ART
300 – Introduction to Sculpture – 3 Semester Hours
Spring
2016
TR
3:00-4:15 PM, DFAB 130
Bethel
University
Instructor: Jason Cole
Office
Hours:
DFAB 113 – MWF:
10-11am; MW: 2-3PM; TR: 8-9am, 11am-12pm.
Course
Prerequisites/Co Requisites:
ART 111, 113
Course
Description:
Introduction to
Sculpture emphasizes the understanding and manipulation of three-dimensional
space using form and scale. Students will explore sculpture using various
processes, materials, techniques, tools and studio safety.
Course Goals:
The student
will:
1) Demonstrate a
solid foundation in sculptural concepts and processes.
2) Demonstrate the
use of form and scale in the design of three-dimensional compositions.
3) Gain technical
proficiency with specific tools and techniques used for sculpting and
assembling.
4) Develop skills
of observation, personal expression, and abstract thinking.
5) Learn to use
the elements and principles of design to create a work of art.
Relationship of this Course to Content Area
Knowledge and Skills:
This course is
not used to address TN Matrix knowledge and skills.
Course Objectives:
The student
will:
a) Develop
problem-solving skills.
b) Gain an
understanding of the possibilities and limitations of various sculpture
materials.
c) Observe,
research, and learn from the work of other artists.
d) Develop and
enhance his/her proficiency in the vocabulary of the artist.
e) Actively engage
in constructive critique.
Units of Study:
Unit 1 Subtractive
Sculpture
Styrofoam
Carving
Unit 2 Additive
Sculpture
Casting
Silicone Molds
Creating
Multiples in Plaster
Unit 3 Wood
Carving
Subtractive
sculpture using soft wood
Unit 4 Assemblage
Additive
sculpture using pre-existing materials and objects to construct a sculpture.
Required Reading/Viewing:
Various
handouts, online videos, and online tutorials which will be given throughout the
course.
Suggested Reading/Viewing:
Websites:
Methods Of Instruction:
Lecture,
discussion, in-class work, outside assignments, online blog, critique.
Course Requirements:
1) A personal sketchbook/journal is an
important requirement of this course. It
is a depository for ideas, visual observations, and written responses to
anything (in-class or outside). Include practice,
sketches, and thumbnails in preparation for EVERY assignment and intended composition. Drill yourself on in-class skills. WRITE.
Don’t do ANYTHING in the sketchbook
without also writing some notes about what you did.
2) Completion of weekly in-class and homework
assignments
is required for the course.
3) Attendance at, and participation during, all
critiques is required.
Attendance Policy:
o
If
you miss SEVEN classes you will
immediately fail the course. Seven
absences means too much information and work has been missed for anyone to
legitimately pass the course. The only excused absences are for students who
must miss class due to approved scheduled university
extracurricular activities. Medical
absences can be discussed on an individual basis, but it is not guaranteed that
they will be excused.
o
If
you are unable to submit an assignment on its due date because of an
approved scheduled university extracurricular activity, that assignment
can be submitted at the beginning of the next class without penalization.
o
If
you are having trouble with the course or have problems outside the class that
are affecting your performance please talk to me about it so that we can work
out a solution. Do not wait until it is too late.
I will be glad to help you in any way I can.
o
Lateness
is not acceptable. It is disruptive and
frankly disrespectful not only to me but to your fellow students to enter the
classroom in the middle of a lecture, demonstration, or critique. Three late arrivals to class will count as an
absence.
o
All
students will work for the entire class period.
The class runs from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m.
Students will not leave the classroom unless excused. I am tolerant of discussion among students
during class to a point. However,
excessive talking, walking about or leaving the room will be noted in my grade
book and counted against your final grade.
o
If
you miss an assignment because of lateness or absence get it from another
student. If you then have questions come and see me.
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation/Grading System:
Each assignment
will be collected on a specific due date and time. Persons
not handing in work on time will be penalized one full grade. (See the exception rule above.) The work will be graded and returned as soon
as possible. At times it may be
necessary for me to hold some of the work for exhibitions or
photographing. In cases like this, I
will notify you.
All assignments
that have been submitted PROPERLY and graded may be re-worked and resubmitted
for the possibility of a better grade.
