Course Description
In this course, students will develop skill in using the fundamental elements of design--line, value, color, shape and form, texture, and space--to create effective three-dimensional forms. Ideas will be formulated and visualized through the use of various recent media such as cardboard, foam core, found objects and traditional media such as clay, wood, and plaster. The main emphasis of this course is the development of critical thinking skills as they apply to three-dimensional art forms and to help you gain a deeper understanding of visual art. Students will receive instruction on the safe and effective use of light power tools. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
Prerequisite(s)
ARTS 1513 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic three-dimensional designing tools, materials & techniques.
- Demonstrate awareness of the differences between and the relationship of space, volume, mass, form, texture, tension, content in three-dimensional design.
- Demonstrate the ability to design from limited resources, while having an awareness of the unlimited potential of creative designing.
- Understand and employ the elements of three-dimensional designing within one's own artwork & recognize them in the work of others.
- Employ superior craftsmanship to coursework.
- Demonstrate the use of various media to create original works of three-dimensional art.
- Participate in critique by both using and accepting constructive criticism.
- Understand and use correct terminology that is often applied & used in the discussion of three-dimensional artwork.
General Education Distribution Area
Humanities
Fine Arts
Topical Outline
1. Safety Instructions
2. Paper Construction
3. Cardboard Forms
4. Wood Sculpture
5. Replicating and Casting
6. Found Objects
7. Installation Art
8. Plaster Sculpture