Murrieta Valley Unified School District High School Course Outline January Advanced Three Dimensional Design

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1 Murrieta Valley Unified School District High School Course Outline January 2004 Department: Course Title: Visual and Performing Arts Advanced Three Dimensional Design Course Number: 6175 Grade Level: Length of Course: Prerequisite: Year Art 1 or Three Dimensional Design I UC/CSU (A-G) Requirement: F I. Goals The student will: A. Demonstrate an understanding of technical and conceptual foundations of three-dimensional design. (VPA Standard 1.0) B. Integrate research to resolve and identify design problems using techniques and skills in various media. (VPA Standard 2.0, 5.0) C. Learn the historical references and aesthetic theories pertaining to 3D art. (VPA Standard 3.0, 4.0) D. Utilize historical references and theories in their use of media as a means of personal expression and communication. (VPA Standard 3.0, 4.0, 5.0) E. Create and maintain a portfolio that reflects their growth in craftsmanship and their capacity to communicate ideas visually and verbally through written and oral critiques. The portfolio will reflect their exploration of art careers by various media and stages of design. (VPA Standard 2.0, 4.0, 5.0) II. Outline of Content for Major Areas of Study (All three-dimensional projects have portfolio entries that include sketches, plans, patterns, and detailed critiques of expository writing about the techniques used.)

2 Semester I A. Technique and conceptual abilities related to three dimensional art and various media B. Render drawings, patterns and plans for projects C. Create models of inexpensive material for design practice D. Develop projects in various media, wood, plaster, paper casting, etc. E. Three-dimensional projects 1. Course Introduction a. Review of elements and principles of design. b. 3D review design packet, drawing form c. Portfolio requirements- mission statement d. Sketchbook 2. Emerging figure in sculpture a. Rodin, Michelangelo studies and slides b. Working with plaster, pouring and carving c. Anatomical studies of human form d. Finishing, sanding, working 3D figure in the round 3. Sculpture in a series a. Methods and armature study b. Contour drawing, composition c. Plasticene clay- quick studies d. Working with groups of objects, scale 4. Creating a model a. Foamcore b. Working from still life c. Craftsmanship and original design d. Interior/exterior forms e. Creating a 3D pattern from cardboard f. Finishing, paint g. Marketable qualities 5. Paper making techniques a. Introduction to the human skull and portraiture b. Mexican folk art (Dia de los muertos), research Mesoamerica c. Paper -mache Calaveras with moveable jaws or freestanding fantasy figures d. Symbolism of patterns and designs e. Balance, repetition and movement in design f. Contrast cultural connotations 6. Jewelry a. Jewelry design grouping, b. Geometric vs. organic design, historic Art Nouveau period c. Rhythmic (movement) line design practice, line characteristics

3 Semester II d. Cuff bracelet or continuous e. Wire pin design with clasp and simple chain f. Forming, annealing copper or silver, enameling, planishing g. Enamel saucers: top and bottom designs, creating a stencil h. Jewelry: cultural and contemporary significance i. Maori tribes and tattoo, Hindu culture A. Study three-dimensional form and various mediums used for aesthetic, perceptive, utilitarian, cultural and historic content. B. Study craftsmanship standards and tools, materials and processes C. Express ideas specifically through three-dimensional form D. Evaluate appropriate medium(s) to convey design ideas E. Three-dimensional projects 1. Pop art sculpture a. Sketch from miniature model with realistic value b. Composition from thumbnail sketches c. Sculpture enlargement from model d. Modern art historical references e. Appropriate medium ( individual decision) 2. Mold making a. Clay techniques, plaster pour and paper casting b. Bas relief craving c. Architectural tiles, wall sconces or reliefs d. Organic or geometric themes or patterns e. Review: repetition, movement (rhythm), balance f. Figure/ground relationship 3. Contemporary Sculpture: Shape and form a. Minimalism David Smith,Henry Moore b. Drawing geometric form c. Drawing and models- interrelationship of forms d basswood or plaster carving two interrelated forms. 3. Traditional/expressive figure in sculpture a. Study of facial expressions b. Gestural figure/expressive movement c. Emphasis on form for expression vs. color d. Plaster gauze, Stiffy glue (fabric), various armatures, Wall board compound for modeling. e. One Half figure, life size f. Figure groups 4. Furniture design a. Small scale models b. Furniture design and development

4 c. Constructing forms with geometric shapes d. Cardboard and found materials, Fix-all for modeling e. Reconstructing chair using existing armature-full size f. Creating a lamp and coordinating shade using a theme g. Furniture surface treatments h. Making a template, pattern 5. Applied Design for Everyday Practice a. Museum shopping bag b. Research an artist and art period c. Place settings, dishes, cutlery 5. CollaborativeTotem Pole a. Research of symbolism of Native American Culture b. Armature c. Analysis of stylistic designs; personal interpretation d. Power or clan animals III. Accountability Determinants A. Key Assignments 1. Emerging Figure from block; plaster, wood 2. Sculpture Series: progressive abstraction of object 3. Abstract/Foamcore Model of an organic object, such as a fruit, etc. 4. Standing Figure 5. Jewelry 6. Pop Art/Realism 7. Moldmaking: tiles or sconces 8. Two Interrelated Forms: carving 9. Expressive figure/portraits 10. Furniture Design 11. Museum Shopping Bag 12. CollaborativeTotem Pole 13. Portfolio Review B. Assessment Methods 1. Students will organize and keep all portfolio materials 2. Students will complete portfolio critique forms for each project utilizing art vocabulary 3. Students will have each project graded according to established criteria 4. Students will develop an awareness of safety issues and appropriate tool use 5. Research Project 6. Standard testing IV. Required Text

5 Williams, Arthur. Sculpture, Worcester, MA: Davis Publication, V. Supplementary Materials Hume, Helen. Art History and Appreciation Activities Kit, West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research in Education, National Gallery of Art, Department of Education Resources Extension Programs (Teaching Resources and loan program), Washington, DC. Http;// Video: Kiln Fired Glass with Gil Reynolds, Newberg,OR: Fusion Glassworks Video: Jewelry USA, Glenview, IL: Crystal Productions. Slides, prints and other Internet sources Other library sources