College of Mount St. Joseph            Course # & Section & credit hours Art 106 01

 

Department of Art and Design                                                      Sem._S1_Year_ 2008__

 

 

 Course Name_______Three Dimensional Design__________

Syllabus

 

Prerequisites:   None

 

Instructor:     Daniel E. Mader

                                      T   (office) 513 244 4317

                                      E   dan_mader@mail.msj.edu

                                      F    513 244 4942

                                      W  http://inside.msj.edu/academics/faculty/maderd

 

                                   

Course Meets:           (Day, time and dates)

                                    T/H 12.45 – 3.35p

 

Required Text:

 

Zelanski, P.; Fisher, M. Shaping Space, 3rd Edition, Thomson/Wadsworth, 2007

 

Course Description:

 

A series of problems and exercises organized to assist conceptualization of form in space.  Projects are scaled to provide the broadest survey of ideas and materials.  (Studio)

1.  On-going dialogue of conceptualization in the round

2.  Survey of the history of sculpture with an emphasis on recent examples

3.  Introduction of basic theories and methods of three-dimensional design

4.  Studio demonstrations, readings, work sessions, and critiques

 

MSJ Undergraduate Learning Outcomes and Performance Indicators (LO/PIs)

 

The purpose of the Liberal Arts and Science curriculum at the Mount is to provide you with a broader academic context for your learning in and outside of your major.  It is to further provide you with a learning perspective for a lifetime of study in a diverse and complex world.  By graduation with your Baccalaureate Degree, you will demonstrate your comprehension in the areas below  -  the areas of your e-portfolio, in which you will archive examples of work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baccalaureate LOPIs

(Approved by CCEP on 04-03-07 and by Faculty Assembly on 04/10/07)

 

 

Communication

Write and speak effectively

  1. Speak using language appropriate to the audience
  2. Write using language appropriate to the audience
  3. Document sources properly
  4. Construct a message that is relevant to its purpose

 

Critical Thinking

Develop an appropriate response to a problem or question

  1. Describe the ambiguous nature of an issue
  2. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
  3. Utilize data to evaluate a problem or question
  4. Support a position with appropriate evidence

 

Sociocultural Relationships

Understand the nature of human cultures

  1. Describe the influence of cultural diversity within a society
  2. Identify bias within a culture
  3. Explain how religious values influence a society
  4. Describe causes of cultural change

 

Ethics

Understand ethical responsibility from the perspective of duty, consequences, or virtue

  1. Define your personal ethical responsibilities
  2. Describe your professional ethical responsibilities
  3. Explain how Catholic teaching emphasizes social justice and social responsibility
  4. Illustrate how values inform your ethical decisions

 

 

Interdisciplinarity

Solve a problem by integrating the perspectives of multiple disciplines

  1. State the views of multiple disciplines on an issue
  2. Compare views from multiple disciplines
  3. Create a solution to a problem by integrating the perspectives of multiple disciplines

 

 

Citizenship

Recognize your responsibility to the community and the world

  1. Define your responsibilities as a citizen of the local community
  2. Define your responsibilities as a citizen of the global community
  3. Describe the relationship between community and world issues
  4. Evaluate your own involvement as a citizen

 

First draft distributed to Faculty on 01/30/2007

Revised draft submitted to Faculty on 03/21/07

Revised and approved by CCEP on 04/03/2007

Approved by Faculty Assembly 04/10/07

 

Course Objectives within the framework of MSJ Undergraduate LO/PI:  (At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to):

 

 

1.  Demonstrate the ability to think critically and creatively through accomplishing design research, and completion of projects (Critical Thinking 1-4);

 

2.  Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through formal class discussion of readings, through participation during group critiques, and through completion of written self-assessment of art projects  (Communication 1,2, and 4);

 

3.  Demonstrate the ability to express or respond to aesthetic qualities through selection of materials and methods to meet project goals (Critical Thinking 1-4);

 

4.Demonstrate knowledge of the central beliefs, practices, and heritage of cultures other than their own, and investigate knowledge gained from two or more disciplines through analysis and discussion of images and concepts in text (Citizenship 2 and 4; Interdisciplinarity 1-3; Communication 1 and 2).

 

 

 

 

 

E-Portfolio

 

During your senior LA&S capstone course(s) - thesis and senior seminar, you will be asked for an electronic file containing examples of your work from throughout your college experience.  Although the precise form of the e-portfolio is not clear yet, I suggest you keep an electronic file for each class and/or term with examples of writing and visual pieces.  The visual pieces may be jpeg images. This action now will save you last minute research in your senior year.

 

 

 

Teaching Methodology (Learning Strategies):

(E.g., Discussion, Lecture, Media, Web based, Class Activities, Student Presentations, etc.)

 

Slide presentation, lecture, demonstrations, discussion, critiques, readings, and field trips

 

 

Special

 

From time to time you may be directed to special information for this class at

<  http://www.msj.edu/faculty/maderd/special  >.

 

 

 

Method of Evaluating Achievement of Outcomes:

 

Each of the six 3-D projects, and each of the two field trip projects, individually represent about 1/8th of your grade for the semester. Also factored into the grading are attendance, self-initiative, participation during critiques, participation in discussion of readings, and completion of Student Self-Evaluation of Art forms.

 

 

Attendance Policy:

 

Students are expected to attend, to be on time, and to stay for ALL classes.  Missing, being tardy, or leaving early can result in drop of letter grade and/or failure of course, at the instructorÕs discretion.  Tardy students must inform the instructor of their late arrival.

 

Academic Integrity:

 

When we use the information and language of others to enrich our reflection and research papers we must:

_ tell the reader when we are quoting and indicate the source (person, book, article, etc.) of the quotation.

_ Tell the reader when we are paraphrasing and indicate the source (person, book, article, etc.) of that information.

