ART141, Beginning 3-D Design; Kari Reardon Spring 2016

ART141, Beginning 3-D Design; Kari Reardon Spring 2016 Class hours: Monday/Wednesday- 2:00- 4:45 PM Office hours: Monday/ Wednesday- 5:00-6:00PM Room Number: AC511 (office hours will be held outside room AC511, email me prior for availability) Email: [email protected]

Catalog Description: The CSUN catalogue description of Art 141 “Study of the elements and principles of 3-dimensional design and their applications, with emphasis on form in space, design systems, and contemporary art concepts. Experimentation in both natural and synthetic material.”

Course Description Detail: This is a hands-on studio arts course focused on introducing students to the fundamental principles and concepts of sculpture and 3D design. Through various projects students will be exposed to a range of techniques, materials and philosophies with regards to formal issues in art, such as line, plane, mass, space, texture, balance, rhythm, economy and emphasis. The semester will include slide lectures on contemporary and historically relevant works, reading assignments, a 5 minute presentation on an artist, short writing assignments, participation in group critiques, and keeping an ongoing sketchbook.

You will be encouraged to experiment, think creatively, problem solve, explore ideas fully, and to challenge thoughts about art and object making.

Course Goals: This course is designed to equip you with the basic knowledge, theories and concepts of art as it relates to 3-D design including: • A basic understanding of the elements and principles of 3D design and composition. (Principles as stated above: line, plane, mass, space, texture, balance, rhythm, economy and emphasis.) • An ability to comfortably analyze, discuss, and write about works of art using the vocabulary of 3-D Design. • A further development of problem solving skills. • Develop an appreciation and tolerance of diverse perspectives dealing with art, culture, teaching and learning. • Become involved in both individual and collaborative art experiences with other students. • A base knowledge, of materials, processes and strategies; including brainstorming, conceptual development, collection and organization of source material. • An ability to look at the world with a new critical eye. • AS WELL AS TO GET YOU EXCITED ABOUT SCULPTURE!

Required Text: Launching the Imagination by Mary Stewart. If you don’t have your own copy there will be one on reserve in the library. (Part 3 in particular.)

Assessment and Evaluation (Grading) Grading for this course will be measured and based on these 7 factors: 2 1) The quality of the idea being explored, the creativity and ingenuity in problem solving and development of the idea. 2) Level of understanding the subject matter and concept. 3) Enthusiasm, effort and participation. This includes every aspect of this course; daily work, critiques, demonstrations, clean-up etc. 4) Level of craftsmanship. 5) Timely completion of projects (including sketchbooks). Late assignments will be penalized one letter grade and must be completed within 5 days of the original due date to receive any credit at all. Those handed in after the 5-day past the due date will not be accepted. Re-working a project: If the original project was submitted on time and you just want to continue to work to improve on your idea you may redo the assignment. (Artists do this all the time and it is a great way to overcome problems and grow) Discuss your plans with the instructor and remember this is time spent in addition to continuing on with the other assignments. 6) Each student is required to keep a sketchbook. This is the simplest yet most essential tool in developing and recording your ideas for sculpture. You are responsible for acquiring or making one and keeping up with it throughout the semester. It is the one part of your sculpture that you can take with you everywhere and work on it. And you will be expected to. 7) Attendance and lateness. You are all expected to add to the energy of the class. If you are not here, you cannot contribute. See below for more details.

-Your class projects are averaged out and are 60% of you final grade -Vocabulary quizzes are averaged out and are 10% of your final grade -Overall participation, attitude and effort is 30% of your grade

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory. 3 late arrivals or early departures will be the equivalent to one absence and 4 absences will result in your final grade being lowered by one WHOLE letter grade (so with 4 absences an A- would = B-…etc.). Excused absences will be discussed with me prior to the absence. Emergencies, injuries and illnesses are the exceptions and must be proven to have actually occurred. This course will have multiple demonstrations and slide lectures concerning processes and materials that we will utilize. These demonstrations will not be repeated for unexcused absences. Please exchange phone numbers with classmates in case you do miss a class and need to receive missed assignments and notes.

Participation: I expect you to have fun be engaged and work hard in class projects, critiques, group discussions, and presentations.

Studio Rules: No cell phones except in emergency, I’m not kidding, no texting in class. After I catch you 3 times it counts against your grade. Be respectful and courteous to your fellow classmates and others whom share this classroom. There are a lot of us so please store your work in the designated area and clean up after yourself. Work hard and be prepared to get dirty, this means if you need an extra pair of clothes to change into for this class keep them in your locker. Closed toed shoes.

