Art 700 Introduction to Sculpture, 3 Units

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1 Art 700 Introduction to Sculpture, 3 Units Associate in Arts Degree Applicable: Studio Arts for Transfer Transferable: U.C., C.S.U., Private Schools by Portfolio Fall 2016: Monday 5:50-10:00pm Department Chair: Deborah Paulsen Phone: (818) Contact: paulsedr@lamission.edu Web: Office Hours: Monday 5:00-5:50pm Office Locations: INST 2018 and INST Faculty Office Area #6 Course Description: Exploration of sculptural principles, techniques and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and practices. Various sculpture methods are practiced with attention to creative self- expression and historical context. Emphasis is on contemporary materials, cultural identity, and public art. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Explore sculptural principles and create sculptures while developing concepts with attention to creative self- expression and content in projects that address cultural identity and public art. 2. Demonstrate aesthetic responsiveness by taking a position on and communicate the merits of sculpture and how those works reflect human values. Articulate a response to sculpture and explain how personal and formal factors shape that response and connect to broader contexts. Course Content and Objectives: 1. Assemblage a. Joseph Cornell b. Robert Rauschenberg c. Edward Kienholz Distinguish between different artists which use assemblage in their work. Appraise why artists choose to use assemblage as a medium and what kind of social and political messages that artists expressed. 2. Construction Techniques and Power Tools a. Fasteners b. Gluing c. Wiring d. Drilling Assess what materials and techniques are most appropriate to assemble various materials. 3. Non- Traditional Media a. Joseph Bueys b. Andy Goldworthy c. Tara Donovan Distinguish between different artists which use non- traditional media in their work. Appraise why artists choose to use non- traditional media as a medium and how their work relates to modern and contemporary culture. 4. Art Materials from Discards a. Plastics, Styrofoam and other trash b. Nature as art supply; wood, stone and earth. Select what non- traditional materials would be most appropriate for a project. Plan how to acquire those materials. 5. Conceptual Art a. Sol LeWitt b. Marcel Duchamp c. Joseph Kosuth Discuss why artists are classified as conceptual artists and what implications are warranted from such work. Analyze the role of conceptual work and its influence on how museums purchase and exhibit work. 6. Juncture a. Richard Serra b. Dan Flavin Discuss the attributes of Richard Serras work including weight, balance and juncture. Discuss light as a medium and relate how Dan Flavin uses juncture in his work. 7. Critique a. Verbal b. Written Verbally appraise the work of peers using art specific terminology. Select a work of art from a visit to a museum or gallery and evaluate the work within social, political or historical context. 8. Documentation of Artwork a. Camera, tripod and lighting b. Leveling and angles c. Portfolio Preparation Set- up artwork with appropriate background and lighting. Photograph work using a tripod and digitally record work for future assembly of portfolio.

2 Arts Media & Performance Policies (as adapted from Los Angeles Mission College Catalog) Attendance Students who have pre- registered for a class and who do not attend the first meeting of the class forfeit their right to a place in the class. Students are expected to attend every meeting of all classes for which he or she is registered. A student absent from classes for emergency reasons must inform the instructor of the reason for the absence. Whenever absences in hours exceed the number of hours the class meets per week, the student may be excluded from the class by the instructor. This means if you miss more than one class, you may be excluded. It is the student s responsibility to officially drop any class he/she does not continue to attend. Standards of Student Conduct - Students are expected to maintain a professional level of conduct to facilitate a learning environment. Use of profanity in class in not appropriate and will not be tolerated. Please see the LAMC College Catalog, page 35 for more information on Student Conduct. Procedures as outlined in the College Catalog will be followed regarding student discipline. Cheating and Plagiarism is the wrongful appropriation and stealing and publication of another author s language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions and the representation of them as one s own original work. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty (Wikipedia on Plagiarism). The instructor reserves the right to determine if cheating or plagiarism has occurred; if it does the student will receive a F on the assignment or exam, and may receive a F for the course. Children and Animals - Children and animals are not allowed in the classroom for safety purposes (other than registered dogs that help people with disabilities). Cell Phones: Turn them off or set to vibrate, as to not disrupt lectures and learning environment. Do not text on your cell phone during class. Conducting research for a project is okay during lab time. Students with Disabilities - Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) at Los Angeles Mission College is a support system that enables students to fully participate in the college s regular programs and activities. DSP&S provides a variety of services from academic and vocational support to assistance with Financial Aid. If you are a disabled student and need a modification, special assistance or accommodation in order to participate in this class, alert the instructor promptly and contact the DSP&S office at or Modifications, special assistance or accommodations can only be made with proper documentation and coordination with DSP&S. Management of Stress and Mental Health: As a student, not only do you have the pressure of succeeding in school, you may also be contending with work, financial issues, relationships, managing time effectively, getting enough sleep, etc. The staff and faculty of Los Angeles Mission College are here to provide support that will help you to be successful in your academic pursuits. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services offered on campus, including counseling and mental health services, by either visiting the Student Health Center (SHC), which is currently located in the Bungalow just west of the Collaborative Studies Building*, checking out the SHC webpage at: or calling: I also encourage you to enter the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number ( ) into your cell phone in case you or someone you know is in distress and needs someone with whom to talk. *Please note that the SHC is slated to move into its new location, between the President s Office and Administrative Services, in the spring 2016 semester. Break: Students are encouraged to take a break, not to exceed 20 minutes during the middle portion of the class. This is a non- smoking campus. Do not smoke near walkways or doorways. Final: If you cannot attend the final you must make arrangements with the instructor prior to this date. A student who does not participate in the final or does not turn in the final assignment and does not qualify for an Incomplete will be assigned the grade of F for the final. This grade will be averaged in to determine the course grade.

