COURSE SYLLABUS | FALL 2019

DATE: August 20, 2019 COURSE NUMBER: 102 SECTION: 004

COURSE TITLE Three-Dimensional Design

MEETING TIME 9:30AM – 12:15 DAY(S) M, W ROOM RUT 031G

PROFESSOR Dr. Michelle Aaron Livek Garner OFFICE MCL 244
EMAIL livekma@winthrop.edu PHONE (803)323-3237
OFFICE HOURS M-F 8am-9am by appointment only please use the online scheduler for office hours.

COURSE CATALOG Comprehensive exploration of form, volume and space involving design, media, tools, and techniques.
DESCRIPTION
A. To introduce and explore, through material manipulation, the Principles and Elements of three-
dimensional design.
B. To develop problem-solving skills relative to the sensitive employment of the Principles and Elements.
C. To introduce and impart an understanding of the vocabulary associated with three-dimensional design.
D. To expose students to some of the tools and materials associated with object making.
GOALS: E. To develop a high standard of craftsmanship and presentation.
F. To acquaint students with the process of drawing as it relates to three-dimensional design.
G. To introduce students to constructive critique procedures and methods of evaluation.
H. To develop oral communication skills.
I. To create an awareness of the scope and nature of three-dimensional design.

TEXT(S) USED Not Required but Suggested - Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice Ocvirk- Cayton

• Creativity: The ideas you come up with for your projects; your development and refinement of those
concepts, and your problem-solving skills.
• Craft: All work must demonstrate a concern for the materials you use. Poorly made work will receive
a lower grade.
• Sensitivity and Work Ethic: Your work must show sensitivity in design and construction. Your work
ethic must demonstrate a professional approach towards the class and the assigned problems.
OTHER COURSE • Documentation of your design process and the finished product.
REQUIREMENTS • Maintain a photographic record of the design process. This means documentation of drawing and
model explorations during the development stage of each project. This is a record of your
conceptual thinking and idea refinement.
• Deadlines: All projects and/or preliminary project components as assigned must be turned in on
time. Late work will result in a lower grade.
• Demonstrations: You must attend all demonstrations. Failure to do so may contribute to a lower
grade.

Wooden pencil
MATERIALS Thin line black ink pen
Craft knife and blades
 Adhesive (Rubber Cement, White Glue)
Hot Glue Gun with Glue sticks
Steel Ruler (12” and 18”)
Found materials
Stack of 15 sheets of paper of your choice
Needle nose plyers
Heavy Duty Scissors
Sketchbook (9x12 to 11x18)
Other materials as needed.

Competency 1: Winthrop graduates think critically and solve problems.

Winthrop University graduates reason logically, evaluate and use evidence, and solve problems. They seek out
and assess relevant information from multiple viewpoints to form well-reasoned conclusions. Winthrop
graduates consider the full context and consequences of their decisions and continually reexamine their own
critical thinking process, including the strengths and weaknesses of their arguments.

Competency 3: Winthrop graduates understand the interconnected nature of the world and the time in which
they live.
UNIVERSITY LEVEL Winthrop University graduates comprehend the historical, social, and global contexts of their disciplines and
COMPETENCIES their lives. They also recognize how their chosen area of study is inextricably linked to other fields. Winthrop
graduates collaborate with members of diverse academic, professional, and cultural communities as informed
and engaged citizens.

Competency 4: Winthrop graduates communicate effectively.

Winthrop University graduates communicate in a manner appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience.
They create texts - including but not limited to written, oral, and visual presentations - that convey content
effectively. Mindful of their voice and the impact of their communication, Winthrop graduates successfully
express and exchange ideas.

• Have a working knowledge of Design principles and elements and an ability to apply that knowledge
to problem-solving activities organizing three-dimensional elements into a well composed form.
• Have the ability to apply drawing to the creative process of three-dimensional design.
STUDENT LEARNING • Have an ability to speak and/or write logically and constructively about design in critique, using
OUTCOMES accepted three-dimensional design concepts and vocabulary.
• Have confident use of design tools in applying good craft and presentation to three-dimensional
designs.

