3/12/2025 4:36:07 AM	ART 5 Course Outline as of Fall 1981	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ART 5	Title:  3 DIMENSIONL 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	1.50	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:  08 - May Be Taken for a Total of 6 Units
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Catalog Description:

A problem solving approach to spatial organization.  Experimental use of paper, cardboard, wood, plastic, wire, string and found objects. Problems designed to encourage personal growth through individual solutions.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Basic interest in art.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

A problem solving experience in spatial organization & materials. Aesthetics & function will be considered integral to the design process. Investigation of the three dimensional model as a visualizing tool.  A required Core course for the Fine Arts Certificate.  Accepted for transfer to the UC & CSU systems.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Basic interest in art.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:08 - May Be Taken for a Total of 6 Units

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: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Explore the real, non illusory nature of 3D form.

2.  Become proficient in making working models of ideas.

3.  Design and build forms which satisfy conceptual and material limit-

   ations.

4.  Develop a working vocabulary of 3D form and understand their meanings.

5.  Employ creative thinking skills and exercise decision making skills

   inherent to the arts.

6.  Develop visual perception skills to recognize plan, volume, texture

   and organizational systems.

7.  Practice aesthetic criticism and analysis by participating in class

   critiques.

Topics and Scope

1.  Investigate form found in natural, sculptural and industrial objects.

2.  Produce a series of 3D models as studies of form and function.

3.  Assess form for economy of materials and strength of visual effect.

4.  Apply knowledge of form to specific problems involving conceptual and

   material limits.

Assignments:

Various form building exercises which explore major principles of form

function including:

1.  Paper as a structural material.

2.  Cardboard used as a modelmaking material for natural and architec-

   tural form.

3.  Human scale as a factor in functional form.

4.  Primitive form and its relationship to geometric design.

5.  Fabrication and joinery as important details of form.

6.  Kinetics and optics.

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 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 30%
Class performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 80 - 100%
A portfolio of completed work will be major basis for course grade. Other factors: attendance, effort, growth and class participation.

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Principle of Three Dimensional Design by W. Wong

The Art of 3D Design, by L. Wolchonok

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