Harrisburg Area Community College (Lebanon Campus)
3D Design - ART 107, LEBCAM-112
Spring 2015 TTH 11:00-1:15
Instructor: Katie Hovencamp
Campus: Lebanon
Office: C4
Phone: 717-270-4222 ext.716553
Office Hours: T&TH, 9:00am-10:30am
E Mail: kehovenc@hacc.edu
Course Name: ART 107
Credit Hours: 3
Term/Year: Spring 2015
Course Reference #: 36624
Classroom: LEBCAM-112
Meeting times: T&TH 11:00am-1:15pm
Catalog Description [§335.2]:
An introduction to working with the elements and principles of three-dimensional design. The student learns to work with basic concepts of form, shape, mass, color, and texture using a variety of materials – paper, metal, plaster, clay and wood.
Prerequisites [§335.2]: None
Course Textbook: Living Materials, A Sculptor’s Handbook, by Oliver Andrews
Supplemental Materials:
1 Sketchbook for notes and project sketches
1 Folder for all course handouts
utility knife
wire cutters
pliers
2, 1 gallon buckets
1 tube of ACE 100% caulking silicone
Vaseline
Dawn soap
Learning Outcomes [§335.2]
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential knowledge and
skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
After the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify major sculpture and design movements
- Analyze three dimensional forms in technical design terms
- Produce a body of work utilizing wood, plaster, cardboard, metal and clay
- Use a variety of hand and power tools to create three dimensional forms
- Demonstrate additive, subtractive, substitution and fabrication approaches to form
Course Objectives:
This course will cover basic elements of design such as line, plane, volume, mass, movement, shape, form, space, value, texture and color. We will look closely at design organizational principles such as proportion, repetition, rhythm, emphasis, balance, symmetry and hierarchy.
Students will gain an understanding of major design movements in art history and in contemporary art.
This course will also cover concepts in three dimensional design as well as building methodologies such as additive, subtractive, substitution and fabrication approaches. Students will learn how to work with a variety of different materials such as paper, metal wire, plaster, clay, and wood. Students will also learn about safety procedures for various materials and tools.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of historical and contemporary art practices, knowledge of various materials, and technical methods of building and construction.
Methods of Evaluation:
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignment 1: Wired!
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
For your third 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.
Rules:
Your carving must radically shift from the rectangular casting 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.
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
Vocabulary:
Shaping, carving, space release, relief, mass.
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
Timeline
Part B Due: March 5th 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.
Critiques:
Every time a project is due the class will critique the student's work. I expect everyone to actively participate in critiques to give their peers feedback. Students will be graded on critique participation and can earn up to 25 points. Critiques MUST be attended!!! If you miss your critique day your final grade for the class will drop a full letter grade. If you are absent on a critique day on a day you are not critiquing, your project will go down a full letter grade.
Grading System:
A Student has demonstrated excellent work ethic, consistently punctual attendance and has been an active participant in the class. This person has demonstrated growth in the course (90-100%)
B Student has produced good work that shows evidence of growth and progress. Has good attendance. Has evidence of taking risks (80-89%)
C Student has been showing an average performance in class, poorer attendance, little risk taking (70-79%)
D Student has been showing below average performance, poor attendance, shows little growth (60-69%)
F Student does not meet minimum expectations for assignments, poor attendance, shows minimal work ethic (0-59%)
Your grades will be determined by a point system, total points possible in the course: 1075 points
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
1/20/15:
Fill out surveys
Introduction to the course syllabus
Introduction to sculpture powerpoint
HOMEWORK: Review Wired! powerpoint before the next class
1/22/15:
Assignment 1: Powerpoint Wired!
Studio practice and how to brainstorm ideas lecture
Conversation on Richard Serra’s verb list
HOMEWORK: Upload 3 sketches and project ideas on the blog. Bring all wire working supplies to class on Tuesday.
1/27/15:
Wire working demo
Individual meetings on project ideas and sketches
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Continue working on Wired!
1/29/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Blog upload due by Tuesday, 2/3/15 by 11:00 (late posts will not be accepted)
2/3/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Projects are to be completed by 2/5/15 for a critique on Wired!
2/5/15:
Critique on Wired!
HOMEWORK: Review Assignment 2 Plaster Relief powerpoint
Blog upload due Tuesday 2/10/15 at 11am
2/10/15:
Individual meetings
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Continue working on Project 2 Plaster Relief Part A
2/12/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: In progress uploads due on Tuesday 2/17/15 at 11 am.
2/17/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Assignment 2! due 2/19/15 at 11am
2/19/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Plaster Relief Part A due 2/24/15 at 11am!
2/24/15:
Critique on Plaster Relief Part A
HOMEWORK: Create 3 sketches of ideas of Plaster relief Part B
2/26/15:
Relief Demo
Individual Meetings
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Post in progress images on the blog, posts due 3/3/15 at 11am, come to class with supplies for Go Forth and multiply for inspection
3/3/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Plaster relief Part B due 3/5/15 at 11am!