Final grades
reflect accomplishment in three areas:
o
Portfolio
(50%)
o
Sketchbook
(20%)
o
Class
performance/participation/attitude (30%)
Final grades
will be determined by:
o
Completion
of all assignments.
o
Consistency
of effort
o
Development
of skills in seeing and thinking.
o
Presentation
and craftsmanship.
o
Participation
in critiques and discussions.
o
General
attitude.
Individual
assignment grade definitions:
o
A - Excellent.
Assignment is completely and creatively fulfilled. No significant problems.
o
B - All aspects
of assignment are completely fulfilled and well done. A few problems remain to be solved.
o
C - Work
fulfills the requirements of the assignment to the letter and is generally
successful. Work is completely
finished. Craftsmanship is
acceptable. Some problems remain to be
solved.
o
D - Work is not
yet completely finished or has obvious technical or conceptual flaws.
o
F - Unacceptable
in technique or craft or concept (or any combination of these).
o
X - Assignment
not handed in. This assignment may not
be re-submitted.
Final letter
grade definitions:
o
A – The student
earning an A has shown great effort and near-perfect success in all aspects of
the class. Only students absolutely
excelling far above expectations will be awarded this grade.
o
B - A very good
job. The person earning this grade has
worked very hard; has pushed his/herself to go beyond the mere fulfillment of each
problem and has shown strong advances in technical and conceptual skills.
o
C - The student
earning a C has fulfilled the requirements of the course, has a positive
attitude, worked hard, shown growth in skills and thinking, and did an overall
good job.
o
D - Below
par. This grade indicates that the
student has obvious difficulties with basic drawing skills and/or trouble in
fulfilling the requirements of the class for some other reason.
o
F - This grade
indicates a severe problem in one or more of the following categories: lack of interest, bad attitude, failure to
complete assignments, excess lateness, or absence.
Clinical/Laboratory/Field Experiences:
None
Critical Thinking Statement:
Critical
thinking is the art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to
improving it. In this class we will
raise vital questions and problems, formulate them clearly and precisely;
gather and assess relevant information, by using abstract ideas to interpret it
effectively.
General Requirements:
o
You
are required to bring your binder and sketchbook to EVERY CLASS! It will be IMPOSSIBLE for you to participate
in class on most days if you do not have these two books. Anyone arriving without the sketchbook or
binder WILL LEAVE THE CLASSROOM AND WILL
BE COUNTED AS ABSENT FOR THE DAY.
Make a habit of carrying these items with you every Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday.
o
On
days when we will be working on projects, you are required to bring all the
necessary materials with you to class.
Anyone arriving without the required materials WILL LEAVE THE CLASSROOM AND WILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENT FOR THE DAY.
o
All
students are expected to participate during critiques. Failing to engage in discussions will be
noted in the gradebook.
o
Prohibited
from my classroom: Cell phones (you may have it pocketed, but silence it and DO
NOT ANSWER IT), any device with headphones, tobacco of any kind, drugs or
alcohol, Internet social networking sites, and laziness.
Required Materials & Supplies
Different
materials will be required for each individual assignment, but a general list
includes:
o
Sketchbook
(spine- or spiral-bound, no specific size)
o
Styrofoam
block
o
Soft
wood (pine or basswood)
o
Carving
tools, scissors, knife
o
Sandpaper
o
Silicone
sealant
o
Calking
gun
o
Plaster
o
Cellulose
insulation
o
Epoxy,
superglue, wood glue
o
Wood
stain, varnish, acrylic medium
o
Acrylic
paint
o
Various
objects for constructions and assemblage
o
Miscellaneous
options: matches, scraps of wood or metal, wooden dowels, textured items,
self-hardening clay, etc.
