ART 136 - Three-Dimensional Design

(IAI Major: ART 908) (Spring Semester Only)

Introduces the basic principles and elements governing work in three-dimensional (3-D) design, using a variety of materials. Assignments will require concept development and hand-building methods utilized in creating 3-D objects. The following concepts will be discussed and experienced through course assignments: relief/in the round, contour/plane, gesture, unit to whole mass/form, proportion, fabrication, modeling, emphasis, shaping, volume, carving, additive/ subtractive, scale, positive/negative light modulation, balance, movement, kinetic/static, joining/attaching, and combining unlike materials. Prerequisite(s): C or better in ART 131. (PCS 1.1, 3 credit hours - 0 hours lecture, 6 hours lab)