ARTS 114 Introduction to 3D Design

Design is a visual language and process. The elements and principles of design are the building blocks used by the artist/designer to create both 2D and 3D work. The student will benefit from this course as he or she assesses what methods, materials, and elements work together to create successful three–dimensional works of art.

Textbook readings and presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 125 words.

For this assignment, the student will construct a wire sculpture of a human figure in action (sports theme) using asymmetry balance.

The student will contrast curvilinear and rectilinear planes while integrating texture to create a three-dimensional robot out of cardboard, or poster board.

The student will create a decorative bas relief clay tile incorporating symmetrical, asymmetrical balance. The design will be seen as a pattern when copies are made and installed side by side.

For this assignment, the student will create a project expressing rhythm by designing a Planar Reduction version of a master’s naturalistic sculpture using multiple faceted planes to describe the form. Proportions must remain the same as that of the master’s work, but the style will be simplified (abstracted in planar fashion). Form will be constructed using the coiling technique, without an armature.

For these two assignments, the student will create an area of emphasis (dominance or focal area) in a three-dimensional design by contrasting the sizes of two distinct forms. This assignment will also emphasize the importance of trying to articulate a Christian worldview. The student is encouraged to illustrate a Bible verse or character that incorporates a contrast between two ideas, personalities, or ways of believing. The student will also learn how to create an armature when constructing a complex design using natural or synthetic clays.

Critique Paper Assignment

The student will write a 600 – 700-word paper in current MLA format that focuses on a synthesis of 3D design. The paper must include at least 3 references including the course textbook.

Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned Module: Week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 25-minute time limit.