ART 117 Basic Design: 3-Dimensional

A beginning course in the principles of 3-dimensional design. Emphasis will be on design problem-solving in a variety of media. Studio work explores basic elements of space, planes, mass, texture. Fundamental course for students interested in fashion design, ceramics, sculpture, architecture and other more advanced media-oriented courses.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Recommended: College level reading and writing skills and ART 115 Basic Design I: Composition strongly recommended.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply design vocabulary concepts in written and oral critiques of artistic works. Differentiate between the nature and technical aspects of media. Operate tools safely and with environmental awareness. Interpret and engage in the Arts & Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life. Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.