Nathan J. Cox Curriculum Vita download
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EDUCATION
2000
M.F.A. Bradley University, Peoria, IL (ceramics, drawing), Summa Cum Laude
1997
B.F.A. Millikin University, Decatur, IL (ceramics, drawing, design), Summa Cum Laude
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
2011 – pres.
Associate Dean, The South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University, Anderson, SC
Foundations of Art Program Coordinator, Department of Art, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
2011-2012
Interim Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2002-pres.
Associate Professor, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
2002
Visiting Assistant Professor, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
2001
Lecturer, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
Lecturer, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
2000
Affiliate Instructor, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
1999-2000
Instructor, Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL
1998-2000
Art Teacher, Tripp Lake Camp, Poland, ME
1998
Substitute Instructor, Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL
1996
Instructor, Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur, IL
COURSES TAUGHT
Ceramics 1: Introduction to Ceramics
Ceramics 1: Beginning Handbuilding
Ceramics 1: Wheelthrowing
Ceramics 2: Intermediate Ceramics
Ceramics 2: Beginning Wheelthrowing
Ceramics 3: Intermediate Wheelthrowing
Sculpture 1
Drawing 1
Drawing 2
Painting 1
Foundations 1 (team taught)
Foundations 2 (team taught)
Foundations Design
2-D Design
Advanced Graphic Design 2
Junior Open Studio
Senior Open Studio
Senior Project in Ceramics
Senior Project in Sculpture
Independent Study (ceramics)
Directed Study (ceramics)
Independent Study (drawing)
Senior Seminar for Studio Artists
Art Appreciation
Experiencing the Arts (team taught)
COMMITTEE SERVICE
2013-pres.
General Education Reform Committee, Anderson University
2012-pres.
Environmental, Health and Safety Management Plan Committee, Anderson University
2011-pres.
Academic Council, Anderson University
Deans Council, Anderson University
2012-2013
Internal Planning Group, Anderson University
2011-2013
Instructional Technology Advisory Committee, Anderson University
2011-2012
Graduate Council, Anderson University
Faculty Concerns Committee, Anderson University
2010-2011
Faculty Chairperson, Anderson University
Faculty Governance Coordination Team (Chair), Anderson University
Faculty Concerns Committee (Chair), Anderson University
Mobile Learning Initiative Faculty Planning Team, Anderson University
Junior Faculty Performance Pay Task Force, Anderson University
South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities Excellence in Teaching Award Selection Committee, Anderson University
Graphic Design Faculty Search Committee, Anderson University
2009-2010
Post-Tenure Review and Performance Pay Task Force, Anderson University
Faculty Vice-Chairperson, Anderson University
Faculty Governance Coordination team (Vice-chair), Anderson University
Faculty Concerns Committee (Vice-chair), Anderson University
Mobile Learning Initiative Faculty Planning Team, Anderson University
2008-2009
Graphic Design Faculty Search Committee (Chair), Anderson University
2007-2008
Graphic Design Faculty Search Committee, Anderson University
Ad Hoc Committee on Academic Forgiveness, Anderson University
2006-2008
NASAD Accreditation Committee, Anderson University
2004-2008
Academic Programs and Policies Committee (Chair, 2007-2008), Anderson University
2007
Graphic Design Faculty Search Committee, Anderson University
Art Historian Faculty Search Committee, Anderson University
2006
Art Historian Faculty Search Committee (Chair), Anderson University
2004-2005
Graphic Design Faculty Search Committee, Anderson University
2003-2004
Foundations Art Program Revision Committee, Anderson University
Library Faculty Support Committee, Anderson University
Interdisciplinary Fine Arts General Education Committee, Anderson University
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000-2001
Bradley University, Art Department, Peoria, IL
– Studio Technician: sculpture, ceramics
1998
Bradley University, Graduate School Office, Peoria, IL
– Graphic Designer: Designed and edited university promotional materials,
catalogued abstracts, etc
Bradley University, Office for Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development, Peoria, IL
– Graphic Designer: Designed and edited university promotional materials,
catalogued abstracts, etc
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
1996
1st Annual Prairie Arts and Crafts Conference, Decatur, IL
– Designed, installed and assisted in curating special museum exhibition
Millikin University, Art Department, Decatur, IL
– Designed digital illustrations for promotional materials