Artists to Consider
Alexandros
of Antioch
Praxiteles
Donatello
Michelangelo
Buonarroti
Gian Lorenzo
Bernini
Sylvia Shaw Judson
Auguste Rodin
Constantin
Brancusi
Martin Puryear
Claes Oldenburg
Richard Serra
Eva Hesse
Louise
Bourgeois
Elizabeth
Catlett
Bettye Saar
Alison Saar
Judy Chicago
Yayoi Kusama
Alexander Calder
Juan Gris
Henry Moore
Don Gummer
Alberto
Giacometti
Andy Goldsworthy
Anish Kappor
Louise Nevelson
Edgar Degas
Robert
Rauschenberg
Hans Bellmer
John
Chanberlain
Duane Hanson
Eduardo
Paolozzi
Harriet Hosmer
Joseph Beuys
Ron Mueck
Janice Lowry
Jeff Koonz
Damien Hirst
Tamar Abakelia
Ann Christopher
Raoul Hausmann
Edith Woodman
Burroughs
Kyoko Asakura
Rebeca Trevino
Michael Hunt
Wilson
Marjorie Steele
Ruth Asawa
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Class
Schedule
Week 1
1-12
Introduction
o Review syllabus
o Review
materials list
1-14
Lecture: Concepts of 3-dimensional
Space in Art
Safety Discussion
Outside
Assignment:
·
Sketch
out 3-4 concepts for Styrofoam carving.
*MLK HOLIDAY –
JANUARY 18*
Week 2
1-19
Styrofoam Carving
o
Subtractive
sculpting using Styrofoam
o
Carving
an extremely soft material with simple tools
o
Translating
2D conceptual sketches into 3D form
o
Materials
·
Styrofoam
block, carving tools
1-21
Continue
Styrofoam Carving
Week 3
1-26
Continue Styrofoam Carving
1-28
Critique
Assignment #1 - Styrofoam Carving
Outside Assignment:
o
Bring
an assortment of small objects to class for casting
o
Gather
materials for casting
Week 4
2-2
Casting
o
Additive
sculpting using silicon and plaster molds
o
Materials
·
Casting
item, silicone, calking gun, plaster, cellulose insulation
2-4
Continue Casting
Outside
Assignment:
o
Sketch
out concepts for a construction for casting.
o
Begin
gathering objects for construction
Week 5
2-9
Continue Casting
2-11
Assignment
#2 - Small Cast Pieces Due
Begin Constructing an Object for
Casting
o
Using
existing and casted items to create an object for casting
o
Materials
·
Assortment
of objects and casting items, silicone, calking gun, plaster, cellulose
insulation, epoxy, super glue.
Outside
Assignment:
o
Continue
to sketch out concepts
Week 6
2-16
Continue Constructing Object for
Casting
2-18
Continue Constructing Object for
Casting
Week 7
2-23
Creating Multiples
o
Using
the object you built over the past week, create a silicone mold more making
multiples.
o
Create
4 copies of your original construction
o
Add
color/design
o
Materials
·
Casting
object, silicone, calking gun, plaster, cellulose insulation, paint, acrylic
medium/varnish.
2-25
Continue Creating Multiples
Week 8 MID-TERM
3-1
Continue Creating Multiples
3-3
MID-TERM
SKETCHBOOKS DUE
Continue Creating Multiples
*SPRING BREAK
March 7-11*
Week 9
3-15
Continue Creating Multiples
3-17
Critique
Assignment #3 - Casting Object & 4 Multiples
Outside
Assignment:
o
Sketch
out concepts for wood carving
Week 10
3-22
Wood Carving
o
Subtractive
sculpting using soft wood
o
Materials
·
Block
of soft wood (pin or basswood), carving tools, sandpaper, wood glue.
3-24
Continue Wood Carving
*GOOD FRIDAY –
MARCH 25*
Week 11
3-29
Continue Wood Carving
3-31
Continue Wood
Carving
Week 12
4-5
Continue Wood Carving
Discuss Assemblage
Outside
Assignment
o
Finish
Wood Carving
4-7
Critique
Assignment #4 - Wood Carving
Outside Assignment
o
Sketch
out ideas for assemblage
o
Gather
items and materials for assemblage
Week 13
4-12
Assemblage
o
Additive
sculpture using pre-existing materials and objects to construct a sculpture.
o
Materials
·
Various
items, objects, and raw materials, nails, screws, wood, epoxy, super glue,
paint, varnish, etc.
4-14
Continue Assemblage
*EASTER HOLIDAY
April 18-20*
Week 14
4-19
Continue Assemblage
4-21
Continue Assemblage
Week 15
4-26
Continue Assemblage
4-28
Continue Assemblage
Outside Assignment
o
Finish
Assemblage
FINALS WEEK
Tuesday, May 3
– 12:30-2:30 PM
FINAL CRITIQUE: Assemblage
Month
And Year Of Syllabus Revision:
January 2016
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