Instructor: Joe Kewin / Cooper Paulson
Class: Introduction to Sculpture ARS 170
Time: Tues/Fri 8:00-10:40
Contact: joseph.kewin@yahoo.com / cep16@hotmail.com
Course Outline
The primary goal of this course is to gain familiarity with the proper use of tools and equipment (woodworking, metalworking, and plaster/alginate casting) which are provided in the sculpture studio, and also to increase your conceptual development and understanding of contemporary sculpture. Within the studio, safety is an extreme issue, proper clothing and closed toe shoes are required at all times.
There will be three technical assignments throughout the semester: one wood-based, one metal-based, and one plaster/alginate-based. Outlines and due dates for these projects will be provided in a scheduled semester calendar.
A demo of all the tools and step by step procedures will be done prior to working on the assignments. During these demos students will be practicing proper tool usage.
Sketches and small models will be required for each assignment before working in the shop. This will help you to see if an idea or goal may be reached. Also some examples of professional work based on the project you are working on may be required and or provided.
There will be a critique at the end of each assignment, also an in-progress critique may be used to see how projects are coming along. All members in class must participate during critique to help give classmates critical analysis of their work.
Along with the 3 projects there is one research paper and presentation. Each student will have an artist to research, write a 2 page paper, and give a 15 minute PowerPoint presentation to the class. This research assignment will increase and share your knowledge of contemporary sculpture.
Sketching and coming to class with a lot of ideas and prepared to work is a must.
General Requirements
Attendance
Everyone is expected to attend all classes and to arrive on time, as well as to come to each class prepared and ready to work. Three absences will lower your grade by one letter. Attendances will be marked late 15 minutes after the scheduled start of each class and will be marked absent 30 minutes after the scheduled start of each class. Students are expected to stay until the end of class, and students may not use class time to acquire materials, so plan ahead.
Assignments and Critiques
All assignments are to be completed on time and presented to the class on the day they are due. Unfinished work will not be accepted. Your grade will also be based on your effort. Participation in the class critiques is definitely essential to your learning as well as the learning of your fellow students, as such, your class participation makes up for an additional part of your grade.
Evidence of Progress and Development
Art develops through the spirit of people challenging existing conventions. Your willingness to try new techniques and explore new ideas will help to create quality sculpture and have positive material during critique. Students should try hard to push themselves, be unique, take chances, and truly experience sculpture.
Studio Maintenance
It is everyone’s job to help keep the studio clean. The community tables are used by other classes so your work can either go on the shelves with your name clearly visible or in the lockers. Be sure to give yourself ten to fifteen minutes to clean up after the end of class (10:25) and put any tools you have used back into the tool room.
Studio Access
The studio may be used during any open studio time. See the schedule on thewhite board next to the office door. With permission of the other instructor you may be allowed to work in the studio during other class times. Take advantage of the sculpture technician’s hours. They will be posted as soon as they are available for this semester. Power tools can only be used during class times or with the permission of another sculpture major who is present and aware of the tools you are using.
The studio may be used during any open studio time. See schedule near Office door.
You must absolutely be out of the studio by 11:00 P.M. M-F
NOTE:
Students with documented physical, learning, psychological and other disabilities are entitled to receive reasonable accommodations. If you need classroom or testing accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center (Student Union Building, Room 205, 257-3020). The DRC will provide forms verifying the need for accommodation. As soon as the instructor receives the form, you will be provided with the appropriate accommodations. Students are encouraged to request accommodations as close to the beginning of the semester as possible.
Academic Integrity Statement:
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty in their college work. Cheating, forgery, and plagiarism are serious offenses, and students found guilty of any form of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action. For definitions of these offenses, as well as the process that a faculty member will follow if a student is found to be engaging in any form of academic dishonesty, see the section on Academic Integrity in the Advising Handbook, available at www.newpaltz.edu/acadadv.
Grading:
Projects will be handed in at the conclusion of critique sessions. All work must be completed before the critique. You must attend all critique sessions.
Projects will be graded by the following standards:
• A - Excellent. Thorough sampling; well-developed ideas and forms; visual choices effectively expressing interesting concepts; well crafted; completed with attention to appropriate detailing, finishes, and display. Consistently involved work, careful research. Insightful contributions to critiques. Goes substantially beyond minimum requirements.
