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ARTT 1380 - 3D Design

Credit Hours: 3.00


Prerequisites: None

(replaces but does not equate to ARTT 1370)

An introduction to the elements and principles of three-dimensional design. Creative experimentation in three-dimensional design with mass, volume, line, time, space, texture, and color in various approaches explored in paper, wood, plastic, metal, etc.

NOTE: ARTT 1360 should be taken prior to, or in the same semester as ARTT 1380.

Billable Contact Hours: 6

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will utilize a vocabulary associated with 3-dimensional forms.

Objectives:

  1. Identify different aspects of 3-dimensional design using proper vocabulary
  2. Analyze and discuss 3-dimensional works using proper vocabulary

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create seven individual 3-dimensional models that exhibit the seven elements that make up a three dimensional form.

Objectives:

  1. Produce a 3D model that exhibits the qualities of mass.
  2. Produce a 3D model that exhibits the qualities of volume.
  3. Produce a 3D model that exhibits the qualities of line.
  4. Produce a 3D model that exhibits the qualities of plane.
  5. Produce a 3D model that exhibits the qualities of color.
  6. Produce a 3D model that exhibits the qualities of texture.
  7. Produce a 3D model that exhibits the qualities of time.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental constructed wood 3-dimensional form.

Objectives: 

  1. Identify different types of wood suitable for building.
  2. Identify tools used for woodworking.
  3. Produce a constructed wood 3-dimensional project (puzzle)

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental clock.

Objectives: 

  1. Produce a 3-dimensional project that keeps time
  2. Understand several different ways of keeping time.

 

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental 3-dimensional form that relates to its surroundings.

Objectives: 

  1. Produce a 3-dimensional project that relates to its surrounding.
  2. Document the 3-dimensional project in three additional surroundings
  3. Identify how the surroundings change the dynamics of the project.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate how 3-dimensional form can manipulate people’s movement.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

  1. Produce a 3-dimensonal project that directs people’s movements.
  2. Produce documentation of people interacting with the 3-dimensional project

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate safe work habits.

Objectives: 

  1. Use appropriate safety standards.
  2. Use tools properly.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate proper shop etiquette in a studio environment.

Objectives: 

  1. Maintain a clean studio
  2. Follow proper shop methodology.
  3. Maintain basic equipment shop equipment.

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
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
 

  1. Elements of a three dimensional form
  2. Tool use and studio etiquette
  3. Form and function
  4. Time
  5. Utilization of space
  6. Reduce, reuse, recycle
  7. Art History of three dimensional design
  8. Critique paper of significant three dimensional building, park or sculpture in the area

Primary Faculty
Mitchell, Todd
Secondary Faculty
Lambert, Julie
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie



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



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