Assessment Due Date %

Project #1: Paper and Edge/Micro
9/11 10
and Macro
Project #2: Shape and Form/ One
ADUE DATES AND GRADE 10/2 10
and Many
WEIGHTING
Project #3: Plane and
11/27 10
Movement/Skin and Bones
Project #4: Volume and
11/6 10
Surface/Translation in Wood
 Mini Project: CNC Router or 3D
TBD TBD
printer
Final Critique and Statement: One
12/9 11:30AM 20
Page Portfolio
Participation and In-Class
Performance Ongoing 20
(including critiques)
Attendance 10

A 92-100 Designates work of superior quality

A- 90-91
B+ 88-89 Designates work of high quality
B 82-87
B- 80-81
LETTER GRADE SCALE
C+ 78-79 Work minimally meets the course requirements
C 72-77
C- 70-71
D 61-69 Reflects minimal comprehension or performance
F 0-59 Unsatisfactory Performance
Should the student miss a session, it is their responsibility to ask instructor or colleagues for the notes, lecture
materials and any other information distributed in class. Please see deadlines/late work sections to policies
ATTENDANCE POLICY regarding missed assignments and projects. The instructor will arrange for a reasonable amount of time to
answer questions, but do not expect the instructor to entirely repeat the missed session.

STUDENT CODE OF Responsibility for good conduct rests with students as adult individuals. The policy on student academic
misconduct is outlined in the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” in the online Student
CONDUCT
Handbook (http://www2.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/handbook/StudentHandbook.pdf).

STUDENTS WITH Winthrop University is dedicated to providing access to education. If you have a disability—including (but not
DISABILITIES OR CHRONIC limited to) a learning disability, ADHD, a visual impairment, a hearing impairment, a mobility impairment, or a
MEDICAL ILLNESS chronic medical illness, and need accommodations, please contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with
Disabilities, at 323-3290, as soon as possible. Once you have your professor notification, please tell me so
that I am aware of your accommodations well before the first graded assignment is due.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being
SAFE ZONE STATEMENT – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs,
age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged provided all can agree to
disagree. It is the professor’s expectation that all students consider the classroom a safe environment.
 Dress Code
Closed toed shoes must be worn in the studio at all times. A student not wearing closed toed shoes will be asked
to leave to change and be marked “late”. During the wood project, absolutely no loose clothing, scarves or ties
should be worn. Long hair must be tied back when using power tools.

Studio, Tools, Materials and Safety

The 3-D Design Studio is a shared space. Students are required to clean up after themselves at all times. This
includes, but is not limited to: putting tools away after use, sweeping off workbench tops, vacuuming/sweeping
debris, cleaning around the sink area, tools, spills, etc. Always leave things cleaner than you found them.

This class subjects students to possible safety hazards. Each student is required to be present for the studio
safety tour and will sign and return the Assumption of Risk form located at the end of this syllabus. Safety in the
studio is of the utmost importance and to be treated seriously. Please note that student orientation is required
HEALTH AND SAFETY
on all equipment and machinery before the student has permission to operate it.
In case of an emergency: Call Campus Police 803-323-3333

Each student is responsible for contributing to a safe work environment. When working with heavy machinery
and complex chemicals it is extremely important that all directions and safety information is carefully read and
followed. Be sure to wear proper attire and protection to prevent injury and accidents.

Health and Safety In case of an emergency: Call Campus Police 803-323-3333

• Eye Wash Stations and First Aid Kits are located by the sinks in both sculpture studios.
• A link to Fine Arts Handbooks http://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/FINEARTS/default.aspx?id=24784
including Health and Safety Manual and Student Handbook. A hard copy of the health and safety
manual and all MSDS sheets are located in the sculpture studio.

