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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
ARTS D010B
Course Title (CB02)
Intermediate Three-Dimensional Design
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
This course is a further exploration of three-dimensional design, focusing on individual projects. Subjects include the use of various materials including wood, metals, plastic sheet, and resin, and an introduction to mold making and casting.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is UC and CSU transferable. It is part of the Sculpture A.A. Degree. This course is the intermediate level of study for three-dimensional design, which will further examine design principles and building processes.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
4.0
Maximum Credit Units
4.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours3.06.0
Laboratory Hours3.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
36.0
Laboratory
36.0
Total
72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
72.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
72.0

Prerequisite(s)

ARTS D010A

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Field observation and field trip

Guest speakers

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Collaborative projects

Laboratory experience which involves students in formal exercises of idea and skill development, within the study of three dimensional design

Assignments

  1. Research, develop and design functional and utilitarian objects including kitchen utensils, furniture, lamps, etc.
  2. Model making of designed objects.
  3. Classroom presentation of self-assigned topics of design.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Advanced portfolio of original, 3-dimensional artworks, evaluated for aesthetics, construction techniques, technical mastery, idea development, and exploration.
  2. Assessment of student's planning process, including drawings, sketchbook, models, notes, etc., evaluated for thoroughness, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
  3. Assessment of student's effort, engagement, and investigative approach in projects including designing objects, model making, and in-class presentations as developed through lectures and reading material, graded on a rubric.
  4. Presentation of each project including midterm and final critiques to articulate and discuss each student's concept and the results of their design and craftsmanship as developed in class through lectures, demonstrations, and reading material.
  5. Final project, evaluated for aesthetics, construction techniques, technical mastery, idea development, and exploration.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom space with large working surface area
  • Studio space with basic woodworking facility and work-bench
  • Basic hand and power tools
  • Sink with traps
  • Adequate storage for materials and projects

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Stewart, Mary. "Launching the Imagination". New York: McGraw-Hill 2019 (6th Edition)
Lidwell, William, "Universal Principles of Design". Rockport Publishers, Beverly, Massachusetts, 2010
Bell, Victoria Ballard and Rand, Patrick, "Materials for Design 2". Princeton Architectural Press, New York, New York, 2014
Brownell, Blaine, "Transmaterial 3". Princeton Architectural Press, New York, New York, 2010
Lupton, Ellen, "Skin: Surface, Substance, and Design". Princeton Architectural Press, New York, New York, 2007

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Shop Safety Manual
Supplemental Instructional Handouts
Art on Campus Collection, °®¶¹´«Ã½ College http://www.deanza.edu/campus_art/

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Construct individually advanced projects under the direction of the instructor.
  • Use specific materials appropriate to more advanced three-dimensional work.
  • Demonstrate more advanced skills utilizing hand and power tools appropriate to the above materials.
  • Apply more advanced knowledge of elements and principles of design to problem solving for aesthetic purposes.
  • Apply critical thinking skills and problem solving skills in three dimensional space through more sophisticated design approach.
  • Formulate a more focused personal and concise visual statement, which represents specific design concepts in a three dimensional format.
  • Define and discuss an historical and/or cultural understanding of design by contemplating global perspectives and designs from an historical sense, with an emphasis on today's visual arts world.

CSLOs

  • Apply an advanced level of elements and design principles to formulate an in-depth, personal and concise visual statement.

  • Construct an individually advanced project focusing on specific materials appropriate to a more involved three-dimensional concept.

  • Develop enhanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Outline

  1. Construct individually advanced projects under the direction of the instructor.
    1. Research and development.
    2. Design specific objects of student's choice.
    3. Sketches and models.
  2. Use specific materials appropriate to more advanced three-dimensional work.
    1. Foam plastic
    2. Plastic resin
    3. Metals
  3. Demonstrate more advanced skills utilizing hand and power tools appropriate to the above materials.
    1. Woodworking machinery, air and power tools: table saw, radial arm saw, band saw, power sanding equipment, lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, router, files.
    2. Metal working machinery and tools: gas, MIG, TIG welder, metal cutting band saw, metal chop saw, bending brake, slip roll, shear.
    3. Making of jigs and fixtures.
  4. Apply more advanced knowledge of elements and principles of design to problem solving for aesthetic purposes.
    1. Integration of object and student's visual language/vocabulary.
    2. Functionality and aesthetic issues.
    3. Invention
  5. Apply critical thinking skills and problem solving skills in three dimensional space through more sophisticated design approach.
    1. Discussion and presentation of the projects.
    2. Critique and idea exchange.
    3. Individual challenge in each project working with the instructor.
  6. Formulate a more focused personal and concise visual statement, which represents specific design concepts in a three dimensional format.
    1. Concept development and objectives.
    2. Personal expression within the parameters of a specific design project.
  7. Define and discuss an historical and/or cultural understanding of design by contemplating global perspectives and designs from an historical sense, with an emphasis on today's visual arts world.
    1. Examination of the design.
    2. Material and process.
    3. Cultural background.
    4. Function in the society.

Lab Topics

  1. Assemble a research portfolio of a utilitarian object.
  2. Practice working with tools and materials to learn their proprieties.
  3. Create maquettes in preparation for projects.
  4. Construct a variety of materials to create an idea and visual statement.
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