Three-Dimensional Foundations II

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Students will practice utilizing a variety of materials that could include paper/cardboard, clay, plaster/hydrocal, wood (woodshop), and found materials chosen by the individual students.

• Students will be challenged to think broadly about the sculptures we look at and make in class. We will discuss 3D art and design processes to be utilized through readings, videos, demonstrations, and presentations.

• Students will practice identifying and utilizing the elements and principles of design in a three-dimensional environment by creating and critiquing art and design works. The process will also enhance written and oral fluency in artistic language.

• By brainstorming, researching, creating, and presenting their artwork through critiques, students will identify their own artistic sources and influences.

• Students will practice brainstorming to strengthen their ability to form creative conceptual ideas.

• Students will demonstrate the professional activities of an artist in terms of documenting their work and self-discipline to complete all work in a timely fashion.

• Students will learn the importance of documenting their work throughout the semester by creating a “Final Portfolio” with images and writing up for each assignment done in class. This will be uploaded to canvas as your Final.

  • This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate, and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Attendance	10%
Project 1	25% / 250 points
Project 2	25% / 250 points
Research Presentation (Speaking intensive course required)	5% / 50 points
Project 3	25% / 250 points
Project 4* (not always guaranteed based on class timeline)	-NA- (a 4th project will change percentages of the first 3)
Final Portfolio	10% / 100 points

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
100-94	A
93-90	A-
89-88	B+
87-84	B
83-80	B-
79-78	C+
77-74	C
73-70	C-
69-68	D+
67-64	D
63-60	D-
59-0	F

Attendance/Participation:

Students are allowed to take THREE absences. A 4th absence will result in a 1-Letter grade reduction.

Students are responsible for completing any work missed during their absence and for obtaining pertinent class notes & materials.

This class relies on in studio interaction with peers and the instructor, which cannot be duplicated outside of class. 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 responsible for completing any work missed during their absence and for obtaining pertinent class notes & materials. If you are absent for any reason, contact a classmate to find out what you missed before you ask me to explain an entire class in an email. I will expect you to be prepared for the next class day like everyone else.

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. As mentioned above, this includes all types of absences (colds/flus, broken-down cars, family emergencies, legal requirements, religious observance, etc). If you go over 3 absences, your final grade in the course may be affected by one letter grade for each additional absence past 3.

***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:

• Writing and drawing materials (first week)

• Sketchbook, recommended to have one just for this class!, 6”x8” min. (first week)

• Tape Measure

• X-acto knife & replacement #11 blades

• Cutting mat (12x18” recommended)

• Metal ruler (18” recommended)

• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

• Cardboard

• Sand paper (various grits may be needed, purchase as the need arises)

• Light weight work gloves (if desired)

• Safety glasses (woodshop)

• Ear protection (woodshop)

• Digital camera to photograph artwork (smartphone works if camera is good)

• Access to a computer with working color printer

• Other specific materials for future projects will be brought up as they develop (paint, stains, clear coats, and many outside materials as determined by each student project needs)