of contemporary commercial illustration. From idea generation to advanced rendering techniques, this course prepares students for illustration work within multiple industries.
There will be an emphasis on creating “digital” illustration (raster and vector based), as well as some traditional media exploration.
from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, dir. Michel Gondry
ART 383 - Digital Video I
Instructor: Lana Z Caplan
Time: M | W 11am - 3pm
Let’s make movies!!
Have you been making videos with your friends and want to take them to the next level or always wanted to learn more about how to make videos? Come join us this spring!
We will learn how to make your cinematography and editing look amazing, starting with the basics of how to use video and lighting gear, how to compose shots for cinema, the building blocks of narrative, scriptwriting, motion graphics, and how to shoot a documentary. We will also use advanced camera and lighting gear such as gimbles, jibs and follow focus system.
Working individually and in groups, we will make 3 video projects – one short poetic experimental video, one documentary interview short, and one short independent narrative film.
Whether you want to make better videos for marketing your brand, to work in the movie industry as a cinematographer, editor or director, to become a more marketable photographer or journalist, incorporate video into your studio practice, or up your social media feeds, you will leave this class with the skills to succeed!
Prerequisites – ART122 or ART224 (possibly waived with portfolio)
Questions or permission codes for waiver – lcaplan@calpoly.edu
(Artists: Letha Wilson, Fara Al Qasimi, Tommy Kha)
ART 470/471: Experimental Prints
Instructor: Makia Sharp
Time: T | TH 8 - 11am
In Experimental Prints we will explore traditional and non-traditional photographic media, scale, and spatial relationships through digital large format printing. During the first half to the quarter, emphasis will be made on streamlining digital workflows through advanced Camera Raw and Photoshop editing to create exhibition quality prints on the 60” large format inkjet printer. Students will learn both technical and creative applications of tools such as curves color grading, masking, sharpening to shape and construct their digital images. Then we will focus on breaking conventions and traditional formats to create experimental digital prints that include installation, mixed media, sculpture, and other interdisciplinary practices.
ART485 – Video Art and Expanded Cinema
Instructor: Lana Z Caplan
Time: M | W 8 - 11am
Open to Art & Design majors/minors and all others as an elective – no prerequisite
In ART485 we will explore video art and expanded cinema* in all its forms! We will learn about the historic and contemporary makers of the medium while making our own projects. We will start with learning about the beginning of video art in the 60’s and go up to present day VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), AI and more.
Students will make 2 video art or installation pieces, as well as several in class exercises in editing and projection.
This is a fun class that requires no prior knowledge or video skills. Video Art is often not about the technical aspects or making something that looks slick and produced by Hollywood. Video art is often raw and rough, made experimenting with whatever tools artists have on hand. But, if you have lots of experience, you can bring that too.
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*Expanded cinema is a term used to describe a film, video, multi-media performance or an immersive environment that pushes the boundaries of cinema and rejects the traditional one-way relationship between the audience and the screen.
Job Opportunities
Check out MustangJobs for current job opportunities
Clubs
Animation Club - @calpolyanimation
Design Lab - @Designlab_CalPoly
Fiber Arts Club - @Calpolyfiberarts
.RAW Journal of Art & Design - @artmag.raw
Studio Art Club - @Calpolystudioartclub
Club 34 - @club.thirtyfour
Other Opportunities
Mr Turtle Refillable Bottle Design Competition
Call for All Artists! Design Mr. Turtle's Next Refillable Bottle! Mr. Turtle is excited to announce its first official art competition! We’re looking for talented artists to design limited-edition artwork for our refillable detergent bottles to help turn everyday sustainability into collectible pieces.
Winning Prize: $100 and your art featured on bottles for the next 3 months!
Deadline to Submit: February 12th, 2025
Size: Designs must be 5-in height by 8-in width
Enter Here: https://forms.gle/QsEe4VVtKMu2dFaJ7
For questions: hello@mr-turtle.com
Here is our website if you want to learn more about us.
www.mr-turtle.com
Let’s make sustainability a work of art. We’d love to see Cal Poly artists showcase their creativity!
Make Waves of Change: Candidate filing open now for the 2025-2026 ASI Elections
Don't miss your chance to file for ASI President and ASI Board of Directors! These are the elected positions of ASI Student Government that serve as the collective voice of the campus community and are an integral part of Associated Students, Inc. (ASI). This body is committed to developing student leaders and strives to create positive contributions both on- and off-campus. Students interested in becoming more involved and serving in these roles are encouraged to file a Candidate Packet by the Feb. 24, 4 p.m. deadline.
For Candidate Packets and to learn more, visit Recruitment & Elections at asi.calpoly.edu.
Contact the ASI Recruitment and Elections Chair, Sam Finch, at asielectionschair@calpoly.edu for more information.
Campus Events
Climate Solutions Now (Feb 3-7)
Faculty and students can explore ways to engage with solutions to the climate crisis. This virtual Cal Poly event is open to the general public – all are welcome!
Event Schedule
Speaker List
Students can attend for free!
- Request free access through this form: https://forms.gle/nD3goe3bfx8sdeDi7
- You will receive a password to get free tickets.
- Recordings of the talks will be available via the event site until May 1.
More Quick Links
Faculty & Staff at Art & Design
ART Minors - Art History, Studio Art, Photo+Video, MAST and CIA Minors
Campus Map of All Gender Restrooms! - More on the campus Inclusive Restroom Program
Want your event or activity included in our Weekly Announcements?
Announcements are sent to members of the Art and Design Department each week while classes are in session. To submit an event or news item, please email information to Paula Rygg (pyrgg@calpoly.edu), by Friday at 8:00 am. Include title, date and time, participation information (Zoom link, registration, ticketing, fee, etc.), and a brief description. Small – email sized images may be included. Weekly announcements are approved by the chair before they are distributed.