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Introduction to Studio/Sculpture
Art II El Media 4486 |
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Introduction to Studio Introduction to Studio is a year long course that introduces the students to the possibilities inherent in each of six studio classes. The studios are ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography,printmaking and sculpture Course Requirements The Intro to Studio classes will be divided into six six-week sections TAKS week will not be included as class time. The weeks of final exams will not be included in the division Folders Students will keep an Intro folder Folders will travel with students to each of the studios Folders will be stored in each studio in the student drawers Folders will include the following: Vocabulary Handouts describing techniques Sketches and designs Reviews for tests Tests, graded and corrected Six Weeks Grades will be based on: 40% class work 25% practicum 20% project 15% tests Semester final exam will be graded to reflect the studios in which a student has been enrolled during the semester. Semester final exam will be graded to reflect the three studios taken during the semester. The final exam grade will be based on 50% finished works and 50% written tests. The written test will include 10 vocabulary words from each studio, technique questions and procedure questions. Teachers will provide a rubric for finished work as well as for unfinished work End of Year Review: Each student will present a portfolio for review that includes the following art work: 2 jewelry pieces 2 prints 2 ceramic pieces 4 paintings 1 sculpture 4 photographs Syllabus Introduction to Studio/Sculpture Mrs. Eldridge Room 070 Introduction to Studio/Sculpture is a six weeks course designed to introduce students to some of the materials and techniques involved in creating sculpture. They will design and create at least one sculpture using steel as their medium. Students will have a notebook that is to be used in all six studios. It will include a syllabus, vocabulary, notes, sketches, tests and critiques of their work in each studio. A. Lecture regarding sculpture as an art form by the instructor B. Tour of the sculpture studio and introduction to equipment and tools C. Preview of metal sculptures created by past students and famous sculptors 1. Resource materials: Sculpture magazine, Anthony Caro by William Rubin and David Smith by Karen Wilkin 2. Instructor’s CD of metal sculptures by previous students as well as actual metal sculptures in the classroom D. Thumbnail sketches by students as per class discussion E. One maquette in poster board based on one of the sketches is created by each student F. Lecture regarding proper use of equipment and safety rules G. Test on vocabulary, use of equipment and safety rules H. Each part of the maquette is enlarged into a pattern that is drawn on 16gage steel plate and cut with a plasma cutter Each piece of the sculpture is shaped and welded by the student to complete the finished sculpture J. Individual and class critique K. Written self evaluation of the sculpture is the six weeks exam The above class order follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills guidelines of perception, visual expression, historical/cultural heritage and response/evaluation. Grade will be based on: 40% class work 25% practicum 20% project 15% tests TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PERCEPTION: Awareness of and sensitivity to surroundings as a source for creating art. A. Explore the design elements and principles with particular emphasis on form. B. Understand positive and negative space as it relates to form emphasizing the additative, subtractive, and manipulative techniques of sculpture. C. Develop a vocabulary related to and a working knowledge of a wide variety of media used for sculpture. D. Demonstrate proper safe ways to use the materials and tools associated with media and processes. VISUAL EXPRESSION: Creation of sculpture is a form of visual communication. A. Use skills associated with specific media and processes when creating original works of art. B. Use effective craftsmanship to enhance visual expression. C. Analyze the results of exploration of media and processes to understand their expressive possibilities and limitations. D. Apply design and problem solving skills to communicate specific ideas in one's sculptures. HISTORICAL/CULTURAL HERITAGE: Demonstration of an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement. A. Examine visual materials, visit museums and artists studios, and use resource persons to help gain knowledge and appreciation of art and sculpture. B. Identify art works of selected sculptors and be able to discuss these works in terms of media, style, cultural influences, function and purpose. C. Share ideas about personal art works and the works of others, demonstrating respect for different opinions and relate art to everyday life RESPONSE/EVALUATION: Demonstration of informed judgment about personal art work and the artworks of others. A. Develop personal growth and individual direction in one's artistic expression. B. Select and critique art works in progress, making decisions about future direction in personal work and select and critique original art works by peers and others C. Create sculptures that relate to personal themes and individual art portfolio. D. Enter personal works in exhibitions at school and in the community, and when possible help in the instillation of exhibits. E. Develop an awareness of art careers in society. MEDIA AND EQUIPMENT A. Clay: kiln and clay tools B. Wood: power saws and carpentry tools C. Metal: oxyacetylene torches and mig welder, grinders, chop saw, horizontal band saw, and plasma cutter. D. Stone: grinders, sanders, chisels, files, rasps, air-hammer, and drill bits, E. Plaster: many of the same tools used for stone. F. Glass: kiln, glass cutters and glory hole G. Wire: pliers, soldering gun, oxyacetylene torc.Q, and wire cutters H. Mixed media and Found Objects: tools as required SUBJECT MATTER A. Realism B. Non-objective C. Expressionism D. Surrealism E. Cubism
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