In this weekly class, students will learn about contemporary art and artistic practice through both seminar and practicum models, theory and practice. They will learn to consider and communicate their own personal artistic vision in relationship to the larger field and to artistic lineages. Students will learn more about building a personal and informed studio practice including considerations of the contemporary and theoretical role of the studio in art production. Other areas of professional practice covered through student practice, examples and theory relate to the creation of a group exhibition for the class. Students will learn about: artistic collaboration and teamwork through readings, viewings and identifying clear roles in a group project; conceptual and material approaches to creating a clear and nuanced exhibition, including writing in the field (exhibition proposals, group and individual exhibition statements); considerations of the exhibition as a format including installation and de-installation processes. Optional trips to see work in New York and class visits from professionals in the field will supplement learning. Students will end the class by documenting, collating and presenting their work in a format appropriate for future applications and the establishment of a documentation practice.