1994-1995
Millikin University, Imaging Lab, Decatur, IL
– Lab Monitor: Tutored students, maintained hardware and software
1993-1997
Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Decatur, IL
– Gallery Crew: Assisted visiting artists with hanging exhibitions
INTERNSHIPS and ASSISTANTSHIPS
1999-2000
Ceramics Teaching/Studio Assistantship, Bradley University, Peoria, IL Gallery/Administrative Assistantship, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
1997-1999
Graphic Design Assistantship, The Graduate School Office and Office for Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
1994-1997
Ceramics Teaching/Studio Assistantship, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
1996
Arts Administration Internship, Decatur Area Arts Council, Decatur, IL
PUBLICATIONS
2013
Nathan Cox and Michael Marks II, “Digitally Assisted 1-point Perspective Drawings from Observation.” In 72 Assignments: The Foundation Course in Art and Design Today, ed. Chloé Briggs, et al (Paris: Paris College of Art Press, 2013)
2009
Nathan Cox, “Ask a Professor,” Art Calendar, November 2009, 6
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2013
”Mobile Learning: Designing and Delivering a Campus-Wide Implementation,” panel presentation, with Ben Deaton, Brian Cribb, Carrie Koenigstein and Wayne Cox, The Teaching Professor Technology Conference, Atlanta, GA
“Integrating Mobile Learning Devices and Pedagogies into the Foundations Art Studio,’ paper presentation on foundations art curriculum, Biennial Foundations in Art: Theory and Education (FATE) Conference, Savannah, GA
2012
“Mobile Learning: Perspectives on the Design and Implementation of a Technology Infused Initiative,” paper presentation/panel discussion with Ben Deaton and Wayne Cox on Mobile Learning, Annual Southern Association of Colleges and School – Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) conference, Dallas, TX
2005
Presentation/panel discussion on foundations art curriculum, Biennial Foundations in Art: Theory and Education (FATE) Conference, Columbus, OH
2004
Presentation/panel discussion on foundations art curriculum, South Carolina Art Education (SECAC) Conference, Columbia, SC
BIBLIOGRAPHY / WORKS REPRODUCED
2009
Anderson Life, Anderson, SC, Drawings and ceramic work reproduced
2007
Anderson Independent Mail, Anderson, SC, Sculptures reproduced
2004
Anderson Independent Mail, Anderson, SC, Ceramic work reproduced
Anderson Independent Mail, Anderson, SC, Sculptures reproduced
2002
Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL, Ceramic work reproduced
New Art Examiner, March 2002, Ceramic work reproduced
Dialogue, March 2002, Ceramic work reproduced
Ceramics Monthly, March 2002, Ceramic work reproduced
2001
Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL, Drawing reproduced
2000
Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL, Mixed media sculptural installation reproduced
Artifacts, Galesburg, IL, Ceramic work reproduced
1999
Peoria Times Observer Star, Peoria, IL, Ceramic installation reproduced
Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL, Ceramic installation reproduced
Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL, Ceramic work reproduced
1998
East Peoria Times Courier, East Peoria, IL, Ceramic work reproduced
Galesburg Register Mail, Galesburg, IL, Ceramic work reproduced
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2014
“American Craft Council Atlanta Show,” Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA
2013
“2013 Invitational Show of Pottery & Handmade Objects,” invitational group exhibition, Hambidge Center for the Arts and Sciences, Rabun Gap, GA
“ArtFields,” juried exhibition, Lake City, SC
“1st Annual Collegiate Invitational Art Exhibition,” Spartanburg County Headquarters Library, Spartanburg, SC
2012
“Millikin University Alumni Exhibition,” Perkinson Gallery, Decatur, IL
“2012 Faculty Exhibition,” group exhibition, Vandiver Gallery, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
2011
“Out & In,” invitational group exhibition, Gallery 313, Anderson, SC
“36th Annual Juried Exhibition,” Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
2010
“Out of the Ashes,” invitational group exhibition, Catherine Hayes Gallery, Greenville, SC
“Nathan Cox,” solo exhibition, Greenville Technical College, Greer, SC
“Anderson University,” invitational group exhibition, Village Studios Gallery, Greenville, SC
2009
“The (Up)State of Clay,” invitational exhibition, Pickens County Museum of Art and History, Pickens, SC
“Recent Drawings,” solo exhibition, Vandiver Gallery, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
“34th Annual Juried Exhibition,” Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC (award)
“2009 Faculty Exhibition,” group exhibition, Vandiver Gallery, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
