Course Syllabus

Course Information
ARTS 2381 3-D Design
Summer 2 2008
Tuesday/ Thursday 1:00-5:30

Professor Contact Information

Greg Metz
972-883-2774
[email protected]
office hours: Wed 3:00-5:00pm
(Arrangements need to be made ahead of time to assure accessibility, or, if these times are
impossible, we can reschedule for a mutually convenient time)
Office: AS Room 2.106

There are no pre-requites or Restrictions for this class

Course Description: This course is a design practical in understanding 3-D form; its
vocabulary, the spacial interaction of visual forms along with object and material
processing through concept development.

We will work on several 3-D design projects which involve a ‘hands on’ investigative
approach to various tools, materials, techniques and resources along with the
documentation process. Projects will specifically deal with form morphing,
organizational development through repetition and perspective construction.

The class will also examine some of the relative historical trends experienced in both the
Modern and Contemporary world of sculpture, architecture and 3-D design. We will
discuss what motivating cultural forces have initiated such diverse and interesting form
development.

This course is structured to accommodate various levels of AP, ATEC and non AP
students

Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes

1. Students will establish a working knowledge of 3-D design vocabulary as applied to

the elements line, texture, shape, color, light, and space.
2. Students will develop an understanding of spatial organization, perspective and
object analysis through historic reference and problem initiatives.

3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic material properties and

construction techniques through applied applications.

4. Students will evaluate project objectives through critical dialogue involving associated
vocabulary terms in both an individual and group situation.

Required Textbooks and Materials: There is no required text. There will be selected
readings and handouts.

Suggested Course Materials: Students will be required to provide their own materials
which range according to personal choice. Students will need to provide appropriate safety
glasses and dust masks for working with tools and materials. Choice lists of materials and
vendors will be handed out to students.

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND CALENDAR DUE DATES

July 8 Class policies and procedures:Grading, expectations

Overall Goals and objectives of the class
Lecture: Introduction to the object/create vocabulary list definitions
Demo: the role of the object, a classroom discussion/investigation
Assignment: take handouts and using notes define characteristics that reflect
the object images. Take an everyday object and write up a profile using words in
vocabulary list. Due July 10 (10% of Grade)

July 10 Introduction to Object Problem: Demonstration on reconfiguring an object

Tool use demo/ rules of sculpture room
Assignment: Create a sculptural object through modification of an
object.Transform it, section and resection, obscure and replicate, embody, pay
homage, clone, mutate, re-fabrication due July 22

July 15 Class work: work on assignment

July 17 Class work: work on assignment

July 22 Critique on Object Problem (40% of Grade)

Lecture: Atmosheric Perspective and spatial development
Introductions to ‘outside in the box’ perspective project: be
here!!!
Assignment: Build Box by July 24. Collect special effects that show depth. Get as
many varying sources as possible. At least 6 sources You will also need to start a file on
architectural effects you might consider using. This will be an important part of the
project. You will need to employ both geometric architecture and organic elements. This
will be part of your project workbook which will be part of your grade. Formal
introduction and review of perspective examples (6 examples). Boxes should be
complete by this time.
July 24 Presentation and demonstration on theater model construction
demo on material use and processes.
Begin work in class/
Assignment: you will need to collect all materials and do your basic
design by July 29 for approval. See handout for criteria

July 29 Class work: multiples project

July 31 Class work: multiples project

Aug 5 Class work: multiples project

Aug. 8 FINAL PROJECT CRITIQUE YOU MUST BE HERE!!!

( 50% of grade)

Materials List: These are items each student will be expected to have for completion of course
requirements. These can be purchased from a hardware store of HomeDepot.
Utility knife, Hot glue gun and hot glue (as specified)
Pencils, 1.5 inch masking tape, 24” metal ruler,
Large sponge, 2 quart plastic bucket, dust mask
2 large plastic trash bags, small elmers glue tube
latex rubber gloves (optional)
additional materials will include foamcore that can be purchased
at school 4’x4’ at $10.00 for final project
You will be expected to provide material for construction of
Objects and perspective project. School will provide plaster, sandpaper and
general tools.

