Art 103- Design II
San Diego State University/ Spring 2015
Art North Rm 106
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-3:10
Instructor: Sophie Glenn
E: sophielydaglenn@gmail.com
Office Hours and Location: Mondays 11am-1pm, Rm 206
Course Description: Introduction and investigation of design theory and practice in three dimensions.
Prerequisite required (Art 101- Design I).
Course Objectives / Expected Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the basic elements of three dimensional
art and design including point, plane, volume, mass, space, line, light, color, texture and the
organizing principles of repetition, emphasis, balance, economy, variety and proportion.
Demonstrate an understanding of three-dimensional visual thinking as distinguished from twodimensional design.
Independently produce problem-solving projects that successfully incorporate the basic concepts
of three-dimensional design.
Make individual and aesthetic decisions and judgments related to their own artwork.
Effectively use a variety of three dimensional tools and techniques.
Demonstrate skills in additive, subtractive, and modeling methods to generate geometric and
organic three-dimensional forms.
Discuss and write a critical evaluation of three-dimensional art, using the appropriate vocabulary
and terminology.
Discuss, critique, and evaluate their own three-dimensional forms, as well as those of others.
Examine, compare, and analyze historical and contemporary examples of three-dimensional art
and design within a global context.
Blackboard
This course has a Blackboard site where you will find copies of the syllabus, assignments, course
documents, as well as announcements and reminders throughout the semester. You can access Blackboard
through blackboard.sdsu.edu.
Please make certain that your email address is current with SDSU in order to make the use of this resource
successful. You can update your contact information through Web Portal.
Grading:
Each project will have an evaluation sheet and a grading rubric. This sheet will help you in assessing your
project. All assignment will have a numerical value and are factored into you cumulative grade. Any work
handed in late will receive a full letter grade lower. Only family bereavement and religious observance will
excuse deadlines. To receive an excused absence for illness, one must have a note from a doctor.
Projects (800 points): You will be given a variety of exercises and assignments to work on both in class as
well as outside of class. These assignments will be graded on a point scale that is based on how well the
specific guidelines are followed. Please see assignment rubrics for grading guidelines.
Writing Assignment (100 points): There will be a writing assignment based on show or exhibit that you
visited. More details are to follow.
Participation (100 points): Much of this course is based on your presence and participation in class.
There is no way of making up missed demonstrations, discussions, or slide lectures. The majority of the
semester will be devoted to class exercises aimed at refining technical and design skills. Therefore, in-class
participation is mandatory. You are allowed to miss one class without losing any participation points. After
that, you will lose 20 participation points for each class you miss. (Ex.: missing 3 classes = 60 points).
*In addition, this is a labor-intensive class and will require your commitment beyond regular class hours.
Most students will need a minimum of 4-6 additional hours each week in order to complete the
assignments.
CRITIQUES: You will be expected to present your projects to your peers in class for constructive
criticism. It is MANDATORY to attend critiques even if your project is not complete. If you miss a
critique without producing a doctor’s note or an official police report, it will be considered an unexcused
absence and you will receive 0 points for that project.
Grades:
A—900 -1000 points
B—800 - 899 points
C—700 - 799 points
D—600 - 699 points
F—599 or Lower points
Projects—800 points
Writing Assignment—100 points
Participation—100 points
Total—1000 points
Definition of grades for Undergraduate Students (CSU system)
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A (Outstanding achievement; available only for the highest accomplishment)
B (praiseworthy performance; definitely above average)
C (average; awarded for satisfactory performance; the most common undergraduate grade)
D (minimally passing, less than typical undergraduate achievement)
F (failing)
All Art majors must earn a minimum of a “C” (75%) or better in this class to qualify for graduation as an
Art major. If you are not an Art major, you may take the class credit no credit. To receive credit, you must
earn a “C” (75%) or better. Whether you receive credit or not, your GPA is NOT affected.
Participation
and Attendance: Because there will be a lot of demonstrations, slide lectures, in-class
exercises, and group critiques, participation and attendance are highly important in succeeding in this
course. With this, 75% of all projects must be done in class. About 25% of work is expected as
homework. Projects done primarily outside of class will not be accepted. Attendance is considered in your
participation grade. Participation also includes assistance in clean up at the end of each class.
If you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining all information covered during that class and
arrive prepared for the next class. You are advised to exchange telephone numbers with individuals in
class to obtain information from, and/or arrange an appt. during my office hours, should you miss a class.