2008
“Anagama,” invitational exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
“33th Annual Juried Exhibition,” Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC (award)
“Mechanisms,” solo exhibition, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL
“Recent Work,” two person exhibition, Hill House Gallery, Sunset, SC
“Food, Glorious Food,” invitational group exhibition, Belton Center for the Arts, Belton, SC
“Recent Drawings,” two person exhibition, The Gallery at 16 Main, Greenville, SC
2007
“Textures: A Fine Craft Exhibit,” invitational group exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
“Fall Arts Festival,” invitational group exhibition, The Reserve, Sunset, SC
“9th Annual Standpipe Festival Juried Art Show,” Belton Center for the Arts, Belton, SC
“Celebrate Clay!” invitational group exhibition, Hambidge Center for the Arts and Sciences, Rabun Gap, GA
“Fish out of Water, Hooked on the Arts 2” public art project, Anderson County Arts Center, Anderson, SC
“Fish out of Water 2,” juried exhibition, Anderson County Arts Center, Anderson, SC
“28th Annual Juried South Carolina Artist’s Exhibition,” Pickens County Museum of Art and History,
Pickens, SC
“Celebration,” Lee Gallery, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
2006
“32st Annual Juried Exhibition,” Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC (award)
“Eating Dis-Order,” solo exhibition, Gallant Gallery, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
“Anagama/Vatagama,” invitational group exhibition, The Blue Ridge Arts Center, Seneca, SC
“Mechanisms: Recent Drawings,” solo exhibition, University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken, SC
2005
“Recent Ceramic Work,” solo exhibition, University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
“3rd Biennial Hub City Juried Art Competition,” Spartanburg County Museum of Art, Spartanburg, SC (award)
“7th Annual Standpipe Festival Juried Art Show,” Belton Center for the Arts, Belton, SC (award)
“River Run,” curated invitational, Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville SC
2004
“No Boundaries,” four person exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
“Nathan J. Cox: Recent Work,” solo exhibition, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
“6th Annual Standpipe Festival Juried Art Show,” Belton Center for the Arts, Belton, SC
“Fish out of Water, Hooked on the Arts” public art project, Anderson County Arts Center, Anderson, SC
“Fish out of Water,” juried exhibition, Anderson County Arts Center, Anderson, SC
2003
“26th Annual Juried South Carolina Artist’s Exhibition,” Pickens County Museum of Art and History,
Pickens, SC
“28th Annual Juried Exhibition,” Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC (award)
“5th Annual Standpipe Festival Juried Art Show,” Belton Center for the Arts, Belton, SC (award)
Invitational Group Exhibition, Hagerman Gallery, Hannibal-LaGrange College, Hannibal, MO
2002
“Nathan J. Cox: Recent Ceramics and Drawings,” solo exhibition, Gallant Gallery, Anderson College,
Anderson, SC
“Water and Hardware,” solo exhibition, Buchanan Center for the Arts, Monmouth, IL
“Recent Work,” solo exhibition, City Arts Venue, Springfield, IL
“Abstractions and Constructions,” two person exhibition, Contemporary Art Center, Peoria, IL
“Creations in Clay,” small group exhibition, Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL
“Friends and Members,” Galesburg Civic Arts Center, Galesburg, IL
“Bradley University Alumni Exhibition,” Heuser Art Center Gallery, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
2001
“Nathan Cox & Juan Granados,” 2 person exhibition, Galesburg Civic Arts Center, Galesburg, IL
“Feast Your Eyes,” national juried exhibition, Target Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center,
Alexandria, VA
“Yul-tencils,” Contemporary Crafts Gallery, Portland, OR
“Friends and Members,” Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL
“Art of the Waterways,” curated traveling exhibition, Midwest regional port cities
“Central Focus: Artists From Central Illinois,” faculty exhibition, Heuser Art Center Gallery, Bradley
University, Peoria, IL
“Dysfunctional,” juried ceramics exhibition, The Business of Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO
“Galex 35,” national juried exhibition, Galesburg Civic Arts Center, Galesburg, IL
“28th Annual Juried Competition,” national juried exhibition, Twin City Art Foundation, Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA
“Stretch National Invitational,” juried ceramics exhibition, African-American
Cultural Center, in conjunction with NCECA Conference, 2001, Charlotte, NC
2000“She of a Thousand Names,” curated international exhibition, Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL
“Constructions,” solo exhibition, Heuser Art Center, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
