Somewhat related to Thesis Proposal, but also piggybacking off of the Artist Presentation that I did about a week ago. I’ll use the Review with Mrin notes I took to adjust my content and make this presentation great.

Slide 1: Title Slide

  • Title of the Presentation
  • Your Name
  • Course Name
  • Date

Slide 2: Introduction

  • Brief introduction to your art
  • Your main research question
  • Overview of the presentation

Statements that I am analyzing:

  • The Internet is not free speech haven, nor is it user owned.
  • Considering the invention of the internet, what are some questions we can ask about our highly connected world?
    • Is the Internet owned by anyone? Some? All of us?

Slide 3: Artist Statement

  • Your artist statement
  • Purpose and themes of your artwork
  • Personal motivation and inspiration
  • How your work seeks to engage or affect the audience
  • Visuals of your artwork (photos, videos, sketches)

Slide 4: Contexts and Frameworks

  • Social and Historical Context:
  • Social and historical conditions influencing your work
  • Specific events, movements, or periods relevant to your project
  • Art Historical Context:
  • Placement of your work within art history
  • Key movements or artists that inspire or contrast with your work
  • Contemporary Context:
  • How your work fits into or reacts against contemporary art trends

Slide 5: Theoretical Foundations

  • Introduction to critical theories relevant to your project
  • Key theorists or texts that inform your work
  • Short quotes or concepts from these theories

Slide 6: Essential Books

  • Book 1:
  • Title and author
  • Summary of the content
  • Why this book is essential to your work
  • Book 2:
  • Title and author
  • Summary of the content
  • Why this book is essential to your work
  • Book 3:
  • Title and author
  • Summary of the content
  • Why this book is essential to your work

Slide 7: Synthesis and Broader Inquiry

  • How the research question relates to your broader inquiry
  • Connection between your research, artwork, and individual goals
  • Speculation on future trends and potential impacts of your work

Slide 8: Speculative Futures

  • Artistic Speculation:
  • Future trends in art and potential impacts on your practice
  • Predicted reception and influence of your artwork
  • Social and Historical Speculation:
  • Alternative histories and future social changes
  • Critical Theory Speculation:
  • Evolution of theoretical frameworks and interdisciplinary approaches

Slide 9: Conclusion

  • Summary of key points covered
  • Reiteration of your research question and findings
  • Final thoughts on the impact and future direction of your work

Slide 10: Q&A

  • Prompt for audience questions
  • Contact information for further discussion