Program Overview The Intermedia Area of The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History is an interdisciplinary program committed to experimental, hybrid creative research, development and production in time-based media, installation, community-based practice and new media. Program Overview The Intermedia Area of The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History is an interdisciplinary program committed to experimental, hybrid creative research, development and production in time-based media, installation, community-based practice and new media. Intermedia area offers BFA, two-year MA, and three-year MFA degrees programs. Intermedia students are engaged in interdisciplinary research and production in time-based media, experimental video, new media, installation and community-based practice. Students are encouraged to work with the exceptional resources of the University including (but not limited to) Music, Creative Writing, Center for the Book, Cinema and Comparative Literature, Communications Studies, International Programs and the broad range of programs in liberal arts and sciences, as well as other areas within the School of Art & Art History. Intermedia students engage fully in the cultural life of the university and community, participating in conferences, screening, exhibition and other public opportunities. Students are also encouraged to work with non-profit agencies, as part of Intermedia's Artists In Community initiative. Shared lab facilities at Intermedia include Mac-based video and new media work stations. Production equipment for video [including high definition]cameras, tripods, mics, digital projectors, etc.) is also available. In fall 2006 Interemedia opened a Sound Design Lab that suports 5.1 production. Intermedia is wired to provide wi-fi Internet access. Intermedia also has shared gallery and work spaces for the development and presentation of work, including the I Gallery, the Intermedia Ballroom and two project rooms. Intermedia is also involved in a number of research initiatives including: The Writing University Experimental Wing [ launched December 2006]. The 'Wing' is developing a range of projects mining the rich potential of creative hypertext online; Projekt Oko Sokolovo, [Croatian for "Project Hawkeye"] a semester-long residency for Intermedia graduate students in Rijeka on the Croatian peninsula of Istria on the Adriatic; Intermedia Artists in Community, promoting civic engagement and community-based practice; ICSC TV Online!, a collaboration with Iowa City Senior Center Television to deliver streaming media content online; The Daily Palette, showcasing Iowa-identified artists and writers on the University web site; Intermedia Publishing, launched fall 2006 with the publication online of a catalog of Intermedia's spring 2006 Graduate Open House]. Radio Intermedia; [projected launch January 2007]; and Intermedia Recycles, an in-house ecology project. MA|MFA Program The Intermedia Area of The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History offers a 2 year MA/3 year MFA program. MA|MFA Program The Intermedia Area of The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History offers a 2 year MA/3 year MFA program. Intermedia graduate students participate in a weekly workshop to review research and creative work in progress while focusing on contemporary theory and practice. Visitors in the arts, and field trips round out the Workshop curriculum. The workshop also contributes to Open House. Intermedia graduate students are provided individual studios on campus in the Intermedia Area of The University of Iowa International Center. Intermedia is committed to providing teaching and research experience and financial support for its graduate students. The area currently has eight year-long graduate teaching and research assistant positions-six in teaching, two in research. T.A.'s in Intermedia teach undergraduate classes, meeting bi-weekly with Intermedia faculty to discuss their courses. Teaching and Research appointments are made in the preceding semester. Intermedia graduates will also find a diverse range of other employment opportunities within the University. BFA Program Undergraduates who wish to concentrate their studies in Intermedia are encouraged to apply to the Intermedia BFA Program. BFA Program The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree [nb:This document provides general information on the School of Art & Art History BFA. Prospective Intermedia BFA students should consult with Intermedia faculty to discuss specifics of the Intermedia BFA.] Why the BFA? Students who wish to concentrate studies in one area may elect to go through BFA clearance. Students who are unsure if they should consider the BFA degree should talk with both their faculty adviser (for information on how the BFA degree can help the student meet career goals) and the undergraduate adviser (to discuss the implications of changing degrees and how it will affect the student’s graduation progress). Interested students should know that only 10% of students in the School of Art and Art History (SAAH) are BFA students. