3D Studio

3D Studio

Mrs. Mitschmyer

Teacher contact: k.mitschmyer@sau47.org

603-532-8131 ext. 115

Course Description: A variety of sculpting techniques will be examined, explored, and expanded upon. Processes will include but not be limited to hand building with clay, using the potters wheel, casting in plaster, sculpting with wire, cardboard, paper, and mixed media, as well as overall composition and design planning.

Required Texts: No required text

Required Materials: A 1 inch 3 ring binder filled with white printer paper is required for this course.

Class Objectives: Using a variety of materials we will practice many techniques and study the history of 3D design and art making. Students will know and be able to use a variety of techniques and processes through the completion of exercises, projects, and critiques both written and verbal in order to gain a broader understanding of the materials and historical applications.

Student Learning Goals

1. Develop an understanding of the Elements of Art (Line, Shape/Form, Value, Color, Space & Pattern, and Texture) and use them in creating and analyzing three dimensional artworks.

2. Learn how to apply the Principles of Design (Balance, Unity, Contrast, Emphasis, Pattern, Movement, and Rhythm) in creating and three dimensional artworks.

3. Learn about various artists/styles/materials as they relate to our units of study.

4. Develop skills and language needed to critique individual artwork as well as the artwork of others.

Course Time Line

Intro to 3D:  Exercises and warm ups to understand basic concepts: elements and principles

2D to 3D

Tissue paper mask experiment

Paper Relief

Paper Sculpture: Birds

Unit One:  Clay

Making your mark: Stamps

Historical Pinch and Coil Pots

Boxes

Slump Bowls with Pattern

Slab mugs: Handles!!!

Unit Two: Cardboard

Basics: Investigating form (cube, cylinder, cone, etc.) through repetition

Abstract Cardboard Compositions

Pop Art

Unit Three: Wire

Studying the figure through gesture

Wire and Masking tape shoes

Transparent Mod Podge Wire Sculptures

Mobiles

Unit Four: Plaster

Hand self portraits

Aluminum foil / Newspaper Molded Plaster forms: Emphasis on Exaggeration

Unit Five: Mixed Media

Word inspired assemblage: Choose words with meanings that aren’t well known

Famous Portraits: use found mixed materials to create a portrait

Reclaimed Water Bottle sculpture

Book inspired altered books

Assignments/Assessments

Weekly Sketchbook: Sketchbook assignments will be given out on the first of the six day rotation and be due on the block day of the rotation.

Projects: Every project will be accompanied by a rubric that students will assess themselves on first.

Midterm: Written and verbal critique of selected work from 1^st semester.

Final Exam: Written and verbal critique of selected work from 2nd semester.

Classwork/Homework Policy

Students are graded on a daily basis. Weekly grades will be accumulated and entered into grade book. Projects must be handed in with a completed rubric. Due dates are determined by classroom pace and established around marking periods. Sketchbook assignments are due on block days. A zero will be given for missing sketchbook assignments and it’s up to the student to get the work made up and graded on their own.

Grading Policy/Rubric

All grades are based on a rubric. The daily grades and sketchbook grades are based on a 4-point rubric. Each project has a rubric made specific to the objectives and expectations relating to the assignment.

• 40% Projects
• 40 % Daily Effort / Participation / Sketchbooks
• 10% Portfolio Review (Midterm/Final)
• 10% Critique (Midterm/Final)

Classroom Expectations

The art room is a community space. Respect is expected in the following areas:

Yourself – speak positively about your work, act safely, and be productive.

Your peers – speak positively to others, act safely towards others, and help others be productive.

The space – clean your area and help clean other areas, be considerate of artwork, supplies, and equipment.

Attendance Policy

The art department will follow the attendance policy of the school. All work can be made up on the student’s own time as long as it’s done prior to grades closing for the term.