3D Art

3-D Design I:          Course#: ART1012        1 credit

This course is available for students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 and is a year long.

In this year long credit course, students will experience important 3-D sculpture areas which may include but are not limited to: papermaking, stone carving, handbuilt and wheelthrown clay, metals and jewelry, and fibers. Ceramic design and pottery production will be highlighted in this class. Techniques include wheel thrown pottery, paperboard construction, casting and carving. After workshop style introductory lessons, students work with guided independence within each art area. Planning and design will be emphasized. The course requires a completed project in each workshop area. Students will receive a letter grade each marking period. (Lab Fee)

3-D Design II:         Course #: ART2012         1 Credit

This year long course builds aesthetically and developmentally upon techniques and processes learned in 3-D Design I. Workshop style introductory lessons will be presented, and students will demonstrate and research techniques and processes to expand into higher level applications, more individualized designs and larger, more permanent works. Elements of design and themes of 3-D art will continue to be incorporated into the class at a more advanced level. Emphasis will be placed on personal expression through the presentation of the sculptural mediums, which include but are not limited to clay, metals, and fibers. The course requires a completed project in each workshop. Students will receive a letter grade each marking period. (Lab Fee)

3-D Design III:         Course #: ART3012         1 Credit

This year long course builds aesthetically and developmentally upon techniques and processes learned in 3-D Design II. Workshop-style introductory lessons will be presented and students will demonstrate and research techniques and processes to expand into high level applications, more design and larger, more permanent works. Elements of design and themes of 3-D art will continue to be incorporated into the class at a more advanced level. Students will develop personal statements and identify elements of their own personal aesthetic. Emphasis will be placed on personal expression through the presentation of advanced sculptural mediums, which include but are not limited to, advanced clay applications and glazing, precious metals, art glass, alabaster stone and fibers. More in depth inquiry into each media area will be required, as compared to previous courses. The course requires a completed project in each workshop. Students will receive a letter grade each marking period. Course Materials: In this class, we will be working with a variety of sculpture materials which may include, but are not limited to, aluminum, sterling silver, copper, brass, precious metal, clay, paper, rigid board, wire, foam, paper mache, plaster, hand-built and wheel-thrown clay, stone, and found objects. (Lab Fee)

3-D Survey:         Course #: ART1032         .5 Credit

This semester long course provides students of all levels experience with the elements of three--dimensional artwork and the use of popular 3-D art media. Materials to be utilized may include but are not limited to hand-built clay, paper relief, plaster, wire, foam, and mixed media sculpture. After introductory lessons, students work individually in the specific area. Projects are required and evaluated on a regular basis. Students will receive a letter grade each marking period. (Lab Fee).