ART 1025 - 3D Design

1. What is 3D design?
2. Historical Overview
3. Visual Elements: Form Line Plane Volume Mass Space Texture Light Time
4. Design Principles: Gestalt Unity and Variety Balance Scale and Proportion Repetition and Rhythm Emphasis
5. Three Dimensional Materials and Methods: Choice of materials Connections and transitions Materials and Meanings
6. Introduction to Color theory Defining Color Color theory Color Physics Color Schemes Color Composition and Meaning
7. Concepts and Critical Thinking Cultivating Creativity, Creative Process Developing Critical Thinking Problem Seeking and Solving, Sketch Process Meaning: Subject, Form, and Content Critique

1. Create three dimensional projects using the principles and elements of three-dimensional design
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and concepts common to three-dimensional design and sculpture
3. Evaluate a three-dimensional work of art using the basic principles of three-dimensional design
4. Identify the elements of three-dimensional design in various works of art and in a variety of media
5. Develop effective solutions to three-dimensional design assignment problems using research, process sketches and idea generation
6. Recognize the principles of color theory
7. Apply the principles of color theory to three-dimensional projects
8. Demonstrate verbally and through writing, an understanding of the cultural/social/historical context that influence three-dimensional design and the arts
9. Develop individual creative process, idea generation and personal expression through guided exercises and assignments

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