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Today's Class- Today we began our study of 3D design. We opened with a brief discussion of the nature of three dimensional art, and how it differs from two dimensional art, as well as overviews of materials and processes. The museum assignment was distributed and reviewed. Most of the day was spent working on our first graded project of the semester, a sculpture built from 100 identical three dimensional modules made from bristol board.
How to make this up- The first step is to create the modules. I brought in a few sample pieces and had students sketch out ideas and then produce a prototype of one of their ideas with bristol board. Once that was worked out, they started making identical copies, with the goal of making 100 of them. The project will be completed by gluing the modules together to make a single sculpture, as in the example above. The specifics of the assignment, as well as additional examples of completed student projects from previous semesters, can be found here.
Homework- This 100 module graded project will be due at the beginning of class on February 11, 2014.
For next class 2/4/14- We will look at more formal design issues and complete a portfolio exercise related to ideas of symmetry and asymmetry. Bring your sketchbook, pencil and eraser, a few sheets of bristol board, scissors or x-acto knife, white glue, and two sculptural bases (simple stiff boards such as form core or mat board) about 8" x 10".
Today's Class- Today was the first meeting of the semester for our class. Despite the winter weather, most of the students on the roster were able to make it in. With snow already falling and more on the way, we kept it short and to the point. I distributed the syllabus and reviewed its contents with the class. Then I had the class fill out a survey of their art backgrounds, which we discussed as a class. I used the same form to talk about my own background in art, including three dimensional.
How to make this up- Students who missed today's class should just come next week, assuming we don't have another Tuesday snowstorm. (it has snowed on the last three Tuesdays of the spring and fall semesters)
Homework- Nothing yet.
For next class 1/28/14- We will start our study of three dimensional design. I will discuss some of the basic principles, and we will begin the first project of the semester. Bring a sketchbook and pencils, three full size (about 18" x 24") sheets of bristol board or the equivalent amount of smaller sheets, scissors or x-acto knife, and white glue. Masking tape may be helpful for holding things together during the gluing process.
This is the blog that I have set up for my classes at Kean University. To avoid confusion with other classes I teach here, the text for all postings specific to my 3D Design class will be in orange text. Postings for general purposes will be in black text.
Each week I will post information about the class. This will include a detailed description of the projects done or started that day, and of any homework. Photos of completed versions of those projects will be included if applicable and available. I will also include any due dates and the list of materials needed for the following week's class. The title of each post will be the name of the class and the date of that particular class meeting. About a month's worth of class meetings will appear on the main page, but postings from classes earlier in the semester can be found by using the archive function in the right hand column.
This blog will be useful for anyone who misses a class for any reason. Some students may even make up the missed work before the next class meeting. But even students who never miss a class take advantage of it- to get more homework information, to see student examples of the assigned projects, to get a reminder about what they need for the next meeting. It's available 24/7 without having to wait for me to reply to your e-mail. Of course, if you have a question that isn't answered by what is posted here you are welcome to e-mail me and I'll get back to you as soon as I see it, usually within the day.