Grading Policy

Attendance: After 1 absences your grade will be seriously affected!

It may result in a final grade being lowered one letter grade. If you
made a B+ then you would get a C+. The viewing and discussions about
your peers’ work and the assistance and review by your instructor are a
most important learning criteria.
Should you be incapacitated or miss a class due to circumstances beyond
your control, please contact me so you do not get behind. If you are
very ill let me know so we can make some other arrangements if possible.
You are responsible for getting all the information that goes on in
class regardless of your absence.
GRADING:
Grading visual materials in the arts can often appear to be subjective,
mysterious and down right confusing. I am employing a system that has
some gray area but that will hopefully give you a clear idea of where
you stand grade-wise. This assessment may not always be a failsafe
representation of what you know or what you have accomplished, though it
will give you an idea of what is expected of you.
Below I have listed the evaluation categories and the criteria by which
your grades are considered.
1. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
• Has the student addressed issues related to the problem in a
manner that suggests an understanding of the artistic concept and
applicable material usage?
 • Has one applied the previous assignment experiences to the present
work?
• Has one made use of research and readings relevant to the problem?
•
2. QUANTITY OF WORK
• How much time has a student put into the production of the work?
• How much time has been put into the research and preparation of
the work?
• How much has one followed through with his idea and what
resolution has been made after critique?
3. CREATIVITY OF CONCEPT & APPLICATION
*How much originality and creative manipulation has been projected
into the process and concept of one’s solution?
• Does the solution suggest prospects for future development?
• Has the student combined other resources in an inventive way?
• Has there been an element of risk involved?
4. ATTITUDE
• Has the student found the problem challenging in an inquisitive
and open minded way?
• Does the student ask questions, offer comments, listen and focus
his attention?
• Has the student participated in the critique in a constructive
way?
******ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE NOT TURNED IN ON DUE DATE MAY NOT BE
ELIGIBLE FOR AN A
Aside from all these categories, I do take into account various
learning styles and talents. Improvement weighs more heavily on your
grade at the end of the semester that at the first, with a lesser
emphasis on talent and ability. Those with talent, ability and
experience will be expected to rise to the challenge through effort and
the unique application of concept.

Assignments will be given a grade at the time they are due, based on
the evaluation categories. This grade may be altered as one reworks or
refines the assignment.
Portfolios will be graded at finals time as the summation of course
accomplishment. Productivity is very important at this period in your
study. The more you do and see, the faster your skills will increase.
Your productivity is the only way you can visually demonstrate the
skills and knowledge you have acquired.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments will usually be given for the following period. Out of
class work should be completed before the class begins on the day the
assignment is due. This is considering being on time! Getting behind
will only make things more difficult. You will be penalized for late
work! Being late means you missed the critique. You may redo
assignments following critiques to improve your grade. If you turn in
your work late and miss the critique you will not be allowed to redo
your project. A work that is late can not be given an A.

You are responsible for knowing all that goes on in class. If you don’t
know, find out! Ask questions, learn to anticipate, know who to call
and write things down. This is all part of your survival training for
the real world. Remember, one thing lead to another. It is as
important to reflect as it is to perceive. I am looking for involvement
more than perfection.
Make sure you understand the objectives of all the assigned problems.
If you are not sure, please! don’t hesitate to make sure! Do not wait
until the end of the semester. I will be glad to talk to you regarding
any class-related problems.
NOTEBOOK:
I want to emphasize the importance of keeping your notebook informed and
up to date with the class. We will cover a lot of information very
rapidly. What will seem obvious and memorable at the present time may
likely be forgotten by the next week. This is a valuable resource from
which to plot our progress. It is a necessary habit that will prove
essential in whatever way one applies one’s self. Additional print
material put into your notebook that is relevant to the course such as
articles, photos,
of other work, examples of ideas, etc. will be
Your notebook will be 10% of your final grade. It should contain class
notes, research, life references, ideas, cut-out scribbles, questions,
critique notes, etc……
LOST WORK:
I can only grade what work is not turned in as work not done. Keep up
and protect your work with pride. All work should be viewed as
important to your development. Your preparatory studies reveal the
breadth and scope of your total search effort and creative energies, so
save and submit all of your studies for grading. Only work done for
this class will be considered for grading.
INCOMPLETES:
Generally, NO incomplete will be given for a semester grade. Exceptions
to this policy will be granted only if severe physical and/or
mental/emotional difficulties prevented you from functioning in the
university system as a whole. Incomplete will be given by the above
terms if a passing grade was expected at the time of difficulty.
To receive an incomplete grade, a passing grade must have been
maintained prior to interruption of normal class activity. The basis
for removal of an incomplete will be as follows: In class completion of
missed work in the next semester following the “ I ” grade. No
“ i ndependent ” study proposals will be considered. The exact terms for
the removal of the incomplete will be discussed relative to the
individual’s given situation.
** See requirements listing in following page

