Weekly Announcements March 8 - 14
Student Advising
Annual Advisement 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 Wednesdays: 11-12 and Thursdays: 12-1pm. To schedule an appointment email artdesign@calpoly.edu or reach out to Sara Frantz directly (sjfrantz@calpoly.edu). Drop-In appointments are also welcome.
The CLA also offers virtual, drop-in advising appointments daily: CLA Advising.
Upcoming Events
Juried Student Show
Click here to submit your application and to review guidelines and requirements.
Design Lab MYLR Gallery Exhibition
Opening Reception on March 15th from 5 - 7pm
We want YOUR work! Design Lab is hosting an exhibition of graphic design work at MYLR gallery. We are accepting student graphic design work from all levels. Use this form to submit your work by March 1st!
The collection of work will be exhibited at MYLR Gallery in Downtown SLO! There will be an opening reception on Friday, March 15th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. The work will be displayed until the end of March.
If you have any questions about the event or submission, please contact us at designlabcalpoly@gmail.com
Department News
ART 370 Michelangelo
Section 01: Monday/Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm
Section 02: Monday/Wednesday 12:10pm - 2:00pm
This course analyzes the art and life of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and poet. We will investigate a select body of works from the perspective of their making and reception, seeking to understand the overall experience of his art—the relative success or failure of his projects—by studying the varied agendas of those who commissioned them and the varying expectations of those who encountered them. Questions concerning the artist’s life, motivations, personal relationships, and reputation will be addressed by reading primary sources. Attention will also be given to the role of drawings and his poetry in relation to the artist’s finished and unfinished works.
For any questions about the course, please email Professor Giancarlo Fiorenza
Spring Registration is happening NOW!
| SPRING 2024 REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT CATEGORIES | 1ST ROUND (18 UNITS) START DATES | 2ND ROUND (22 UNITS) START DATES |
|---|---|---|
| Special Exception and New Undergraduate Students | February 22 | March 11 |
| Graduate Students | February 23 | March 11 |
| Academic Progress Level IV (100% - 75.1%) | February 26-28 | March 12 |
| Academic Progress Level III (75% - 45.1%) | February 29, March 1, 4 | March 13 |
| Academic Progress Level II (45% - 20.1%) | March 5-6 | March 14 |
| Academic Progress Level I (20% - 0%) | March 7-8 | March 15 |
The specific day and time of your registration appointment will be displayed in your Student Center on the date that the Class Schedule publishes for the next term. Those receiving a Special Exception appointment will see their specific day and time within three business days following the publication of the Class Schedule.
During 1st round registration: Students can register anytime between their 1st round registration appointment and March 8, 2024
During 2nd round registration: Students can register anytime between their 2nd round registration appointment and March 15, 2024
Open Enrollment for All Students (Continuing and New) March 16, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Refer to your PolyProfile on your Cal Poly Portal for your Academic Progress Gauge.
Please Note: You will not be able to register beyond your stated degree completion term. If you want to move your expected graduation to a later term, it is recommended that you submit a Request to Extend Expected Graduation Term (undergraduate) or a Change of Degree
ART 388: Interaction Design II, taught by Linh Toscani, had student work featured in this year's Cross Connections 2024 International Exhibition. Student work featured above: Erika Rose DeAnda.
ART 388 Student Work Recognized at Cross Connections 2024 International Exhibition
The Cross Connections 2024 International Exhibition and Competition of Visual Communication Design and Emerging Media Design is a global event that showcases the creative works of students and faculty from over ten higher education institutions worldwide.
Other Opportunities
Fresh Voices is extending its deadline for art submissions. We need your artwork!
Do you have original artwork?
Do you want thousands of students to see it?
Would you like to tell future employers that you're PUBLISHED?
Then submit your work to Fresh Voices!
Fresh Voices is a publication of Cal Poly’s First-Year Composition Program. It’s an annual anthology of the best writing by students in ENGL 131, 132, 133, 134, and 145, reaching thousands of students each year.
