ART 131: 3D­Design

Spring 2017 Tuesday/Thursday: 9:35 AM­12:15 PM

Room: FAC 171 INSTRUCTOR: David Marquez

OFFICE: FAC 169 OFFICE HOURS: M, W 11:50­ 12:30

EXT: (270) 745­5892 E­Mail: david.marquez@wku.edu

3D­Design: ART 131 The class meets from 9:35 AM­12:15 PM in Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Room 171 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Discere Faciendo (To learn by doing) “I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.”

Leonardo da Vinci

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to basic 3­Dimensional Design and processes. Basic in that they are fundamental, not that they are simple. Assignments are designed to familiarize students with form, materials, techniques, and tools as they relate to 3­dimensional concepts. Each project builds upon the other, creating an introduction to conceptual foundations. Special emphasis is placed on developing a basic understanding of various methods and materials, which will aid in the exploration and creativity of personal ideas and future art courses.

COURSE FORMAT:

The majority of this class will include practical studio work. A variety of techniques and concepts will be used for each finished piece. In addition, the course will include slide and video presentations, discussions, and readings. Several short writing assignments will be required for this course. A willingness to engage in class discussions, attendance, personal development, and other class participation activities will be used to evaluate and deliver individual student grades for this course. The format of this course encourages the student to develop individual concepts related to projects. The ideas expressed in those projects throughout the course will vary greatly as will the visual content. Please be advised that this content may conflict with other’s views, political thoughts and belief systems. Students should be willing to consider, explore and debate varying positions on topics presented in this class without fear of censorship.

ART 131: 3D­Design:

TEXTBOOK: Not Required yet Strongly Recommended: Shaping Space. Zelanski, Paul and Fisher, Mary Pat. (ISBN 0­03­076546­3) You may have to order this text online; Amazon, B&N, or any other source.

ASSIGNMENTS: There will be several project assignments for this course. I expect that you will give an honest effort towards each assignment offered to you during the semester. I do not give projects that will be successful on their own. I expect that you, the student, will respond to the assignments with a vision of your own creativity and be committed to the engagement in crafting the project as necessary to achieve success.

COURSE MATERIALS: The materials covered include; an introduction to the design process, design principles, design elements, modeling, construction and fabrication with various materials, including but not limited to wood, cardboard, plaster and metals. Craft and “Creative Problem Solving” are important components in this course.

INTERNET REQUIREMENTS: Due Week 1 of This Course. A Google Drive and Gmail account should be set up for this course. Create a folder for this course: Name the folder in this format: ART131_Last name_first name

Example: “Art 131_Marquez_David” Share the folder and document with your instructor for this course. david.mitchell.marquez@gmail.com

SKETCHBOOK: A sketchbook is required for this course. Your sketchbook will be influential in revealing your ability to explore, plan and solve problems within your projects. I suggest that you bring and use your sketchbook every class session. Spring boarding from an original idea, the sketchbook usually assist in creating a series of new ideas. Lists, planning, sketching, and drawing will allow the student to become acquainted with an inventory of materials and processes that will have to be gathered before executing a project. It is suggested that a hardbound sketchbook be purchased for this class. Create a folder for each project in the folder for this course.

Use this naming convention: Art 131_Project 1_Marquez Images of sketchbook should be placed in project folders accordingly.

Use this naming convention: Sketchbook_pg1_Marquez

ART 131: 3D­Design:

PHOTO DOCUMENTATION of Finished works Photo Documentation is required for this course. Documentation of your work is critical for your

portfolio. It is suggested that a professional camera be used for this assignment. Phone

cameras are not optimal for documenting your professional portfolio.

• Create a folder for your portfolio in the folder for this course.

Use this naming convention: Art 131_Portfolio_Marquez

• Photo Documentation of your work should be placed in the portfolio folder accordingly.

Use this naming convention:

Foundation Exploration 1_Marquez

Project 1_Form and Texture_Marquez

Project 2_Cardboard Portrait_Marquez

Project 3_Metal Casting_Marquez

Project 4_Cardboard Observation _Marquez

ACCOMMODATIONS NOTICE: Student Accessibility Resource Center:

“In compliance with University policy, students with disabilities who require academic and/or

auxiliary accommodations for this course must contact the Student Accessibility Resource

Center located in Downing Student Union, 1074. SARC can be reached by phone number at

270­745­5004 [270­745­3030 TTY] or via email at sarc.connect@wku.edu . Please do not

request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a Faculty Notification

Letter (FNL) from The Student Accessibility Resource Center.”