Written assignment
During the course of the semester, students will be required to write a 1 page analytic paper, about a show
either on or off campus. The paper will be due on the last day of class. More information will be given at a
later date.
Late work policy
Projects are ALWAYS expected to be done at the beginning of class on the specific due date. A late
project will be docked one full letter grade and will not be critiqued by the class. Late work will not be
accepted after one week of the due date.
Behavior Expectations and Critique etiquette
Class will begin promptly at 12:30. If you are absent or arrive late, it is your responsibility to notify the
instructor. On critique days, all projects must be completely finished at the beginning of class. Any late
work will be excluded from the critique and receive the next lowest grade.
Talking or texting on the phone in class does not meet the standard expectation of participation. Do not
read any papers, magazines, do other course homework (including art). Laptops and smart phones may be
used when working on assignments, but not for checking email, face booking or web surfing. Any one
intoxicated or under the influence, will be asked to leave.
Class ends at 3:10 and clean up will begin ten
minutes prior to the end of class.
All students will participate in critiques. If you are late and a critique is in session, your work is not
eligible to be critiqued. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE CRITIQUE. Follow these rules of etiquette:
--Turn off and put away your phone.
-- Pay attention to your colleagues, and do not engage in discussions that do not pertain to the critique.
-- Be honest and helpful, but do be critically objective about the work.
--If you are a “talker” let others get their ideas across.
--Encourage each other.
--Use the vocabulary from in class and the readings.
Standards of Academic Conduct
All projects assigned, unless otherwise expressly stated, are individual assignments to be completed
entirely by each student; doing otherwise is considered academic dishonesty misconduct, or plagiarism and
is subject to disciplinary action. This policy applies specifically to the physical completion of projects and
writings; meaningful dialogue on assignments is encouraged between students.
For questions regarding this policy, as well as other issues of conduct, please refer to the SDSU Center for
Student Rights and Responsibilities:
http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/srr/index.html
Academic Accommodations for students with disabilities
If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your
responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. To avoid any delay in the receipt
of your accommodations, you should contact Student Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note
that accommodations are not retroactive, and that I cannot provide accommodations based upon disability
until I have received an accommodation letter from Student Disability Services. Your cooperation is
appreciated.
Student Privacy and Intellectual Rights
Grades and feedback on grades are guaranteed to be kept confidential between the students and instructor. I
will personally hand back projects to guarantee your privacy.
All projects are the intellectual property of the student. However, as the instructor I am required to
document work for my periodic evaluations. I will also occasionally use work as examples on blackboard
with permission for the student. If you do not want your work documented, you will be able to tell me that
also. If the need arises to publish or list your work in the course workbook, I will ask explicit permission in
writing.
Contacting the instructor
You may contact me at sophielydaglenn@gmail.com. I will generally respond to emails between the hours
of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
. Check blackboard for information before emailing me. Most
questions are answered by carefully reading blackboard announcements, direction and course documents.
Acceptable e-mails:
- Notification to instructor of disability accommodation
- Notification to instructor of religious observance absence
- Notification of a problem on blackboard
- Request to make an appointment during office hours.
- Clarification of a notice on blackboard (after you have read the notice) Unacceptable e-mails
- Requesting information about what you missed in class during your absence
- Late projects not posted in journals on time
- Review of projects via images
- Excuse of any kind
- Begging for more time on a project
- Request for grading clarification (review your grading rubric, if you still do not
understand make an appointment to meet me during office hrs.)
SAFETY
In this class we will use a variety of tools from small hand cutters to very large stationary machinery. Shop
days you MUST wear closed toe shoes and safety goggles if necessary.
Safety instructions will be demonstrated for each appropriate tool and must be followed for your own
protection as well as your colleagues. DO NOT use any power tools without my approval first.
In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1 (all cell phone 911 calls on campus are routed through campus
police). Contact me immediately upon any injury, no matter how small.
Materials and Tools
All material needs will be discussed before the beginning of each project.
Required Supplies: (needed by second class meeting)
Sketchbook (preferably no smaller than 9” x 12”)
18” x 24” Newsprint pad (you can use one from previous classes)
16 gauge and 18 gauge galvanized steel wire (home depot)
Side cutter
Needle nose pliers
Linemens pliers
(optional)
Tape measure
Architectural ruler (optional)
More materials and tools will be assigned later in the semester