Submissions must be received by March 15th to be considered for publication in our Fall 2024 edition.
What to Submit
- We will consider any visual art that can be printed: photographs, paintings, prints, sculptures, drawings, etc. You may have created original work for a class, or you may have created a piece on your own!
- If you submit work created collaboratively, make sure all authors sign the publication release form found on our submissions portal.
How to Submit
- The submission process is entirely online. To submit, click here!
- If you have any questions about Fresh Voices, please email Dr. Jason Peters, First-Year Composition Coordinator and Fresh Voices editor, at jpeter65@calpoly.edu
- If you have technical questions about the online submission process, please email Celine Realica, English Department Administrative Support Assistant, at crealica@calpoly.edu
TH470 Ancestral Theatre
This Spring, Theatre and Dance is happy to host the Susan J. Currier Visiting Professor, Andrew Saito. Mr. Saito will be offering a Select Advanced Topics section: TH470 Ancestral Theatre.
About the Class
Students will research and engage with their ancestries, genealogies, families and communities to research their familial and cultural pasts and relate them with our present and future through creating plays.
For example, a student could relate their ancestors’ involvement in the Great Migration with the current and escalating climate displacement. What tools, experiences, wisdom, and strength in one's ancestral web could prove beneficial in today’s changing world?
Please note that we have changed the meeting pattern for
TH470 Ancestral Theatre to Tuesday / Thursday 9:10a - 11a.
NO PREREQUISITES NECESSARY. NO ADD CODE NECESSARY.
About Andrew Saito
Andrew Saito is an internationalist playwright who focuses on indigenous and cross-racial stories, hybridity, and struggles against colonialism and its long-lingering footprints. He holds an MFA from the Iowa Playwrights Workshop, and a BA in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley. Seminal mentors in his formation include: June Jordan, Cherríe Moraga, Tiya Miles, Octavio Solís, Migdalia Cruz, Naomi Wallace, and Sherry Kramer.
Rome Art Program Summer 2024
Launched in 2009, Rome Art Program (RAP) inspires students to develop their artistic vision through painting and drawing on the streets of Rome, expanding on the plein-air tradition of earlier generations of artists. Rome Art Program welcomes students pursuing their B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in Fine Art, as well as students of Art History, Architecture, Photography, Design, and Filmmaking, who seek to expand their understanding of Fine Art by acquiring an understanding of studio practice. It is an intense program where participants experience another culture, find their own personal vision, and create artwork with passion.
Scholarships Available
Trips to Florence & Pompeii
Application Due March 15
For Program Dates & Tuition Fees please click here.
Study Historic Preservation and Conservation in Italy this Summer
Join our Conservation and Restoration Hands-on Field School in Italy.
we are now accepting applications! Application due by March 15th.
Do you want to get the most out of your summer? A great way to make the most of your summer, academically and socially, is to take an AICS summer course abroad.
OUR PROGRAMS - AICS 2024
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Stone Conservation: Science and Ethics in Historic Preservation
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Preserving our Past: Paper Conservation for Art and Archives
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Traditional Painting Materials, Methods and Restoration Issues
Campus Events
St. Patrick's Day Trivia with Safer
March 13th
7pm - 9pm
Libertine Brewing Company
A Shamrocking Trivia Night!
Join Safer for a night of St. Patrick's Day themed trivia. Gather teams of up to 5 people or show up and find your team at the beginning of the event. If a team is made beforehand, registration is recommended. Find the link to the registration here.
The winning team will receive Target gift cards!
All About Baskets
March 14th
12 - 1:30pm
Native American and Indigenous Cultural Center
Come learn about the baskets used by California tribes. We will discuss types, materials, and uses!
Therapy Dogs
March 14th
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Health Center Lawn
PULSE is working with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and SLO Dog volunteers to bring you Therapy Dogs on the Health Center Lawn the following Thursdays from
Questions: Contact Kimme Huntington - kjhuntin@calpoly.edu
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 4:00 pm prior. 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.