Title IX Sexual Misconduct/Assault Policy Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to supporting faculty, staff and students by

upholding WKU’s Title IX Sexual Misconduct/Assault Policy (#0.2070) at

https://wku.edu/eoo/documents/titleix/wkutitleixpolicyandgrievanceprocedure.pdf and

Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040) at

https://wku.edu/policies/hr_policies/2040_discrimination_harassment_policy.pdf .

Under these policies, discrimination, harassment and/or sexual misconduct based on

sex/gender are prohibited. If you experience an incident of sex/gender­based discrimination,

harassment and/or sexual misconduct, you are encouraged to report it to the Title IX

Coordinator, Andrea Anderson, 270­745­5398 or Title IX Investigators, Michael Crowe,

270­745­5429 or Joshua Hayes, 270­745­5121.

Please note that while you may report an incident of sex/gender based discrimination,

harassment and/or sexual misconduct to a faculty member, WKU faculty are “Responsible

Employees” of the University and MUST report what you share to WKU’s Title IX Coordinator or

ART 131: 3D­Design:

Title IX Investigator. If you would like to speak with someone who may be able to afford you confidentiality, you may contact WKU’s Counseling and Testing Center at 270­745­3159.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

As a studio class, it is imperative that you attend each session. Students should come to class with the required tools and supplies and be prepared to work. If you arrive late or leave early, it may be assumed you were not in class that day and you will be counted absent. Class time is not to be used to purchase materials. Excessive absences, more than 4, will be penalized with a lower grade or a grade of "F". This includes excused absences. Excessive lateness or leaving early will also contribute to grade penalties, two of which will equal an absence. All students are responsible for information and assignments given out in class and in lectures and reading assignments. An absence does not excuse you from this responsibility. If you are absent you will need to contact a classmate or the instructor to find out what material has been covered and what assignments issued. Each absence over the allowance will equal a one letter grade demerit/reduction from your final course grade.

GRADES:

Grades are based on work ethic, completion of assignments, craftsmanship, participation and a willingness to explore. There are four major projects and several minor assignments. Your final grade will be determined by averaging these scores. Grades use a weighted format. More weight is given towards major projects/assignments. What to expect: Completing an assignment on time and within assignment criteria will constitute an average grade (C). This means you must strive well beyond the standard to achieve a grade that is above average or in the excellent range. Expect a lower grade if the project is turned in late. It is the responsibility of the student to deliver projects on time, making them available for critique and/or evaluation. Final Grades for this class will be A, B, C, D, or F . No + or ­ grades will be given. A = 90­100 (Excellent Range) B = 80­89 (Above Average) C = 70­79 (Average) D = 60­69 (Below Average) F = below 60

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:

No plagiarism. It is expected that all work you present for this course be your own. The University policy for academic misconduct will be followed. Any student suspected of violating the academic misconduct policy will be required to meet with the instructor to discuss the situation. If you are found responsible for committing an act of academic misconduct, you will receive a grade of “F” for the course.

ART 131: 3D­Design:

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS: • Responsibility : The student is responsible for their performance in this course. As a studio course, all assignments should be given an amount of sweat equity that will deliver successful

resolutions to the problems.

• A Solid Work Ethic: Each student should put full effort into each assignment. Procrastination can very easily lead to an unfinished project. Time to refine and polish a project can be found if

a student puts thoughtful planning and a strong effort into the forefront and throughout a project.

• Homework/Outside of class hours! Projects require attendance outside of class. Use the facilities during available open studio hours. It is crucial to put in at least 6 to 8 hours of work

time outside of our class schedule. Schedule outside studio time into your weekly calendar. Open studio hours will be posted.

• Participation: Verbal and physical participation are expected in this class. Students should prepare themselves to discuss projects and assignments. Students should be prepared to work

in class during work sessions. This means they should have on hand; materials and tools

needed for studio work.

