This course will consider art writing as a part of your professional work. Over the semester, we will focus on the state of the field by assessing art writing and criticism published in various print and online art journals, newspapers, blogs, and magazines-- thinking expansively about where art writing and criticism can "live" and the many forms it can take.
 New kinds of making and artistic practices continually emerge, and this class will examine the ways that art writing can make equally dynamic shifts. In addition, we’ll approach the profession from a practical perspective-- through crafting pitches, cultivating audiences, learning how to self-edit (and accept editing from others), developing voice, understanding and working within style guides, and ethics in publishing. We’ll also examine the studio visit and the interview, which often serve as the primary point of contact between writers, curators, and artists. What are the broader implications of the relationships between artistic practice, mediation, and the presentation and representation of artwork in both exhibitions and writing?
 Class assignments will include writing first and foremost, readings, lectures, interviews, studio visits, and guest lectures from writers in the field, with the ultimate goal of compiling a professional portfolio.

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