OCAD U CROSS-DISCIPLINARY ART: INTAC PHOTO

TURMOIL

International Collaboration Studio

International Collaboration Studio: PHOT 3018

International Collaboration Studio II: PHOT 3019

International Collaboration Studio III: PHOT 4016

International Collaboration Studio IV: PHOT 4017

1.0 credit Sept – April, 2016-17

Accepting Applicants from all Programs!
*Early deadline: June 15, continuing until course is full*
Approvals at latest by mid-July
Apply in writing by e-mail to: psramek@ocadu.ca

Work on collaborative projects with students from universities around the globe in an informal, team-based environment with 15 OCAD U students. Work towards collaborative visual projects, online presentations, book publications and international exhibitions. Travel may be an option.
Our current collaborations feature students in Tampere (Finland), Seoul (South Korea), Berlin (Germany), Osaka (Japan), and Ahmedabad (India).

This past year’s work focused on the theme of ‘Desire: The Double-edged Sword’ which was explored in multiple ways as proposed and developed by student participants. It led to exhibitions in Berlin, Finland and at OCAD U. Final works spanned the range from photography and video to drawing, sculpture, books and music performance. Future exhibitions in various international countries are a possibility. Although not specifically built into the course, travel may be possible, as we hope to exhibit in Japan in May, 2017. In the past, groups have travelled to Japan, Finland, China, Slovakia, Berlin and South Korea in conjunction with INTAC exhibitions.

Visit INTACnet.ca to see examples of current and past students’ activities.

Photography Gallery Nykyaika, Tampere, Finland, April 2016

WHAT?


This hybrid studio course takes place over two semesters during which time students design and undertake collaborative projects with international partners. Directions identified by the group will vary from year to year, but address the ongoing goals of engaging global issues and communicating across cultures. The coming year’s overarching theme will be Turmoil – however one may imagine this, although we hope that global socio-political issues will be forefronted. Projects will be developed in a range of media, but particularly those that may be shared readily through online channels. For this reason, photographic and time-based formats are a primary focus, however past students have worked many other ways – most recently sculpture, quilting, jewelry, painting and drawing.

It is important to note that the course structure consists of a flexible meeting schedule and the class group will not meet physically every week. Activities will include group discussions, critiques, video conferencing sessions with partner schools (sometimes very early in the morning) and considerable independent self-scheduled work and online communication.

Along with creating relationships with students in the various schools, you will propose project concepts, join a few project groups and produce collaborative artworks within each group. You will maintain online communication and build a sense of community with the OCAD participants in group crits, fundraising activities, an exhibition event and possibly publication. Guided by Peter Sramek and Meera Margaret Singh, you will take responsibility for cooperative leadership and initiative in these areas.

Skype Meeting, Fall 2015 /Ada Slaight Gallery, OCADU, Toronto, April 2016

HOW?

Using group meetings, video conferencing and the online learning environments, as well as more public and popular social networking tools, students will communicate and develop projects under the guidance of the instructors at each school. Scheduling will be flexible, responsive to the needs of the activities while much of the work will be done on the students’ individual time with their partners using various platforms: Skype, FaceBook, E-mail, Tumblr Blogs and other channels we find. Specific joint activities and projects will be articulated each year, based on specific partnerships and opportunities. There will be short-term objectives and deadlines along with those, which develop over the 8 months of the course.

WHO?

This course is open to students in years 3 and 4 and credit will be granted at the student’s year level. Therefore, there are two sets of course codes. Students who took the 300-level courses may register for the 400-level ones.
 Acceptance to this course is limited and will be by prior written application. Of key importance will be your commitment to exploring global perspectives. You must be self-motivated and able to work well in an environment where activity is self-initiated and online communication is at the core of the process. There is a less-structured context where you will be responsible for much of your work time on your own. You should be willing to take the lead in building new relationships, sharing ideas and communicating online. Comfort and proficiency with working in online environments is a definite plus.

Exhibition Catalogue, Osaka University of Arts, April, 2015

The Application Process – Apply Now
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Questions and applications by e-mail to psramek@ocadu.ca or msingh@faculty.ocadu.ca

Write a 500-word Statement of Intent including why you are interested in, and an excellent candidate for: international collaboration
team-based project development
socially-engaged art practices

online learning and communication environments photographic, time-based and/or online formats

Deadline for Approval by the Faculty of Art Office is mid-July, but students will be approved in June as applications are received, until the positions are filled. If accepted, you will be given instructions on completing the online registration process using the appropriate codes.

Please provide: Name, Student Number, Program/Major, Year Level, Number of Accumulated Credits (at least 10), Overall Average, E-mail address you will respond to over the summer.

Describe the primary media you are thinking of working in and how you would see collaborating with a group that is in different parts of the world. Describe any previous international experiences: living, travel, programs, languages, etc. Discuss how this course experience will fit your educational goals.

Include 5–10 captioned images of recent works in your application document (PDF, Word or Pages), which you feel illustrate your approach to artmaking.

Email your application to psramek@ocadu.ca

Note: It is highly recommended that, unless you have already received approval for this course, you first register for a full load of courses during the registration period. All applicants will not be selected for this program. Once registered you can drop 2 studio courses. This 1.0 credit will be equivalent to 1.0 Studio Option credit in Photography or as an elective in your major program. It can be approved as a Program Studio Option outside of Photography with special permission of your Chair.