“Juried Exhibition 2000,” Alliance Gallery, Indianapolis Art Museum, Indianapolis, IN
“Mixed Media 2000,” national juried exhibition, Period Gallery, Omaha, NE
“Culinary Art,” national juried exhibition, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
“Rapid Prototyping,” group sculpture exhibition, Hartman Center Gallery, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
1999
“Personal Legend,” solo exhibition, The Checkered Raven Gallery, Peoria, IL
“Eating Dis-Order,” solo exhibition, Gallery 510, Decatur, IL
“Rough Forms,” three person exhibition, Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL
“Friends and Members,” Galesburg Civic Arts Center, Galesburg, IL (award)
“Best of Bradley ‘99,” regional invitational, Peoria, IL
“15th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition,” 1st United Methodist Church, Peoria, IL
“Friends and Members,” Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL
1998
“Zanesville International Ceramics Biennial,” international juried ceramics exhibition, Zanesville Art Center, Zanesville, OH
“Friends and Members,” Galesburg Civic Arts Center, Galesburg, IL (award)
“Works In Progress,” group graduate exhibition, Hartman Center Gallery, Bradley U., Peoria, IL
“Ceramics Invitational,” Vermont Art Exchange, North Bennington, VT
“Best of Bradley,” regional invitational, Peoria, IL
“Feats of Clay XI,” annual national juried ceramics exhibition, Lincoln, CA (award)
“Galex 32,” annual national juried exhibition, Galesburg Civic Arts Center, Galesburg, IL (award)
“Ceramic Vessels and Mixed Media Drawings,” solo exhibition, Decatur Area Arts Council,
Decatur, IL
1997
“Ceramic Vessels and Mixed Media Drawings,” solo exhibition, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
“Sioux City Arts Center 54th Annual Juried Exhibition,” Sioux City, IA
“Gallery 510 Winter Thaw,” juried mixed-media show, Gallery 510, Decatur, IL (award)
1996
“Contemporary Ceramics,” curated exhibition, Birks Museum, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
HONORS and AWARDS
2012
Mobile Learning Innovator, Mobile Learning Fellows Program, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
2011
Mobile Learning Innovator, Mobile Learning Fellows Program, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
2009
Award of Merit (cash prize), 34th Annual Juried Exhibition, Anderson Arts Center,
2008
Award of Merit (cash prize), 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
2007
Named Lifetime Fellow, The Hambidge Center for the Arts and Sciences, Rabun Gap, GA
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award
Award of Merit (cash prize), 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
2005
Award of Merit (cash prize), “3rd Biennial Hub City Juried Art Competition,” Spartanburg County Museum of Art, Spartanburg, SC
Ceramic Merit Award (cash prize), “7th Annual Standpipe Festival Juried Art Show,” Belton Center for the Arts, Belton, SC
2003
Second Place Award of Merit (cash prize), “5th Annual Standpipe Festival Juried Art Show,” Belton Center for the Arts, Belton, SC
Award of Merit (cash prize), 28th Annual Juried Exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
2001
Bracker’s award (cash prize), “Dysfunctional,” The Business of Art Center, Manitou Springs, CO
1999
Best of Show (cash prize), “Friends and Members,” Galesburg Civic Art Center, Galesburg, IL
1998
1st Place, 3-dimensional (cash prize), “Friends and Members,” Galesburg Civic Art Center, Galesburg, IL
Honorable Mention, 6th Annual Student Expo, research and creative production exhibition, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Kotterman Sculpture Award (cash award), Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Award of Merit (cash prize), “Feats of Clay XI,” annual national juried ceramics exhibition, Lincoln, CA
Award of Excellence (cash prize), “Galex 32,” annual national juried exhibition, Galesburg Civic Art Center, Galesburg, IL
1997
2nd place (cash prize), “Winter Thaw,” annual juried mixed media show, Gallery 510, Decatur, IL
National Dean’s List, national honor society
Outstanding Senior Art Student, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Monroe Art Award (cash award), Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Noland Art Scholarship, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Mellinger Foundation Grant, Monmouth, IL
1996
Cora B. Ryman Art Scholarship, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Dorothy Sellers Art Award (cash award), Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Shimpo Student Scholar, Shimpo Incorporated
Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society, national honor society
Mellinger Foundation Grant, Monmouth, IL
1995
Dorothy Sellers Art Award (cash award), Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Mellinger Foundation Grant, Monmouth, IL
