CSUN Department of Art

CSUN Department of Art Spring 2015 Beginning 3-D Design Room: Art and Design Center 511 Art 141-08 (11260) Art 141-09 (11272) Andrew Dominick, [email protected] Office Hours: room AC 511, Friday 1-2pm and Saturday 8-9am

Catalogue description:

CSUN's Foundation Program lays the groundwork for a lifetime of creative practice by focusing on the development of skills common to all the visual arts. Students will study the elements and principles of design in relation to 2D, 3D, and Time Based (4D) creative practice, and will choose two out of three Art History surveys. Students will learn design fundamentals, basic drawing, life drawing, art history, computer skills, 3D construction techniques, craftsmanship, critique/presentation skills and color theory as part of foundation study. Course description:

This class will explore the fundamentals of 3D design. In sixteen weeks we will study three components of 3D art: matter (the material you choose to work with), form (the shape, visual appearance, or configuration of an object.), and content (the events, physical detail, and information in a work of art). In nearly every class we will discuss, read about, and view a selection of artist’s work that examines the process used to plan, design and build a 3D form. We will learn what we can do physically (with various materials, tools and techniques) and intellectually (in our attempt to subjectively express ourselves and our ideas in a three-dimensional way.) We will attempt to make something that has never been seen before. Five projects will be due over a period of sixteen weeks. Each student will explore matter, form and content by learning about and then applying different techniques of fabrication.

Art department program goals addressed in this course:

The goals of the Art Department are establishing and developing for students an inclusive and balanced program in visual art, which encompass four areas of study: Art Education, Art History, Studio Art, and Visual Communications. Basic Skills: To develop a foundation of art knowledge, theories, skills, craftsmanship and technologies, where ideas and concepts are communicated in writing, speaking and art making.

Art Knowledge: To broaden knowledge of ancient through contemporary art and to develop an understanding of art within theoretical, cultural, and historical contexts. Critical Thinking: To analyze, interpret, and question traditional methodologies and pre-conceived notions of art and art making through the process of generating and solving problems. Interdisciplinary Connections: To explore and engage in interdisciplinary forms of art making. Global Perspectives: To promote an appreciation and tolerance of diverse perspectives dealing with art, culture, teaching and learning. Collaboration: To encourage individual and collaborative art experiences among students, faculty, and community. Professional Preparation: To develop career paths for various art professions and an understanding of the demands and expectations of those are

Course student learning outcomes

All students will learn to:

1. Acquire a basic knowledge of theories and concepts about art; develop a foundation of art skills and a high level of craftspersonship; communicate ideas and concepts through writing, speaking and art making; acquire a competency with the tools and technologies associated with the visual arts.

2. Broaden knowledge of ancient through contemporary art; develop an understanding of the theoretical, cultural, and historical contexts of art.

3. Apply processes of generating and solving problems in art; analyze, interpret and question traditional methodologies and preconceived notions of art and art making. 4. Explore and engage in interdisciplinary forms of art making.

5. Develop an appreciation and tolerance of diverse perspectives dealing with art, culture, teaching and learning.

6. Become involved in both individual and collaborative art experiences with other students, faculty, and community.

7. Develop a career path for an art profession or an art-related field; develop an understanding of the demands and expectations of that area of art profession or art field.

Assessment and Evaluation (grading): 1. Five completed projects each answering a33 different question, (assignments to be handed out separately). Each piece must be in finished on time, with forethought and originality. All five projects should be substantiated by studies in drawing or small maquettes before they are actually executed, weather it is a group project or individual. 50% of your grade

2. Critiques occur on the due date of each project and will last the entire class period. There will be four critiques. Each student is required to have four critiques. There are no make-up critiques. Students work will be graded on technique, content, presentation and ambition. Each student will also be asked a series of questions related to the reading, Launching the Imagination. Participation and critical attention to the reading assignments is essential to your success in the critiques. 15% of your grade. 3. Presentation of drawings and ideas during individual meetings with the instructor are a big part of the class structure and help students develop their ideas and visual language. These meetings take place before you start each project. Take these meetings seriously and be prepared. There will be at least three of these meetings. 15% of your grade.

4. Classroom productivity and preparedness is critical to your grade. Come to class prepared. Have all materials necessary to keep you busy for the full 4 hours and 50 minutes. 20% of your grade. 5. Standard black sketchbook, preferably 8 ½ x 5 ½ inches. These sketchbooks are to be for Art 141 only; write and draw your ideas for projects and take notes on artists we discuss in class. Record your ideas in your sketchbook. Think of it as a diary for this class. Sketchbooks graded at the end of the semester. Bring the sketchbook to every class.

You must also buy Launching the Imagination, fourth edition, by Mary Stewart. Read section titled Three–Dimensional Design. You must have this book by the second week. You will be tested on the reading during the projects and critiques. It is available at the CSUN bookstore. Bring the textbook to every class. 5. Attendance in and out of class is required. Come to class on time. No cell phones and no portable music systems. You are allowed two absences during the semester. Each class missed after two will lower your grade by one letter.

For example: if you miss two or less classes you start with an A, if you miss three classes you start with B, if you miss four classes you start with a C, five missed classes you start with a D and an F if you miss 6 or more classes. 6. There are materials you will be required to buy: 5 lbs. flour, 1 ream paper, 1 roll 2” masking tape, 1” x “ x 8’ pine, 1 roll string. Also additional lists of required materials and tools will be at the end of each assignment’s description. Assignment descriptions are handed out separately and will be explained in detail at that time.

Schedule: (Artists interviews, essays and articles will be handed out for reading w/ short discussions to follow, occurring weekly. Screenings of films may also be included in scheduling. Day-long exercises may be included).

Week one: Getting to know who I am and who you are. Class description. Hand out syllabus. Intro project 1

Lecture with slides (elements of design) and video (Art 21, s2e2) to present project 1 (clay), discussion. Facilities tour and locker assignments. Tool demos. Safety demo. Come prepared next week!

Week two: At least 5 pages of drawing in sketchbook to articulate ide44as prior to individual meetings. Continue individual meetings. Start work. Individual demos as needed. Week three: Critique project 1. Slides to introduce project 2 (plaster).

Week four: Individual meetings to discuss second assignment have drawings prior to meeting (5 pages). Reading. HAVE MATERIALS; start work. Week five: video screening. HAVE MATERIALS; continue work.

Week six: Critique project 2. Intro to project 3 (mold/casting),

Week seven: Work on project 3. Reading. Work on project 3, Individual meetings

Week eight: Slide lecture, video screening. Reading. Work

Week nine: Critique project 3. Slides to present project 4 (cantilever). Reading. Week ten: Individual meetings to discuss project 4. Have drawings prior to individual meetings (5 pages). HAVE MATERIALS

Week eleven: Video screening. Work.

Week twelve: Work on project 4.

Week thirteen: Critique project 4. Slides to present project 5 (site- specific).

Week fourteen: Individual meetings to discuss project 5. Have drawings prior to individual meetings (5 pages). Work on project 5

Week fifteen: Video screening. Work on project 5.

Week sixteen: Critique project 5. Hand sketchbook in for review. Clean up lab area.

Final Exam Period:

Final Art 141-09:(11272): Saturday, May 09, 8:00-10:00 AM Final Art 141-06:(11260) Friday, May 15, 8:00-10:00 AM

University Policies

California Code of Regulations; Title 5, Article 2

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Reporting Misconduct

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