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Course Syllabus- Art 207, Visual Studies: 3D Design Classroom: HA 134Meeting Times: M W 8:30-11:30 The objective of this course is to familiarize students with a broad range of understanding relative to creating three-dimensional art. This course will introduce the student to many techniques that will allow them to realize their ideas in 3-D space. In addition, the student will learn to develop their ideas conceptually, considering space, materials, and form and how these elements work together to convey meaning in a sculptural work of art. Students will be required to keep a sketchbook of their ideas, which will be turned in at the end of the quarter as part of their participation grade. Grading will be determined as follows: 15% Project 1 Concept • idea, intention, and meaning. Does the artwork clearly communicate something to the viewer? Creativity • originality of thought and expression. Does the artwork show innovation and uniqueness? Did the artist solve the given assignment in an interesting or unexpected way? Composition • arrangement and organization of elements within the work. Has the artist carefully considered elements such as balance, proportion, texture, color, shape, and positive/negative space? Craftsmanship • attention to detail. Does the artist skillfully manipulate materials? Are all aspects of the work carefully finished and intentional? Attendance is mandatory! Students are expected to show up to class on time, and ready to work. We have a limited amount of time in the class and in the shop, therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they have necessary materials to work with before class starts. There will be many in class work days as this is the only way I can answer your questions as they arise throughout projects. If a student has no materials to work on, they will be counted absent. Students will also be held accountable for tardies, and/or leaving early. Three tardies or early departures equals one absence. After three absences the student’s grade will be lowered one full letter grade.
Course Schedule:Week 1•••••• Mon • Introduction to the course, discussion of syllabus, expectations, and materials Wed • Discussion of 3-D artists and context of their work/process- Rodin, Duchamp, Jackie Windsor, David Wilson. Introduction to facilities and tools,
Week 2•••••• Wed • Work Day
Week 3•••••• Mon • Work Day Wed • First Critique, at the end of class project 2 will be introduced
Week 4•••••• Mon •- Basic demo of shop tools and safety check, this will be a work day Wed • Work Day
Week 5•••••• Mon • Final work day Wed • Critique project 2, pick up plywood, and bring to class Mon
Week 6•••••• Mon • Introduction of project 3, Demonstration of technique and tools- Bring newsprint. Sketch form to begin working (you should keep this in mind know what form you want to make, however, it would also be appropriate to be more spontaneous and work from a gestural drawing) Wed • Work Day
Week 7•••••• Mon • Work Day Wed • Work Day
Week 8•••••• Mon • Work Day Wed • Critique project 3 and introduce final project
Week 9•••••• Mon • Work Day Wed • Work Day
Week 10•••••• Mon • Final Work Day Wed • Critique
Project Descriptions:
Project 1 • Wire Form This project will familiarize the student with one technique for describing volumes and surfaces using a linear element, steel wire. Each student will begin with one 5 lb roll of steel wire and will chose one object to draw in space. Special attention should be given to efficient and effective means of defining a surface- will you use straight lines, all in one direction? Zig-zagging lines? Random chaotic lines? Project 2 • 2x4 and a pound of nails In this project each student will begin with exactly the same materials, and explore the range of possible combinations using a pre-determined medium. Consider full experimentation, either representational or spontaneous and/or non-representational. No surface finishing such as paint will be used. Project 3 • Plywood Lamination The purpose of this project is to introduce lamination as a method for building three-dimensional form using a planer material such as plywood. The student will three-dimensionalize an idea from a drawing using a method of graphing that will determine the size and shape of each individual layer of plywood. Students should consider a form that is radially symmetrical, or experiment with the technique by doing a series of gestural marks and using those as the basis for rotation. Final Project • Materials Exploration Materials are very important in conveying meaning in a work of art. In this project, the student will find three or four different materials to combine. It is not important to worry too much about the significance of each material at this point. One approach is simply to look around for materials that are readily available and cheap. Consider finding about two cubic feet of each material. Once the materials are obtained, the student will experiment with different ways of combing to form a new material. (i.e. weaving, layering, adhesives like glue, epoxy, concrete, casting….) The purpose of this experimentation is to discover how the inherent qualities of a material are changed when combined in various ways with other materials, and to explore the potential of a more spontaneous process. Once the student has a few examples of combinations, the goal is to find some meaning or quality of a material and use that material to make a sculpture that elaborates on or informs some aspect of the material.
Text and Materials List: Suggested Reading: Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder, Lawrence Weschler Passages in Modern Sculpture, Rosalind Krauss Sculpture Since 1945 , Andrew Causey Materials: 5 lb roll steel wire, 18 gauge 2”x4 “ one pound bright 8d nails 4’x4’ sheet 1/2” plywood Other materials will be needed depending on specific project
In addition to the technical side of the class, I will introduce the student to wide range of artists who are making work that involves space. The three texts I have suggested are good for this purpose. Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder is a short, easy read about the art of David Wilson and the Museum of Jurassic Technology. His work is presented as a legitimate museum, and plays with the idea of information and how it is conveyed and gives the viewer a fantastical exploration into a world of wonder based on factual data and the imagination. This is a good example of an alternate venue and unique presentation style which may not normally be considered art. The other two books are more theoretical and are very useful to describe the history of sculpture and the context of various movements and artists. The four projects I have chosen should be very helpful in giving the student technical knowledge and experience building three-dimensional form. Some of the assignments are more geared towards visualization and attempt to show the student a different way to see the structure of an object or space. Other assignments are more about technique and materials. For example, the wire project is a great way to get the student thinking about 3-D form and how an object is made of surfaces that describe its space. In addition, the lamination project is a technical method for building form, but also allows the student to see another way of viewing form and space. |