SYLLABUS CHANGE The syllabus can be changed by the professor throughout the semester. Students will be notified of changes to
POLICY the calendar and any other changes.

1. Outline and sketch out the intention of the art as well as the look of the artwork.. whatever that
means.. Just pre-think, and make evidence of the pre-thinking
2. Ask yourself who your intended audience is, and aim your style toward that audience.
3. Sit down. Do the work. Make the marks of your thinking.
4. Number and date your pages.
Sketchbook Assignment 5. Use unexpected materials and marks.
Tips 6. Take process pictures and add them as a page. Think about how its coming along and propose new
outcomes.
7. Cite your research sources the very best that you can. Do this casually at the very least.
8. Find the narrative and make it clear. Or note the lack of a story.
9. Support your images with thinking.
10. Refine and edit.
COURSE CALENDAR
Week Emphasis During class Work Assigned outside of class:
Introductions, Syllabus and Intentions of
the Course Content. Complete pre-thinking
Task Strategy #1 assignment. Cite research
1 8/21 Introduction to course intent and
Begin pre-thinking process sources. Gather materials and
expectations.
tools necessary.
Understanding the space
Studio Time
8/26 Project #1: Paper and Edge/Micro and Studio work get to 33%
2
8/28 Macro complete
Studio Time
9/2 – NO CLASS
9/2 Project #1: Paper and Edge/Micro and Studio work get to 66%
3
9/4 Macro complete
Studio Time
Studio Time
9/9 Project #1: Paper and Edge/Micro and Studio work get to 100%
4
9/11 Macro complete
DUE/Critique
Task Strategy #2 Complete pre-thinking
9/16 Project #2: Shape and Form/ One and Begin pre-thinking process assignment. Cite research
5
9/18 Many sources. Gather materials and
Demo tools necessary.
Studio Time
Project #2: Shape and Form/ One and
9/23 Studio work get to6 6%
6 Many
9/25 Studio Time complete

Studio Time
9/30 Project #2: Shape and Form/ One and
7 Studio work 100% complete
10/2 Many
DUE/Critique
Mini Task Strategy
Begin pre-thinking process Complete pre-thinking
10/7 Demo assignment. Cite research
8 Mini Project: CNC Router or 3D printer
10/9 sources. Gather materials and
Studio Time tools necessary.

10/14 NO CLASS

Task Strategy #4 Complete pre-thinking

10/14 Project #4: Volume and assignment. Cite research
9
10/16 Surface/Translation in Wood Begin pre-thinking process sources. Gather materials and
tools necessary.
Demo

Demo
10/21 Project #4: Volume and Studio work get to 33%
10
10/23 Surface/Translation in Wood Studio Time complete

Demo
10/28 Project #4: Volume and Studio work get to 66%
11
10/30 Surface/Translation in Wood complete
Studio Time
Studio Time
11/4 Project #4: Volume and
12 Studio work 100% complete
11/6 Surface/Translation in Wood
DUE/Critique
Task Strategy #3
11/11 Project #3: Plane and Movement/Skin Studio work get to 33%
13
11/13 and Bones complete
Begin pre-thinking process
 Demo

Studio Time
11/18 Project #3: Plane and Movement/Skin Studio work get to 66%
14 Studio Time
11/20 and Bones complete

11/25 Project #3: Plane and Movement/Skin Studio Time

15 Studio work 100% complete
11/27 and Bones DUE/Critique

Study
Day

FINAL CRITIQUE: Monday, December 9, 11:30am

 Excellent Good Satisfactory Weak
5 4 3 2 Score
Form Quality/ Score x 5

Composition
Formal use of
elements for
effective design

50%
Craft and Technique Score x 3

Handling of
materials in order to
seamlessly articulate
the design

30%
Creative Score x 2

Engagement
Level of
investigation,
experimentation,
problem solving as
evident in sketches,
research, notes &
revisions
20%
____/50