• B -Above average. Adequate sampling, ideas and forms clear and complete in most respects, most aspects of execution and detailing complete, well crafted. Steady work habits and research. Insightful contributions to critiques.
• C - Average work. Sampling, homework and assignment requirements not taken beyond basic requirements. Adequate participation in critiques.
• D - Below average. Some requirements left incomplete and unresolved. Work habits and research inconsistent. Limited contributions to critiques.
• E - Unsatisfactory. Assignment requirements not met. Minimal idea development, poor craft, disjointed compositions, lack of participation.
Your final grade will be based on:
• Projects (40%),
• Journals/ sketchbooks (20%),
• Class participation, writing assignments, and proper studio practice (40%)
Class participation is based on a good attendance record, participation in class discussions about readings, participation during critiques, and proper studio practices. An incomplete will only be granted when a student is in good standing and is unable to complete work due to serious illness or personal tragedy. Final grade will be reduced by one-third of a letter grade per class after two absences.
SCULPTURE STUDIO RULES
Never ever work alone in the studio when you use power or dangerous equipment.
• Do not use any piece of equipment unless its proper operation and hazards have been explained to you and you have been oriented and certified on the machine.
• Follow specific safety procedures for each tool.
• It is illegal to remove safety guards from the equipment- this must be done by an instructor.
• Do not shout or startle someone using power equipment.
• Ask your instructor, lab technician, or student assistant for help if you need it.
• Any adjustment to equipment (such as raising the saw blade or moving the fence) must be returned to its normal state when your work is complete.
• Wear ear protection and eye protection when in machine shop area, even if you are not working on the equipment yourself to protect yourself against flying debris.
• Dust masks and respirators should be worn when welding, grinding and cutting wood with power tools.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• No flip-flops, sandals, or bare feet – you will be thrown out of the studio if you do so.
• Tie back loose hair and long sleeves- personal audio equipment should not be worn or used in the machine shop.
• Do not wear long necklaces, bracelets, or rings that can get caught in machines and pull you in. Tuck Hoodie ties in clothing so that they do not dangle.
• Do not operate or work under the influence of substances that impair or alter your abilities to function normally.
MAINTIAN A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT
• Use dust collector and exhaust fans.
• Try to keep your working area contained.
• Put away all tools and materials after use.
• Clean area and tools that you use.
• Store your materials and work out of general work area.
• No smoking or drinking of alcoholic beverages in the sculpture studio.
• No food or drink in the wood shop.
• No clay, plaster, or stone work in the wood area.
• No plaster or solvents down the drain.
• Report any missing or malfunctioning tools.
• Report any abuse, theft, or misuse of tools.
• Always sweep up after yourself.
• Flammable rags are to be put in red flammable container.
• All painting with noxious fumes must be done outside.
• All excessive sanding or sanding of bondo/fiberglass resin must be done outside.
• Projects may not be assembled, glued up, nailed, screwed or stored on any power tool this should be done on a worktable. Any project or parts of projects or materials left on stationary power equipment will be thrown out immediately.
• Do not block fire exits, fire extinguishers or electrical panels. Do not store projects or materials in front of fire exits, extinguishers or electrical panels.
Safety Procedure
• If an accident occurs and you are first on the scene, use your cell phone or the phone next to large wood band-saw and call campus police at 911 for help.
Report accidents to instructor immediately.
ARTIST Search and Destroy Project (research project)
1. Find Artist
2. Research Artist (get the info).
Look in books- on the web
Ask the artist- instant A if you contact artist and interview him/her.
3. Collect images of artist’s work-
Scan from books,
Scan slides from slide library,
Download from web (resolution may be poor)
Include as many images of work as possible,
Have title and date of work
4. Prepare a 15 min. Power Point Presentation and write a two page paper on artist-
Including background details,
Work influences,
Type of work,
Genre and time period artist is/was working in,
Content- meaning of work.
Must have a complete bibliography of your sources and cite them in your presentation/ paper -including info derived from websites
5. Give the Power Point presentation in class
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