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree is a different degree than the Bachelor of Arts (BA). The BFA uses the BA as a basis, but goes beyond the BA in important ways. Students who intend to pursue a BFA must indicate a major concentration area, show a portfolio of work at BFA clearance and pass, fulfill additional requirements, and earn more semester hours of course work from the SAAH. BFA degree requirements The BFA, like the BA, requires that 120 sh be earned for graduation. The BFA degree, however, is significantly different from the BA degree in that the BFA requires that 62 sh of SAAH course work be completed, out of the 120 sh required for graduation. That means that 58 sh of course work must come from non-SAAH classes (62 sh of SAAH course work + 58 non-SAAH course work =120 sh need to graduate). The BFA student is expected to: *complete all requirements for the BA *complete 3 courses in the major concentration area, beyond the introductory or beginning course *complete at least the second semester of course work (one class beyond the intro or beginning class) in two additional studio areas *hold an exhibition of their studio work before graduation, preferably at the School of Art and Art History. (In addition, drawing and painting students must take 01F:106 Undergraduate Seminar in Drawing and Painting.) Major concentration The first step in the BFA process is to talk with a faculty member in the area you want to work in. Ask one or more faculty members about the kind of work that should be included in the BFA Clearance Portfolio (remember that most areas want to see a minimum of 10 pieces of work). If you have questions about whether or not you are ready, ask the faculty member what they think. If you feel you are ready, then sign up during for BFA clearance. Sign-up sheets are usually posted in the different areas two weeks prior to clearance, or on the Undergraduate Adviser’s Bulletin Board. BFA Clearance BFA clearance is held twice a year; the first week of November and of April. Most students who go through the BFA Clearance process develop a quality portfolio of 10 pieces of work in their major area. The student shows his/her (e.g., Design) portfolio to a committee made up of Design faculty, which assesses the student’s work. During the clearance, the student may be asked questions. If the faculty determines that student shows “merit” in that area, that student is "cleared" for the BFA. BFA students with more than one major, or with minor in Art History Students who wish to earn two different baccalaureate degrees at the same time from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (eg., BA, BS, BM and BFA), must complete 30 sh beyond the 120 sh required for a single degree, for a total of 150sh. They must also complete all requirements for both degrees. A student earning two majors (BFA and BA in Art History) or a major and a minor (BFA and minor in Art History) from a department that offers degrees in more than one subject area may apply more than 50 sh (or in the case of the BFA, 62sh) from that department to the 120 sh needed for graduation. However, he or she must earn a minimum of 56 sh from course work taken outside of the major department. Additional Notes Papermaking, calligraphy, and bookbinding may not be used as major or minor areas. Cross-referenced courses originating in the School of Art and Art History may not be counted as non-art electives Art education majors in the BFA program must meet the same teacher licensure requirements as students in the BA program. SAAH classes include studio courses, art history courses, and art education courses. rev. 17 December 2006 The Daily Palette The Daily Palette highlights the creative work of Iowa-identified artists on Iowa's web site. The Daily Palette In conjunction with the Year of the Arts & Humanities in 2004-2005, Intermedia developed The Daily Palette in order to highlight the creative work of Iowa-idenified artists. The Daily Palette combines Intermedia's art & technology research with a broad public information effort. Our goal is to heighten interest, awareness and appreciation of the arts in Iowa. [View The Daily Palette, linked at the bottom right of the University of Iowa Web Site] A recent feature of the Palette is "Iowa Writes," a project of The Iowa Review in conjunction with the Year of Public Engagement, For the next two years, writing by Iowans, selected by the editors of The Iowa Review will be featured on a revolving basis with visual arts. The 'Wing' Intermedia collaborates with the Writing University to produce "The Experimental Wing." The 'Wing' Intermedia collaborates with the Writing University to produce "The Experimental Wing." The Writing University is a campus-wide initiative to bring all of Iowa's programs together online. Launched in December 2006, the 'Wing', embraces the creative interdisciplinary potential of digital production and community-based practice. It is dedicated to the exploration of experimental literary and multimedia hypertext research and production. Time-based media [Internet-based radio and television], online publishing and live events are integral parts of 'Wing' research.

Intermedia Area School of Art & Art History College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty & Staff Jon Winet, Area Head Katherine Parker Bryden, Adj Asst Professor Nadija Mustapic, Croatia Site Coordinator Mark Neucollins, Adj Asst Professor Steven Strait, Technical Manager Grad Students Jill Baker Megan Berner Craig Dietrich Kangying Guo Joshua Haringa Jennifer Myers Shawn Reed BFA Students Charlie Groth Dustin Dow Mason Megan Matthews Marissa Siegel Nicole Zrostlik Courses Intermedia offers courses for undergraduate and graduate students that engage students in interdisciplinary research. Courses Intermedia offers courses for undergraduate and graduate students that engage students in interdisciplinary research, collaboration and production in time-based media, experimental video, new media, installation and community-based practice. Graduate Classes Intermedia Workshop This is a studio class focusing on student presentations of intermedia work, including performance, video, installation, image-text, Internet-based|net art, and new media. The primary goals of the course are the development of each