Three-Dimensional Foundations I

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Develop academic and creative practice skills in three-dimensional art and design
• Develop goals and plans related to personal purpose, interests, or values
• As they relate to artwork production
• Build connections between self and peers, faculty, and staff.
• Reference sources accurately and correctly. Critically evaluate information and media sources related to sculpture and three-dimensional design in a variety of formats.
• Create personal, interesting and unique solutions to course assignments
• Behave professionally as you develop and produce your work (display motivation, a strong worth ethic, time management skills and a capacity to keep the work areas clean for other students)
• Master relevant skill sets and design principles in a variety of materials. Acquire knowledge of the processes of cardboard construction, wire manipulation, and basic wood working.
• Display technical proficiency and the safe handling and maintenance of tools and equipment. Be able to select the right tool for a particular task or ask for help.
• Be able to explain the relationship between the forms you create and the concepts informing your work (intention)
• Speak critically about your artwork and that of others. Situate your work in relation to works discussed in class and seen in other contexts. (critical thinking and analysis)
• Demonstrate the ability to learn from setbacks in the creative process and to evolve creatively as a project changes over time from conception through production. Plan and execute various steps towards creating finished works in a thoughtful, logical manner.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Sculptures	50%
Writing and Speaking	10%
Class Participation	10%
Final Portfolio	20%
Formal presentation and exhibition of work during critiques	10%

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.

Students must come to class on time prepared to work on assignments and utilize scheduled studio time in an efficient manner. This means arriving with initial ideas in place rather than waiting for me to tell you exactly what to make. Assignments will be completed on assigned dates. The level and quality of participation in both class discussion and critiques impacts the final grade.

You are required to be fully present during each class session. Any readings, presentations, or written assignments are to be completed on assigned dates. This class relies on interaction with peers and the instructor, which cannot be duplicated outside of class. On time attendance is critical as the class is composed of demonstrations and studio practice.

Students who miss class are putting both themselves and their classmates at a disadvantage. Students are responsible adults and if they miss a class, it is assumed they had good reason to do so. Therefore, I do not distinguish between excused and non-excused absences. Students are allowed 3 absences before their grade is affected. Students are responsible for completing any work missed during their absence and for obtaining pertinent class notes & materials. It is suggested that you SAVE your 3 absences for emergency use only (when you become sick or injured, a death in the family, broken down car, bad weather, etc). Only 3 absences are allowed. If you need to miss class due to an emergency, please notify me in advance via email. As mentioned above, this includes all types of absences(colds/flus, broken-down cars, family emergencies, legal requirements, religious observance, etc). 3 late arrivals or early departures count as an absence. No exceptions.

If you go over 3 absences, your final grade in the course will be affected as follows:

4 absences = Drop 1 letter grade (10%) off your final grade for the course – your highest achievable grade is a B+

5 absences = Drop 2 letter grades (20%) off your final grade for the course –your highest achievable grade is a C+

6 absences = Drop 3 letter grades (30%) off your final grade for the course –your highest achievable grade is a D+

7 absences = automatic failure (do not come to class anymore)

If you are absent for any reason, contact a classmate or myself to find out what you missed. I will expect you to be prepared for the next class day like everyone else. If you have trouble attending class for any reason (national guard service, a documented disability, etc), please discuss your attendance problems privately with me before/after class. Clear communication BEFORE it becomes a problem is key to solving these issues.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Small tool box
• Measuring tape
• Metal ruler
• Sketchbook
• Pencils, pens, markers, erasers
• Sand paper
• Safety glasses
• Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
• Scissors
• Box Cutter / Utility Knife or X-Acto knife
• Paint