3 Arts Media & Performance Time Line Allow for time both inside and outside of class to successfully complete the assignments. It is required that you bring the necessary art materials and tools to each class. Use the below time- time as a preparation guide. If you come to class unprepared to work during the lab. time you will be graded down. Each project needs to be discussed with the instructor in the proposal phase and be accompanied by a drawing to be turned in with each project. Basic Calendar: Lecture and Studio Activity Aug. 29 Introduction to Course - Requirements and materials. First Assignment: Assemblage (series of three to five works). Research, plan, propose and construct a series of three to five related assemblages. Assemblages must be related in content, size, presentation and may tell a story. Sept Assemblage Series Oct. 3 Critique Assemblage Series (Photograph Assemblage) Oct Character Development - Create a set of 3-5 Characters using Sculpty. Research, plan, propose with drawings and sculpt a group a characters using Sculpty. Write a description of the characters story. Oct. 31 Critique Characters and Story of Characters Due (Photograph Characters) Nov. 7 Juncture - Plan, propose, and install a piece that addresses the space in the corner of a room, such as where two walls meet, the floor and the wall meet or the ceiling and a wall meet. Nov Juncture Nov. 28 Critique Juncture (Photograph Juncture) Dec. 5 Non- Traditional Media. Research, plan, propose and execute a work that uses nontraditional media such as grass or other material not found at an art store. Dec. 12 Critique Non- Traditional Media 8:00-10:00pm

4 Arts Media & Performance Course and Grading Criteria Grading System - For each project you will be credited up to 4 points considering: 1. Is the problem effectively solved within the boundaries of the assignment? Were the directions followed? 2. Technical ability: concept drawing, use of materials, solid structure 3. Craftsmanship: time, care, effort spent 4. Personal approach: insight, creativity, unexpected answer Critique: At the completion of each assignment, everyone will display projects for critique. The purpose of this is to 1) see each others work, 2) learn to discuss the projects in an objective way, using art specific terminology 3) consider how the projects may be improved. Critique points: will be given for 1) bringing your project to critique, 2) bringing yourself to critique 3) thoughtfully contributing observations to critique. (no work, no points) You could complete every project on- time and earn an A on all of the projects, but still get a B in the class for lack of general class participation and presenting/talking during critique. Learning happens collectively. Share and contribute to the studio environment. Progress Points: will be given at the end of class. These points will be credited for each project. Bring appropriate materials to class and make conceptual and/or physical progress. Notes in my grade book: AL (Arrived Late), LE (Left Early), UN (Unprepared), DW (Didn t Work) and LM (Left Mess). Grades for participation and preparedness, and cleaning- up are factored into each rubric. Please be responsible for throwing out trash and leaving the tables, floors and common areas clean. Projects & Extra Credit Museum Paper: (POP ART Project counts double) Critique Participation: Total 80% 20% 100% A = C = A = 100% - 90% A- = C- = B = 89% - 80% B+ = D+ = C = 79% - 70% B = D = D = 69% - 60% B- = D- = F = 59% - 0% C+ = F = Late work: All work is expected to be turned in on time as a matter of professionalism. If you are absent, check in the syllabus and make up work before returning to class, you may e- mail the instructor if further clarification is needed. Any late work will be graded in two ways: the initial grade on the project will be lowered.2 grade for every class meeting it is late, also your participation grade will be lowered as you can not fully participate in the critique without work to present.

5 Supplies Arts Media & Performance Sketch Book & Color Pencils Art Supply Resources: The LAMC Book Store has some art supplies Home Depot and Lowes (any hardware store) Trash for Teaching Art supply Stores: (always ask for a student discount) Continental Art Supplies - Reseda Blick Art Store - Pasadena, (on- line store) Blue Rooster - Los Angeles Michaels - Burbank, Glendale, Tarzana Aaron Brothers - Burbank, Glendale, Northridge Pasadena, Santa Clarita Swains - Glendale Jerry s Artarama - (on- line only) Fall 2016 LAMC Student Deadlines and College Holidays DAY AND EVENING CLASSES BEGIN: August 29 Saturday classes begin: September 3 Last day to process Audit Add Request: September 9 Last day for Section Transfer: September 9 Last day to file a petition for Fall 2016 graduation: October 31 Classes end: December 10 FINAL EXAMS: December Deadline to add full term (16- week) classes in person: September 9 DROP CLASSES (16- week classes) Drop classes without receiving a W with refund (By Internet only): September 11 Drop classes without incurring fees or with a refund (Registration/parking/non- resident fees/semester- length classes) (By Internet only): September 11 Drop classes with a W A letter grade is required after this date forward (By Internet only): November 20 *PLEASE NOTE: W will appear on your transcript record after this date. REMINDER: There is a new LACCD enrollment limit. The limit is now three times to take a class and includes both substandard grades and withdrawals. If you stop attending a class (or wish to drop a class) YOU MUST DROP THE CLASS YOURSELF OFFICIALLY on or before November 20 (By Internet only) Failure to do to may result in a grade of F in that class. HOLIDAYS (College CLOSED) Labor Day September 5 Veteran s Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 24 to November 27