 

Quoting or paraphrasing the information and/or language of a source without naming the source is plagiarism.  Plagiarism is unacceptable in an academic institution and is subject to penalty.  Please consult the College Catalog and the Student Handbook for additional information and policies regarding academic honesty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:

N.B.:  Bring text and notes from reading to each ÒDiscussionÓ date.  See that assignments for field trips have their own due dates.

 

AUGUST

Tue  28      (Classes begin) Project 1 discussion of Zelanski/Fisher #2.4 ÒDefying GravityÓ, p 253; found objects; plastic soldiers

Thur 30      work session 1; Discussion of chapters 1 and 2

 

SEPTEMBER

Tue    4       work session 2

Thur   6      work session 3

Tue   11      CRIT OF PROJECT 1; Project 2 discussion of Zelanski/Fisher #4.4 ÒMetamorphosisÓ, p. 255; plastilina

Thur  13      work session 1; Discussion of chapters 3 and 4

Tue   18      work session 2

Thur  20      work session 3;

Tue   25      field trip MSJ campus sculpture—self directed (No Class)

Thur  27      field trip Cincinnati Art Museum sculpture—self directed (No Class)

 

OCTOBER    

Tue     2       CRIT OF PROJECT 2; Project 3 discussion of Zelanski/Fisher #5.2  ÒActivated      Surrounding SpaceÓ, p 256; 1/2 of plastic auto, airplane model kit

Thur    4      work session 1;Discussion of chapters 5 and 6

Tue      9      work session 2

Thur   11     work session 3

Tue     16     CRIT OF PROJECT 3; Project 4 discussion of Zelanski/Fisher #7.1 ÒTexture SwitchÓ, p 257; wooden pcs 

Thur   18      work session 1; Discussion of chapters 7 and 8

Tue     23      work session 2; sketches and descriptions from Sept 25 and Sept 27 due

Thur   25      work session 3

Tue     30      CRIT OF PROJECT 4; Project 5 discussion of Zelanski/Fisher #10.2  ÒKinetic/Light SculptureÓ, p 259; colored electric lights etc.

 

NOVEMBER

Thur     1      work session 1; Discussion of chapters 9, 10, and 11

Tue       6      work session 2

Thur     8      work session 3

Tue     13      (classes resume) CRIT OF PROJECT 5; Project 6 discussion of Zelanski/Fisher #13.2 ÒPlaster CarvingÓ, p.261; plaster etc

Thur    15     work session 1; Discussion of chapters 12, 13, and 14

Tue      20     work session 2

Thur    22     Thanksgiving (No Class)

Tue      27     work session 3

Thur    29      field trip/walking tour of downtown Cincinnati sculpture—self directed (No Class)

 

DECEMBER

Tue       4    work session 4

Thur     6    Clean-up/CRIT OF PROJECT 6/turn in tallied time sheets

Fri      14    10.30a – 12.20p Final Exam Period and Course/Teacher Evaluations

Fri       14    (semester ends)

 

 

Materials:

 

The art fee is used to cover general studio class costs, and some art supplies.  These can include:

 

Plastilina

Plastic model kits

Pre-fabricated wooden parts

Electric lights

Plaster of Paris

Glue gun and glue sticks

Wire

String

Hand and power tools

Saw blades, drill bits etc.

Maintenance and repair of equipment

 

Beyond the above the student provides all else including items such as found objects, scraps, parts, junk, wood, adhesives and all finish materials, e.g. paint and patinas.   Some scraps can be found in the sculpture area.  Other resources can be found at various flea markets, family and friendsÕ attics, basements, Deals, Dollar Tree, Goodwill,Ò99 centÓ stores, Wal-Mart, K-Mart,  Hobby Lobby, Fantasy in Frosting (Newport), MichaelÕs, WilsonÕs, John R.Green stores etc.

 

 

Important Notes:

 

1.     Late Projects are not accepted. No post facto excuses (after the fact) are accepted.

2.     No work for extra credit is available.

3.     "C" or better average for totaled grades if an art major.

4.     Bring marked up text and/or notes on text to discussion days.

5.     To get ready for Project 6, find a shoebox.  Find too, a couple of toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, Pringles tubes, and/or some other flexible plastic container shapes to help organize negative shapes into the plaster block.

6.     Field trips and projects.

a.     Sept Tue 25:    MSJ campus – On your own, find an example of 3 - D design on display.  Write a description indicating possible sources and sketch the piece in a dramatic style on at least notebook size paper. The piece should be cleanly presented.

b.     Sept Thur 27:  Cincinnati Art Museum – On your own, find an example of   3 - D design on display.  Write a description indicating possible sources and sketch the piece in a dramatic style on at least notebook size paper.  The piece should be cleanly presented.

c.     Nov Thur 29: Downtown Cincinnati – On your own, follow the hand out map to examine several of the public sculptures between 3rd and 8th streets downtown. Be prepared to discuss the works visited.

7.     On each critique day, completed gallery ready project is due at start of class. No work on piece is permitted.  This is a crit and presentation day only.

8.     Outside Studio Time: Expect to spend 3-6 hrs/wk or 45 hrs/sem for a minimum grade of ÒCÓ.  Outside time sheets are provided for you to keep track of your non-classroom work.  On December Thursday 6th, turn in your totaled outside time sheets with project #6.

9.     General Procedure for Each Project:

a.     Slide Presentation and Discussion of project by instructor

b.     Discussion of related readings in text

c.     Multiview thumbnail sketches with/without model (maquette) by student

d.     Gathering of materials to be used by student

e.     Execution of the piece by the student

f.      Group Critique and written Self-Evaluation of Art by student

g.     Written notes and grade from instructor

     10.  THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT to make changes to any item(s) in this  

             syllabus.