{"id":2973,"date":"2024-05-15T10:45:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T17:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/psquared\/?page_id=2973"},"modified":"2024-05-15T10:48:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T17:48:28","slug":"protein-portraits-2024-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/psquared\/welcome-to-protein-portraits-2015\/protein-portraits-2024-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Protein Portraits 2024 Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Syllabus: Protein Portraits BB407H &#8211; The Aesthetic Alchemy of Life<\/h1>\n<h2>Course Overview Spring 2024<\/h2>\n<p>This term, we will explore how AI can bridge the realms of art and protein science. Through a series of activities, students will delve into the fascinating world of proteins and create their own artistic interpretations.<\/p>\n<h2>Three Main Activities<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Science Meets Art: Unveiling Proteins<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>We\u2019ll examine proteins from a scientific perspective, exploring their chemistry and structure. Graphical illustrations commonly used by scientists to depict protein molecules will guide our exploration.<\/li>\n<li>Key resources: The Protein Data Bank and the Molecule of the Month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artistic Instincts: Portraying Proteins<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Drawing on our artistic instincts, we\u2019ll discuss various art forms as potential means to represent protein molecules.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ll critique existing protein-inspired artwork and generate fresh ideas, elevating our scientific-artistic inspiration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Personal Creation: Artistic Protein Portraits<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Each student will select a specific protein molecule as their subject for artistic portrayal.<\/li>\n<li>Artworks will convey personal perspectives on proteins, emphasizing structural, functional, evolutionary, historical, or societal features.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence<\/strong>: We\u2019ll explore how AI can enhance the creative process, allowing students to experiment with AI-generated elements in their protein portraits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Student Expectations<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Active Classroom Participation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Engage in stimulating discussions that enrich the entire class experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Progress Reports and Design Reviews<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly describe your progress on art projects.<\/li>\n<li>Foster a collaborative atmosphere by sharing updates at all stages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design Deadlines<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Week 4-5: Choose a protein and discuss your ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Week 7-8: Offer a preliminary design review.<\/li>\n<li>Week 10: Finalize your artwork for our exhibition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Artwork Captions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Create concise, neatly printed titles and descriptions for your protein portraits.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ll adopt a consistent stylistic theme for all displayed works to ensure a professional presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attendance<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Aim for 100% classroom attendance (excused absences allowed).<\/li>\n<li>Remember that your presence impacts the entire class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Syllabus: Protein Portraits BB407H &#8211; The Aesthetic Alchemy of Life Course Overview Spring 2024 This term, we will explore how AI can bridge the realms of art and protein science. 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