ART 122 - 3-D Design Fundamentals

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This foundation course introduces students to 3-D design concepts and basic sculptural materials. Projects address a variety of design problems unique to 3-D art forms.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032, MAT 032 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C” required.

Course Topics:

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Value, Color, Space, Texture, Time, Form, Structure
Design Organization: Harmony, Balance, Proportion, Dominance, Movement, Economy, Contrast, Emphasis, Repetition, Rhythm, Direction
Degrees of three-dimensionality: Relief, Frontal, Full Round
Construction: Manipulation/Modeling, Addition, Subtraction
Possible Media/Material include, but are not limited to: Paper, Cardboard, Foamcore, Wood, Wire, Clay, Plaster, Fiber, Found Objects

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
ART 122 Kit

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify, use, and explain the basic vocabulary and concepts associated with three-dimensional design.
Create projects that demonstrate a working knowledge of the elements of art, principles of design, and basic three-dimensional materials and processes.
Establish standards of craftsmanship and presentation.
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through formal analysis, critique, and self-assessment.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021

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