Course & Instructor Policies

I would like to take this opportunity to fill you in on some general
course expectations and policies regarding attendance, grades, classroom
etiquette, assignments, materials and attitude. Questions and/or
difficulties in this course most often arise in these areas. It is your
right to be informed of my beliefs and strategies on these issues.
Please do not hesitate to discuss with me any questions, concerns or
problems you may have about this course during the semester. If you
don’t feel comfortable approaching me in class, then feel free to
contact me at the above number or during my posted office hours. Please
remember that it is the University policy that faculty are only required
to respond to emails sent from a university account. So you may use your
own personal off campus email but I am not required to respond.
ROOM USE AND LOCKERS/STORAGE:
The rooms we will be using are free to use whenever they are not
occupied by another class in progress. you shall be assigned a locker
for the semester. All lockers will have to have a taped label naming
its owner and semester and instructor. Anything left in the locker or
drawer after the semesters end will be disposed or recycled. Building
hours are 8am- 10pm. After 10pm the doors are locked. you may remain
in the building to work late after 10pm. There is no curfew. the
building is open all day Saturday, but is closed Sunday. the air
conditioning cut off at 10pm weekdays and completely off on Sundays.
Bring a sweater if you get cold easily. Always clean up after yourself,
including your easel and your wiping down your tables. We do not have a
maintenance crew to do that.

Field Trip Policies

Off-campus Instruction and Course Activities

Off-campus, out-of-state, and foreign instruction and activities are subject to state law and
University policies and procedures regarding travel and risk-related activities. Information
regarding these rules and regulations may be found at the website address
http://www.utdallas.edu/BusinessAffairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm. Additional information is
available from the office of the school dean. Below is a description of any travel and/or risk-
related activity associated with this course.

Student Conduct & Discipline

The University of Texas System and The University of Texas at Dallas have rules and regulations
for the orderly and efficient conduct of their business. It is the responsibility of each student and
each student organization to be knowledgeable about the rules and regulations which govern
student conduct and activities. General information on student conduct and discipline is contained
in the UTD publication, A to Z Guide, which is provided to all registered students each academic
year.

The University of Texas at Dallas administers student discipline within the procedures of
recognized and established due process. Procedures are defined and described in the Rules and
Regulations, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Part 1, Chapter VI, Section 3, and
in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities of the university’s Handbook of Operating
Procedures. Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the
Dean of Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and
regulations (SU 1.602, 972/883-6391).

A student at the university neither loses the rights nor escapes the responsibilities of citizenship.
He or she is expected to obey federal, state, and local laws as well as the Regents’ Rules,
university regulations, and administrative rules. Students are subject to discipline for violating the
standards of conduct whether such conduct takes place on or off campus, or whether civil or
criminal penalties are also imposed for such conduct.

Academic Integrity

The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because
the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the
 student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual
honor in his or her scholastic work.

Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to
applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission as one’s own work or
material that is not one’s own. As a general rule, scholastic dishonesty involves one of the
following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records. Students
suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings.

Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other classes, and from any other
source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the university’s policy on plagiarism (see
general catalog for details). This course will use the resources of turnitin.com, which searches the
web for possible plagiarism and is over 90% effective.

