3/14/2025 7:13:53 AM	ART 5 Course Outline as of Fall 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ART 5	Title:  THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
Full Title:  Three Dimensional Design
Last Reviewed:11/4/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	4.00		5 min.	Lab Scheduled	70.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

In this course, students will explore the theories and applications of three-dimensional art and design. Students will create studio projects utilizing various tools, techniques, and materials, such as wire, paper, cardboard, clay, and wood, as determined by the instructor. Concepts will be introduced and clarified through lectures and demonstrations. This foundational course is essential for many art majors and may include field trips.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this course, students will explore the theories and applications of three-dimensional art and design. Students will create studio projects utilizing various tools, techniques, and materials, such as wire, paper, cardboard, clay, and wood, as determined by the instructor. Concepts will be introduced and clarified through lectures and demonstrations. This foundational course is essential for many art majors and may include field trips.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 2019	Inactive:
Area:	E	Humanities
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	C1	Arts		Fall 1990
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: ARTS 101	3-D Foundations	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): ART5

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Create artworks that demonstrate an understanding of the theory and application of three-dimensional design.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of art making techniques in the construction of three-dimensional art.

3. Critically discuss (critique) their own artwork as well as the artwork of others, using a vocabulary of art terms for discussing three-dimensional art.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the basic principles of three-dimensional design.

2. Successfully employ a variety of art techniques, and mediums to create three-dimensional art works.

3. Conceptualize ideas and, through artistic process and procedure, produce three-dimensional art.

4. Develop a vocabulary of art terms for discussing three-dimensional art.

5. Analyze works of 3D art and convey their observations orally and in writing.

Topics and Scope

Lecture Content:

I. The Place of Three-dimensional Design in World Culture

    A. Universal Themes

    B. Historical Context

    C. Contemporary Expression

    D. Practical Application

II. The Elements and Principles of Three-dimensional Design Theory

    A. Elements

         1. Line

         2. Plane

         3. Shape/Form

         4. Volume

         5. Space

         6. Texture

    B. Principles

         1. Balance

         2. Unity and Variety

         3. Emphasis

         4. Repetition

         5. Rhythm

         6. Movement

         7. Proportion and Scale

III. Conceptualization and Visualization

    A. Abstraction, Simulation, and Non-Objective Approaches

    B. Problem solving methodologies

    C. Form and function

    D. Form and Content

IV.  Tool and Materials

    A. Care and maintenance

    B. Health and Safety

    C. Techniques

V. Aesthetic Analysis and Interpretation

    A. The language and vocabulary of 3-dimensional art

    B. Evaluating the relationship of form to content

    C. Identifying underlying themes and connecting with contemporary global artists

   D. Art criticism historical examples

 

Lab Content:

I. Methods and Materials

    A. The use of paper, cardboard, clay and wire

         1. Care and maintenance

         2. Health and safety

         3. Tools and techniques

II. Additive Processes - effective combinations of materials and use of connective systems

    A. Beginning level mold-making to create a tangible record of the presence of matter, and/or a "positive" that has the form of the original object via "substitution"

        1. Examples: body casting, impression making, mold making using plaster or masking tape

    B. Introduction to creating hollow forms using planar materials

         1. Examples: Hollow cardboard forms, stuffed-fabric forms, and inflatable forms

    C. Wire sculpture

III. Reductive Processes

    A. Introduction to carving

         1. Clay, plaster, soapstone

         2. Use of carving tools such as clay tools, exacto knife, rasps and files, wood carving tools

IV. Mixed Media Assemblage

    A. Found object assemblage, earthwork, and  installation

    B. Fastening techniques and connective systems

 

REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

Typical methods of instruction may include:

      A. Lecture

      B. Lab

      C. Activity

      D. Critique

      E. Field Trips

      F. Guest Speakers

      G. Individualized Instruction

      H. Observation and Demonstration

Assignments:

Students will create a portfolio of art work through various form-building exercises which explore major principles of form and function. This portfolio will utilize  three-dimensional design theory to combine conceptual goals with the core elements of design.

 

1. Readings from the course textbook or articles

2. Quiz(zes)

3. Writing Assignments:

    a. Short research paper (2-3 pages) about an artist from a diverse and global context.

     b. Written assignments based on the readings. Readings are selected to support in-class lectures and to expand student's theoretical and historical framework.

4. Portfolio of Three-Dimensional Art, including

    a. Various form-building exercises that explore the key principles of form and function, including art work in progress and maquette

5. Participation in group critique on the aesthetic and conceptual success of class art work

    a. Students must demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts, both in their own work and in the analysis of their peers.

6. Sketchbook assignments

    a. Preparatory designs

7. Attendance and participation

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 20%
Writing assignments
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 20%
Sketchbook assignments, artwork in-progress deadlines.
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 40 - 50%
Portfolio. Students must demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts both in their own work and in the analysis of their peers.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 10%
Quiz(zes).
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Attendance, class participation, critique

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

Launching the Imagination. 6th ed. Stewart, Mary. McGraw-Hill. 2018. (classic).

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