• The Completion of all Assigned Projects is required for credit, as well as their being presented on the day of critique. Failure to show up for critique, with or without your project, will

result in a drop of a letter grade. It is essential that each student be present at and engaged in

all critiques. The completion of all projects on time, commitment, growth, effort, regular

attendance and willingness to participate in discussions and critiques are criteria used for

evaluating your grade.

• Clean up: Clean up is mandatory. This is a shared classroom. Everyone is expected to participate in cleaning the classroom and work areas each class session. It is very important

that the studio is kept orderly and clean, out of respect for your instructors and peers.

Neglecting to clean up after oneself will be used as a constituent in assessing grades.

• Do Not Touch: Please refrain from touching work that is not your own. Projects, in its many stages of development, can be fragile. If you need to move someone else's work please be

gentle.

• Respect: In order to create and maintain a positive and productive environment in the classroom, it is essential that each person treat their peers and the instructor in a respectful

manner. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

CELL PHONES: This is a studio/lecture course, please be considerate of your instructor and peers. All cell

phones must be turned to silent mode before entering the classroom. Please do not make or receive calls, check messages, or text message while you are in the classroom. You may be

asked to leave the classroom for such class disruptions.

ART 131: 3D­Design:

HOMEWORK: You will have drawing, photo, research and writing assignments, which must be completed by the due dates assigned. These assignments include 2 Field Trips that you attend on your own schedule. Focus your research on three­dimensional works that you visit within the semester for these assignments. A short writing assignment will be due for both field trips . Assignments should be presented from a Google document (Google Doc). Word, Pages, other page layout software or Rich Text Formats (.rtf) will not be accepted.

COURSE FEES: There is a $50.00 fee for this course that assist in maintaining and replacing tools and some consumables exhausted by the students. This is usually included within enrollment fees. Each project will include a list of tools and consumables, some of which the the student is responsible for acquiring. Below is a partial list of the supplies you need for this course.

Supply List: This is just a general list of things that you should have throughout the semester. Each project outline will have a list of materials that you will need. Safety Glasses/Goggles Sketchbook: (9 in. by 12 in. or larger is recommended) Drawing Pencils and Erasers: Utility Knife and extra blades X­Acto Knife and extra blades Scissors A box of adhesive bandages or first aid kit Adhesives Wood Glue: Three 16 oz. bottles Masking tape Metal Ruler: Between 24 in.to 36 in. or longer and a measuring tape Light work gloves Cardboard (Recycled, found materials work well for the projects in this course) Sand paper Tackle or tool Box If you get a locker a lock will be needed Be Advised : More materials will be needed throughout the semester but this is a good start.

ART 131: 3D­Design:

Resources for supplies: The WKU Store (DUC) 1­800­444­5155 Plaza Art Materials: 633 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN 37203, 615­254­3368 Jerry’s Artarama: 5361 Mount View Rd, Antioch, TN 37013­2308 (615) 731­5906 Metals­N­More:1040 Old Barren River Rd. (Veterans Memorial) ph: (270) 781­3642 AirGas: 3000 Industrial Dr. Bowling Green KY. ph: (270) 842­9486 ACE Hardware: 600 US 31W­Byp, Bowling Green ph: (270) 843­0126 Harbor Freight: 660 US 31W­Byp, STE B, ph: (270) 842­6479 Lowes, 150 American Lane, ph: (270) 796­5000 Home Depot: 2233 Gary Farms Blvd. ph: (270)393­0464 Hobby Lobby: 1751 Scottsville Road # 10 Bowling Green, ph: (270) 393­0528 TSC: Tractor Supply Company 5387 Scottsville Road, ph: (270) 842­0648 GoodWill and other consignment shops Shelby Recycling: 330 Power Street, Bowling Green, ph: (270) 846­0689 Parish Auto Parts and Salvage 2631 Louisville Road, Bowling Green, ph: (270) 842­9451 Scrap and Junk yards Online: The Internet is a great resource but order promptly; your project deadlines will not wait.

ART 131: 3D­Design:

FIELD TRIP: WRITING ASSIGNMENTS: Criteria for Two Field Trips”:

* Mission: Review two 3­Dimensional Compositions you visit during this semester. Write

Two Paragraphs for each assignment.

