Art 210 - 3 credit hours
Tuesday + Thursday 10:30am–1:20pm
Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of three-dimensional (spacial) composition. Exercises move from the study of elementary forms to more complex configurations and conceptual problem solving using various mediums.
Objectives
1.) to explore composition and color using the design principles
3.) to develop sensitivities to 3-D spatial relationships
4.) to refine students visual + verbal vocabulary
5.) to acquire the ability to create dynamic 3-D compositions
Topics
Ways of approaching the 3-D structure
Principles of Organization
Visual Elements
Object Relationships
Aspects of Gestalt
Content
5 visual projects
2 quizzes, 2 reports
Working Method
This is a studio/lab course and will entail a great deal of work and experimentation in and out of class. Class attendance is mandatory. Absences will have an effect on grades. At 4 absences your final course grade will be dropped one whole letter grade. Any additional absences will continue to lower your course letter grade one letter grade per absence. At 7 absences, you will automatically receive an F for the course. 3 lates or early leaves will result in one absence. If you are late to class, you are responsible for letting me know that you were in class that day if I’ve completed attendance before you arrive or it will count as an absence. If you miss a class you must find out from a classmate what transpired. You will be responsible for all of the work due the next class period. Please notify me of absences due to official university trips and religious holidays in advance.
The elements of evaluation for this particular class are:
1.) Time Management and Professionalism: meeting all deadlines and being prepared to work in class.
2.) Process and Research: building upon initial ideas in a manner that shows progression of ideas.
3.) Presentation and Craft: is the quality of the production and workmanship of the project superior in quality?
4.) Design and Layout: the conceptual, formal and overall effectiveness of the project.
Projects are due at the start of class. Projects turned in late will be lowered one letter grade per class period late. For example, a project due on Monday and not turned in to the following class on Wednesday, the highest grade possible would be a “B”.
Grading
A Excellent - One who performs consistently at a superior level meeting all deadlines.
B Good - One who answers all requirements at a level that is above average.
C Average - Meeting all the requirements, but stopping short of thorough exploration.
D Unsatisfactory - Unacceptable on all levels
F Failure
I A grade of Incomplete is given only when student’s work has been satisfactory (B) in quality but, due to reasons beyond his or her control, has not been completed.
Facilities Cleanup
All students are responsible for making sure the room is clean for the next class. This will need attention on a routine basis before leaving each day. 10 minutes at the end of each class will be used for clean up.
Disability Accommodations
Truman State University will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students need to contact the Director of Disability Services and the professor as early in the semester as possible to ensure that classroom and academic accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. All communication between students, the Office of Disability Services and the instructor will be strictly confidential.
Classroom Behavior
Student Code of Conduct: The aim of education is the
intellectual, personal, social, and ethical development of the
individual. The educational process is ideally conducted in an
environment that encourages reasoned discourse, intellectual honesty,
openness to constructive change and respect for the rights of
individuals. Self-discipline and a respect for the rights of others in
the university community are necessary for the fulfillment of such
goals.
The Code of Academic Integrity can be found here.
Code of Academic Integrity:
Is expected of every student in all academic work. The guiding
principle of academic integrity is that a student’s submitted work must
be the student’s own. In addition a student may not unauthorized
interfere with, modify, or destroy of the work or intellectual property
of another member of the University community.
The Code of Academic Integrity can be found here.
Required Text
The Cheese Monkeys: A Novel in Two Semesters, by Chip Kidd, Simon & Schuster Inc.
Required Supplies
the supplies can be purchased online here
Supply List
20” x 30” x 3/16” White Foamboard
24” (or bigger) Corked Backed Stainless Steel Ruler - available in bookstore
18x24” (or bigger) Self-Healing Cutting Matt - available in bookstore
X-Acto Knife - available in bookstore
#11 Blades (50 or more) - available in bookstore
Long-Nose Pliers and Wire Cutters
50ft pliable 9 Gauge Wire
100ft pliable 18 Gauge Wire
8½” × 11” Sketch Book
PVA Glue or Rubber Cement
Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
