Fall 2012 3-D Design1630 Instructor: Charles Clary Email: percusiveart@gmail.

com Office hours: by appointment Office location: 217 Office Hours: TBA OPTIONALTEXT:

TTR 2:40pm5:45pm

Launching the Imagination: A Guide to Three-Dimensional Design (3rd Edition), by Mary Stewart

COURSEDESCRIPTION: This course concentrates on the basics of three-dimensional design with an emphasis on compositional awareness, aesthetic sensitivity, visual literacy and problem solving. You will be asked to examine, analyze and interact with material in three-dimensions through a series of design problems created to introduce and stretch your ability to creatively utilize the formal components of three-dimensional design. This is a demanding studio based course focused on the planning, production, and evaluation of three-dimensional design. COURSECOMPONENTS: The problems that you will complete this semester will relate to the Elements of design: line, shape/form, texture, illusion of space, illusion of motion, value, color and the Principles of Design: unity, emphasis/focal point, scale/proportion, balance and rhythm. The primary focus of this class is to get a basic overview of these formal elements, with some focus on content/concept. You will be given instructions for each problem and are expected to challenge yourself by expressing your creativity and craftsmanship within the specific limits of each assignment. Supplementary reading and homework will be integrated within the projects completed during in class.

CourseObjectives:
By the conclusion of this class, students will: 1.Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of visual elements and design principles 2.Become confident with a set of materials and processes used in working 3Dimensionally 3.Express their creative intentions and processes clearly both verbally and in writing 4.Effectively use drawing as an idea generating process and a problem solving tool 5.Begin to develop a dynamic set of personal creative problem solving tactics REQUIREMENTS/ ATTENDANCEPOLICY This is a studio course and much practice, discussion and learning goes on during the scheduled class time. Therefore, excellent attendance is REQUIRED. Youare allowedonly 3 absencesduringthe semester.Your4th absencewill result in one letter dropandyour5th absencewill fail you fromthe classNO EXCEPTIONS.Excused absences will require a doctors note and/or individual discussion with the instructor. Keep in mind that speaking with your instructor about your absence does not necessarily make it excused! Timely completion of assignments, including the midterm and final portfolios, is expected, as is thoughtful participation in class critiques. If absent, you are responsible for the material

covered during class and will be required to make up work on your assignments. Extra time outside of class will be required to complete weekly homework assignments and inclass assignments. PREPAREDNESS,TARDIES,CRITIQUES,& HOMEWORK Class begins and attendance will be taken at 2:40 pm. Preparedness also means having the appropriate materials ready for class work time. For each 2 late arrivals to class 1 unexcused absence will be assessed and its consequent deductions will be reflected on your final grade. (i.e. 2 lates = 1 unexcused absence). Homework MUST be completed on time. Each unexcused late assignment will be docked 1 letter grade each day it is late. *ALL ASSIGNMENTS CAN BE REWORKED AT ANY POINT THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER FOR AN IMPROVEMENT OF YOUR GRADE EXCEPT THOSE PROJECTS THAT WERE TURNED IN LATE.

StudioMaintenance:
We work in a communal studio space, shared by many students and faculty members. Your help in maintaining the studio will affect your class participation grade. Each class meeting will end with a group clean-up session in which ALL students will participate. Any observed abuse of the studio should be reported to your professor promptly. All students are expected to conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner. Any material or equipment hazards will be thoroughly discussed and all material safety information MUST be recorded in your sketchbook. TENTATIVEASSIGNMENTREQUIREMENTS: Assigned Problems: There will be approximately 5-6 problems assigned over the semester. You are expected to complete each problem according to the instructed guidelines and present it during class critiques. 1 letter gradewill be deductedeachday an assignmentis late. You are expected to work a minimum of 6 hours a week outside of class time to successfully complete each problem, although some problems may take more time. Also note, putting in a lot of time into a problem will not automatically constitute a high grade. Project 1: Zip Tie Line (Week 1) Project 2: Stacked Space (Week 2 4) Project 3: Joseph Cornell Shadow Box (Week 5 7) Project 4: Invented Weapon/Object (Week 8 10) Project 5: 2 Objects Made Useless (Week 11 13) Project 6: Mold Making (Final) Sketchbook/Journal: Students are required to keep a notebook that documents your design and research process for each assignment. At the end of the semester, this complete notebook will illustrate how you dealt with the basic elements and principles of design and will document how you, the artist, made decisions during the evolution of your projects. Your sketchbook will also be needed to house all collected images/photos, sketches, writing assignments, and project ideas.

 The sketchbook/journal will require you to stretch yourself: your planning abilities will grow and you will become more comfortable sharing your personal ideas and thoughts. This is not merely busywork, and I expect that you will use your journal as a personal record of your experience and growth throughout the course. Your are required to bring your notebook/journal to class every single class session, failing to do so will be seen as a sign of inadequate preparedness and may result in a loss of points towards your final grade. Again, your sketchbook/journals will be checked WEEKLY throughout the course of the semester. Failingto produceyoursketchbookduringone of thesecheckswill result in a letter gradereductionon the projectyou are workingon at that time. GRADING: Individual assignments will be graded on the criteria as outlined in each projects rubric and will consider the following: successful solution of the assigned problem; effort put into preparatory sketches; craft; presentation. PLEASESIGNANDDATEALLOF YOURWORK ON THEBACK. CRITIQUES Critiques will be conducted upon the completion of most projects. Anyabsencesat a critiquewill result in an automatic1-letter gradereductionon yourassignment(example:A becomesa B). These will be thoughtful discussions on the work that is presented and must be conducted in a professional manner.