Email Use

The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the value and efficiency of communication between
faculty/staff and students through electronic mail. At the same time, email raises some issues
concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The university
encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only to a student’s U.T. Dallas email
address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a
UTD student account. This allows the university to maintain a high degree of confidence in the
identity of all individual corresponding and the security of the transmitted information. UTD
furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with
university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T. Dallas provides a method
for students to have their U.T. Dallas mail forwarded to other accounts.

Withdrawal from Class

The administration of this institution has set deadlines for withdrawal of any college-level courses.
These dates and times are published in that semester's course catalog. Administration procedures
must be followed. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any
class. In other words, I cannot drop or withdraw any student. You must do the proper paperwork
to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend the
class once you are enrolled.

Student Grievance Procedures

Procedures for student grievances are found in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities,
of the university’s Handbook of Operating Procedures.

In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments
of academic responsibility, it is the obligation of the student first to make a serious effort to
resolve the matter with the instructor, supervisor, administrator, or committee with whom the
grievance originates (hereafter called “the respondent”). Individual faculty members retain
primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. If the matter cannot be resolved at
that level, the grievance must be submitted in writing to the respondent with a copy of the
respondent’s School Dean. If the matter is not resolved by the written response provided by the
respondent, the student may submit a written appeal to the School Dean. If the grievance is not
resolved by the School Dean’s decision, the student may make a written appeal to the Dean of
Graduate or Undergraduate Education, and the deal will appoint and convene an Academic
Appeals Panel. The decision of the Academic Appeals Panel is final. The results of the academic
appeals process will be distributed to all involved parties.
 Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of
Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and
regulations.

Incomplete Grade Policy

As per university policy, incomplete grades will be granted only for work unavoidably missed at
the semester’s end and only if 70% of the course work has been completed. An incomplete grade
must be resolved within eight (8) weeks from the first day of the subsequent long semester. If the
required work to complete the course and to remove the incomplete grade is not submitted by the
specified deadline, the incomplete grade is changed automatically to a grade of F.

Disability Services

The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities educational opportunities
equal to those of their non-disabled peers. Disability Services is located in room 1.610 in the
Student Union. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The contact information for the Office of Disability Services is:

The University of Texas at Dallas, SU 22
PO Box 830688
Richardson, Texas 75083-0688
(972) 883-2098 (voice or TTY)

Essentially, the law requires that colleges and universities make those reasonable adjustments
necessary to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability. For example, it may be necessary
to remove classroom prohibitions against tape recorders or animals (in the case of dog guides) for
students who are blind. Occasionally an assignment requirement may be substituted (for example,
a research paper versus an oral presentation for a student who is hearing impaired). Classes
enrolled students with mobility impairments may have to be rescheduled in accessible facilities.
The college or university may need to provide special services such as registration, note-taking, or
mobility assistance.

It is the student’s responsibility to notify his or her professors of the need for such an
accommodation. Disability Services provides students with letters to present to faculty members
to verify that the student has a disability and needs accommodations. Individuals requiring special
accommodation should contact the professor after class or during office hours.

Religious Holy Days

The University of Texas at Dallas will excuse a student from class or other required activities for
the travel to and observance of a religious holy day for a religion whose places of worship are
exempt from property tax under Section 11.20, Tax Code, Texas Code Annotated.

The student is encouraged to notify the instructor or activity sponsor as soon as possible regarding
the absence, preferably in advance of the assignment. The student, so excused, will be allowed to
take the exam or complete the assignment within a reasonable time after the absence: a period
equal to the length of the absence, up to a maximum of one week. A student who notifies the
instructor and completes any missed exam or assignment may not be penalized for the absence. A
student who fails to complete the exam or assignment within the prescribed period may receive a
failing grade for that exam or assignment.

If a student or an instructor disagrees about the nature of the absence [i.e., for the purpose of
observing a religious holy day] or if there is similar disagreement about whether the student has
 been given a reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or examinations, either the
student or the instructor may request a ruling from the chief executive officer of the institution, or
his or her designee. The chief executive officer or designee must take into account the legislative
intent of TEC 51.911(b), and the student and instructor will abide by the decision of the chief
executive officer or designee.

These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.