Syllabus – Art 1306 3D Design
Section 001
Fall 2010
Instructor: Don Beck
Office Location: SAC D160a
Office Telephone: (817) 272-7090
E-mail Address:
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
Time and Place of Class meetings:
Studio Arts Center - Rm. D161, TTh 11:00 am-1:50 pm
Course Description:
A hands-on studio course promoting creativity and personal artistic expression by expanding the foundation of proven design principles to incorporate the most contemporary media and studio practices of our day. Through basic aesthetic problem solving, conceptualization and acquired working skills the student will establish the studio fundamentals to carry into advanced courses of study and the development of an exemplary professional portfolio. 3 hours credit.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will create a number of sculptural works demonstrating basic principles of 3D design using a variety of media and construction techniques.
The student will demonstrate the ability to conceive, design and fabricate 3D art objects from prescribed conceptual guidelines to aesthetically finished status (within material limitations).
Through class discussion and critiques of their work, the students will be able to analyze and evaluate the formal qualities inherent in successful sculptural work. The vocabulary started in the 2D foundations courses will be re-introduced along with 3D specific terminology.
Demonstrations in a variety of 3D media, field trips, videos, lectures pertaining to classical as well as contemporary sculptural art and student presentations will enable the student to explain relationships existing between their work and that of various movements of artistic thought.
Conceptually based projects will enable the student to demonstrate a thoughtful approach to expressing a diverse range of ideas within their artwork.
Requirements:
There will be a number of in-class and take-home assignments and projects which must be completed in a timely manner.
A field trip will be taken later in the semester to the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas and an assignment will be based upon said trip.
The student will give an electronic presentation (Power point or equivalent) addressing contemporary 3D artists and their work.
Critiques will be conducted for each assigned project and the student will be expected to participate in the process of constructively criticizing their colleagues work.
Supplies to be provided by student:
X-acto type knife with supply of replacement #11 blades
12” or 18” steel ruler with cork backing
Scissors – full size, sharp
Several small economy brushes for glue application
Sketchbook – 8 ½”x 11”
2) sheets (approx. 20”x 30”) ¼” white foam core board
2) packages (11”X 14”–5 pieces per package) white poster board
or equivalent
1 oz bottle medium thickness CA (cyanoacrylate) glue (super glue)
4 oz bottle CA glue accelerator (Insta-Set, Quick-Set, etc.)
4 oz bottle Aleene’s Quick-Dry Tacky Glue
7 oz bottle white glue
20) pieces, 1/8”x 1/8”x 24” square section balsa wood sticks
1 package Quillow’s White Tissue (2 sheets, 35”x15”)
1 package fine wire push-pins with heads
package sandpaper 150-220 grit (5 sheets minimum)
Surgical gloves
Dust filter mask
Course Reading:
Design Language by Tim McCreight, available in the UT Arlington Bookstore or online.
Major Assignments:
In addition to the in-class and take-home assignments mentioned above, there are several long-term projects throughout the semester. These include:
1. 2D to 3D Conversion – Paper
2. Artist Search – Power Point or similar presentation
3. Conceptual (political or social commentary) – Papier mache
4. Controlling space: subtractive method – Clay/ Plaster
5. Planes: Skin and Structure – Wood and tissue
6. Artist’s derivative model – Based on field trip work
The concept and design direction for each of these assignments will be discussed in class and all will have a minimum of two class periods for completion.
Grading Policy:
Grades will be given based upon several criteria. These include the student’s successful and timely completion of class assignments, the ability displayed by the student to address the conceptual and design issues imposed by the assignments, workmanship and participation in class critiques and discussion.
100-90 A - Excellent. The project meets all of the criteria and compares favorably to the highest standard.
89-80 B - Good. The project meets most of the criteria, but with noticeable room for improvement.
79-70 C - Average. The project exemplifies a moderate meeting of the criteria, but indicates significant room for improvement.
69-60 D - Weak. The project is sub-standard, not meeting the criteria. A redo is strongly encouraged.
F - No points. Little or no effort is evidenced.
Attendance Policy:
Students are required to attend all classes, being on time for every class period. You must have all of your required material by the end of the second week of classes. Failure to attend class with the required materials will result in a mark of absent for the day (regardless if you are physically present or not). You will be allowed three excused absences for the semester. You must either phone or e-mail me at least one hour prior to class if you must miss for the day due to illness or other circumstances. On the fourth absence, excused or unexcused, your course grade will drop by 5 points. Each subsequent absence will result in continued point drops in increments of three points. You will be responsible for any assignments due as well as material covered during your absence (which includes notes on demonstrations --- this does not mean that the instructor will provide you with a private lesson). Being late to class or leaving class prior to dismissal will also result in a lowering of your grade. Each class that you arrive late will result in a one point loss from your final grade. Successful completion of this course requires regular attendance.
Drop Policy:
If the student would like to drop a course or courses, they should consider:
The Last Drop Date for undergraduates will occur at a point two-thirds of the way through a given semester or session, which occurs at the end of the tenth week of classes. That exact date will be announced in class and online. As usual, students are allowed to drop until 5:00 p.m. CST on that date.
Undergraduate students who drop a course on or before the Last Drop Date will receive an automatic grade of “W” regardless of whether they have completed assignments or not. Students seeking to drop a course will be advised to speak with the instructor of record and then, if deemed appropriate, proceed to the Academic Advisor for their major (or designee) who will complete the drop in the MyMav system. A “W” will be placed on the student record automatically by MyMav when the drop is entered.
The Student’s Responsibility to the University
r Any remaining fees (library, lab, etc…) for the course or tuition owed depending on the withdrawal date. Student should go the Student Financial Services or www.uta.edu/fees for more information.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
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Academic Issues
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r Dropping a course will delay the student’s admission into a major and will ultimately delay a timely graduation.
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r After Census Date, a student will earn a grade of F or W when withdrawing. This could affect overall GPA and, if several “F”s are earned, could result in dismissal from the University.
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