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Roth, Yumi J

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Research

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  • Yumi Janairo Roth explores ideas of labor, immigration, hybridity, and displacement through participatory projects, installations, images, and objects.

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  • sculpture, post-studio, temporary, site-based installations and site-based projects, photography, material culture and anthrolopogy as they intersect with contemporary art, ideas around immigration, diaspora, and hybridity

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Teaching

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  • ARTS 2171 - Photography 1
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021
    An introduction to contemporary photographic practice. The course introduces photographic technique, history, and image evaluation while emphasizing visual literacy, conceptual development and personal expression. Degree credit not granted for this course and ARTS 1171.
  • ARTS 3124 - Intervention, Exchange, and Duration (Sculpture & Post-Studio Practice)
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Fall 2023
    Focuses on the production of works of art outside of the traditional studio, museum and gallery. Projects will be designed to interrupt, intervene, co-opt, provide a service, exist for a defined amount of time, or engage a site, community or situation. Includes lectures, readings and discussions, writing assignments, studio projects and visual presentations. Recommended prerequisite: ARTS 2504.
  • ARTS 3184 - Nothing Flat: Project a Week (Sculpture & Post-Studio Practice)
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021
    Provides students the opportunity to work with a range of sculptural materials through a series of quick projects (e.g. installation, objects, writing). Students will learn to generate ideas quickly, engage issues and formats particular to sculpture, and produce a wide range of work over 15 weeks. Recommended prerequisite: ARTS 2504. Formerly ARTS 2184.
  • ARTS 3604 - Beyond the Studio: Post-Studio Art Practice
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020
    Overview of post-studio art practice and covers the historical landscape of artists and projects that have pushed "beyond the studio" since 1970. Includes lectures, readings and discussions, writing assignments, studio projects and visual presentations. Recommended prerequisites: ARTS 2504 and ARTS 2524.
  • ARTS 4154 - Metalsmithing 1
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
    Introduces students to the fundamental techniques used in metalsmithing, including cold and hot fabrication techniques, forming and coloring. Through projects, discussions, readings and demonstrations, students will learn how to create, analyze, understand and critique contemporary metalwork. Projects will focus on design and concept development, while enhancing students' technical and problem-solving skills. Same as ARTS 5154.
  • ARTS 4504 - Advanced Sculpture Studio
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2023
    Students in this course will be required to complete projects, participate in group critiques of projects, produce a slide presentation on a contemporary artist whose work/practice fits within the theme of the course and prepare a final portfolio. Studio work and demonstrations will be augmented by readings and discussions on contemporary art. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
  • ARTS 4604 - Beyond the Studio: Post-Studio Art Practice
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020
    Overview of Post-Studio art practice and covers the historical landscape of artists and projects that have pushed "beyond the studio" since 1970. Includes lectures, readings and discussions, writing assignments, studio projects and visual presentations. Recommended prerequisites: ARTS 2504 and ARTS 2524.
  • ARTS 5154 - Metalsmithing 1
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
    Introduces students to the fundamental techniques used in metalsmithing, including cold and hot fabrication techniques, forming and coloring. Through projects, discussions, readings and demonstrations, students will learn how to create, analyze, understand and critique contemporary metalwork. Projects will focus on design and concept development, while enhancing students' technical and problem-solving skills. Same as ARTS 4154.
  • ARTS 5504 - Graduate Sculpture
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
    Through readings, discussions, critiques, and one-on-one meetings, Graduate Sculpture will provide a forum for students to explore and develop their work and practice. Additionally, when possible, students will plan a research-based class field excursion in consultation with the faculty teaching the course. May be repeated up to 18 credit hours.
  • ARTS 5717 - Graduate Studio Critique
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2023
    May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours with any single faculty member.
  • ARTS 6957 - Master of Fine Arts Creative Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
  • FYSM 1000 - First Year Seminar
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Provide first year students with an immersive experience in an interdisciplinary topic that addresses current issues including social, technical and global topics. Taught by faculty from across campus, the course provides students with an opportunity to interact in small classes, have project based learning experiences and gain valuable communication skills. Seminar style classes focused on discussion and projects.

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