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3-D Design (Period 4 & 6)

Course Description

3-D Design (pre-IB)

Program:  Arts and Communications

Path:  Visual Arts

CBEDS Title: 3-D Design

Prerequisites:  None

Length:  One year, non repeatable

Lab Fee:  $25/semester

Course Description:

In the first semester the student will learn the basic clay construction techniques and the fundamentals of 3 dimensional design, function and color application.  In the second semester he/she will apply these in the creation of a self-portrait, action figure, a car design, a toy design and movie set.

Student Outcomes:  Students will:

Visual and Performing Arts Standards - Advanced

Eslrs

Nogales

A1.0 & A2.0

Critical Thinkers

demonstrate various clay construction techniques and apply the principles of 3-D design in various projects.

A1.0 & A2.0

Critical Thinkers

create 5 major projects combining the knowledge gained

A1.0 & A2.0

Effective Communicators

demonstrate effective visual communication.

A1.0, A2.0 & A5.0

Problem Solvers

demonstrate problem solving skills in the creating of unique art pieces.

A1.0, A3.0, A4.0 & A5.0

Problem Solvers

Demonstrate an understanding of the history and aesthetics of sculpture.

Content Outline:

In 3-D design the students will use the construction techniques of pinch, carve, coil, coiled slab, and slab to create sculptures with the following design principles:

1.     Design and Construction students will learn the principles and elements of 3-D art and the techniques of clay construction. (A1.6, A2.1, A2.4, & A2.5)

2.     Five major projects revolving around the industry students will learn to apply the skills from first semester into projects revolving around real jobs in the 3-D design field. (A1.6, A2.1, A2.4, & A2.5)

3.     In Visual Communications the students will learn to use design to express a clear message about an idea, opinion or feeling in each of the sculptures. (A1.6, A2.1, A2.4, & A2.5)

4.     In problem solving and creating unique designs, the students will:

a.     try their own solutions to the problems they create for themselves in accomplishing their own design for each project. (A1.3, A2.1 & A2.4)

b.     invent different methods to answer the problem given in each design project. (A2.1 & A5.2)

c.     develop a personal style. (A1.3 & A2.1)

5.     In Art history and Aesthetics students will: read and respond to various Scholastic Art magazines on Sculpture and 3-D design. (A1.4, A3.3, A4.1, A4.2, A4.3, A5.2)