1994
Mellinger Foundation Grant, Monmouth, IL
Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honorary Society, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Who’s Who Among American College Students, national honor society
LECTURES, WORKSHOPS and DEMONSTRATIONS
2013
“Selection Criteria,” presentation on exhibition jury process and expectations, Anderson Artist Guild, Anderson, SC
2011
Visiting Ceramic Artist Workshop, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
2010
“You are Unique and Special… and so is Everyone Else,” Commencement address, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
Gallery lecture and discussion, Greenville Technical College, Greer, SC
2009
Panel discussion on exhibition jury process and expectations, Anderson Art Center, Anderson, SC
Pottery demonstration, CVPA Day, Anderson University, Anderson, SC
2008
Gallery lecture and discussion, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL
Gallery lecture and discussion, Hill House Gallery, Sunset, SC
2005
Gallery lecture and discussion, Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville SC
2004
Pottery workshop and lecture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Pottery demonstration, Young at Arts Day, Hunt Meadows Middle School, Pickens, SC
2002
Raku workshop, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
2001
Pottery demonstration, First Federated Church, Peoria, IL
1999
Pottery demonstration, Heartland of Illinois Special Recreation Association, Peoria, IL
1998
Pottery demonstration, Richwoods High School, Peoria, IL
PERMANENT PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
Ryobi/Techtronic Incorporated, Anderson, SC
AnMed Health Campus, Anderson, SC
OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
French Academy, Decatur, IL
COLLABORATIVE INSTALLATIONS
2000 “Goddess Archetype,” collaborative installation for “She of a Thousand Faces” sculpture exhibition,
Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL
1996 Lindsey Sparks Memorial Mural Project, French Academy, Decatur, IL
RESIDENCIES
2007 The Hambidge Center for the Arts and Sciences, Rabun Gap, GA
2006 The Hambidge Center for the Arts and Sciences, Rabun Gap, GA
GRANTS
2007 Anderson University Summer Research Stipend
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Professional Development Grant:
Digital Technology for Teaching Traditional Studio Art: Technical and Historical Resources
2006 Anderson University Summer Research Stipend
MEMBERSHIPS
College Art Association
Foundations In Art: Theory and Education
The Hambidge Center for The Arts and Sciences
The Potters Council
EXHIBITIONS and CONTESTS JURIED or JUDGED
2013 27 Awards, Riverworks Gallery, Greenville SC
VPA Student Annual Exhibition, Greenville Technical College, Greer SC
Anderson Artists Guild Members Exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC
2011 Annual Juried BA Student Exhibition, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
2009 The Fine Art Center Juried Exhibition, Greenville, SC
2007 Annual Juried BFA Student Exhibition, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
2006 Anderson Artists Guild Members Exhibition, Anderson County Fair Grounds, Anderson, SC
Awards for Excellence, Anderson Independent Mail, Anderson, SC
2005 Awards for Excellence, Anderson Independent Mail, Anderson, SC
2004 Anderson Artists Guild Members Exhibition, Anderson County Arts Council, Anderson, SC
Awards for Excellence, Anderson Independent Mail, Anderson, SC
2001 Art and Technology Fair, Greenview School, Greenview, IL
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2013 – Strategic Planning Committee, Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson, SC
2010 – 2011 Ministry of Membership Committee, Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson, SC
2009 – 2010 Rector Sabbatical Committee, Grace Episcopal Church, Anderson, SC
2005 – 2007 Community Outreach Partnership Center, Anderson College, Anderson, SC
– Housing Project Manager for Reed St. Community Redevelopment Project
2005 – 2007 St. George’s Episcopal Church, Anderson, SC
– Volunteer time at annual charity fundraiser; transportation committee, usher
2005 Saluda Baptist Association, Anderson, SC
– Painting / Renovation
2004 Anderson County Arts Council, Anderson, SC
– Volunteered time for summer art camp; consulting for firing of kilns
Saluda Baptist Association, River Street Church, Anderson, SC
– Painting / Renovation
2003 Anderson County Arts Council, Anderson, SC
– Volunteered time and artwork for arts fundraising auction
Foothills Rape Crisis Center, Anderson, SC
– Advisory Council Member
Habitat for Humanity, Anderson, SC
– Volunteered time for housing construction projects
1993 Habitat for Humanity, Jacksonville, IL
– Logo design for use on stationary and clothing
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