Blog Guidelines

For this course we will use the blog format to professionally document your work. The blog will appear clean, concise and contain in-process photos, artist statements, research and professional images of your final work. There is no fee to use blogger.com

You may use a blog you set up for a previous class. Please make sure to label all assignments so I can easily navigate and find assignments for this class. 

Email me your blog address before Feb. 14. I need your blog address to access your blog. Address must include ".blogspot.com".  Example: yourname.blogspot.com

After you email me your blog address, go to File Section in Canvas for formatting guidelines and a checklist of what needs to appear on your blog. 

How do I set up a blog? 

• You need a google account to set up a blog. 
• Search blogger.com and select the orange box that states "create your blog". Follow the prompts. 
• Use a professional name of your blog. Try to use your proper name as you will be establishing yourself as a professional artist with the blog. Also, if I need to recommend you or your work to anyone, I can send them your blog link. 
• ******Use the "simple" theme, all white********. Do not use a colored/patterned background. You will have to select a "theme" when setting up the blog. Scroll through the themes to find "simple" and then select the all white template. 

How do I know what to post on the blog? 

• Go to the File Section in Canvas. I composed a document for blog formatting and checklist of all info to appear on your blog. 

When are blog postings due?

• A few assignments require students to post research and sketches throughout the semester for presentation to the class. These dates are announced in class. The assignments are Surface Design Pattern, Diversity Banners and Personal Project. 
• The remainder of blog info is due during the final exam day and time.