Supplies and Required Materials Some materials will be provided with the class, but on some assignments you will be responsible for bringing in items and tools. The materials that you have to get will be cheap and I will let you know ahead of time what each assignment requires you to bring in. In addition, you will always need: - Access to or I recommend you buy a copy of Launching the Imagination book for your class reading assignments. This book covers all the basic design class courses or you can just purchase 3 the 3-d design section for this class. There are many additions I teach from the 3rd but any will be fine. It is in the library but you have to read it there it cannot be checked out. -Clothes that you can work in and get messy including CLOSED TOE SHOES -A sketchbook (at least 8”x10”) and pencil or pen -I also strongly recommend you put together a toolbox with the needed tools and materials including;

TOOLBOX: (The websites I have attached are just so you can see what the tools look like and aprox. the price. If you want to buy them somewhere else or a different brand that is totally fine) What you need to buy:  Utility knife and blades (http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-Retractable-Utility-Knife-60037/202051990)

 Needle nose pliers (link 1 is just the pliers please make sure you buy ones that are not super small for jewelry and come with the cutting wire mechanism or buy a wire cuter. Link 2 is just to show you sometimes there are deals on sets) (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-8-in-Long-Nose-Pliers-84-102/203859874) (http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-Pliers-Set-8-Piece-96879/203353658)

 Hot-glue gun & Glue sticks

 Good scissors and or X-acto knife with standard # 11 blades

 Wire rolls (your project will depend on the amount needed) this16 gauge tie wire is the cheapest. You can buy any size and colors for your project but keep in mind Smaller wire will be easier to bend but will also be easier for the shape to shift when you work with it. (http://www.lowes.com/pd_12148-80032-832005_0__?productId=4007055) (they have this also at home-depot its $3.98 in the back construction area near the rebar, it is greasy) http://www.homedepot.com/p/OOK-50-ft-Aluminum-Hobby-Wire-50176/100192917 (this ook brand 18 gauge aluminum wire is not as much in a roll but can be easier to work with or use both also found at blickart and other places just remember the lower the gage the thicker the wire)

Helpful Items: Additional white paper for project drawings Metal edged ruler Different kinds of tape Safety glasses 1 or 5 minute quick dry 2 part epoxy or super glue Gloves if you don’t like to get dirty And maybe some Band-aids and disinfectant ointment (I am prohibited from giving you these materials if you hurt yourself)

**Some places to buy art supplies and materials: -Michael’s Art Supplies 18030 Chatsworth, 818-831-1889

-Joann’s Fabrics 19819 Rinaldi St 818-832-6045

-Home Depot 4 16800 Roscoe Blvd., 818-780-5448

-Lowes hardware store 19601 West Nordhoff Street, (818) 477-9022

-Continental Art Supplies (sadly soon closing call first) 7041 Reseda Blvd , 818-345-9588

-Pearl Art Supplies Inc. 1250 S. La Cienega Blvd, 310-854-4900

-Dick Blick art supply 44 Raymond Ave, Pasadena 7301 W. Beverly Blvd, 626-795-4985 11660 Santa Monica Blvd, LA

-Swain’s Art supply store 537 N Glendale Ave, Glendale, 818-243-3129

-Dollar Stores, all around LA

COURSE CALENDAR (Syllabus is tentative and subject to change)

Week 1 January 25: Introductions. Review the syllabus, materials and supply list you will need for class, explore the tool cabinet. Assign Chapter 9 reading and vocabulary (at the end of the chapters). First group project. January 27: Finish group project. (Introduce artist list for presentations. Group 1 March 6th, Group 2 March 22nd. The Artist list to pick and sign up for will be on Moodle. 1 artist per person and you must make your decision on Feb10th)

Week 2 February 1: Explanation of Project 1-Work time 1 for Project 1: Draw, cut out and construct planes, draw 3 more sketches. February 3: Work time 2 for Project 1.

Week 3 February 8: Work time 3 for Project 1. February 10: Last work time for Project 1 Vocabulary quiz.

Week 4 February 15: Project 1 Due, Critique, Assign reading: Chapter 10. February 17: Bring in 1 or 2 object that you identify with. Explanation of Project 2 -Wire. Work time 1 Project 2

Week 5 February 22: Work time 2 for Project 2 5

February 24: Work time 3 for Project 2

Week 6 February 29: Last in class Work time 4 Project 2. Vocabulary quiz chapter 10 March 2: Project 2 Due, Critique. Assign reading: Chapter 11. Explanation of Project 3

Week 7 March 6: group 1 gives 5-minute presentations on an artist. Meet in purple crit room. March 8: Work time 1 for Project 3

Week 8 March 13: Work time 2 for Project 3 March 15: work time 3 for Project 3

Week 9 March 20: last work time 4 for project 3. Vocabulary quiz chapter 11. March 22: group 2 gives 5-minute presentations on an artist.

Week 10 March 27: Project 3 Due, Critique, Assign reading: Chapter 12. March 29: Explanation of project 4 Demo day of materials and methods plaster casting.. Don’t miss this class! - group challenge

Week 11 April 4: group challenge due April 6: -Work time 1 project 4

Week 12 April 11: Work time 2 project 4 April 13: work time 3 project 4.

Week 13 April 18: Work time 4 project 4 April 20: last work time 4, project 4. Vocabulary quiz chapter 12

Week 14 April 25: crit project 4, Explanation of project 5 April 27: Final project 5 Work time 1

Week 15 May 2: Work time 2 May 4: Work time 3

Week 16 May 9: Work time 4 6

May 11: Final Project critique and potluck!!!

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