Assignments

ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignment 1: Wired! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ClN_2j7NlQCeHdO5ZMzQfYesNwjV8F0YXRvN98k9bhE/edit?usp=sharing
Students will learn about concepts of line, shape, form, and volume by creating a sculpture out of wire.

Rules:

Minimum size 12”x8”x6”

   For your first assignment, your objective is to create a three dimensional object out of wire using any of the following methods: Bending, twisting, cutting, curling, rolling, binding, weaving, and cold connecting. You will choose to make an object that has ample volume-not something flat. You will enclose the volume of an object with wire lines. You will develop craftsmanship while creating ways to connect the wires and describing some of the contours of your object.  You will consider how your object appears at all angles.

Materials: 16 gauge wire, pliers, wire cutters, smaller gauge wire

Objectives

Students will learn how to fabricate with metal wire

Tool Safety

Gain an understanding of line and volume

Vocabulary:

Volume, line, freestanding works,  installation, composition, unity, variety, grouping, containment, continuity, repetition, balance, symmetrical balance, radial symmetry, asymmetrical balance, scale, monumental, emphasis, contour, focal point.

Timeline:

Due February 5th 11am

Time spent/Ambition: 100 points

Presentation: 50 points

Blog Upload 1: 25 points

Blog Upload 2: 25 points

Critique: 25 points

Total points possible: 225 

Assignment 2 (Part A and B):  Two types of Plaster Relief
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UghXzfGN4oj9WxU9RyQTK-MliSdiIrJBolD8DYVJk2U/edit?usp=sharing

For your second assignment you will learn how to work with plaster. For Part A: Students will learn how to properly mix plaster and create a solid plaster block to create a relief carving from. 

Plaster Part B Power point: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ybHKhR8TmGDZiZmDnuBDO7-Xf6J37ggD-8P3dj_O_aQ/edit?usp=sharing

Rules: 

Your carving must radically shift from the rectangular casting or cylindrical and create a sculpture in the round.

The alternating employment of shallow and deep cuts through the plaster should be used to create different levels of light tonality. Texture is also important in creating interest, since different textures will reflect the light in a different manner, which will contribute in the creation of a rich design.

Minimum size 12"x12"x12"

For Part B: Students will create a carved relief out of a slab of clay and cast it in plaster.

Rules:

Students must use a variety of textures

Students must experiment with the depth of their relief

Objectives:

Students will learn how to mix plaster

Work with carving and shaping tools

Create a carved plaster object and a cast plaster relief

Gain experience working in clay and plaster

Students will learn how to present a well crafted and clean relief casting

Reading: Plaster pages 33-48, Living Materials, A Sculptor’s Handbook by Oliver Andrews

Timeline

Part A Due: February 24th at 11am

Time spent/Ambition: 100 points

Presentation: 50 points

Blog Upload 1: 25 points

Critique: 25 points

Total points possible: 200

UPDATE: Pun Project/Life casting workshop Due 3/19

Time spent/Ambition: 100 points

Presentation: 50 points

Blog Upload 1: 25 points

Critique: 25 points

Total points possible: 200

Timeline

Part B Due: April 7th at 11am

Time spent/Ambition: 100 points

Presentation: 50 points

Blog Upload 1: 25 points

Critique: 25 points

Total points possible: 200

Assignment 3: Clay working and mold making

For your third assignment you will learn how to create a clay sculpture and a mold with plaster. Students will learn how to create a sculpted form. The castings from their mold will be used in order to create their project.

Similar to the previous projects, other materials may be introduced with this project if it is crucial to the idea.

Objectives:

Students will learn how to create a mold

Create an armature and build up clay on top of a form

Create a mold

Create a casting

Gain experience working in clay and plaster

Vocabulary:

Casting, mold, clay bed, keys, half vas, release, multiple, mass.

Reading: Plaster pages 33-48, Living Materials, A Sculptor’s Handbook by Oliver Andrews

Rules:

Students must complete 3 test casts in order to be graded on mold performance

Students must at least 1 casting (or a section of a casting) in order to create their project

Timeline

Due: April 7th at 11am

Time spent/Ambition: 100 points

Presentation: 50 points

Blog Upload 1: 25 points

Blog Upload 2: 25 points

Critique: 25 points

Total points possible: 225

Assignment 4: Aluminum Casting

For your final assignment you will create a casting out of aluminum using the foam displacement method.

Objectives:

Students will learn how work with sand molds

Students will learn how to laminate and carve foam

Create a permanent object

Utilize skills from previous projects such as carving and relief

Chase Aluminum

Vocabulary: Chase, patina, foam displacement, sprue, laminate (tool vocabulary:) riddle, shanks, crucible

Timeline:

Due May 5th at 11am

Time spent/Ambition: 100 points

Presentation: 50 points

Blog Upload 1: 25 points

Blog Upload 2: 25 points

Critique: 25 points

Total points possible: 225 

Blog Uploads:

All students are required to post on the class blog, http://3designhacclebanon.blogspot.com/

In this class students are required to upload in progress images of their projects. Students are expected to work on their projects in addition to class work time. Blog uploads are work 25 points each and will be due at 11am on the dates specified on the syllabus.

What your posts must include:

A minimum of two images

A minimum of five sentences updating me on your progress.

A minimum of 3 vocabulary words from each project section in your blog post.