PHYS 495/ARTS 499 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Schedule

What appears below is a tentative schedule of activities for this class. We will amend the schedule as we go, based on class response.

Week	Date	Lecture	Discussion	Activity	Homework
1	08/21/2023	Getting Started	Teach arts and sciences together, Mae Jemison	Uncanny Juxtaposition	Watch History of Ideas - Art, by The School of Life Watch What is Art For? by The School of Life Discover an artist activity. Begin with the provided list of artists/authors for inspiration. Conduct research to discover an artist working at the intersection of art and science. Submit the artist's name, 1-3 images of their work, and a short (1-page) reflection to the Box folder. The reflection should include reactions, questions, inspirations, connections to other artists, etc. evoked by this work. Be prepared to share in class.
2	08/28/2023	Methods and Measurements		Text Bazaar & Burkean parlor	Intro to Maker Space Review Shop Website Tour the facilities Take Blue Square Training Using a concept or idea in physics as a metaphor, create an artwork that speaks to another concept or idea in culture. Attend Fall 2023 Public Opening Night Reception, Krannert Art Museum, Thursday, August 31, 5-7 pm Watch "Welcome to Einstein's Universe", spoken word, written by Zack Bean and performed by Spencer Mirabel
3	09/04/2023	No class (Labor Day)			Attend Einstein's Gravity Playlist at Staerkel Planetarium. Read chapters (PDF Handout) The Interdisciplinary Turn in the Arts and Humanities, by William Condee, Publisher: Ohio University Interdisciplinary Arts, by Tanya Augsburg, Publisher: Oxford University Press Watch: Black Holes, by Kurzgesagt Time: The History & Future of Everything, by Kurzgesagt
4	09/11/2023	Making Time, Making Space	Paper Cutting Art Explores Physics & Philosophy, Sukanya Mani, TEDx St. Louis Space Making PDF	General Relativity in Virtual Reality (GR in VR)	Schedule studio visits with instructors. Reimagine artwork from week 1 homework through the medium of paper. (We will discuss these in the studio visits. See the paper cutting art video for inspiration.) Attend Imagining Otherwise Symposium, Levis Faculty Center (9/15-9/16) Watch How art, technology and design inform creative leaders, Maeda
5	09/18/2023	Seeing is Believing		From controversial to canonical or from the everyday to extra	Attend PYGMALION (Astronomy on Tap, spoken word, musical performance, etc.) Write a 300-500 word reflection on what you saw/heard/learned at PYGMALION Watch When Art and Physics Collide, CERN
6	09/25/2023	Beg, Borrow, and Steal		Develop a word bank of iconic themes across science and culture.	Identify and collect an item(s), idea(s), or work(s) from beyond your field that embodies an element(s) that you'd like to "steal". Be prepared to share why you chose it and how you hope it will advance your project. Attend CETACEAN, Stock Pavilion Add "stolen" or "borrowed" songs to class playlist. Compose a draft of your written proposal. Review the syllabus for more details. Consider making an appointment with an instructor to discuss the details of your project proposal.
7	10/02/2023	Proposal Workshop		Share what you collected and explain what and how you might "steal" from it to further your own project.	Finalize your proposal. Here is the assignment description.
8	10/09/2023	Proposals		Proposal presentation and critique.
9	10/16/2023	Proposals		Proposal presentation and critique.
10	10/23/2023	Workshop		In-class or studio work on final project. Begin drafting texts for final exhibit.
11	10/30/2023	Workshop		In-class or studio work on final project. Group work on promotional materials and show description.
12	11/06/2023	Workshop
13	11/13/2023	Workshop			Finalize all elements and be prepared to install your work on Monday, November 27th.
14	11/20/2023	No class (Thanksgiving)
15	11/27/2023	Exhibition		Install
16	12/04/2023	Reflection		In-class viewing and reflection.	Reception Monday, December 4th, 5-7 pm. De-install Thursday, December 7th, 9 am-3 pm.