Course Number: 6220
Level: College Prep
Department: Fine Arts
II Course Description
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Art and Design
Open to: Soph., Jr., and Sr.
Length: Year
Credit:1
Summary:
3D Studio 1 further develops the 3D skills and abilities learned in
Fundamentals of Art and Design. The assignments are designed to
expand the student’s knowledge of the application of the elements
and principles of design. Mastery of concepts and processes in
ceramics, sculpture, and various media are developed in each
student. The influence of basic art historic, critical and aesthetic
issues are presented to students. Additional out-of-class work is
assigned and all make-up work requires after school/before school
lab attendance.
III Course Goals
Develop your skills in observing and reproducing images from
life. ~Students will continue to develop their studio skills
through practice and discussion.
Express the personal experiences and values in your artwork
through written and visual critiques. ~Students will
incorporate the basic language of art (Elements and Principles
of Design) to engage in meaningful and insightful conversations
of student as well as historic works of art.
Develop an appreciation for a personalized and individual art
process as well as the art processes of others. Students
will participate in the written and verbal critique and
discussion of their own, peers and historic works of art.
Understand how historic and current events in life
interchange and flourish within art at a personal as well as
global level. Discussion of specific art styles, attitudes
and processes in student written and visual work, gallery visits
and slide preparation presented in a critique format.
IV Textbooks and Materials
Students will be provided with consumables and a classroom art
kit. Each student is responsible for returning the class art kit at
the end of the course. If materials are missing from the kit,
students will be changed a replacement fee.
V Course Outline
SEMESTER I
Unit I: Introduction to Sculpture Concepts and
Techniques. (NA-VA.9-12.2 & 9-12.5)
1) Students should understand the concept of the elements and
principles of art and design by:
a) Defining the terms.
b) Identifying them in commercial, personal, communal
or historical contexts.
c) Apply them in the organization and creation of
personal artwork.
2) Students should understand the five specific sculptural
techniques.
a) Carving
b) Modeling
c) Construction
d) Casting
e) Assemblage
3) Students should be able to show proficiency and independence
in the application of unit one concepts to the art making experience
by:
a) Creating a theme based concentration or body of work
focusing on clarity of ideas and craftsmanship
4) Students should understand the assessment process of the art
making experience by:
a) Defining the four step process of critiquing
i) Description, analysis, interpretation and
judgment
5) Identifying and applying self-assessment tools to create
strong visuals with intention and implications of various purposes.
6) Describing the meaning of art through the analysis of the
organization of elements and principles of art and design.
7) Reflecting on the various interpretations as a means for a
better understanding and evaluating of artwork.
8) Students should be able to show proficiency and independence
in the application of unit five concepts to the art making
experience by:
a) Creating a theme based concentration or body of work
focusing on clarity of ideas and craftsmanship.
Unit II: Public Sculpture (NA-VA.9-12.1
& 9-12.2 & 9-12.3 & 9-12.4 & 9-12.5 &9-12.6)
1) Students should understand and apply research,
media, techniques and processes to communicate the idea of
collaborative art in a public setting by:
a) Building a back-ground knowledge through the
exposure to a variety of historical and contemporary styles and
media in sculpture.
b) Applying best practices in student work showing
sufficient skills, confidence and sensitivity to intentions.
c) Exploring the power of media and suggestion to a
general audience.
2) Students will learn to work collaboratively through specific
work groups.
a) Construction Group
b) Public Relations Group
c) Archive Group
d) Architecture Group
3) Students should be able to show proficiency and independence
in the application of unit one concepts to the art making experience
by:
a) Creating plans for a collaborative public sculpture
focusing on clarity of ideas and craftsmanship.
4) Students learn about the importance of exhibiting work
through
a) Developing and planning of an unveiling ceremony
Unit III: Ceramics (NA-VA.9-12.1 & 9-12.2 &
9-12.3 & 9-12.4 & 9-12.5)
1) Students should understand the concept of key ceramic
techniques
a) Wedging
b) Handbuilding
c) Coil
d) Slab
e) Wheel Trowing
f) Reclaiming
2) Students should understand basic aesthetic finishing
techniques
a) Stamping
b) Scraffitto
c) Glazing
i) inlay
3) Students should have a basic knowledge of firing techniques
4) Students should understand the connections between personal
identity and the creative process by:
a) Developing a personal theme through research and
reflection of personal experiences.
b) Creating work that explores this personal theme in a
visual context.
c) Experimenting with alternative processes and
techniques to develop the best media connecting concept to content.
5) Students should be able to show proficiency and independence
in the application of unit one concepts to the art making experience
by:
a) Creating work focusing on clarity of ideas and
craftsmanship.
First Semester Final Exam
Unit IV: Ceramics (continued)
Unit V: Sculptural Techniques (NA-VA.9-12.1 &
9-12.2 & 9-12.3 & 9-12.4 & 9-12.5)
1) Students should understand the difference and
application of the five various sculptural techniques by:
a) Researching published artists and artwork and
presenting information connecting symbolism to visual communication.
b) Creating meaningful art that encompasses a
thoughtful application of content.
2) Students should be able to show proficiency and independence
in the application of materials and outcome of pieces:
a) Creating a work focusing on clarity of ideas and
craftsmanship using a variety of sculptural materials.
Unit VI: Jewelry Making (NA-VA.9-12.1 &
9-12.2 & 9-12.4)
1) Students should understand basic jewelry terminology and
processes
a. Wire Jumps
b. Sawing
c. Rivets
d. Patina
e. Etching
2) Students should understand the difference and application of
these techniques by:
a. Researching published artists and artwork and
presenting information connecting symbolism and purpose of jewelry
from historical and contemporary contexts.
b. Creating meaningful art that encompasses a
thoughtful application of content.
3) Students should be able to show proficiency and independence
in the application of materials and outcome of pieces:
a. Creating a work focusing on clarity of ideas and
craftsmanship using a variety of sculptural materials.
Unit VII Documenting Your Work; The Portfolio
(NA-VA.9-12.5)
1) Students should be able to document the artist concentration
by:
a) Creating a portfolio organizing and recording
progress.
i) Traditional slide documentation
ii) Digital documentation
iii) Verbal presentation
b) Writing an artist statement the embodies the purpose
and intent of a theme based body of work
c) Exhibiting artwork within the school and in the
community.
2) Students should be able to evaluate a body of work by:
a) Assessing the entire concentration as a whole body
of work.
3) Students should be able to show proficiency and independence
in the application of all unit concepts to the art making experience
by:
a) Creating a theme based concentration or body of work
focusing on clarity of ideas and craftsmanship
Second Semester Final Exam
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