3-D
Design
3D Design is an introductory
level course designed to introduce the student to foundational and expressive
aspects of making art in three dimensions. The course is structured around
individual studio projects, with emphasis on high quality work, and the
development/exploration of inventive and new solutions. The relationship
between 3 dimensional and 2 and 4 dimensional media are also examined.
Objectives
This course is designed to help the student:
Create and document a body of work,
which is personal, interesting, and relevant to your development as an
artist.
Understand the problems unique to the creation of 3 dimensional
art, both physically and conceptually, and how design principles and elements
apply to the solution of various visual problems.
Develop a history of problem solving resources in these
areas:
Physical
Construction and material handling techniques in a variety of media such
as cardboard/paper, clay, wood construction, steel, mixed media.
Conceptual
How to get unstuck, how to develop engaging visual ideas, how to develop
themes and variations with a problem, how to listen to materials, process
thinking vs. product thinking.
Expressive
Developing interesting sources, themes in your development as an artist,
making unique work.
Relate your work to the larger art community both past
and present, document these connections, and dialogue with other artists
through your work.
Outline
& Objectives
The student should expect individual assignments about 7 days to 14 days
in duration throughout the semester. Group critiques will then evaluate
the work.
Grading
Grades will be based on the successful completion of the following criteria:
Completion of all individual projects, submitted on time for critiques.
A researched presentation of an assigned sculptor, and an exam of those
sculptors presented to the class.
The maintaining of an active sketchbook (8 1/2” x 11”min)
that includes:
---Assignments
given for the class
---The
development of ideas and research for projects
---2
written reviews of sculpture exhibits
---Notes
on all department matrixes
---Set
of slides of all artwork during the semester
Text
guides.
Good
studio habits.
The final grade will determined as follows:
Individual
projects 75%
Sculptors
you need to know
Presentation
and exam 10%
Sketchbook/text
guides/slides 10%
Studio
habits 5%
Total
100%
There is no required text for the course. Readings will be assigned throughout the semester and unless otherwise noted will be on reserve in the library. It is important to remain current on reading assignments, as they will be discussed in the classes. Suggested supplemental reading:
Living Materials by Oliver Andrews.
Attendance
Class attendance for this class is mandatory; leaving class early or arriving late is counted as an absence. Missing more than 2 of the classes will result in a lowered overall grade, and possibly failing the course if it is associated with missed or poor quality work. Missing more than 3 classes will result in failing the course. Missing a class critique will require the student to write a 3-page paper. Missing more than one critique will result in failing the class.
Work is due for critique at the beginning of class the day stated when the assignment is given. Late work will drop at least one letter grade.
The student should expect to work at least 6 hours per week outside of class in order to meet the minimum requirements for the course.
Attendance at all department matrixes and openings in college galleries is also required.