3/5/15:
Critique on Plaster relief Part B
HOMEWORK: Review Clay Work and Moldmaking powerpoint
3/10/15:
No Class-Spring Break
3/12/15:
No Class-Spring Break
3/17/15:
Go over Go Forth and Multiply powerpoint
HOMEWORK: Review mold making worksheet and study vocabulary
3/19/15:
Mold making demo
HOMEWORK: Post 3 sketches of ideas for Go Forth and Multiply on the blog. Posts due 3/24/15
3/24/15:
Individual Meetings
HOMEWORK: Continue work on Clay Working and Moldmaking
3/26/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: In progress upload of Clay Working and Moldmaking are due on 3/31/15 at 11am
3/31/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Continue work on Clay Working and Moldmaking!
4/2/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK: Clay Working and Mold Making Due at 11 am 4/7/15
4/7/15:
Critique on Clay Working and Mold Making!
HOMEWORK: Review Assignment 4 Aluminum casting powerpoint
4/9/15:
Powerpoint on Aluminum casting
4/14/15:
Power point on connections in the studio
Individual Meetings
4/16/15:
Work Day
HOMEWORK:Post 3 sketches of ideas on the blog, due 4/21/15 at 11am.
4/21/15:
Work Day
4/23/15:
Work Day Finishing demo
HOMEWORK: In progress uploads due on 4/28/15 at 11am!
4/28/14:
Work Day- Casting Day
HOMEWORK: Continue work on Aluminum casting
4/30/15:
Work Day-Casting Day
HOMEWORK: Aluminum casting is due on 5/5/15 at 11am
5/5/15:
Final Critique
Attendance:
Attendance will be taken in LEBCAM-112 at 11:00am.
It is expected that students arrive to class on time. For every three times a student is tardy it will count as one unexcused absence.
If students are late to class more than 20 minutes I will count you absent for the entire day.
Unexcused Absences:
Due to the length of the course, students will drop a letter grade if there are 3 unexcused absences.
Excused Absences:
These situations are due to unavoidable or other legitimate circumstances such as illness, injury, family emergency, or religious observance as well as a previously scheduled university approved circular or extracurricular activity. Please do not schedule doctor appointments during class.
In the unfortunate event that a student misses class it is their responsibility to get lecture information from classmates. The instructor will not repeat lectures for an individual who misses class. If a student is absent the day a homework assignment is due, it is the student’s responsibility to bring in work early or send it with another classmate.
Make Up policy:
Make ups for class absences will be taken into consideration by the following terms:
If a student has been absent more than 3 times and has been consistently participating in class and hands in assignments complete and on time, they will be eligible for one class make up to eliminate an absence that would threaten a letter grade drop.
Withdrawl: W” Grade - may be awarded to students who have withdrawn or have been withdrawn from a course after the refund period and through the last class meeting of the course. For classes that do not meet in the last two weeks of the term, a ‘W’ grade may be awarded to students who withdraw or have been withdrawn from a course after the refund period and at least three business days prior to the close of the last day of regular instruction as determined by the college.
Academic Dishonesty:Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Students should act with personal integrity, respect other students' dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts. Academic integrity includes a commitment by all members of the college community not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the college community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.
A.Cheating – giving or receiving answers on assigned material; using materials or aids forbidden by the instructor, unauthorized possession of examination
B. Plagiarism – offering someone else’s work, words, or ideas as one’s own or using material from another source without acknowledgement.
- Interference – interfering without permission with the work of another student either by obtaining, changing, or destroying the work of another student
D. Buying or selling of term papers, homework, examinations, laboratory assignments, computer programs, etc.
E.Falsifying of one’s own or another’s records
F. Knowingly assisting someone who engages in A – E above.
Incomplete Grade Policy: “I” Grade - may be awarded by the approving faculty member to students who, because of extenuating circumstances, request additional time beyond the term to complete coursework.
Any W or I grade should be initiated by the student, however, in the case of excessive absence, the instructor may choose to withdraw you from the course.
Cell Phones:
Please turn off your cell phone and put it away. Cell Phones are not permitted during class time. If the problem persists the cell phone will be taken away and returned at the end of class.
EEOC POLICY 005:
It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic history/information, or any legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women.
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRAct’) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals.
The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (“PFEOAct”) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability.
Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website at www.phrc.state.pa.us.
HACC—Lebanon Campus
Deborah Bybee
Coordinator, Disability Services
104R
735 Cumberland Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: 717-270-6333
Email: dabybee@hacc.edu
STUDENTS IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS:
Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations should contact the campus disability coordinator listed below. Coordinators for each campus are listed here: http://www.hacc.edu/Students/DisabilityServices/Contact-Disability-Services.cfm
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