ART 107: 3D Design Introduction to Sculpture

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Class Program

Art

Digital Design

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

090836

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities with Performance

Description

Introduction to the elements and principles of sculpture and three-dimensional composition through a variety of processes and materials. Emphasis on spatial structure, basic volumes, and relationships of form and space.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Analyze and apply the principles of 3-dimensional structure, spatial modulation and planar modulation.

Analyze and apply the principles of spatial composition.

Display studio skills in basic structural construction.

Analyze and apply physical forces and material characteristics in structural forms.

Have a general understanding of the theories and applications of sculptural composition in the history of art.

Core Topics

Visual elements:
- Functions of line in a 3-dimensional sculpture
- Movement and emphasis
- Pattern and texture
- Modeling
- Figure-ground relationship (positive/negative space)
- Light and color
- Use of time
- Architectural volume
Principles of Design:
- Unity and variety
- Emphasis/focal point
- Balance
- Scale/proportion
- Rhythm
- Environmental sculpture
- Conceptual art