ARTS 1312- Design II (3-D Design) Spring 2013, TTH, 11:00am-2:00pm, Rm 111 Professor: Tina Kotrla, tina.kotrla@hccs.edu, (713)718-2403, office hours by appt. Design II is a beginning studio course that explores the fundamentals of three dimensional design: line, plane, mass, surface, light and color in space. A variety of media will be used. 3 credit (2 lecture, 4 lab). Course Purpose In this course beginning students will explore the fundamentals of 3-D design as they undertake a series of projects, or problems. Each of the projects will address one of the design elements listed above. A variety of materials and processes will be experienced. Design principles such as rhythm, repetition, balance, harmony, etc. will be introduced. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image. This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and testing methods are used to assess these competencies. Objectives and Requirements By the end of the semester the students who passes with a final grade of "C" or above will have demonstrated the ability to: Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (12hours) Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that dayÕs session Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up Exhibit safe studio habits Be prepared for and participate in class critiques Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information Complete a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects Demonstrate the ability to present words of exhibition quality Advance the skills acquired in Design I Complete a non-representational 3-D image exploring line in space Complete a non-representational 3-D image exploring plane in space Complete a non-representational 3-D image exploring mass/volume in space Complete a non-representational 3-D image incorporating linear, planar, and mass, elements Complete a non-representational 3-D image exploring texture in space Complete a non-representational 3-D image exploring color in space Description of Course Content This multi-media course introduces elements of 3-D design such as volume, mass, texture, light, color, and scale and provides a review of the range of esthetic expression made possible by them. Basic problems of space are solved by working with a variety of materials (cardboard, wood, wire, plaster) while exploring their design potential. These materials are used to understand the additive and subtractive processes in creating 3-D forms. The class examines the use of tools as the extension of the hand in the making of forms and surfaces. Principles of structure such as "how or will it stand?" and other practical or functional approaches to construction are covered. Class time might include lecture, demonstration, slide presentation, studio time to complete assignments, field trips, and critiques. Class Requirements: Regular attendance and being on time to class. As the projects in this class are based in communal activity and understanding, your attendance is integral to your success. The experience of being in the classroom cannot be duplicated. Students with more than four absences will be dropped from the class. See the college’s drop policy below. Arriving late to class will negatively affect your grade. Note: three tardies (arriving more than ten minutes late to class) equals one absence. Leaving class early will be counted the same way. The college’s policy is that students can only miss 12 hours of class, therefore you will be dropped upon your 5th absence, no excuses accepted and no exceptions. You want to avoid being absent at all costs since this will put you behind and you will have to make up the work you missed on your own time. The projects and critiques that make up this class are the equivalent of exams. Each project is made up of two parts, the projects which are half of your grade (50 points), and the critique for each project which is the other half of your grade (50 points).Your projects will be graded on technique, completion and the following of directions amongst other things. Your critique grade will come from your presence at the entire critique, your participation in speaking about others work and your own and active listening. You will not pass a critique if you are not present. The State of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For example, if you repeat the same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. In 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting students to no more than six total course withdrawals throughout their academic career in obtaining a baccalaureate degree. There may be future penalties imposed. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your instructor will “alert” you and HCC Student Services of the chance you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. You should visit with your Instructor, an HCC counselor, or HCC Online Student Services to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be offered to assist you – tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance. You MUST visit with a faculty advisor, a counselor or on-line student services prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class and this must be done by April 1, 2013 at 4:30pm in order to receive a “W” on your transcript. After that deadline, you will receive the grade you are making which will more than likely be an F. Any student with a documented disability (e.g.physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Excused absences are also granted for Holy Days provided the student follows the policy listed in the student handbook. HCC policy prohibits children in the classroom. HCC policy prohibits smoking in all buildings. The HCCS policy regarding scholastic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and collusion. Students engaging in scholastic dishonesty will face severe penalties as described in the student handbook. Students with Disabilities Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate Disability Support Service Counselor at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Every class, we will have a 10-15 minute break. This is the only time cell phones may be used. Students are not allowed to have cell phones on during class nor are they allowed to text message or use their phone in any way. Stepping outside the classroom during classtime to use your cell phone is not allowed. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in a lowered grade. **Students can expect to incure the cost of their own art supplies, no more than $50. A supply list and contract will be given out. The contract, signed by you, states that you will be responsible for providing your own supplies and that this is required to pass the course. If you are an ECHS student, the contract will have a place for you and your parent’s signature. The art dept. of HCCS Northeast will not be providing supplies for any student. If you know you will be having diffulties providing your own supplies, it is YOUR job to go to the high school and alert them that you need help AHEAD OF TIME. Please let me know if this is your situation. You will be notified ahead of time of any changes made to the syllabus or supply list.