FINALGRADEASSESSMENT Major Assignments/and class participation Discussion Forum equal equal Total: 100%
ReasonableAccommodationsfor Studentswith Disabilities If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, or if you have questions related to any accommodation for testing, note takers, readers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible. Students may also contact the Office of Disabled Student Services (898-2783), with questions about services. Do youhavea lotteryscholarship?

Do you have a lottery scholarship? To retain Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship eligibility, you must earn a cumulative TELS GPA of 2.75 after 24 and 48 attempted hours and a cumulative TELS GPA of 3.0 thereafter. You may qualify with a 2.75 cumulative GPA after 72 attempted hours (and subsequent semesters), if you are enrolled full-time and maintain a semester GPA of at least 3.0. A grade of C, D, F, or I in this class may negatively impact TELS eligibility. Dropping a class after 14 days may also impact eligibility; if you withdraw from this class and it results in an enrollment status

of less than full time, you may lose eligibility for your lottery scholarship. Lottery recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship for a maximum of five years from the date of initial enrollment, or until a bachelor degree is earned; students who first received the lottery scholarship in Fall 2009 or later will additionally be limited to 120 TELS attempted hours. For additional Lottery rules, please refer to your Lottery Statement of Understanding form via RaiderNet, review lottery requirements on the web at www.mtsu.edu/scholarships/telsconteligibility_scholarships.shtml, or contact the Financial Aid Office at 898-2830.
*FORALLGRAPHICDESIGNMAJORS: You must earn a minimum grade of C in this Foundations course to move on to your major area classes. CLASSROOMEXPECTATIONS In order to create and maintain a positive and productive environment in the classroom, it is essential that each person treat other class members and the instructor in a respectful manner. Therefore, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: intentionally antagonizing the instructor, receiving beeper or phone messages during class, leaving class early or coming to class late, talking while another individual is talking, sleeping in class, doing assignments for other classes during this class, and engaging in other activities that detract from the classroom learning experience. Students who disrupt the class will be asked to leave for the remainder of the class period and will be required to meet with the instructor prior to returning to class. Continued disruption will result in the recommendation to the Office of Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services that you be expelled from the class.

NOTE: Please make sure all pagers and cellular telephones are turned off prior to class. If your cell phone rings you will be asked to turn it off. If you do not turn your phone off or refuse you, you will be asked to leave for the remainder of class and will need to discuss the issue with the instructor during office hours before returning to class. Talking while the instructor is talking is also strictly enforced and extremely rude. IMPORTANT INFORMATION IS BEING PRESENTED AND THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
ACADEMICMISCONDUCT It is expected that all work you complete for this course is your own. You are expected to include appropriate citations (when applicable) in all of your work for this course. The University policy for academic misconduct will be followed. Academic misconduct includes the following behaviors: Plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, or facilitating any such act. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Plagiarism. The deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another person as ones own without proper acknowledgment. (2) Cheating. Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. The term academic exercise includes all forms of work submitted for credit or hours. (3) Fabrication . Intentional or unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in and academic exercise. (4) Facilitation . Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to violate a provision of the institutional code of academic misconduct.

Any student suspected of violating the academic misconduct policy will be required to meet with me to discuss the situation. Your name will also be forwarded to the Office of Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services for possible disciplinary action. If you are found responsible for committing an act of academic misconduct, you will receive a grade of F for the course.

SUPPLYLIST:
NOTE: Expect to purchase materials and replace materials throughout the semester. You are required to be prepared for each class! Although materials will be provided for specific projects expect to spend $100 $150 for this class.

8.5 x 11 Hardbound sketchbook (no lined or spiral bound books will be accepted)
Pencils or other drawing materials

Erasers Scissors T-Square 24 Exacto knife & Extra #11 Blades 24 metal ruler with cork back Box Cutter with extra blades Medium size bottle of Wood Glue Tackle box/tool box to carry everything Markers, colored pencils, etc. for weekly sketchbook assignments Needle Nose pliers and wire cutters Small paint rollers and paint brushes PLACESTO PURCHASESUPPLIES: **NOTE: Some of the required supplies may not be available at the bookstore CampusBookstore , KUC building HobbyLobby , Old Fort Parkway Michaels, Medical Center Pkwy PLAZA , in Nashville JerrysArtarama,Antioch Staplesor OfficeDepot Walmart

Artist Investigation/Research Note: Each week students will also be required to complete a discussion forum on D2L. I will provide an artists work every week with a brief description of the artist and their practice. You will be required to intelligently respond to the work using the terminology we have discussed in class. A minimum four sentence, response will be required for full credit. All 14 will count for 1 full studio assignment. ARTISTPROFILEINVESTIGATIONS

Read your assigned artist profile from D2L and provide a written response to the artists work. Quality responses must include justification for your opinion! Did you like/dislike the artists work? WHY/WHY NOT? How do you respond to the content of the work and the artists ideas? Did the artist successfully convey their ideas? How? How do formal elements play into their work? (composition, color, shape, etc) What would you do differently if this was your work?