ART 141 Class: 10020 Section: 4, Beginning 3D Design, Kellan King, Spring 2017
Office Hours: 5-6pm Monday and Wednesday ADC 511
Email: (Please use “Art 141” as your subject heading)
Course Description
“Study of the elements and principles of 3-dimensional design and their applications, with emphasis on form in space, design systems, and contemporary art concepts. Experimentation in both natural and synthetic material.”
Detail
Art 141 is designed to allow students to explore the realm of three-dimensional art with an emphasis on form and composition. The projects will require you to think critically while employing the philosophies and vocabulary of the formal issues in art, such as line, plane, mass, space, texture, balance, rhythm, economy, and emphasis. This class will be a hands-on studio experience; much of the class will be work time. In any artistic practice you learn through making, experimenting, brainstorming, and analyzing. In this class you will also have required reading, quizzes, written work, and group critiques.
Art Department Goals
1. Acquire a basic knowledge, theories, and concepts about art; develop a foundation of art skills and a high level of craftsmanship; communicate ideas and concepts through writing, speaking and art making; acquire a competency with the tools and technologies associated with the visual arts.
2. Broaden knowledge of ancient through contemporary art; develop an understanding of the theoretical, cultural, and historical contexts of art.
3. Apply processes of generating and solving problems in art; analyze, interpret and question traditional methodologies and preconceived notions of art and art making.
4. Explore and engage in interdisciplinary forms of art making.
5. Develop an appreciation and tolerance of diverse perspectives dealing with art, culture, teaching and learning.
6. Become involved in both individual and collaborative art experiences with other students, faculty, and community.
7. Develop a career path for an art profession or an art-related field; develop an understanding of the demands and expectations of that area of art profession or art field.

Course Requirements
You must complete each assignment and exercise on time, complete reading assignments, learn and utilize the vocabulary from quizzes, engage in critiques, make good use of in-class time (this means planning ahead), and respect your fellow students, faculty, and the school facilities. You are expected to work outside of class time. Experimentation is encouraged and hard work will be rewarded!
Attendance/ Participation
Attendance is mandatory. More than three absences will result in your final grade being lowered by one letter grade. Three times late (or early departures) equal one absence. Do not miss critiques. This is a studio class where activities and course work are done during class time. It is essential that you be in class with all the required materials and prepared to work. If you come to class without supplies it will be reflected in your participation score. Equally important, students must attend and participate in group critiques. These critiques are intended to advance the material from the readings and quizzes into the everyday understanding of three-dimensional art. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class and may be taken twice. If you arrive late it is your responsibility to let me know you are present. Students are responsible for being informed about information missed during their absence.
Students are encouraged to interact with each other. Please exchange phone numbers/emails with at least two of your classmates. Please contact your classmates about missed assignments and notes.
Absences are only excused by a doctor’s note, a medical or family emergency should be discussed with me prior to missing a class if possible. Contact me by email in the event of illness or other unforeseen issues effecting your attendance to arrange make-up assignments. Additional note: If, for any reason I need to cancel a class I will do my best to email you in advance. It’s always a good idea to check your email prior to coming to school.
Professional Attitude and Practice
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The university policy on plagiarism can be found on the CSUN website at:

Withdrawal
If this isn’t the class for you, please decide quickly, and let someone else take your place. You have until 02/10/17to drop by yourself via website or by phone. After this date, withdrawing from the class requires “serious or compelling reasons”. You must obtain the appropriate drop forms, and get approval from both the instructor and the department chair. You will receive a W on your transcript.
Grading
Each major assignment will be given a grade. Criteria for grade assignments will include:
1) Fulfilling project goals (did you fulfill all of the project objectives in an interesting, complex and imaginative manner?)
2) Rigor of exploration (did you consider many approaches, did you experiment with materials and technique?)
3) Craftsmanship (craftsmanship is always related to the projects intentions, not as a result of lack of effort)
4) Creativity (did you find unique solutions to the problems posed by the assignment?)
Your Final Grade will be calculated as follows:
Projects (15%/15%/20%)50%
Class Participation30%
Quizzes (averaged)10%
Written Assignment10%
Late Work
Late work will be accepted up to one week late and the grade will automatically be lowered by one full letter grade. You are still expected to attend the group critique the day the assignment was originally due. Beyond this grace period, you will receive a F on the assignment.
Revised Work
IF the original work was submitted on time and you want to improve on your project, you may rework or redo the assignment (artists do this all the time!). Discuss your plans with me and remember the time spent is in addition to your regular weekly assignments.
Materials
The Materials for this class are not as specific as in two-dimensional classes. Some projects will center around a type of material, but it will often be left up to you to figure out what projects are constructed of based on the idea. Drawings, models, and experimentation will be necessary before fully engaging in an assignment. Reading material will be supplied by the instructor.
Special Needs
Students with special needs requiring accommodations within the class should make a specific request of the instructor at the beginning of the semester. This includes students who are currently learning English, and who may want to clarify project directions at the end of each class session. Further resources are available at:

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