COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS FALL 2009
ART 141 Beginning Design: 3-D Media section: 70021
Tuesday /Thursday
2:20-5:20 Room: MENH 106
Instructor: Rebecca Edwards
Prerequisite: none
(661) 362-3650 office M311A e-mail: Rebecca.edwards @canyons.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment
2 students’ phone numbers:
1)__________________________2)_____________________________
All cell phones and pagers are to be turned off during class time.
Course Description:
An exploration of sculptural concepts and their translation into three-dimensional forms. Problems involving various technical means and the role of materials and techniques in the creative process. Emphasis on personal creative expression through exploring and experimenting with the intrinsic characteristics of each medium
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to plan and execute three-dimensional forms that exploit the media and techniques within that media.
2. Students will analyze and make aesthetic judgments based on historical concepts and visual vocabulary both in written and oral critiques of their own, their colleagues and notable artists’ work.
3. Students will develop a level of craftsmanship that enhances rather than hinders the viewing of the three-dimensional composition.
4. Students will explore the appropriate technical means needed to work with a variety of media. (Additive, subtractive, substitution and manipulation.)
Class Activities:
Studio work, lectures and demos, visual presentations and critiques.
Grading/ Evaluation: The instructor will use the following:
1. The degree of successful resolution of projects or problems. Assessment will involve understanding of concepts, technical facility, visual effectiveness, inventiveness and creativity.
2. Classroom participation, which may include studio activities, critiques, presentations, discussions, cooperative explorations or projects, written assignments, etc.
Overall grades for the semester: 65% on projects, 15% participation (see above 2), 10% sketchbook (this includes weekly homework and an ongoing assignment), 10% final project.
Grading Scale: A 100-93, A- 92-90, B+ 89-87, B 86-83, B-82-80, C+ 79-77, C 76-73, C- 72-70, D+ 69-67, D 66-65, F 64 or below.
All work is due on assigned date. Late work will not be accepted.
Attendance:
Attendance is required. A large amount of work is done in each class. It is impossible to contribute to class discussions if you do not attend and your work will suffer every time you miss a class. Therefore if you miss more than three classes you should expect a final grade of C- or lower. If you miss 4 classes you will be dropped although it is your obligation to drop before the W deadlines listed below. It is your responsibility to make up missed classes in a timely manner. Please exchange phone numbers with other students so if you are absent you can come to class prepared. The first 30-45 minutes are crucial to understanding the day’s work. Don't be late. Excessive tardiness, early departures and lack of supplies will add up to unexcused absences. They also prevent you from participating to the best of your abilities and distract others from participating too.
In order to allow the maximum creative environment we need to have respect for each other, tools and the classroom itself. Please treat all with care. Many students pass through this classroom so help each other to remember to take supplies and to clean up after themselves.
If you have any special needs in order to participate in this course please let me know by either speaking with me personally or through a counselor by the end of the first week. Every effort will be made to help you achieve success!
There is a writing center on the main campus to help you with paragraph structure, spelling, grammar and proofing. This is FREE for your use.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism, an unlawful act that is designed as the misrepresentation of the published ideas or words of another as one's own, will not be tolerated in College of the Canyons. At the discretion of the professor, plagiarism will be punishable with an F for the assignment.
FINAL TIMES: The final will consist of a critique on your last project.
Deadlines to drop: without a w ____________with a w__________________
There will be projects due along with sketchbook homework (abbreviated as SBH) assignments. Sketchbooks will be collected every week. There may be changes made to the syllabus as the term progresses, it is your responsibility to note changes.
Week 1 Introduction, review of syllabus and supplies. What is sculpture and 3-D? Have noted supplies by 2nd meeting. James Turrell project 1. Start Plaster prep for Projects 2 & 3. 1 Subtractive. Wear old clothes or bring an apron for the next few weeks. SBH 10 sketches of 3D objects multiple views for first project.
Week 2 Continue on with project 2. Lisa’s tool techniques and quiz. SBH 10 observations, 3d
Week 3 Class critique. Visual presentation. Start Project 3, more plaster! SBH 10 ideas for project.
Week 4 Continue on with carving project 3.
SBH 10 observation.
Week 5 Crit on project 3. Start Project 4, Found objects autobiographical repetition. Visual presentation. SBH 10 ideas.
Week 6 Continue on with project 4. Written assignment due in 2 weeks on your sculptor research. SBH 10 observations. Multiple views.
Week 7 Project 4 continues. SBH 10 observations.
Week 8 Crit on project 4 found autobiography/installation. Start project 5, group project inflatable. Create groups. SBH 10 ideas.
Week 9 Create mock ups for group input. Written assignment due on Tues. Keep working in your groups. SBH 10 sculptures you’d like to create.
Week 10 Keep working on project 5. SBH 5 sculptors.
Week 11 Outside blow up for crit. Will probably take 2 days. SBH Ideas Project 6.
Week 12 Please be ready to make notes on syllabus. Depending on progress of class it will be announced what Project 5 and if this is your final project or there will be a 7th project. SBH 10 observations.
Week 13 See week 12 and note accordingly. SBH 10 observations.
Week 14 See week 12 and note accordingly. SBH To be announced.
Week 15 Tuesday is a work day. Thursday may 10th is final critique.
Week 16 Final. Hand back finals and portfolios.
SUPPLIES
Supplies will be announced as each project begins. All supplies are available from hardware stores except your Sketchbook.
This list will change as we discover how many projects we can develop. The objects with * next to them you need by the second meeting of the class.
*Sketchbook at least 8.5” x 11”
*Plastic Bucket, to carry your supplies and mix plaster in
*Safety Glasses
*Heavy work gloves
Heavy duty utility knife and extra blades
Old screwdrivers, butter knives, pliers, etc – things you can chip with
Hammer
*Dust masks; buy a big box to last the semester
Something to protect your clothes
*milk carton
These supplies can be purchased in groups
*Bag of plaster of paris, 2 people per bag
Rolls of plastic sheeting, must be heavy duty (4mil), group project
Duct tape, group project
Glue, depending project, the type
Nails