Art
3341 Sculpture - Alternative Materials (Fibers, Sound and Performance)
M-F, 8 am – 12 pm , Summer
I, 2014
Instructor: Alison
Starr Office Number: Room 161 Studio Arts Center
Office Hours: Thursday
12-1pm, or by appointment
Description of Course
Content: An exploration of sculptural forms, concepts, and methods through
various media, significantly, fibers, textile, sound and performance. Emphasis
is on contemporary processes and individual expression.
Student Learning
Outcomes:
- The
student will be able to identify basic sculptural methods, strategies and
vocabulary.
- The
student will be able to identify and safely use a variety of basic tools
to work with a variety of fibers/textile as well as sound and the body in
performance.
- The
student will demonstrate an understanding of visual organization, design
basics and spatial dynamics in three-dimensional expression.
- The
student will demonstrate the ability to conceive, design and fabricate
sculptural art objects in a self-driven manner
- The student will be able to analyze and
critique the visual design and expressive attributes of various sculptural
art objects.
Requirements:
1. Regular attendance,
seminar participation and the completion of all work
a. Several assignments that will
require work outside of class time.
b. Projects that are turned in
late will be lowered one letter grade for
each class day it is late
2. Two independent research/artistic projects
3. Critique participation and classroom clean-up
Students must adhere strictly to safety rules pertaining to
lab processes and machinery usage. Appropriate studio etiquette, clean-up and
storage of works-in-progress will be monitored. Abuse or disregard of such
issues will be subject to penalty and possible exclusion from lab use outside
of class time. Checked-out tools are the student’s responsibility – loss or
damage due to abuse will require replacement by the student. Studio access
abuses such as leaving doors propped open, giving access to unqualified
students or disregarding safety procedures will result in explusion from the
class.
Note:
Missed seminars, excessive absences and missed critiques will affect
your final grade for this class.
Generally speaking, missing any of the above counts as a 3-point
deduction subtracted from your final GPA.
Most lectures, demonstrations,
critiques and assignments will occur at the beginning of class periods and will
not be repeated for latecomers. If you are late to class, notify the instructor
to ensure a tardy is counted instead of an absence.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance to all
seminars, lab days and critiques is required. Absences are only excused for
participation in University-sanctioned events, significant and verifiable
issues, or the observance of religious holidays. In the case of extended
illness or injury, the doctor’s notes will give justification for a possible
grade of “Incomplete.” More than four
unexcused absences will lower your final grade 10%.
Grading Criteria for projects/progress:
1. Synthesis of form/content
regarding projects
2. Workmanship and resolution of
ideas
3. Risk and scope (effort,
scale, complexity) of projects
Grading Policy:
This class is about exploration.
You are responsible for your own concept and research.
Students will be expected to complete two self-assigned, thoughtful,
complex projects using a variety of materials and processes. I will assess each discrete work with a
grade, but will also provide 2 graded progress reports based on each students
motivation, discipline and dedication to the class at week 8 and week 12 of the
semester. I believe this accomplishes
several things. First, it provides greater
freedom to tackle significant projects requiring more time and development than
4-week intervals. Second, it removes the
erroneous equation of a single work of art to a fixed percentile. If any student requires more grading input
they are welcome to make an appointment to discuss concerns during my office
hours. The two projects will be assessed
following critiques dates listed on schedule.
All 4 of these grades equal 80% of your total grade. The final 20% of your grade will include an
assessment of seminar participation, critique participation and classroom
demeanor/cleanliness.
Grading Code
100-90 – A =
Excellent. The project meets all of the criteria to the highest standard.
89-80 – B = Good. The project meets most of
the criteria, but with noticeable room for improvement.
79-70 – C = Average. The project exemplifies
a moderate meeting of the criteria, but
indicates significant room for
improvement.
69-60 – D = Weak. The project is
sub-standard, not meeting the criteria.
F = Little or no effort is evidenced.
Grade Grievance Policy:
I want you to succeed in this course. I will do whatever I can to help
you learn the material, gain the skills, and understand the assignments. If you
have any questions or concerns regarding course content please address the
issue with me first. If an understanding cannot be reached between us it can
then be brought to the attention of the administration through the university
grievance procedure. See the university policy in the catalogue.
Materials list: * asterisk
denotes optional items
retractable
tape measure (12 ft. minimum)
safety
glasses *
disposable
dust masks (paper - NIOSH approved) *
basic set of
twist drill bits (1/16 to 1/2 inch) and screw bits
(phillips and flat head)
wood glue (Titebond
or Elmer’s)
sewing
needles
scissors
thread of a
variety of types
sewing
machine *
rags (old
tee-shirts, wash rags, shop rags, etc.)
assorted
sandpaper – fine (120+ grit), medium (80-100), coarse (50-80)
sketch/note
book
work gloves
*
disposable
nitrile ot vinyl gloves *
ear plugs*
****Miscellaneous other materials as
dictated by the sculptures to be made. Each student is
responsible for acquiring the specific materials needed to make his/her work
such as hardware, paint, material, sound equiptment etc.
M-06/02--Introduction
T-06/03 – seminar (Assign 1 due)
W-06/04—
Th-06/05--
M-06/09 — seminar (Assign 2 due)
T- 06/10 —
W -06/11--
Th-06/12--
M-06/16 — seminar (Assign 3 due)
T- 06/17 —
W -06/18-- Mid Term grade
reports
Th-06/19--
M-06/23— seminar (Assign 4 due)
T- 06/24 –
W-06/25—
Th- 06/26—
M – 06/30 – seminar (Assign 5
due)
T – 07/01
W – 07/02
Th – 07/03 Final group critique
Drop Policy: Refer
to university catalog for the official drop policy
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