PRDE 1710 - Fundamentals of Clay Modeling

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: PRDE 1010 and MACA 1040

This class will introduce students to clay modeling concepts, terms, and basic skills as it pertains to industry standards and techniques.

Billable Contact Hours: 6

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate surfacing techniques in clay modeling.

Objectives: Using the surfacing techniques in clay modeling the learner will:

Develop a high quality surface in the given time.
Build a model with the techniques given in the time allowed.
Identify the difference between poor and high quality surface in the time allowed.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will capture 2D to 3D relationship in clay modeling.

Objectives: Using the 2D to 3D relationship in clay modeling the learner will:

Identify sections in the time given.
Build an armature in the given time allowed.
Build a 3D model from a 2D drawing in the time allowed.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will build and effectively use clay modeling tools.

Objectives: Identifying the industry tools, the learner will:

Identify proper tools in the given time.
Build a basic set of tools in the time allowed.
Demonstrate proper technique of tools in the time given.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate symmetry in clay modeling.

Objectives: Using symmetry in clay modeling the learner will:

Demonstrate dragging tools to mirror in the time allowed.
Identify cross sections templates from 2D drawings in the given time.
Develop a symmetrical model in the time given.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students demonstrate scale in clay modeling.

Objectives: Demonstrating scale in clay modeling the learner will:

Demonstrate an ability to visualize a scale model
Identify the proper measurements and techniques to create a scale model
Develop accurate size and proportioning in a scale model

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate line quality in clay modeling.

Objectives: Demonstrating line quality in clay modeling the learner will:

Demonstrate the understanding of line quality
Identify the differences between quality line and surface
Develop accurate surfaces with consistent lines.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Pre - Test
Introduction to Tools
Classroom Procedures
2D Development & Translation
Creating Cross Sections
Clay Manipulation
Clay Modeling Projects
Modifying Surface
Final Project

Primary Faculty
Carlson, James
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Thero, Laura
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088