A. Cover Sheet: Your name

Class name/number/ MW or TTH

Semester and Year

Instructor’s name

B. Write a minimum of two Paragraphs on the subject. There are many ways to write a review on an art piece just as there are many ways to develop

an artistic composition. The goal here is to develop a language that addresses the truth that can

be found in the work. Reviews of artwork can be found in art magazines and websites. These

are good examples to assist in developing your writing skills. As you write, speak on how the

piece inspires, evokes or fuels ideas and concepts. Look at this assignment as a exercise in

developing your own artist statements in the future. Assignments should be presented in a Word

document or a shared Google Doc. Rich Text Formats (.rtf) formats will not be accepted.

Title and Artist: Concept:

What is the piece be about?

What is the artist be trying to express?

What visual/design elements and principles is the artist using, Why? Process and Materials:

What process and materials did they use (your theory and opinion)?

Why do you think they used these materials?

Ask yourself, is the process and materials used relevant to the concept of the work. Do the clues of process seem intentionally apparent, what are they?

How are they relevant?

If so, how does process add to the concept?

Critique: How does the work evoke ideas?

What elements or components support these ideas?

C. Images: Incorporate in your assignment drawings, photocopies or photographs of subject(s).

Field trip locations: Below is a list of possible field trip locations.

WKU Campus, buildings, galleries and museums

Museums, Kentucky Museum on campus, Frist in Nashville, Cheekwood in Nashville

Craft Gallery or Design Studios, 2nd Floor Galleries FAC, Downtown Bowling Green

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Public Sculptures

Sites around campus, public and government office buildings

Historical sites, Churches and cemeteries

D. Build your vocabulary, strengthen your statements. Refrain from using “I”, “me” and “my” statements:

Use statements that support your interpretations of the work.

Cut to the chase...

Refrain from an introduction that speaks about the assignment or field trip.

Start with a title, description, or location.

Elaborate on how context, content, and process add to the concept

E. Share your Google doc with the instructor of this course. Create this assignment in a Google doc.

Place the Doc in your google drive folder for this course.

Use the naming conventions below:

Art131_FT1_Doe_Jane

Art131_FT2_Doe_John

Share the folder and document with the instructor for this course.

david.mitchell.marquez@gmail.com

Presentation: Below are some strategies that will help and challenge your abilities to express in words the

concepts of the work you visit.

Step away from the work. Speak directly about what the work exposes to its

audience. Try to look at the work and define what you see. Sometimes the

simplest observation carries a bulk of content. What are solid truths that the

viewer can gain from the work? What are obvious connections that allow the

viewer to understand the meaning of the work?

Write with conviction and truth. If it is not there, do not write about it. Otherwise, it

will not make sense.

Separate your identity from what you see. Develop your statement without the

use of self declarative statements. Keep them at a minimum if they are

necessary. Try not to use I, me, and my statements. This challenge will assist

you in stepping away from the work, strengthening your analysis and statements

of the work, not to mention develop your vocabulary.

Eliminate redundancies.

Expand your vocabulary. Do not to use the same word over and over again. Use

a thesauruses.

Stay away from run­on sentences. Use periods for pauses, make complete

thoughts, use fewer commas. Develop grammar strategies, use proper tenses.

ART 131: 3D­Design:

Spring 2017: Schedule: (Subject to change)

Week/Date Day Projects, Critiques & Assignments Due

Projects introductions, Demos, Lectures, Readings

Week 1

January 24 Tuesday Project 1: Cardboard Project 1: Gallery Research

January 26 Thursday Syllabus Signatures Due Project 1: Studio Work

Week 2

January 31 Tuesday Project 1: Studio Work Studio Work

February 2 Thursday Project 1: Critique: Photos of work due on google drive

Project 2: Intro: Cardboard Portrait

Week 3

February 7 Tuesday Project 2: Cardboard Portrait Digital Demo: Sizing the image/Text

February 9 Thursday Project 2: Studio Work Frame, Image Transfer

Week 4

February 14 Tuesday Project 2: Studio Work Frame and Cutting the Image

February 16 Thursday Project 2: Studio Work Frame and Cutting the Image

Week 5

February 21 Tuesday Project 2: Studio Work Field Trip 1: Due: Work due in google doc on google drive

February 23 Thursday Project 2: Studio Work Project 1: Studio Work

Week 6

February 28 Tuesday Project 2: Critique: Photos of work due on google drive

Project 3: Introduction; Metal Casting

March 2 Thursday Project 3: Introduction Moldmaking

Week 7

March 7 Tuesday Scratch Block Carving Scratch Block Carving

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March 9 Thursday Metal Pour Metal Pour

