Art 270: 3-D Design - CRN 30899- Spring 2023 

Hello and thank you for checking the 3-D Design Welcome Letter! My name is Margaret Korisheli and I am the instructor for this course. Please email if you have any questions and feel free to address me as Margaret: mkorisheli@cuesta.edu

The course is designed for success with clear instructions, demo videos and lectures, and small exercises that augment the larger assignments. Weekly in-person lab classes will allow the use of professional tools and give a space for showing work in a safe and supportive environment.

 

Important Course Information 

Meets for 18-weeks (1/17-5/15) 

• Two in-person class meetings Monday and Wednesday 12:00-2:50 pm (room 7107)

• 1-4 hours per week of online and sketchbook homework 

• Reviewing instructional materials

• Small assignments in Canvas Discussions and a physical sketchbook
• Finishing projects started in class
• Open lab time in the classroom is available for students who have been absent or want to put in additional hours on projects.
• Online content will augment the in-person classes. You will gain full access to the online Canvas portion of the course on the first day of the semester, TuesdayJanuary 17. Access to Canvas is found on your myCuesta page. 

Mandatory Final Exam: Monday 5/15 12:00-2:00

 

Art 270: Student Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of Art 270, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss, analyze and critique three-dimensional works of historical and contemporary art through references to the formal elements and principles of design
2. Incorporate the basic elements and organizing principles of design in three-dimensional artwork
3. Make three-dimensional work with a variety of medial and techniques
4. Create artworks that imaginatively demonstrate aesthetic decisions and judgments 
5. Safely utilize tools and equipment in a sculpture studio

 

General Course Information

3-D Design is an introductory course that focuses on the elements and principles of design in mostly non-representational three-dimensional projects. 

I hope you are already signed up for the course, but here are some things to consider if you are still deciding whether to take 3-D Design this semester: 

• The course requires two in-person meetings per week in the sculpture lab on the San Luis Obispo Cuesta campus. (M/W 12:00-2:50)
• You do not need experience in art before taking the course.  It is possible for all students to earn an A in this course if they 1) put in the required time 2) follow assignment objectives 3) take creative risks 4) complete all assignments and projects.  

• Although we do not deal much with thematic content in this course, we may occasionally touch on a controversial topic as we view the work of professional designers and sculptors. The Canvas portion and in-person meetings are safe places that welcome diverse voices and bodies and encourage open and respectful communication. 

Contact Information

Instructor: Margaret Korisheli      Email: mkorishe@cuesta.edu

The best way to contact me is by email. I am committed to your success and will do my best to respond in a timely manner. Generally, you may expect a response to your emails within 24 hours (usually less) during weekday business hours. The 24-hour response does not apply to weekends and holidays. 

 

Textbook and Materials list for this Course

There is no required text for this course, partly to make the course more affordable.  You will learn about 3-D artists and techniques through lectures, simple research (looking for examples of Sculpture/3-Design), discussions, and assignments.

Materials such as clay, plaster, metal, etc. will be provided for most assignments. You will need to supply some inexpensive materials, which may include items such as:

• A glue gun and glue sticks 
• Cardboard (double or triple-ply for 3 pieces) Most stores that sell appliances have large pieces of cardboard available for free. 
• Acrylic paint and brushes (Other finishes may be considered for some projects. Paints and brushes are available in the classroom.)
• Scissors and other tools to work with cardboard and paper
• Found or inexpensive materials: a few assignments require individual research and selection and gathering of no-cost or low-cost materials.

 

Canvas Information

This course uses Canvas (a Web-based Learning Management System) as the method to disseminate information including assignment handouts, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. You can communicate using Canvas email and approximately ten discussions will require posting images and relevant artist information that will be viewed and discussed in class the following week.

Cuesta Online Resources for students:

Refer to the Technical Frequently Asked Questions Links to an external site. regarding specific minimum computer and browser requirements for Canvas.The ability to photograph projects and upload images (JPEG or PNG) and additional documents (WORD OR GOOGLE Docs, PDFs, etc.) is essential for the course.

Cuesta College has resources on Getting Started with CanvasLinks to an external site., and offers a “Being Successful Online” tutorial.

Canvas has technical support available. Links to an external site.

 

Waitlist/Add/Drop Policies

Every student can excel in this course with regular attendance and active participation. If an emergency or illness prevents you from coming to class for two or more consecutive class sessions, please email me so I can let you know what you missed and how you can make up the work. A student may be dropped after three absences, however, it is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw if he or she stops attending class.

• Deadline to drop without a “W” 1/29/23. 
• Last day to drop with a W is 4/16/23. 

 

Review the Cuesta College Waitlisting CoursesLinks to an external site., Adding Courses,Links to an external site. and Dropping CoursesLinks to an external site. policies. 

If you are on a waitlist, please email the instructor to ask for an add code. Students will be added in order of the waitlist as spots become available.

 

Accommodation Policies

Course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind.  If you have a disability and might need accommodations (support services) in this class, please contact Disabled Student Program & Services as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the accommodations in a timely manner.  DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services)Links to an external site. 

 

Academic Honesty Policy

You are expected to conduct yourselves in a manner compatible with the Cuesta College Student Code of ConductLinks to an external site..