ART 117 3D Design: Construct and Recycle

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Introduces basic materials, design terminology, and techniques used in creating three-dimensional forms. Explores sculptural issues using a textbook and hands-on projects to produce student-generated solutions to design problems. Develops designs, improves upon design ideas, and delivers final designs in projects made largely with recycled and recyclable materials. Encourages exploration, supports innovative problem solving, and introduces a variety of processes, including additive, subtractive, assembly, and casting methods. Develops critical thinking skills, applies new vocabulary in written proposals and assessment (critique) of course projects, and reflects upon social responsibility and sustainability issues. Independent and collaborative teamwork required.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate understanding of terminology used in design projects and critiques.
Use each stage of the design process to generate design content ideas and strategies.
Apply the elements of three-dimensional design and principles of compositional organization to solve three-dimensional design problems and/or meaning (content).
Analyze and evaluate, in both written and verbal modes, the effectiveness of three-dimensional designs and works of art (part and whole, and analysis and critique process).
Demonstrate a focused and sustained work ethic and exhibit a sense of craft in handling materials.
Research historical and contemporary examples of art/design from culturally diverse sources and present conclusions in written form: analyze, critique, summarize.
Examine issues of sustainability and explain the effects of materials in artwork.
Apply time-based concepts in developing a three-dimensional artwork.

Additional Statewide General Education Outcomes

Interpret and engage in the Arts and Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life.
Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.

Content Outline

Design Process
- Define: clarification of goals, restrictions, or limitations of design problem
- Brainstorm: non-judgmental series of written or roughly drawn “thumbnail” ideas, encouraging intuitive discovery and free association
- Analyze: test brainstorm designs against goals and restrictions in step 1
- Revise: modify “thumbnails” (developing”roughs”) to clarify or simplify the design
- Refine: execute finished work with a degree of craftsmanship appropriate to the problem
- Sustain attention and work ethic as basis for this process
Critique (Analysis), Using Both Written and Verbal Forms
- Separate ego and taste from design success
- Test finished work against original design problem requirements
- Articulate areas of success and areas of insufficiency
- Suggest solutions
Revise
- Adapt and adopt critique (analysis) information
- Provide more solutions or variations
- Rework the piece
Elements of Three-dimensional Design and Terminology
- Mass and volume
- Line
- Value
- Color
- Scale
- Texture and surface
- Kinetics
- Time
Principles of Organization
- Unity and variety
- Scale
- Proportion
- Balance
- Rhythm and repetition
Content
- Artistic intent
- Use of symbolic meanings
Style
- Historical styles
- Personal style
Formats
- Relief and three quarter
- Free standing
- Installation
Processes
- Additive
- Subtractive
- Substitutive and use of simple molds
Materials
- Integrity of materials
- Effects of medium on design and finish
- Sustainable practices in use of media
- Appropriate medium for purpose
- Safe disposal practice
Presentation
- Pedestals and bases
- Lighting
- Backgrounds for photography
Visual Literacy and Cultural Diversity
- Introduction to world art traditions, popular art and commercial art
- Research project in one of these areas