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Apr 29, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ARTS 103 - Three-Dimensional Design PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in or ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing PROGRAM: Fine Arts CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1 LAB HOURS MIN: 2 STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3 DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
An introductory course into the thought processes and manual skills needed in three-dimensional design. Basic techniques and creative processes will be explored through expressive use and exploration of a variety of materials and techniques. Critical thinking, problem-solving and manual techniques will be emphasized equally.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To provide the student with the knowledge and skills to:
- Translate two-dimensional designs into three-dimensional forms.
- Demonstrate manipulation of a basic variety of materials such as plastic, wood, metals, and clay.
- Use basic tools for cutting, filing, sanding, and finishing.
- Use creative and visual problem-solving skills.
- Generate ideas using notes and thumbnails.
- Explore historical and contemporary relationship and content in regards to three-dimensional and sculptural works.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Composition
- Problem solving
- Elements of design
- Prototype production with creative process
- Environmental considerations
- Public vs. private spaces
- Enclosed vs. open spaces
- Application of materials to designs
- Realism, abstract and nonobjective art
- Scale in 3-D relationships
- Subtractive and additive processes
- The creative process
- Idea development
- Visual balance
- Importance of craft and execution
- Negative and positive space 3-D application
- Principles of design
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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