student's individual work; to discuss the intent, context, and craft of that work; and to build the culture of the Intermedia Program. Formal and conceptual discussion of students' research and creative production is at the core of the class. Time Based Media I This upper division/graduate level introductory workshop will explore time-based media and its expanding critical role in contemporary art and society. The course is designed to provide a laboratory/workshop opportunity for students to develop their time-based creative practice, focusing on individual production, group projects and critical discussion. In creative projects and short reading and writing assignments, we will develop and look at the impact of time-based media in culture. This workshop emphasizes the highest level of personal initiative, creative experimentation and interaction. All expectations and assignments will be fully discussed in class. Time-based media art history "screenings" and discussion will be a routine part of the class. Technical workshops will be offered routinely during the semester. One on one tutorial help will be arranged as needed. Time Based Media II This graduate level advanced workshop will explore time-based media and its critical role in multimedia and contemporary art production. The course is designed to provide a laboratory opportunity for students to develop their time-based projects, including, video, digital media, microcinema, installation new media and Internet-based production, focussing on individual production, group projects and critical discussion. In addition to creative projects, short reading and writing assignments will look at the impact of time-based media on contemporary art and society. Artists in Community This interdisciplinary seminar is centered on students participating in internships at Iowa City/Coralville nonprofit organizations. The course, open to upper-division students in photography, intermedia, design, and film/video, is comprised of fieldwork and class seminars. Initial meetings identify issues of artists working in communities, and describe the local nonprofit landscape. Related readings focus on "the artist as citizen" and "the artist as activist." Over the semester, students work with local nonprofits, applying their skills and abilities as artists to a variety of collaborative projects. Class and individual meetings allow students to report on their experiences and get peer and instructor feedback on their internships. Discussion also looks at the broader issues of community practice. Assignments include keeping a journal, producing an interim report, and completing a final collaborative project. Grading is based on individual projects, attendance, and participation. Undergraduate Classes Intermedia I This course is an extension of the traditional role of the individual artist into interdisciplinary areas, new materials, and new media with emphasis on conceptual, video, environmental, and performance art. Course format includes lectures, class discussions, performance activities, and attendance at special performances. Basic equipment is demonstrated for projection, sound, and video. During the second half of the semester, students are expected to develop (with guidance) personal intermedia projects to be given as a public presentation. Grading is based on individual projects. Intermedia II The goal of intermedia II is to provide an environment for guided independent art|research|production in intermedia. Emphasis will be placed on the conceptual and interdisciplinary nature of this art form, awareness and manipulation of traditional art boundaries, and the exploration of non-traditional art media. The course will involve critical investigations into the art-historical foundations and development of intermedia (since 1960), as well as investigations into new and emerging media and contemporary intermedia art practice. The thematic material and class projects in Intermedia II are split roughly into thirds. The first part of the course covers postmodern theory and how it relates to contemporary intermedia art practice. The second third involves investigative research into "post-postmodernism" especially focusing on new media in relation to traditional and contemporary intermedia art practice. The final third is comprised of self-directed individual and/or collaborative projects in intermedia art. Intermedia|New Media "Intermedia/New Media" is a visiting artist and scholar program. Visitors present their research and conduct studio visits with students. Intermedia|New Media In fall 2002, Intermedia launched "Intermedia|New Media," a visiting artist/scholar program. Visitors present their work and conduct studio visits with Intermedia students. Chicago-based videographer and AIDS activist Gregg Bordowitz and intermedia artist Claire Pentecost were the inaugural artists in the program. This spring Intermedia will welcome photography writer and cultural critic David Levi Strauss. Intermedia|New Media alumni include new media curators Sarah Cook (The Baltic, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England); Steve Dietz (Y-Productions, Minneapolis, Minnesota and ZeroOne, San Jose, California); University of Northern Iowa Director of Exhibitions Darrell Taylor [Intermedia MFA 1999]; graphic novelists Chris Ware and Adrian Tomine [in conjunctions with the Fall 2005 New Yorker College Tour]; EFA Gallery Director and artist Elaine Tin Nyo; and Writer/Theorist Barrett Watten (Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan). Open House Part art exhibition, part science fair and beaux art ball, Open House is a semi-annual Intermedia showcase. Open House Part art exhibition, part science fair and beaux art