Week 8

March 14 Tuesday Spring Break Spring Break

March 16 Thursday Spring Break Spring Break

Week 9

March 21 Tuesday Project 3: Studio Work Field Trip 2: Due: Work due in google doc on google drive

March 23 Thursday Project 3: Studio Work Grinding, Chasing and Filing

Patina, Color, Frame

Week 10

March 28 Tuesday Project 3: Studio Work Project 3: Wrapping up Frame

March 30 Thursday Project 3: Critique: Photos of work due on google drive

Project 4: Introduction/ Demo

Week 11

April 4 Tuesday Project 4: Foundation

Exploration:

Cube/Sphere/Pyramid/Cylinder

Project 4: Bring in Objects/

Forms

April 6 Thursday SLOSS National Conference:

Iron Castin: April 5­8

Week 12

April 11 Tuesday Project 4: Due Foundation

Exploration:

Cube/Sphere/Pyramid/Cylinder

Project 5: Studio Work

April 13 Thursday Project 5: Studio Work Card Board Fabrication

Week 13

April 18 Tuesday Project 5: Studio Work Card Board Fabrication

April 20 Thursday Project 5: Studio Work Card Board Fabrication

Week 14

April 25 Tuesday Project 5: Studio Work Card Board Fabrication

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April 27 Thursday Project 5: Studio Work Card Board Fabrication

Week 15

May 2 Tuesday Project 5: Critique: Photos of work due on google drive

Project 5: Final Critique

May 4 Thursday Mandatory Clean up Mandatory Clean up

Week 16

May 8­12 Mon­ Fri Final Exam Week Clean up: Remove Your Work from FAC

May 8 Monday Scheduled Final Exam: 1­3 AM

Clean up: Remove Your Work from FAC

Important Class Dates Project Deadline

Project Deadline/ Critique/ Sketchbook due/ Writing Assignment Due/ Cleanup. Photos of work should be posted on day of project Critique: Images of work should be placed in project folder for in folder for this course.

Field Trip Field Trip Writing Assignments (Google Docs): 2 to 3 Paragraphs for each assignment, Image of work referencing, cover page. Field trip assignments should be created in Google docs and placed in the folder for this course.

Mandatory Clean up Mandatory Cleanup: Letter grade deduction from course grade if enrolled students do not participate in studio cleanup.

Closures Various Scheduled closures

ART 131: 3D­Design:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CONTRACT

Print your name on the blank provided: I ________________________________ acknowledge that I have received and read a copy of the ART 131: 3­D Design Syllabus. I understand that this syllabus acts as a handbook for this course and should be frequently reviewed to assist in completing the curriculum of this course on schedule. I understand the Attendance Policy of ART 131: 3­D Design. Excessive tardies or absences will be penalized with a lower grade or a grade of "F". Grade reductions begin on the fifth absence. This includes excused absences.Tardies can and will include leaving early from class. Tardies will be tallied towards absences. In addition to in class studio hours, a minimum of 6 hours a week of studio time, outside of class is expected from the student. Scheduled class times should be used for focused studio work and critiques for ART 131: 3­D Design only. I have read and understand the contents of the ART 131: 3­D Design Syllabus and will act in accord with these policies and procedures as a condition of my enrollment in this course. I understand that if I have questions or concerns at any time about the syllabus, I will consult my instructor for clarification. ________________________________________________________ Student Name (Please Print Clearly) ________________________________________________________ Student Signature/WKU ID (800 number) ____________________________________________ Date

This form should be read, signed and turned into the instructor during the first week of this course.

A Google Drive and Gmail account should be set up for this course.

Copy­Paste this page in a Google doc with blanks filled with the appropriate content.

Name the File: ART 131_ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CONTRACT_”Your last name”

”Your last name” should be your last name.

Place the Doc in your google drive folder for this course.

Share the folder and document with your instructor for this course.

david.mitchell.marquez@gmail.com

This assignment/ signed agreement does carry weight towards course grade. Follow the link below to access syllabi and other documents for this course.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwNL8kUmMe9QZlVLQVdZTzh2Wjg?usp=sharing