3D Art: Introduction to Sculpture and Ceramics
Fleischman Fall 2009
What are we doing this Month - November
Students will Learn about Claes Oldenburg, Coosje van Bruggen and other artists working in soft sculpture
Students will learn different hand sewing techniques
We will deconstruct a stuffed animal and re-construct a new inside out creature
Students will create a soft sculpture creature from socks
SYLLABUS
(Preferred) Teacher Contact via email at kendra_fleischman@dpsk12.org
Please call classroom phone before 8:20 a.m. or after 2:40 p.m. 720-4240-1777 or 1776
Rationale
Designed for non-Visual Art Majors, this general introduction will provide students with skills needed to appreciate visual art as well as basic skills in ceramics and sculpture. Commonalities between visual art elements and design principles (such as line, rhythm, movement, unity, contrast) and other art disciplines will be emphasized. No previous 3D art experience is required for this class, however assignments and projects can accommodate those with some experience or advanced skill.
Content
• The Elements of Art: line, shape, value, color, space, texture, form,
• The Principles of Design: emphasis, balance, unity, contrast, variety, rhythm, proportion, movement
• Introduction to basic hand building ceramic techniques such as pinch, coil and slab
• Introduction to basic sculptural techniques such as building an armature, soft sculpture and handmade art book
• Art appreciation and critique skills
Required Materials
All materials will be provided for a $15.00 lab fee. The fee covers consumable materials you will use in the class including a hardbound sketchbook and art materials.
Activities and Assignments
Two written Art Gallery Reviews, one per quarter (drawing first quarter, painting second quarter)
Class exercises and assignments done in the sketchbook
Class critiques and discussion
Lecture and slide presentations
Individual and group art projects
Quizzes and Tests
Homework as necessary (to complete class assignments and prepare for quizzes/tests)
Grading
Grading is cumulative for the entire semester. Please use the parent portal to check your grades on a regular basis. Written work, homework assignments, class participation/preparation as well as projects are all important components of this class. Writing skills are emphasized as a major component of artistic success and are integrated into the class through reviews, essays and quizzes. It is recommended that you keep ALL graded work until the semester is over and you have received your final grade. All written assignments must be typed and submitted in printed form, not as e-mail. You should have a thumb drive if you want to print home assignments on the school printers.
Participation points are awarded each quarter and include attendance, attitude, studio responsibility, on-task behaviors, and critique skills.
PROGRESS MONITORING:
• Grades in Infinite Campus will be updated once a week.
• Every 3 weeks prog/elig grades will be used to help identifying struggling students for interventions including tutoring.
• Every week, IC Messenger will send notices regarding failing assignments. These are notices of assignments that earned a failing grade (less than 59%). To verify a student’s class grade, you will need to check IC in more detail. Please keep in mind the grading policies as stated in the syllabus above. IC Messenger will also send out a message if the student has missed an assignment. Failing grades will be sent once per week, missing grades may be sent multiple times over a nine-week period.
Late or incomplete work
Students are expected to complete ALL assignments on time.
Late work is penalized 10% per school day. Students with excused absences will be allowed 2 days per day absent to complete work before penalties are applied. Incomplete work may not be shown in department shows. It is always better to turn in work late than not at all, however work submitted more than five days late is accepted at the discretion of the teacher and must be of high quality to receive a maximum of ½ credit. Those who habitually turn in work late will lose participation points. No late work is accepted the last week of the quarter.
Make up work from extended unexcused absences, (such as travel) is accepted at the discretion of the instructor. If you know you will be missing school, you must make arrangements with the teacher before the absence begins.
Rules and Expectations
Attitude, Drive and Effort. Students are expected to maintain an open mind toward trying new techniques and be receptive to learning about all areas of art. It takes patience, perseverance and positive attitude to develop skill in any art form. Students who practice drawing and painting exercises outside of class will see greater improvement in skill and technique.
Please care for our studio space, equipment and supplies in a cooperative and responsible manner. Clean up and replacement of tools is everyone’s responsibility.
NO FOOD (except bottled water) is allowed in the VA studios.
Focus for the full period is the only way to get quality work completed. Excessive noise and horseplay distracts others.
Respect for the instructor, peers and the artwork of others is required. No negative comments!
The sketchbook is required in class every day.
Students are not allowed in the middle Bookroom or Supply Room without teacher permission.
Students may be asked to provide a cell phone or wallet as collateral to check out tools and books from the instructor.
Cell phones will be confiscated if seen in class and retained until the end of the day.
Repeated offenses may require a parent conference to get your phone back.
Classroom computers are for VA work only. Computer use for class work takes precedence over homework assignments such as gallery reviews.
Use of personal headphones not permitted because it isolates students from the cooperative learning experience.
Students are expected to be in class on time. Mandatory lunch detentions will be assigned on the 3rd tardy. If another teacher detains you, get a note!
Course Objectives/Standards Addressed
(Aligned with DPS and National Visual Arts Standards)
Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic art media and techniques.
Students will recognize and use art as a form of creativity and communication.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the art elements and principles of design.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the expressive and creative features of Sculpture and Ceramics.
Students will appropriately use and apply various materials, tools, techniques, and art processes.
Students will make connection between their work and various historical and cultural traditions.
Students will analyze and evaluate the characteristics, merits and meanings of art works
Intro to 3D Art Fleischman