ball, Open House is the semi-annual student-run and organized showcase of Intermedia's research. The work presented reflects a broad range of research interests and approaches. Each Semester, Intermedia hosts both graduate and undergraduate open houses. Intermedia Graduate Students, as well as all students enrolled in Intermedia classes, transform the International Center with immersive, interactive environments containing video, installations and performances, all underscoring Intermedia's commitment to time-based media and interdisciplinary research. Intermedia Publishing debuts with the online publication of a catalog of the Spring 2006 Intermedia Graduate Open House. [View the Spring 2006 Intermedia Graduate Open House Catalog] Projekt Oko Sokolovo Each year an Intermedia graduate student is awarded a ten week residency in Rijeka, on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Projekt Oko Sokolovo Each year an Intermedia graduate student is awarded a ten week residency in Rijeka, on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Projekt Oko Sokolovo, Croatian for "Project Hawkeye", was developed in collaboration with Nadija Mustapic, Intermedia Adjunct Assistant Professor, who serves as the project's on-site coordinator at the University of Rijeka Academy of Applied Arts. The Intermedia student works as a teaching assistant at the University of Rijeka Academy of Applied Arts, participates in the dynamic local arts scene, and organizes exhibitions and presentations in Croatia and Iowa City. The I Gallery The goal of the I Gallery is to support students in their research and production by providing a space to share and critique work. The I Gallery The I Gallery is located at the International Center in the Intermedia Area. The goal of the I Gallery is to support students in their research and production by providing a space to show new work. The I Gallery welcomes proposals for individual, group and curated shows. Artists interested in showing should contact Jill Baker at jill-baker@uiowa.edu . Inquiries should include a brief proposal or project description, and the dates you would like to reserve the gallery. Shows typically run for one week, however two-week reservations are also a possibility. Studio visits with the Gallery Director can also be arranged to discuss exhibition ideas. [View past exhibitions] All openings/shows can be publicized through art listings on campus and newspaper press releases. Please let us know if you require any special installation requests or concerns. Intermedia Technical Support Team and Gallery Director will assist you with special installation needs and answer any questions about materials, policies and gallery procedures. Recent January 18-29 Craig Dietrich [flyer] February 27-March 5 Marissa Siegal Upcoming March 18-26 Daniel Luchman March 30 Graduate Open House April 2-16 BFA Exhibition April 17-23 Willie Barbour April 27 Undergraduate Open House May 1-7 Patrick Reed Please send questions, comments, submissions or inquiries to Jill Baker, I Gallery Director at jill-baker@uiowa.edu. Program Overview The Intermedia Area of The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History is an interdisciplinary program committed to experimental, hybrid creative research, development and production in time-based media, installation, community-based practice and new media. Intermedia area offers BFA, two-year MA, and three-year MFA degrees programs. Intermedia students are engaged in interdisciplinary research and production in time-based media, experimental video, new media, installation and community-based practice. Students are encouraged to work with the exceptional resources of the University including (but not limited to) Music, Creative Writing, Center for the Book, Cinema and Comparative Literature, Communications Studies, International Programs and the broad range of programs in liberal arts and sciences, as well as other areas within the School of Art & Art History. Intermedia students engage fully in the cultural life of the university and community, participating in conferences, screening, exhibition and other public opportunities. Students are also encouraged to work with non-profit agencies, as part of Intermedia's Artists In Community initiative. Shared lab facilities at Intermedia include Mac-based video and new media work stations. Production equipment for video [including high definition]cameras, tripods, mics, digital projectors, etc.) is also available. In fall 2006 Interemedia opened a Sound Design Lab that suports 5.1 production. Intermedia is wired to provide wi-fi Internet access. Intermedia also has shared gallery and work spaces for the development and presentation of work, including the I Gallery, the Intermedia Ballroom and two project rooms. Intermedia is also involved in a number of research initiatives including: The Writing University Experimental Wing [ launched December 2006]. The 'Wing' is developing a range of projects mining the rich potential of creative hypertext online; Projekt Oko Sokolovo, [Croatian for "Project Hawkeye"] a semester-long residency for Intermedia graduate students in Rijeka on the Croatian peninsula of Istria on the Adriatic; Intermedia Artists in Community, promoting civic engagement and community-based practice; ICSC TV Online!, a collaboration with Iowa City Senior Center Television to deliver streaming media content online; The Daily Palette, showcasing Iowa-identified artists and writers on the University web site; Intermedia Publishing, launched fall 2006 with the publication online of a catalog of Intermedia's spring 2006 Graduate Open House]. Radio Intermedia; [projected launch January 2007]; and Intermedia Recycles, an in-house ecology project.